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AISD Holds 2015 Graduation Ceremonies June 2–6
Editor's Note: The number of graduates was updated on June 25, 2015.Austin ISD will hold 15 high school graduation ceremonies for 4,103 graduates June 2–6.All but two of the ceremonies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center. The Rosedale School will hold its ceremony at its campus. Premier at Lanier and Travis high schools will hold their ceremonies at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.…
5K Anti-Bullying Run
Where: Oak Ranch Community5717 Paseo Nuevo CircleDel Valle, TX 78617What:The Oak Ranch Community and the Travis County Sheriff's Office Present the 1st Annual 2013 Stand Up Anti-Bullying 5K Run. This event benefits the Anti-defamation League.8:00am Registration9:00am Race StartTo register visit: http://antibullying5k.eventbrite.com
Austin ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sounds of Spanish horns and guitar erupted at the AISD Performing Arts Center Austin ISD's Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Kick-off Celebration on Monday. "For many of our students, families, and staff, the Spanish language is an important part of Hispanic heritage," said David Kauffman, executive director of multilingual education. "More than 22,000 of our students identify Spanish as the…
AISD Classes Continue as Usual Today
Based on the most recent forecast available from the National Weather Service Friday, Jan. 9, classes and activities will operate on a normal schedule. There are multiple, extra-curricular activities scheduled throughout the weekend, so staff will continue to monitor the weather situation tonight and throughout the weekend. Updates will be provided as available.
Education Austin Hosts Citizenship Workshop
Education Austin is hosting a citizenship workshop from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf.The workshop will provide a variety of services including assistance completing N-400 citizenship applications, passport photograph sessions and individual consultations with immigration attorneys.Representatives from the Equal Justice Center, University Leadership…
Benefits Information Meeting
After an extensive search and assessment process, Austin ISD has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. To learn more, attend one of the following information sessions:
Limited Access to Austin ISD Schools During STAAR Testing
Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness during March, April and May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, there will be limited access to AISD campuses during the weeks of March 30, April 20 and May 4.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly referred to…
Youth Art Month Student Exhibition Recap: More Than 2,000 Works Displayed
More than 2,000 students representing 113 campuses exhibited artwork to the community during the annual Youth Art Month exhibition. During March and April, more than 3,000 students, families, staff and community members visited the AISD Performing Arts Center to enjoy the artwork. Approximately 150 Austin ISD visual arts teachers collected and prepared the student artwork for the…
Open for Learning Newsletter: Vaccine partnership, rapid testing and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Asociación para vacunas, pruebas rápidas, ¡y más!
Top Story: Vaccine Partnership Over winter break, Ascension Seton made available to Austin ISD a limited number of COVID-19 vaccines for immediate use. We are grateful for our 24-year partnership with Ascension Seton, which allowed some of our most vulnerable staff to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Anderson HS Students Travel to China
Twenty two students from Anderson High School travelled to China in June for an exchange trip, led by Principal Donna Houser and foreign language teachers Ms. Long, Ms. Stringfellow and Ms. Bowen.