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16 AISD Students Receive St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship
St. Davids Foundation awarded 16 Austin ISD students the St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship on Wednesday, July 25. The scholarship provides college funding for high school graduates pursuing careers in the medical field at Texas colleges and universities. It also provides resources such as a tutoring program; access to mental health counseling, legal and financial services, and wellness…
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MEDIA ADVISORY Performing Arts Center Takes Center Stage in Saving Energy
Austin ISD celebrates its 31st green building, and is being recognized by two leading organizations for its continued sustainability efforts. The AISD Performing Arts Center is receiving both a U.S.
Travis High School Designated as a "No Place for Hate" School
Austin, TX—Travis High School is now an official "No Place for Hate" school, earning the designation after completing at least three anti-bias activities and committing to a Resolution of Respect. Travis is among 30 Austin ISD schools that have earned this recognition.Who: Travis High School students and staff membersWhat: "No Place for Hate" pep rally to recognize students and staff members for…
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Equity & Community Engagement Obtaining community input and buy-in is critical to the success of each repurposed campus. The resources and facilities identified as most important to the community to promote equity will underpin each development plan. The District will engage both the community as a whole, as well as site-specific stakeholders and incorporate future uses that respond to their…
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Sponsors School-wide College Visits; More than 700 Students Visit Central Texas College Campuses
Austin, TX–Tomorrow, students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders will embark on school-sponsored visits to college campuses across Central Texas--the first large-scale, college field trip in the school's history.Who: More than 700 students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women LeadersWhat: Students embarking on buses to visit colleges in Central TexasWhen: 8 to 9:30 a.m.,…
Becker Elementary School Earns $25,000 Give with Target Grant; Funds Bring New Technology to Every Classroom
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District’s Becker Elementary School has earned a $25,000 grant from Target as part of its Give with Target initiative. Becker Elementary is the only school in Central Texas to receive one of the national grants.
The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer application is now open through June 30
Austin ISD encourages eligible families to apply to receive additional food benefits The online application for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer is now open for eligible Austin ISD families. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program could provide Austin ISD families a one-time benefit for eligible families to buy food. Families could receive up to $285 per child, which can…
The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Application is Now Open Through June 30
Austin ISD encourages eligible families to apply to receive additional food benefits The online application for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer is now open for eligible Austin ISD families. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program could provide Austin ISD families a one-time benefit for eligible families to buy food. Families could receive up to $285 per child, which can…
Austin ISD Names Eric Mendez AISD Police Chief
Austin, TX—Tonight, the Austin Independent School District's Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Eric Mendez as the new Austin ISD police chief.In 1999, Mendez left the Kingsville police department to join Austin ISD police as a midnight patrol officer. He then became a school resource officer at what was then Johnston High School, now Eastside Memorial High School. After serving two…