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AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Beginning June 23 and ending Aug. 8, Austin ISD will operate on a summer efficiency schedule to reduce energy costs. The district's average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Thursday. All district and campus offices will be closed on Fridays.The district also…
Setting the Table: Anderson Students Volunteer for Feast of Sharing
This morning, Anderson High School students helped to set the stage—and tables—for the Feast of Sharing by volunteering to decorate the event hall that will welcome Austin families to the holiday dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Palmer Events Center.The Anderson students volunteered for the Feast of Sharing to support H-E-B's fight against hunger. In addition to a…
News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness during May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of:
Austin ISD 2018 Preliminary Accountability Ratings / Calificaciones preliminares de responsabilidad del Austin ISD de 2018
Dear Austin ISD Family, According to the Texas Education Agency’s preliminary ratings, Austin ISD earned an 89, or an overall B performance rating, which is a Recognized rating. Throughout the district, 116 schools met all performance standards, with 61 schools earning a total of 152 academic distinction designations. We are proud to earn a Recognized rating from the Texas Education Agency. We…
Austin ISD Releases Preliminary Draft of Facility Master Plan For Public Comment
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has released a preliminary draft of the Facility Master Plan for public comment. The district will use the plan to help support safe, healthy and attractive schools and facilities that promote learning. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to take action of the FMP on June 16.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Free Child Dental Care, Child Vision Care to be Featured at Family Resource Festival
AUSTIN—This weekend, Austin ISD is hosting HopeFest, a community-led family resource fair with more than 125 exhibitors, at Reagan Early College High School. Last year, over 4,000 community members attended the event.What: Hopefest is a free, family resource festival with live music, food, games, free dental and vision care for children, immunizations and flu shots, Blue Santa registration…
Austin ISD Hosts Preliminary Budget and Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations Community Meetings
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will host two meetings for a community conversation about the preliminary budget for 2013 and scenarios for new, academic programs for the 2013-2014 school year. The Board of Trustees will approve the budget for FY 2013 in June.The meetings are:6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 3Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr.6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 17Bowie…
Salute: A Tribute to Excellence
WHAT: Salute, co-hosted by AISD and Austin Partners in Education, is an opportunity to recognize some of AISD's outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.
Media Advisory: Hilton Austin ‘Adopts’ Travis High School Through Austin Partners in Education Hotel writes grant for $10,000 awarding 10 scholarships
AUSTIN, Texas—Travis High School will welcome Hilton Austin to its campus tomorrow with a tour as part of its new partnership through Austin Partners in Education.Who: Hilton Austin’s General Manager Robert Watson; Travis High School Principal Ty DavidsonWhere: Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf
Student's Barbecue Sauce Debuts Throughout District
Student lunches got a touch sweeter today with the debut of Carter Hull's BBQ Sauce to accompany barbecue items in all Austin ISD middle schools and high schools. The brown sugar-based sauce was created by Murchison Middle School student Carter Hull, who said he prefers sweet to heat in his barbecue sauces.Carter said the recipe—which also includes tomato sauce and paste—has evolved since he…