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News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness during May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of:
Media Advisory: AISD Celebrates Juneteenth at Annual Parade
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD staff members, students and the Austin community will celebrate Juneteenth at this year’s parade. What: AISD team members and members of the Board of Trustees will lead the AISD All-Star band in the parade. When: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21
Austin ISD Celebrates Physical Fitness and Sports Month
AISD is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.During the month of May, all AISD staff are challenged to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Students are challenged to get 60 minutes per day.Regular physical activity reduces risks for high blood pressure, heart disease and some types of cancer.…
District to Hold 2017 Graduation Ceremonies
Austin ISD will hold 14 high school graduation ceremonies May 30–June 3.All but one of the ceremonies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. The Rosedale School will hold its ceremony at its campus.Ceremonies held at the Frank Erwin Center will be webcast live on the district's website.The schedule for the ceremonies is:Tuesday, May 302 p.m. Rosedale SchoolWednesday, May…
Setting the Table: Anderson Students Volunteer for Feast of Sharing
This morning, Anderson High School students helped to set the stage—and tables—for the Feast of Sharing by volunteering to decorate the event hall that will welcome Austin families to the holiday dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Palmer Events Center.The Anderson students volunteered for the Feast of Sharing to support H-E-B's fight against hunger. In addition to a…
Austin ISD Hosts Preliminary Budget and Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations Community Meetings
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will host two meetings for a community conversation about the preliminary budget for 2013 and scenarios for new, academic programs for the 2013-2014 school year. The Board of Trustees will approve the budget for FY 2013 in June.The meetings are:6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 3Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr.6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 17Bowie…
MEDIA ADVISORY Webb Middle School Students Perform at Free St. John’s Tree Lighting
Join the St. John’s community in a free, public holiday event featuring musical performances, face painting, crafts, snacks and Santa lighting a holiday tree.Who: United Way for Greater Austin, a local nonprofit and community service organization, is sponsoring this tree lighting with musical performances by Webb Middle School students.
AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Beginning June 23 and ending Aug. 8, Austin ISD will operate on a summer efficiency schedule to reduce energy costs. The district's average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Thursday. All district and campus offices will be closed on Fridays.The district also…
GenTX: College Week
GenTX’s College Signing Day is Friday, May 1.Austin ISD proudly supports Generation Texas, a statewide movement to ensure students have the information and inspiration they need to graduate—and achieve their highest potential.Throughout the week, schools are celebrating college-bound seniors and making campuswide announcements about the importance of postsecondary education. Every student—from…
After-School Programs Host 15th Annual Showcase
Austin ISD Prime Time and ACE 21st Century After School Program celebrate the 15th annual showcase Saturday, April 25, to highlight the importance of after-school programming.ACE-Austin and Prime Time provide extended learning opportunities for students and their families and offers innovative, hands-on activities that reinforce and complement students' regular academic programs.All programs…