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Board Approves Calendar for 2016–17 School Year
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the calendar for the 2016-17 school year at the Dec. 14 board meeting.This option includes a full week off for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2016, similar to other school districts in Central Texas.To accommodate this change, there will be one fewer vacation day during winter break for staff.The first day of classes for students is Monday, Aug. 22, 2016,…
Media Advisory: AISD Hosts TEDx Speaker at Eastside Memorial Tonight
AUSTIN, Texas—Roberto Rivera, an award winning artist, educator and change agent is visiting Eastside Memorial High School this evening. He specializes in applying best practices in engaging youth. The event is free and open to the public.
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 5, July 2 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 5, 2 de julio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to Know: AISD Offices Closed July 6–10 and draft overview plan Austin ISD will be closed July 6–10 and “Summer Vision 2020” will not be published next week. The newsletter will return to its regular Thursday distribution schedule on July 16. Online registration will still be available, however, AISD staff will not be accessible until our return to…
Safety First at AISD School Zones
AUSTIN, TX—The 2013-14 school year is around the corner for the Austin Independent School District, which means there will be an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic in school zones.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Run: Marathon Kids Kicks Off Sept. 16
Austin ISD and Marathon Kids celebrates the second year of a partnership to take youth exercise in Austin to the next level.Through the collaboration, AISD elementary school teachers will use the Marathon Kids research-based curriculum during daily Working Out for Wellness time.
Partnerships for Progress: Reagan ECHS Career Launch Recognized as Statewide Model Program
In recognition of its efforts to prepare students for Texas workforce needs, Reagan Early College High School Career Launch has been named one of three Industry Cluster Innovative Academy Models in Texas.
Media Advisory: Media Tour of Performing Arts Center and Jaime D. Padron Elementary School
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD invites media to tour two newly constructed facilities, which have been funded by the district’s 2008 bond program: the Performing Arts Center and Jaime D. Padron Elementary School.
Superintendent Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2016–17
Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz last night announced the names of 23 schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2016–17 school year.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in tracking patterns.Schools frozen to…
AISD Names Quevette Terrell 2015 Teacher of the Year
On Tuesday evening, Austin ISD, in collaboration with Austin Partners in Education, celebrated teachers and staff at Salute. The annual event recognizes some of the district's outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in schools.
AISD Elementary Students Interview Former Ambassador to Mexico
Austin, TX—This morning, Austin ISD student leaders welcome Antonio Garza, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, to Pickle Elementary School to discuss international relations, as well as his childhood and career.Who: Antonio Garza joins Pickle elementary students, including David Lopez and Marlen Rogel, fifth graders who serve as president and vice president of the student council, and Joanna…