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Blazier Elementary's Successful Virtual Book Drive
Blazier Elementary School and Education Austin worked together with First Book to coordinate a Virtual Book Drive to promote literacy. The teachers and administrators at Blazier worked tirelessly to raise more than $1,900 so their 900 students can receive the book "What To Do With a Rebozo?" by Carmen Tafolla. Dr. Tafolla, author of more than 20 books and newly named by San Antonio Mayor Julian…
South High School Community Meeting
What: Austin ISD would like to invite the community to a panel discussion and question and answer session regarding potential academic programming options for a future high school in South Austin.A brief presentation and feedback results from previous community meetings will be shared. The South High School community meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the cafeteria at…
MEDIA ADVISORY Puppetry Group to Offer Helping Hand to Crockett High School Students
The Crockett High School Musical Theatre Department is being trained in puppeteering with a workshop from Austin Public Library’s Literature LIVE!What: The Austin Public Library’s puppeteers are assisting the teens with manipulation and movement, as well as expressing emotion through the medium of puppetry. The students will put their skills to use in the school’s upcoming production of “Avenue Q…
Coats for Kids
Austin ISD has partnered with The Junior League of Austin to provide transportation for Coats for Kids 2017.Buses begin picking up families at 7 a.m. and will return every hour, beginning at 9 a.m. The last bus will leave the Palmer Events Center at 3 p.m.Pickup/Dropoff Location and Pickup Time
AISD Closed Friday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for a staff and student holiday Friday, March 29.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, April 1.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more information,…
Imagine Northeast Austin Morning Meeting
Austin ISD wants to hear from the community as we discuss a possible facility in the Mueller neighborhood in northeast Austin.We're calling this process Imagine Northeast Austin, and we want to get your input to help us answer several questions:
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Trustees Hold Special Board Meeting Tonight to Swear in New Members
Tonight, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting to recognize outgoing board members and swear in new trustees in single member districts 1, 4, 6, 7, and at-large position 9.Following the swearing in ceremonies, trustees will elect board officers.Incoming trustees:
Copy That: Five Austin ISD Schools Awarded Top Honors in Student Publications
Akins, Bowie and McCallum high schools, along with Kealing and Gorzycki middle schools, were presented Crown Awards by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association for scholastic publications at the CSPA 94th Annual Convention.The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a side-by-side comparison.The following AISD…
Copy That: Five Austin ISD Schools Awarded Top Honors in Student Publications
Akins, Bowie and McCallum high schools, along with Kealing and Gorzycki middle schools, were presented Crown Awards by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association for scholastic publications at the CSPA 94th Annual Convention.The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a side-by-side comparison.The following AISD…
Austin ISD Congratulates 2016 UpClose Leadership Graduates
On May 17, participants in this year's UpClose Leadership program were honored during a graduation ceremony at the Clifton Center.During the past year, participants learned about the district's curriculum and instruction, safety and security, campus operations, human capital, facilities, HB5 and graduation plans, budget and finance, district operations, and board governance.The class was divided…