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AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Sept. 25
Top Story: Bus Riding Protocols Austin ISD is committed to providing safe, reliable transportation to our students. We are implementing protocols that all families who qualify for bus transportation should know if they plan on using this service. The full plan for our bus-riding families can be found on the Open for Learning Plan Version 4. Below are highlights of this communication.
Akins Students Learn to Navigate Safely in a Digital World
Internet access lets students travel the world without leaving their homes, do research for school and play live video games with friends. But they also have to handle situations their parents never dealt with at their age, such as making safe, secure decisions online.This event culminates a week of teaching at Akins High School, which introduced new curriculum elements aimed at keeping students…
Pre-K Registration Fair
Austin ISD offers free Pre-K for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds at campuses throughout the district! Join us for our districtwide Pre-K Registration Fair 9 a.m.–1 p.m. July 20 at Crockett Early College High School, 5601 Manchaca Road, 78745. The fair is a chance to meet our staff, learn about our programs at campuses across the district and register your student for Pre-K. The Pre-K…
AISD Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 21.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Jan. 22.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more…
Media Advisory: AISD Starts First Day of School at Bus Terminals
Austin, TX—Austin ISD kicks off the 2014-15 school year at the Nelson Field Bus Terminal on the first day of school.When: Monday, Aug. 25 5:30–6:30 a.m. – Media availability with Paul Cruz, interim superintendent, and Kris Hafezizadeh, director of transportation, at Nelson Field Bus Terminal, 7105 Berkman Drive.
MEDIA ADVISORY: ABoR Tour Educates Local Realtors on AISD Schools
A tour by Austin ISD will give Realtors a chance to become expert resources for clients looking for homes in the South Austin area.As part of its marketing efforts, Austin ISD has invited Realtors on a special tour of three Austin ISD schools to learn more about the schools’ offerings and points of pride.What: The bus tour will visit Cunningham Elementary School and Covington Middle School and…
AISD Continues to Monitor Weather Overnight
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory through 6 p.m. tomorrow, which could mean hazardous conditions and icy roads. AISD will continue to monitor the weather overnight.However, at this time, based on the best information available to the district from meteorologists, there are no concrete projections on whether or not Austin will experience freezing temperatures…
Word Accessibility
Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a commonly-used application among individuals with a variety of disabilities, and is reasonably accessible. The text within Word documents can be read by assistive technologies such as screen readers and Braille devices. However, in order for Word documents to be fully accessible, authors must follow the core principles outlined…
Elementary Planning Period Proposal FAQ (En español)
Read our announcement about the planning period changes. 1. Why is the elementary master schedule changing?
AISD Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 23.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Nov. 26.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more…