Bowie High School Groundbreaking

Norman Elementary School Groundbreaking

On May 23, the Norman Tiger Community were on the move! Community members gathered to celebrate the new milestone in the school's modernization project with a student parade from Sims Elementary to Norman and a groundbreaking ceremony at the Norman campus. 

Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Testing

Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, through May.As has been the practice on test days in the past, the district will limit visitors’ access to schools during the week of May 9. Students will also take advanced placement exams May 2–13.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, media access to…

Keeping Austin Bilingüe at Paredes

Middle School Dual Language Expansion 9–10 a.m. Jan. 26 at Paredes Middle School Library, 10100 S. Mary Moore Searight Drive. Learn about the expansion of dual-language programs into middle school, the benefits of raising bilingual children and much more! For more information, call Patti Estep at 512-689-7116.Visit www.duallanguage.org for more information. 

Dobie Middle School's College Preparatory Academy Receives National Recognition for High Performance

Austin, TX—J. Frank Dobie College Preparatory Academy has been selected as a National Demonstration Site for Advancement Via Individual Determination, a kindergarten through postsecondary school system that has supported thousands of students to become confident, college-going scholars.

Austin ISD 2017–18 Instructional Calendar / Calendario Escolar 2017–18 del Austin ISD

Austin ISD wants to share some important dates for the 2017–18 school year. With the board’s approval Monday night that Austin ISD become a District of Innovation, there is more flexibility in the instructional calendar.Specifically, the district is allowed to begin instruction before the fourth Monday in August.Key dates

Food

AISD Food Service is a national leader in sustainability and innovative food service with menus featuring local, sustainably-sourced, and clean label foods. The best way to support sustainable food systems at AISD is to dine at school. The district receives federal funding from the Department of Agriculture for each meal served to students.

Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional Marching Contest

The Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble will compete against some of the best band programs across Texas and the United States.Dozens of bands perform Oct. 30–31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. This is one of the top marching events in the country. Please join us to support our Bowie Bulldogs!Visit the Music for All website for more information.

AISD Closed for Winter Break

Austin ISD will be closed for the winter break Monday, Dec. 21, through Friday, Jan. 1.AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Jan. 4.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.

2017 Bond Open House–Rosedale School

Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. Meetings are 5:30–7:30 p.m. and are designed in a come-and-go format, with presentations at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The schedule of…