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Sexting, Teens and the Law - a Special Workshop for Families
“Sexting” is the electronic sharing of sexually explicit pictures, videos or text messages primarily between two cell phones. On September 1, 2011, Texas law regarding sexting changed.Sexting, Teens and the Law is a free workshop for parents covering recent changes in the law regarding sexting, what to look for and how to avoid it. Join us on Wednesday, November 9 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at…
McCallum High School Welcomes Alumni, Raises Funds During Yearlong Celebration of 60th Anniversary
AUSTIN, Texas--McCallum High School's year-long 60th anniversary celebration continues with the Knight's homecoming celebration with a pep rally, tailgating party and game against the Reagan Raiders Friday, Sept. 27. This year's homecoming also will bring classmates together to form an alumni association to support their alma mater.
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.
Six AISD Schools Receive Green Ribbon Awards
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is pleased to announce that six AISD schools have received the 2010-2011 Green Ribbon Schools Award. The campuses receiving this award are: Cunningham Elementary, Doss Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, Garza Independence High School and Travis High School.Each school will receive a banner and a Green Ribbon School (GRS) badge to add…
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.
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…
Family Support Cooperative Kicks Off First Meeting of New School Year at Rosedale School
Austin, TX—The Family Support Cooperative will host its first meeting of the 2011-2012 school year tonight, September 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rosedale School, located at 2117 W. 49thStreet. The Family Support Cooperative is a collaborative effort among Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Arc of the Capital Area to inform and…
AISD Named Top Performing District by the Council of the Great City Schools
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District has earned the Top Performing District award for its management of business operations services in 2011 from the Council of the Great City Schools. This recognition is based on key performance measures that demonstrate efficient and effective use of resources in the critical areas of child nutrition, maintenance and operations, safety and security…
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,…
Public Invited to Share as the District Updates the Facility Master Plan
Austin ISD will hold a second round of community meetings in October to solicit input to support the update of the district’s Facility Master Plan. The FMP outlines the current status and future use of district facilities. It will guide the development of capital improvements and support planning for any potential bond elections.The meetings will focus on: