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Neighborhood Meeting for the LASA move to Eastside
As part of the bond program, the Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy (LASA) will move from its current location at LBJ Early College High School to the current Eastside Memorial Early College High School, located at the Johnston campus. This move will allow space for LASA to grow and alleviate capacity at LBJ ECHS.
Austin ISD and Dell Technologies set to open new STEM learning center at Northeast Early College High School
Austin ISD in collaboration with Dell Technologies will celebrate the opening of the new STEM learning center at Northeast Early College High School on Wednesday, Oct. 20. During the celebration, students will receive a tour of the new facility and learn about the opportunities available through the Dell partnership. Students will also get a chance to meet McLaren Formula 1 racers and learn…
Superintendent Carstarphen: How AISD Works to Ensure Gun Free Zones; Prevention and Security for Student and Staff Safety
Dear AISD Colleagues and Community: Experts report that school- and college-age kids are not only safer but far more secure on school campuses than anywhere else. Still, I know that I am struggling in the wake of the recent tragedy at Lanier High School.
Austin ISD Teacher Named Finalist for 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year
On the first day of school, Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde surprised Sanford Jeames, health sciences teacher at Eastside Early College High School in his classroom with a gift bag, colorful orchids and an excited “congratulations!” Jeames was named the Region 13 2022 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year and finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year.
HopeFest 2018
HopeFest, Austin's largest campus-based family resource fair, is 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 27 at Reagan Early College High School. This free event is, now in its 13th year, brings together more than 3,000 attendees with 150 exhibitors to celebrate the northeast Austin community and provide health, dental, vision, housing, employment, legal, educational, Blue Santa and other resources.
AISD to Begin Review, Approval of Pilot Campus Staffing Plans
Austin ISD leadership will begin review and approval of staffing plans Monday for the six pilot campuses identified to accommodate alternate work arrangements. Teachers, in collaboration with their principal, at the pilot campuses proposed plans to serve students while internally covering the roles of staff who may want alternate work arrangements.
AISD Partners with Junior League of Austin for 34th Annual Coats for Kids
Austin ISD and Coats for Kids didn’t allow a pandemic to slow their mission of bringing some warmth to children this holiday season. Coats for Kids, in partnership with the Junior League of Austin, is a distribution event that provides over 8,000 winter coats to AISD students every winter. In past years, Coats for Kids was held at the Palmer Event Center, where students could pick a…
AISD Holds Press Conference at Back-to-school Bash
AUSTIN, TX—Austin ISD and the City of Austin will hold a press conference during the Back-to-school Bash on Saturday.Who: Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, AISD Police Chief Eric Mendez and Austin City Council member Laura Morrison.
Austin ISD Staff to Call Families Directly Ahead of First Day of School
Families should expect a call from campus within the week Austin ISD families will receive calls from campus staff within the next week to gather individual information and student needs for the first day of school Sept. 8. The individualized conversations will include discussions on technology needs and general information on the upcoming school year. The discussions are essential for Austin…
Superintendent Check-In: Operations FAQs
When face-to-face instruction resumes, what are we providing to staff to keep them safe? AISD has been working hard to ensure that all students and staff are as safe as possible when face to face instruction begins. AISD will provide all necessary personal protective equipment including masks, face shields, gloves, hand sanitizer and any other items necessary to support all of our students and…