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OfficeMax Surprises 5 AISD Teachers with $1,000 in School Supplies; Educators Honored as part of A Day Made Better Program
Austin, TX—Today, five teachers in the Austin Independent School District received a surprise visit from their school principals and OfficeMax representatives who awarded them $1,000 in classroom supplies. The teachers are among 1,000 educators nationally who were nominated by their principals for OfficeMax's A Day Made Better program, which honors teachers for their extraordinary efforts in the…
AISD Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Monday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 25. All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Nov. 28.For more information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
Texas PTA Rally Day
Make a Difference by Attending Rally Day!A major difference between PTA and other parent groups is dedication to advocacy.The Texas PTA Rally Day is Feb. 27, 2017 from 8:30 to 1:30 P.M.By attending Rally Day, PTA member voices can be heard to benefit the needs of Texas students.For more information, visit the Texas PTA website: http://www.txpta.org/advocacy/rallyday/ See you on the…
Early Voting Now Underway, Ends Nov. 3
Early voting is now underway in the Nov. 7 election, and runs through Nov. 3.Among the items on the ballot is Austin ISD's 2017 Bond proposition. Voters registered in Travis County may cast their ballots at any early voting location, which are designated by "Vote Here" signs.Early voting locations
Texas Marching Classic
Come out and support the Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble in its first appearance at the Texas Marching Classic!Bowie's preliminary performance is at noon.Ticket prices range from $6-$15. For more information please visit www.texasmarchingclassic.com.
Travis High School/Travis GPA Commencement Ceremony
When: 4 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2016Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Travis High School's/Travis GPA's Class of 2016For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
Lanier High School/Lanier GPA Commencement Ceremony
When: 4 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2016Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Lanier High School's/Lanier GPA's Class of 2016For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
Eastside Memorial/International High Schools Commencement Ceremony
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016Where: Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., Austin 78701What: Commencement Ceremony for Eastside Memorial/International High Schools' Class of 2016For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
Symphony of SXSW: Bedichek Orchestra Receives $22K in Musical Instruments from Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, StubHub
A surprise donation turned into a symphony when Bedichek Middle School was chosen as the recipient of 13 new musical instruments from Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation during the annual SXSW festival.The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, in partnership with StubHub, donated $22,851 worth of instruments to Bedichek and invited the students, directed by Samantha Stewart, to perform at Bangers on Rainey…
AISD Offices, Schools Closed for Winter Break Dec. 21–Jan. 1
Austin ISD will be closed for the winter break Monday, Dec. 21, through Friday, Jan. 1.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period.Regular business hours resume Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, for staff. Students return to classes on Tuesday, Jan. 5.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at austinisd.org/calendar.