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MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Holds Community Meetings on Facility Master Plan
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is holding community meetings throughout the district to get feedback on the Facility Master Plan.FMP guiding principles were approved by AISD’s Board of Trustees at the Board's regular meeting on Sept. 30.
Superintendent: Our Deepest Sympathy to the Lanier Community
Dear Colleagues, Partners and Community Members: It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the tragedy that occurred earlier today at Lanier High School. I regret to inform you that a student died at the school due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other students or staff members were harmed.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Austin Chamber Helps AISD Seniors Maximize Funds for College
Austin ISD seniors can get help applying for college funding at several upcoming events hosted by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.
Lanier High School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
What: The Viking gold is shining brighter this year as Lanier High School celebrates its 50th Golden Anniversary (1961-2011). You won’t want to miss all of the fun activities planned for alumni, their families and community members on Saturday, November 12!When:
Austin ISD Breaks Ground on Performing Arts Center
Austin ISD officials broke ground on AISD’s new district-wide Performing Arts Center in the Mueller development on Aug. 6. The center, which will be located along Mueller Blvd. between 51st St. and Barbara Jordan Blvd., will host district band, orchestra, theater, dance and visual arts performances. Pfluger Associates Architects designed the 60,000 sq. ft. center, which is expected to be complete…
AISD Breaks Ground on Living Laboratory; Outdoor Habitat Offers Hands-on Learning Opportunities in Nature
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District, the National Wildlife Federation and community volunteers are breaking ground on a district-wide, science lab and classroom, an outdoor habitat that will feature plants and materials native to Central Texas and learning stations that will connect AISD students with nature.What: AISD and its partners will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the…
AISD Board Approves 2016-17 Instructional Calendar
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, similar to other local school districts in Central Texas, in 2016.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,…
Russell Lee to Replace Robert E. Lee Elementary School
At tonight's board meeting, trustees approved Russell Lee as the new name to replace Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
Austin Business Journal Names AISD Superintendent 2013 Profiles in Power Winner
AUSTIN, Texas--Today, the Austin Business Journal named AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen one of six 2013 Profiles in Power winners. Carstarphen was selected from among 25 finalists and 69 nominees for the award, which recognizes women who have distinguished themselves as a successful member of top management with a company or organization and have given back to their communities.
AISD Names Nicholas Dellas the 2014 High School Teacher of the Year
Nicholas Dellas is science department manager at LBJ Early College High School. He has a master’s degree in kinesiology with a specialization in exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Austin, and a bachelor’s degree in health science with an emphasis in athletic training from Grand Valley State University.