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Anderson High School Hosts "The IB Experience"
Anderson High School hosts The IB Experience, an information session on the school’s International Baccalaureate program.
Why Austin ISD’s $1.05 Billion Bond Would Not Raise Property Tax Rates
When Austin ISD trustees called a $1.05 billion bond proposal in June, they said it would come with no tax rate increase, leaving some to wonder how that would be possible.AISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley Johnson said that is partly because the district would not borrow the funds all at once.“We would be issuing about a billion dollars over five years,” said Conley Johnson. “Our goal is…
AISD Closed for Winter Break
Austin ISD will be closed for the winter break Monday, Dec. 21, through Friday, Jan. 1.AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Jan. 4.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional Marching Contest
The Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble will compete against some of the best band programs across Texas and the United States.Dozens of bands perform Oct. 30–31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. This is one of the top marching events in the country. Please join us to support our Bowie Bulldogs!Visit the Music for All website for more information.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Latinos Recognized for Academic Achievement at AISD Award Ceremony
Austin ISD's Department of English Language Learners is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The annual ceremony recognizes students for scholastic accomplishments and community leaders for advocacy, community service and volunteerism.What: AISD will be recognizing more than 300 Latino students in grades 6-12 and three community leaders.Travis HS students will emcee and will also…
Lucy Read Pre-K Center Celebrates 10 Years
Lucy Read Pre-K Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a pop-up adventure play event in honor of the school’s 10th birthday. What: The pop-up adventure play event will feature a petting zoo, free popcorn, refreshments and face painting as well as a chance to win raffle prizes. Families will also have opportunities to decorate a cake together for $8 and visit with Clifford the…
What Should Austin ISD Schools of the Future Look Like? / ¿Cómo debería de verse las escuelas del Austin ISD del futuro?
What should your neighborhood school look like in 20 years?Starting today, Austin ISD is holding another round of community meetings to get your feedback on facilities and future needs. Join us to discuss your school, your vision for facilities and modernization, and our planning strategies. These are drop-in sessions, so you can provide your input any time during the meeting:Oct. 11 6–8 p…
Austin ISD Offers Free Meals to All Children During Summer
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive—even when school is not in session. Through the Summer Food Service Program, Austin ISD will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of economic status or whether the child attends AISD. And new this year, Capital Metro is offering free bus rides to all K–12 students, giving children a…
AVID Certifies Bedichek as a National Demonstration School
On Feb. 4, Bedichek Middle School was selected to join the ranks of approximately 140 AVID National Demonstration Schools.AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is a kindergarten through postsecondary curriculum that aims to turn underperforming students into college-going scholars and graduates."It is a tremendous honor to be selected as a demo, and we are proud of our AVID program and…
Dial it in: Phone Registration Now Available for Public Comment at Board Meetings
Beginning Aug. 28, community members can sign up by phone to participate in the public comment portion of Austin ISD board meetings. Registration is from 1–5 p.m. the Friday before a board meeting and 7:45 a.m.–7 p.m. the day of a board meeting; from 4:45–7 p.m., sign up is in person only.To sign up by phone, call 512-414-4411. Sign up in person at 1111 W. Sixth St., A250.For more…