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AISD High Schools Ranked Among Best in Nation...Again
Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the nation year after year," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "Our staff and students do outstanding work in the classroom every day.
AISD Students Outpace Peers Locally, Nationally and Internationally in AP Exam Passing Rates
According to the College Board, of the AISD students who took an Advanced Placement exam in 2016–17, 60.5 percent received a qualifying score of 3 or better, a 1.5 percent increase year-over-year. This success rate exceeds the performance of students in Texas at 46.4 percent, students in the U.S. at 57.5 percent and students internationally at 58 percent.
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on School Boundaries; Proposed Attendance Area Would Affect McBee, Walnut Creek and Wooldridge Elementary Schools
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Austin ISD’s Boundary Advisory Committee invites community members to learn about and share feedback on a proposed attendance area for the new North Central Elementary School No. 1 at 102 E. Rundberg Lane. BAC is charged with developing recommendations for the creation of, and adjustment to, boundaries for school attendance areas, and is seeking community input before moving forward…
MEDIA ADVISORY Pre-K: All the Way
Parents and guardians of prekindergarten students are invited to visit an Austin ISD Pre-K and register their three- and four-year olds all day Aug. 10 at schools across the district.Who: Lucy Read Prekindergarten Principal Ami Cortes-Castillo and Early Childhood Director Jacquie Porter will be available for interviews.What: An opportunity for B-Roll of parents registering their…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD to Grow Green Efforts at Sustainability Resource Fair Feb. 25
Austin ISD’s Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is hosting a Sustainability Resource Fair to help schools start or enhance green initiatives at their school.
Reminder: Wear AISD Badges or Visitors’ Passes
When visiting AISD schools or administrative offices, please remember that the district requires employee badges or visitors’ passes be worn and visible at all times.Visitors to schools must check in at the front office. Visitors to the Carruth Administration Center, 1111 W. Sixth St., who do not have an AISD badge must check in at the Customer Service Desk on the second floor of Building A.All…
Austin All-Star Marching Band College Tour Returns to Austin
The Austin All-Star Marching Band Caravan and University and College Tour is ending its nine-day tour of Southwest U.S. colleges and universities. The nearly 200 Central Texas Band and Fine Arts students toured universities and colleges in Texas, New Mexico, California, Nevada and Arizona, as well as visited cultural and educational sites, and held performances. Students are expected to arrive…
AISD Invites Community to Inform, Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at LBJ High School cafeteria, 7309 Lazy Creek Drive.Team members will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding principles.
AISD Invites Community to Inform; Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Lanier High School Cafeteria, 1201 Payton Gin Road.Team members will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding principles.What is a…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD 2013 Teaching with Google Nexus Project Winners Announced Friday
AUSTIN, Texas—Friday, AISD will announce the recipients of the 2013 Teaching with Google Nexus Project, with surprise visits at their respective schools. Join AISD at Blackshear Elementary School as a teacher is awarded a grant to create stop-motion animation using tablet technology with third through fifth grade students.