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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…
Potential Partners Present Proposals on Eastside Memorial School Improvement to AISD Community
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District will hold a public meeting for oral presentations by potential external partners, who responded to the district’s request for proposals to lead school improvement at Eastside Memorial High School. What: Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., and American Institutes for Research in Washington, D.C., present proposals to partner with the…
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.
AISD Presents McCallum Fine Arts Showcase and Open House
AUSTIN, TX—Austin ISD presents the McCallum Fine Arts Academy Showcase and Open House for prospective students and their parents.Who: Eighth and ninth graders, who are interested in pursuing an intensive high school course of study in music, dance, visual/digital arts or theatre, and their families
Elementary Planning Period Proposal FAQ (En español)
Read our announcement about the planning period changes. 1. Why is the elementary master schedule changing?
GenTX: College Signing Day
Live Broadcast: Visit www.austinisd.org to tune in to the live webcast at 10 a.m. and the replay at noon.Austin ISD is pleased to join E3 Alliance and Generation TX for a statewide College Signing Day.When high school athletes select the college team for which they will play, the students often hold press conferences and sign letters of intent to announce their decisions.
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: First Week, Afterschool Care and More! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD: La primera semana, cuidados después de clases ¡y más!
Successful First Week We want to thank the families, children, teachers, administrators, support staff and everyone who made the first week of transitioning to on-campus learning a success. As we move forward, here are four reminders that will help the process continue according to plan: Please take your child’s temperature before heading out the door to the bus stop or to campus. If…
TEA Names Three AISD Elementary Schools Title 1 Reward Schools
AUSTIN, TX—The Texas Education Agency recently announced its list of Title 1 Reward Schools for the 2013–14 school year, naming three AISD elementary schools—Blackshear, Dawson and Graham—all recognized for high performance and high progress.
The Dish on Summer Meals: AISD to Serve Up Good Nutrition for All Local Children During Summer
This summer, Austin ISD will serve anyone 18 years old and younger healthy meals at more than 40 schools at no cost through the Summer Food Service Program.
District Hosts Laptop Clinic
The customer service and support area within the Austin Independent School District's Department of Technology is offering a teacher laptop clinic through Friday, Aug. 17, to provide teachers and staff with tools to help prepare for the new school year. The Teacher Laptop Clinic will provide technical support to teachers and other school-based staff for their AISD-issued laptops and assist with…