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FMP Community-wide Meeting
AISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting to inform the public about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan, which identifies the district's long term facilities needs. At the meeting, AISD staff will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding principles.
Weather Updates-Feb. 12
6:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 —All AISD schools and offices are operating on a normal schedule.2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 —AISD is back to normal operations today, Tuesday, Feb. 11. This includes athletic and fine arts events and other activities scheduled for this evening.The district also does not anticipate any changes for tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12. 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb…
Austin ISD Board Names Yasmin Wagner to Fill District 7 Seat
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has selected Yasmin Wagner as the new District 7 trustee.The board made the decision at its regular meeting last night. Wagner and accountant Johnathan Sump had applied to fill former trustee Robert Schneider's position.Wagner, a corporate communications and marketing manager, has lived in District 7 for nearly six years and in Austin for more than 20.
Media Advisory—Get Crafty: Travis Early College High School Fine Arts & Crafts Festival to be Held Feb. 27
Witness the artistic talents of some of Austin ISD’s finest students through a variety of student performances and art at the first Travis Early College High School Fine Art & Crafts Festival.What: Outside vendors will offer handcrafted items, including jewelry, accessories and gifts, for sale.
AISD Nutrition & Food Services Join Districts Across Nation to Focus on Local Foods
Department leaders from Austin ISD Nutrition & Food Services attended a Farm to School symposium hosted by the USDA in San Diego earlier this month.The symposium focused on farm-to-school and school garden programs highlighting procurement methods and how to effectively utilize local resources.
Gov. Rick Perry Declares Oct. 9 Human Resources Day
Everyday, working behind the scenes to serve AISD’s approximately 86,000 students and more than 11,000 staff members, is AISD’s human resources team.The team works hard each day to ensure that our schools are staffed with high quality employees and that those employees have a good environment in which to work.To celebrate their hard work, Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed Oct. 9 as Texas Education…
National Merit Scholarship Program Recognizes 172 AISD Seniors for Outstanding Academic Performance
AUSTIN—The National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program is recognizing 172 Austin Independent School District seniors for outstanding academic performance.Six students received recognition in more than one program.Students are selected based on the scores of their preliminary SAT exam, which they take as juniors.…
Austin ISD Announces 2021 Teachers of the Year
MEDIA NOTE: Photos and videos of the surprise visits for media use can be viewed in this Dropbox folder. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde surprised four teachers in their classrooms on April 14 to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2021 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on…
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on Facility Master Plan
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has added a regional meeting April 10 to gather public input on the Facility Master Plan.The FMP outlines the current status and future use of district facilities, guides the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections.
Kellogg Foundation Awards AISD $330,000 for Project to Empower Families
The Kellogg Foundation is awarding Austin ISD $330,000 for a nine-month planning initiative to build better communication with families whose children attend schools in the Rundberg area.The project includes training school staff and parents on community engagement strategies at Hart, McBee, Padron and Wooldridge elementary schools and at the Lucy Read pre-K Demonstration School. Trained staff…