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Middle School Parent Night
Families of all eighth grade students are invited to come and visit Travis High School and view all of the Career and Technical Education courses, Advanced Placement courses, Electives as well as recieve the latest update on HB5 and the new graduation requirements. Students will be able to talk to members of the following programs; Engineering, Video Game Design, 3D Printing, Hospitality,…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Screening at Alamo Drafthouse to help AISD Students Attend Film Festival in France
Ten Austin ISD students will be attending one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, Festival de Cannes, next month in France.Their short film will be featured as part of the Black Lives Black Stories Matter edition of the 2015 Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase.
Financial Aid Saturdays
What: Financial Aid Saturdays provide FREE help filling out federal and state forms for college financial aid. File by March 31 to increase your chances of getting financial aid!When: Feb. 1, 8, 9, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24; March 1, 2, 22, 29 All Saturday events run from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. …
Statement: AISD Thanks Carstarphen for Leadership, Expects to Name Interim Superintendent at Special Board Meeting Tuesday
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Vincent Torres, president of the Board of Trustees, about Superintendent Meria Carstarphen being named as the new superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools:On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to congratulate Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and wish her the very best as she leaves Austin to lead…
SXSWedu Future Plans College & Career Fair
Where: Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St Austin, TX 78701What: A free and open to the public event for Central Texas high school students and their families. This event will bring together and empower area students and their families with practical information regarding their options beyond high school.Future Plans will feature two stages filled with programming to…
AISD Hosts First District-Wide Employee Health Fair
Austin ISD employees and their families are invited to attend the district’s first Employee Health Fair on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Crockett High School, 5601 Manchaca Road.The fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will provide employees with the opportunity to meet with wellness vendors, enjoy activities, attend mini health seminars and win door prizes.
AISD Delays School Start Times and the Running of Buses Tomorrow Due to Weather
AUSTIN, Texas—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Austin area until noon tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, Austin will open schools and run district buses on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Let’s Celebrate: Mathews Elementary School Turns 100
Mathews Elementary School is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a pageant featuring students telling the story of the school in a musical tribute.What: A pageant chronicling the history of the school and a plaque presentation, recognizing Mathews’ inclusion on the list of the National Register of Historic Places. There will also be an alumni reception and school tours.Who: Current and past…
Media Advisory: Anderson High Hosts 4th Annual Texas Robot Roundup Competition Aug. 1–2
AUSTIN, Texas—Anderson High School’s ausTIN CANs will host the 4th Annual Robot Roundup, a competition of more than 40 FIRST robotic teams from across Texas, this weekend. What: Spectators are welcome to watch high schools robotics teams compete. Matches run continuously throughout Friday and Saturday, with finals beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Changes to Public Comment at Austin ISD Board Meetings
Two types of public comment sections are scheduled to take place during each regular voting meeting. The section labeled “General Public Comment” will be at the beginning of the meeting and is designed for trustees to hear comments about items not listed on the agenda. The section labeled “Public Testimony” is listed for agenda-specific comments about the items scheduled for action or for…