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Austin ISD Releases Preliminary Draft of Facility Master Plan For Public Comment
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has released a preliminary draft of the Facility Master Plan for public comment. The district will use the plan to help support safe, healthy and attractive schools and facilities that promote learning. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to take action of the FMP on June 16.
Austin-Area Students K-12 Rally for Pre-Thanksgiving Donation Drive
Austin, Texas – November 19, 2013 – A Legacy of Giving, a local nonprofit that teaches children the value of philanthropy as part of their school curriculum, will hold its fifth annual Day of Service event for participating Austin-area elementary– through– high school students on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Day of Service is the official culmination of a student-led food and clothing drive currently taking…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Free Child Dental Care, Child Vision Care to be Featured at Family Resource Festival
AUSTIN—This weekend, Austin ISD is hosting HopeFest, a community-led family resource fair with more than 125 exhibitors, at Reagan Early College High School. Last year, over 4,000 community members attended the event.What: Hopefest is a free, family resource festival with live music, food, games, free dental and vision care for children, immunizations and flu shots, Blue Santa registration…
Austin ISD Hosts Preliminary Budget and Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations Community Meetings
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will host two meetings for a community conversation about the preliminary budget for 2013 and scenarios for new, academic programs for the 2013-2014 school year. The Board of Trustees will approve the budget for FY 2013 in June.The meetings are:6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 3Reagan High School, 7104 Berkman Dr.6 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 17Bowie…
Salute: A Tribute to Excellence
WHAT: Salute, co-hosted by AISD and Austin Partners in Education, is an opportunity to recognize some of AISD's outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.
Media Advisory: Hilton Austin ‘Adopts’ Travis High School Through Austin Partners in Education Hotel writes grant for $10,000 awarding 10 scholarships
AUSTIN, Texas—Travis High School will welcome Hilton Austin to its campus tomorrow with a tour as part of its new partnership through Austin Partners in Education.Who: Hilton Austin’s General Manager Robert Watson; Travis High School Principal Ty DavidsonWhere: Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf
Student's Barbecue Sauce Debuts Throughout District
Student lunches got a touch sweeter today with the debut of Carter Hull's BBQ Sauce to accompany barbecue items in all Austin ISD middle schools and high schools. The brown sugar-based sauce was created by Murchison Middle School student Carter Hull, who said he prefers sweet to heat in his barbecue sauces.Carter said the recipe—which also includes tomato sauce and paste—has evolved since he…
AISD Honors Austin Police Officers Under the Friday Night Lights
Commitment to excellence, effort and teamwork are on full display every week under the Friday night lights, and not just from Austin ISD's standout football teams.The district is honoring some of Austin's finest police officers prior to kickoff every week in conjunction with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.The district recognized two standouts Sept. 2 at Nelson Field and Burger Stadium.
Benefits Information Meeting
After an extensive search and assessment process, Austin ISD has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. To learn more, attend one of the following information sessions:
Austin ISD kicks off football season
Austin ISD football teams kicked off the 2016 season in style, highlighted by the 15th annual Taco Shack Bowl at House Park.The Anderson Trojans carried a two-game winning streak into the showdown with the McCallum Knights, but it was the Knights who gained the upper hand early and never trailed.McCallum scored on five of its first six possessions, jumping out to a 27-7 lead at the break.…