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Austin ISD Presents First Technology Fair
UPDATE: Because of weather conditions, the event start time is delayed until 10 a.m.Bowie High School is proud to host the first Austin ISD Technology Fair, showcasing technologies used in classrooms throughout the district. Teachers will demonstrate programs incorporating Google Classroom, Code.org, Maker Spaces, 3D printing, iTunes University, SXSW gaming, blended learning, QR codes,…
Texas Foreign Language Education Conference (TexFLEC)
Attention foreign language teachers!
Board Briefs: Regular Board Meeting (Dec.17)
Announcement of Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2013-14 (Discussion)Each year, the district determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Also, some schools are frozen to maintain stability in tracking patterns.The superintendent announced the following:
Austin ISD to Provide Free Seven Day Meal Packs at Curbside Sites
Beginning the week of Oct. 5, Austin ISD will transition from daily to weekly curbside meal service. This change is in response to community feedback, providing a more efficient and convenient meal pick-up option for families. Through Dec. 18, meals from curbside meal sites are free for any child under 19, or those over the age of 19 who are utilizing special education resources or…
2014 Stand Up 5K
The Travis County Sheriff's Office, the Austin Police Department and the Oak Ranch community are proud to present the second annual anti-bullying run benefiting the Anti-Defamation League of Austin.The 5K will take place at Oak Ranch Community on May 10 to fight against bullying in our community and school systems.Registration is at 7 a.m. and the run will take place at 8 a.m. Children 10 and…
Austin School District Earns Budget Award
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded the Austin Independent School District its Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting Award for the fiscal year that ended August 31, 2010. To earn this award, the School District submitted its Budget for a rigorous review, based on ASBO's stringent criteria.The COE award confirms the School District's…
T.A. Brown Elementary School Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification
An Austin ISD school received top recognition for its design and construction that emphasized sustainability and environmental responsibility. On May 6, the U.S. Green Building Council announced that it has awarded T.A. Brown Elementary School the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Announces Austin, Texas as Partner City for Any Given Child
Program Creates a Long-Range Arts Education Plan for Students Grades K-8The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has chosen Austin, Texas as the seventh partner city for Any Given Child, a program that creates a long-range arts education plan for students in grades K-8. The program will incorporate existing resources of the Austin Independent School District, along with those of local…
AISD Joins ACC to Host El Día de la Familia
This Saturday, Austin ISD joins Austin Community College and other local organizations to present the seventh annual El Día de La Familia celebration. Sponsored by the Latino/Latin American Studies Center of the Austin Community College Riverside Campus, the celebration aims to share with the community the benefits of higher education. Attendees are invited to tour an open house of the ACC's…
No School on Feb. 22-23, remote classes only Feb. 24 & 25, asynchronous Friday, Feb 26.
Dear Austin ISD families, While we've seen some improvements in the city as the weather begins to warm up, we recognize that many students and families may still be facing challenges. We want to provide our students, families, and community the opportunity to recover and reset during this time.