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AISD Community Looks Forward to In-Person Graduations
Iva Sanchez, a senior at Crockett Early College High School, did not expect to have an in person graduation. But when AISD announced earlier this year ceremonies would be in person, she said she felt grateful and excited to share the moment with her friends and family. "I will get to see my friends, and the event will feel more meaningful and real this way, rather than online," Sanchez…
AISD Holds 2017 Graduation Ceremonies May 30–June 3
Austin ISD will hold 14 high school graduation ceremonies for graduates May 30–June 3.All but one of the ceremonies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. The Rosedale School will hold its ceremony at its campus.Ceremonies held at the Frank Erwin Center will be webcast live on the district's website.The schedule for the ceremonies is:Tuesday, May 302 p.m. Rosedale…
Texas Tribune Analysis: Schools Changing, and Not How You Might Think
Republished with permission from the Texas Tribune. Original article.by Ross Ramsey, The Texas TribuneJuly 15, 2015Whatever you might say about the state of public education in Texas today, this is not the same school system Texas was operating in the mid-1990s.
Media Advisory: News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Period June 24-25
Austin, Texas—Next week, Austin ISD students are scheduled to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness in math and reading for fifth and eighth grade.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited June 24 and 25.As has been the practice on test days in the past, the district will continue to limit…
AISD to Operate on Two-Hour Delay Wednesday, Jan. 17
To ensure the safety of all students, families and staff, all Austin ISD classes, activities and operations--including all bus routes--are delayed two hours tomorrow, Jan. 17. The district will continue to monitor the lingering weather effects and receive updates from the National Weather Service. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the district's website or follow us on…
AISD's Whole Child/Every Child: a Multicultural Districtwide Focus - Partners with No Place for Hate
Mix it Up at Lunch day is an activity AISD schools can hold and submit toward earning a No Place for Hate® designation.Mix It Up SchoolsNational Mix It Up at Lunch Day will be held Oct. 18, 2011Teaching Tolerance's Mix It Up program helps K-12 teachers develop inclusive school communities. To add your school to this national movement visit:
Open for Learning Newsletter: Jan. 19-22 guidance, asynchronous days and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Recomendaciones para el 19 al 22 de enero, días asíncronos ¡y más!
On Thursday, the district asked families to keep their students learning from home, if possible, Jan. 19-22. / El jueves, el distrito les pidió a las familias que mantuvieran a los niños en casa y utilizaran el aprendizaje remoto en la medida de lo posible del 19 al 22 de enero.
District Hosts Online Student Registration Event at Lanier High School
Austin ISD invites students and their families to an online registration event April 14.Join Austin ISD staff 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Lanier High School for this all-day Registration Extravaganza.Register students for the 2017–18 school year, get help navigating the Parent Cloud or learn how to set up a new account.Staff and computers will be available to assist families with registration and…
Odom Elementary School
Odom Elementary School is named for Lalla M. Odom, a beloved teacher known for her excellence in math instruction. Odom Elementary?s mission is to provide an environment where students can actively engage in is meaningful learning, and to challenge all students to develop essential thinking and…
Eastside Memorial/International High Schools Commencement Ceremony
When:11 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Eastside Memorial/International High Schools' Class of 2017For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.