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Anderson High School Receives Delegates from Koblenz, Germany
Delegates from Koblenz, Germany—Austin’s sister city—recently paid a visit to Anderson High School as part of a celebration commemorating the 20-year relationship between the two cities. For the visit, each delegate donated a German book to the Anderson Library, while Austinites in turn donated their favorite English books to the Koblenz library.
AISD Cancels Classes Today Due to Weather
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has canceled all classes for Tuesday, Jan. 28 due to weather and road conditions out of concern for the safety of students, staff and families. District offices will also be closed.
Austin ISD’s Pre-K Enrollment Fair scheduled for July 20
Austin ISD is holding a Pre-K Enrollment Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at Crockett Early College High School, 5601 Manchaca Road. Studies show enrolling early in school helps children get a head start and improves their chances for a successful future. The district offers free Pre-K for eligible 3-and 4-year-olds at campuses throughout the district. Additionally, at more than…
Austin ISD’s Pre-K Enrollment Fair scheduled for July 20
Austin ISD is holding a Pre-K Enrollment Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at Crockett Early College High School, 5601 Manchaca Road. Studies show enrolling early in school helps children get a head start and improves their chances for a successful future. The district offers free Pre-K for eligible 3-and 4-year-olds at campuses throughout the district. Additionally, at more than…
District Holds Budget Community Conversations
Austin ISD is holding a series of community conversations this month to share information about the district's budget forecast and gather community feedback on priorities.All community members are encouraged to attend and share their input as AISD works to stabilize the budget over the next several years.Community conversations:
Mazda Promotes STEM Careers at Bowie and Akins High Schools
On Sept. 16–17, Akins and Bowie high school students learned about science, technology, engineering and math careers from Mazda racecar driver Joel Miller. The driver is among a hand full of racers who is also a mechanical engineer, though Mazda also employs many engineers for a variety of professionals who work closely with the drivers—from those building the cars to those making sure the car…
200 Austin ISD Families Receive Computers
More than 200 AISD families at Houston Elementary school in South Austin received computers. AISD and the City of Austin along with PCs for People helped distribute refurbished desktop computers to students and their families enrolled at Uphaus Early Childhood Center, Houston, Rodriguez, and Widén elementary schools. These schools were chosen based on their proximity to the distribution…
Austin ISD Launches Energy Leadership Program at 130 Campus Buildings Focused on Energy and Water Conservation
Sustainability efforts are expected to reduce energy and water utility costs by 15 percent across the district. Austin ISD has launched an Energy Leadership Program across the district, which could reduce energy and water utility costs of 15 percent.
Premier HS Travis/Premier HS Lanier Commencement Ceremony
When: Noon Saturday, June 6Where: AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin 78723What: Commencement Ceremony for Premier High Schools at Travis/Lanier's Class of 2015For complete details on free shuttles, what to bring and more, please visit www.austinisd.org/graduation.
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.