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Celebrating 2022-23 Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the Austin ISD 2022-23 Volunteers of the Year. We know public schools could not work without the people from the community who step up to do what’s needed, and this is our chance to salute the best of an indispensable bunch.
Mentoring Program Started To Honor Legacy of UT Football Star Cedric Benson
Jackqueline Benson, mother of the late University of Texas and NFL football player Cedric Benson, told her son to 'strive to achieve.' Now that saying will echo for years to come at Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy as the school announced a new mentoring program Friday dedicated to the star football player.
Austin ISD Showcase
Austin ISD Showcase • Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 • Palmer Events Center • 9 a.m. to Noon Please join us for the 2nd annual Austin ISD Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road)! Learn about the fantastic programs and opportunities our district offers for students and families from Pre-K to 12th grade.
Covington Fine Arts Academy presents ‘Aladdin JR.,’ performances
The Fine Arts Auditorium at Covington Middle School was once again filled with proud family and friends, who gathered Friday night to watch the Theatre Department’s pre-recorded performance of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”
Austin ISD's Mary Thomas Recognized As Top 100 Leaders in Education
Austin ISD’s Dr. Mary Thomas believes she was born with the passion to serve. Over her career, Dr. Mary Thomas has dedicated her life's work to teaching, and she continues to work toward making sure that each child in Austin ISD is receiving the best education.
Cap Metro Extends the Summer Fun: All students ride free through Dec. 10
Now through Dec. 10 all students with a valid school ID can ride any Cap Metro transit free-of-charge—an extension of their summer offer of free public transport to all kids. To take advantage of this, students must show their school-issued ID to the bus operator or fare inspector. While children younger than five always ride for free, they must be accompanied by an adult. Visit capmetro.org…
All Austin ISD Events for Saturday, Jan. 10, Have Been Canceled
Based on updated information from the National Weather Service, all Austin ISD activities and events scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, have been canceled.
AISD Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 15.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business and school hours Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Austin Students Can Shine Onstage This Summer
Students of all experience levels are welcomed to shine onstage this summer during the free Summer Theater Series program from the Austin ISD Fine Arts Department. Current fifth through 12th-grade students are invited to try out as actors, dancers, technicians and musicians. Audition help is available, and no experience is required.
Repurposing Sims Elementary School
Overview Sims Elementary School is a 44,444 square foot school facility constructed in 1956 situated on a 7.95 acre site located in East Austin at 1203 Springdale Road and bordered by Springdale Road, East 12th Street, Webberville Road, and residential homes to the North. Sims closed after the 2020-2021 school year and was merged with the modernized Norman Elementary School, which is located at…