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AISD Honors Austin Police Officers Under the Friday Night Lights
Commitment to excellence, effort and teamwork are on full display every week under the Friday night lights, and not just from Austin ISD's standout football teams.The district is honoring some of Austin's finest police officers prior to kickoff every week in conjunction with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.The district recognized two standouts Sept. 2 at Nelson Field and Burger Stadium.
Benefits Information Meeting
After an extensive search and assessment process, Austin ISD has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. To learn more, attend one of the following information sessions:
Austin ISD kicks off football season
Austin ISD football teams kicked off the 2016 season in style, highlighted by the 15th annual Taco Shack Bowl at House Park.The Anderson Trojans carried a two-game winning streak into the showdown with the McCallum Knights, but it was the Knights who gained the upper hand early and never trailed.McCallum scored on five of its first six possessions, jumping out to a 27-7 lead at the break.…
AISD Invites Families to Screening of “The Graduates/Los Graduados” Documentary
AUSTIN, TX—Next week, Austin ISD in partnership with KLRU and Austin Public Libraries present an evening of community cinema, featuring “The Graduates/Los Graduados” documentary. What: Documentary on Latino education in the United States: remarks by Pauline Dow, AISD’s chief academic officer.
Austin Family Support Coop. Meeting – Support for Families of Students with Special Needs
WHO: The Austin Family Support Cooperative will host its next meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Covington Middle School, located at 3700 Convict Hill. The Family Support Cooperative, a partnership between Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Arc of the Capital Area, was created to inform and support families of children…
No Cases of Measles Reported in Austin Area
Dear Austin ISD families, faculty and staff,We are aware of the increased concern regarding the measles outbreak that has occurred in California. We are working closely with the Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services Department and health experts at Seton Healthcare Family to ensure we are receiving the most up-to-date information about this outbreak.
Apply for Pre-K Tuition Programs by Jan. 29
AISD is accepting applications for Pre-K tuition programs—including 12 dual-language programs—at 36 elementary schools. The deadline for applications to be included in the lottery is Friday, Jan. 29.Applications are available at the campuses where the programs are offered. The district offers tuition-supported Pre-K programs at Baldwin, Blackshear, Boone, Brooke, Casis,…
American-Indian Heritage Month
November is American-Indian Heritage Month and AISD is proud to recognize the rich tradition, heritage and culture of our American-Indian students and their families. Part of our tapestry of cultures, American-Indian Heritage has long provided balance, vision, spirituality and honor to that fabric. We treasure these gifts in our schools, homes and community.
Resources for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
As our students, families and staff clean up after the Oct. 30 floods, Austin ISD focuses on providing support and resources to those impacted. Links to several resources, including information on transportation, housing and debris pick up, have been provided by the City of Austin and Travis County for your convenience.Time Off for Employees Affected by Flood
Refugee & Immigrant Services
The International Welcome Center The International Welcome Center serves as a resource hub for newly arrived students and their families enrolled in Austin ISD. For newly arrived students, we support two main groups: (1) refugee and asylum students and their families and (2) newcomer students and their families.