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Zero Waste
Zero waste is more than just recycling—it's a mindset and approach aimed at minimizing waste, conserving resources, and protecting both the environment and human health. It prioritizes reducing waste at the source, reusing items whenever possible, and finally recycling or composting what remains. At its core, the zero waste philosophy recognizes that one person’s trash is another person’s…
Urban Forest
Austin ISD recognizes the importance of the urban forest as an asset that provides public health, environmental, and educational benefits to students and the community. With thousands of acres of land, AISD has a rich and varied tree canopy that includes some of Austin’s most notable heritage trees. The AISD Urban Forest program ensures that our trees stay healthy and safe, and that they are able…
Crockett Students On Track to Race into STEM-related Careers
Crockett High School students will get the chance to talk to auto racing professionals about real-world applications of science, technology, engineering and math used in Mazda Motorsports and the automobile industry.Who: Joel Miller, Mazda Motorsports factory race car driver and mechanical engineer.
Parents, Administrators Discuss Historical Inequities
By Jack Orloff On Thursday, parents from Eastside ECHS and Garza Independence High School pressed school administrators around equity and other topics as part of the ongoing Conversations with the District series. The events were part of a series of conversations designed to build relationships and foster dialogue between district leadership, AISD staff and community members about essential…
Austin Animal Center visits Health Science Students at Eastside
Kimberly Hart, the Outreach and Education Program Manager for the Austin Animal Center recently visited students enrolled in the Principles of Health Science courses at Eastside Memorial High School. Hart provided students with information about preparation to work in public health and community health, while also explaining the services and resources provided by the Austin Animal Center. Many…
Resources
The Campus Advisory Council Toolkit was created in direct response to needs identified by Campus Advisory Council (CAC) members in Austin ISD. More materials will be added to this site as they become available.
Reopen Plan, Wi-Fi buses and more/Plan de reapertura, autobuses con wifi y más
AISD Open For Learning Newsletter, Top Story: Back to School and Reopening Plan We are excited for school to start online this Tuesday, Sept. 8. We want to remind you that for the first four weeks, instruction will be on-line with your child’s teacher. Remember our teachers and staff are here to support you in every way possible.
AISD Proposes to Sell Two Prime Properties
Anticipating continued budget challenges into the 2013-2014 school year, and possibly beyond, the Austin Independent School District is requesting sealed bids for the sale of two prime administrative properties.
AISD's 'Two-Way' Dual Language Schools Expand to Six
The Austin School District has expanded — from four to six — the number of elementary schools that will offer its “Two-Way” Dual Language program beginning in Fall 2011. Sunset Valley and Travis Heights elementary schools will join Becker, Ridgetop, Perez, and Wooten elementaries in offering the program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through first grade.
Rent the PAC
Important Notice Regarding Events at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center Due to budget cuts and reduced staffing, the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center is no longer permitted to host food-related events. As a result, no food or beverages may be served to the general public. Additionally, please note that the PAC does not accommodate Banquets, Weddings, Funerals/Memorials and Birthday parties…