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Austin ISD SAT and ACT Scores Exceed State, National Averages
Over the past three years, Austin ISD outperformed their counterparts across the state on the SAT and ACT exams, according to the College Board and ACT. "I'm proud of our students and staff for all the hard work that goes into an accomplishment such as this," said AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz. "We're excited to share that we are exceeding the state and national averages on both tests and will…
Austin ISD Hosts Dia De Los Muertos Community Event
Children’s faces disguised as skeletons played happily on the lawn at the Pan American Neighborhood park adjacent to Zavala elementary school for a recent Dia De Los Muertos Community event. The event was put on by Austin ISD's 2017 Bond Program team in partnership with the Mexican American Cultural Center, Travis County Constable Pct. 4, H-E-B, and the Austin City Council. The meetup was…
Premiere of AISD State of the District Movie
AISD staff and community members are invited to tune into AISD TV Channel 22 or visit www.austinisd.org/sod to view the premier of the AISD State of the District Movie. During the film, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will highlight the district's goals, achievements and challenges with the help of our talented staff and students from AISD departments, campus programs and initiatives.
AISD Opens First Modernized Campus from 2017 Bond
A packed gymnasium erupted in cheers as Principal Veronica Sharp, Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz, Ph.D., and more cut the red ribbon to celebrate the Modernized T.A. Brown Elementary School. Elementary students who sat in rows occupying most of the gym roared in excitement to begin class in their new learning environment.
Austin ISD Closes for MLK Day on Jan. 16, Celebrates Holiday on Jan. 18
All Austin ISD offices and schools will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.The district will resume regular business and school hours Tuesday, and will hold its annual MLK Day celebration Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the CAC Board Auditorium.This year’s theme is Equity and Inclusivity, with a keynote address from UT professor Peniel Joseph. Joseph is the founder of the…
AISD Closed for Winter Break
All Offices and Schools Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the winter break Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Jan. 6.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.…
Million Mile Month Kickoff
Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz, Mayor Steve Adler, Sen. Kirk Watson and other local dignitaries, invite the community to help kick off this year’s Million Mile Month at April 1 at Austin City Hall Plaza. The Million Mile Month challenge allows participants to ultimately complete 1 million miles of physical activity as one community during April each year.After the ceremony, which gets…
Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, beginning next week through May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of March 28, May 2 and May 9.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly…
Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee (FABPAC)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees appointed the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee to evaluate the district's capital improvement needs and to provide recommendations on long-range facilities planning, amendments to the Facility Master Plan and the scope of work and timing of future bond programs.The committee will meet 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the Blazier Elementary School library, 8601…
Back to School Bash
On Aug. 12, Austin ISD, in collaboration with the city of Austin, will host its annual Back to School Bash and Safety Fair from 9 a.m.–noon at the Palmer Events Center. Almost 150 community organizations and district departments will provide information and activities to prepare AISD students for a safe and successful school year.