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Media Advisory: Eastside Memorial Students Pledge to Increase Graduation Rates
Austin, TX— This week, Eastside Memorial High School students will be pledging to graduate while learning how their future can be shaped by earning a high school diploma.Who: Eastside Memorial High School studentsWhen: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19Where: Eastside Memorial High School, gymnasium, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road
Have a Great Teacher? Nominate Him/Her for the H-E-B- Excellence in Education Awards
Austin ISD staff members, families and community members can show support for their favorite teachers by nominating them for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.The awards celebrate public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
AISD Accepts School Transfer Applications for 2013-14
The Austin School District continues to accept applications for school transfers for the 2013-14 school year. The deadline to apply for priority transfers and non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery selection is Thursday, Jan. 31. Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that…
AISD Accepts School Transfer Applications for 2013-14
Austin, TX—The Austin School District continues to accept applications for school transfers for the 2013-14 school year. The deadline to apply for priority transfers and non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery selection is Thursday, Jan. 31.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD’s Own Among Austin’s Fab Five for Making a Difference with At-risk Youth
On March 5, Seedling Foundation will honor Austin ISD’s Executive Director of School, Family and Community Education Gloria Williams, Ed.D., for making a difference in the lives of at-risk children.Along with Williams, Robert Koke, Judge Orlinda Naranjo, SaulPaul and Vince Young will be honored at Seedling’s second annual Fab Five event.
Bailey Middle School Band Students to Play Inaugural Festival Jan. 19
Students in the Bailey Middle School Wind Ensemble will represent the Austin Independent School District and the State of Texas this weekend when they perform at the 2013 Inaugural Festival in Washington, D.C. The ensemble was handpicked to perform Jan. 19, just days before the historic Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 21, which coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
AISD Invites Community to Inform; Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan. 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 Facility Master Plan?
Houston Elementary School Launches Book Lending Program
At Houston Elementary School, students showed up today to take advantage of a new book-lending program organized by teachers. The lending library takes place on stage in the school’s cafeteria.
AISD Superintendent Statement on School Shooting in Connecticut
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Superintendent Meria Carstarphen regarding the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.:We are deeply saddened to learn about today’s tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with the school’s community and families.
Lanier Celebrates 50 Years of Greatness - November 12
The Viking gold is shining brighter this year as Lanier High School celebrates its 50th Golden Anniversary (1961-2011). You won’t want to miss all of the fun activities planned for alumni, their families and community members on Saturday, November 12!The festivities kick-off at 8 a.m. on Saturday with the Viking Charge 3K Fun Run, or for the Vikings who prefer riding to running, there will be a…