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Austin All-Star Marching Band College Tour Returns to Austin
The Austin All-Star Marching Band Caravan and University and College Tour is ending its nine-day tour of Southwest U.S. colleges and universities. The nearly 200 Central Texas Band and Fine Arts students toured universities and colleges in Texas, New Mexico, California, Nevada and Arizona, as well as visited cultural and educational sites, and held performances. Students are expected to arrive…
Now Playing on Spotify: Kealing Middle School Recording Studio Release Party
When Spotify says, “Music for everyone,” it’s especially true at Kealing Middle School. The school was gifted a recording studio built from materials that came from Spotify House, a live music venue built annually at SXSW.Spotify, DPR Construction, MINDPOP, Rebuilding Together Austin and Acoustic Spaces partnered together during Spring Break to build three mixing and mastering recording studios.
AISD High Schools Ranked Among Best in Nation...Again
Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the nation year after year," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "Our staff and students do outstanding work in the classroom every day.
Reminder: Wear AISD Badges or Visitors’ Passes
When visiting AISD schools or administrative offices, please remember that the district requires employee badges or visitors’ passes be worn and visible at all times.Visitors to schools must check in at the front office. Visitors to the Carruth Administration Center, 1111 W. Sixth St., who do not have an AISD badge must check in at the Customer Service Desk on the second floor of Building A.All…
AISD Invites Community to Inform, Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at LBJ High School cafeteria, 7309 Lazy Creek Drive.Team members will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding principles.
Austin ISD Message Regarding School Safety
Dear Austin ISD Families, Our thoughts are with those affected by last week’s incident in Florida. Please know that the safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority in AISD. Members of the AISD Police Department and Emergency Management team have met with principals from all of our campuses to reinforce safety and security procedures at district campuses and…
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AISD Invites Community to Inform; Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Lanier High School Cafeteria, 1201 Payton Gin Road.Team members will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding principles.What is a…
MEDIA ADVISORY Pre-K: All the Way
Parents and guardians of prekindergarten students are invited to visit an Austin ISD Pre-K and register their three- and four-year olds all day Aug. 10 at schools across the district.Who: Lucy Read Prekindergarten Principal Ami Cortes-Castillo and Early Childhood Director Jacquie Porter will be available for interviews.What: An opportunity for B-Roll of parents registering their…
Congressman Smith, IBM Scientists Lead Puff-powered Race at Oak Hill
During a visit to Oak Hill Elementary School, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, house science chair, and IBM scientists challenged the young Eagles to engineer a car using paper, straws, life savers—and wind power generated by the students' own breath.