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AISD Invites Families to Screening of “The Graduates/Los Graduados” Documentary
AUSTIN, TX—Next week, Austin ISD in partnership with KLRU and Austin Public Libraries present an evening of community cinema, featuring “The Graduates/Los Graduados” documentary. What: Documentary on Latino education in the United States: remarks by Pauline Dow, AISD’s chief academic officer.
Austin Family Support Coop. Meeting – Support for Families of Students with Special Needs
WHO: The Austin Family Support Cooperative will host its next meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Covington Middle School, located at 3700 Convict Hill. The Family Support Cooperative, a partnership between Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Arc of the Capital Area, was created to inform and support families of children…
No Cases of Measles Reported in Austin Area
Dear Austin ISD families, faculty and staff,We are aware of the increased concern regarding the measles outbreak that has occurred in California. We are working closely with the Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services Department and health experts at Seton Healthcare Family to ensure we are receiving the most up-to-date information about this outbreak.
Apply for Pre-K Tuition Programs by Jan. 29
AISD is accepting applications for Pre-K tuition programs—including 12 dual-language programs—at 36 elementary schools. The deadline for applications to be included in the lottery is Friday, Jan. 29.Applications are available at the campuses where the programs are offered. The district offers tuition-supported Pre-K programs at Baldwin, Blackshear, Boone, Brooke, Casis,…
American-Indian Heritage Month
November is American-Indian Heritage Month and AISD is proud to recognize the rich tradition, heritage and culture of our American-Indian students and their families. Part of our tapestry of cultures, American-Indian Heritage has long provided balance, vision, spirituality and honor to that fabric. We treasure these gifts in our schools, homes and community.
Resources for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
As our students, families and staff clean up after the Oct. 30 floods, Austin ISD focuses on providing support and resources to those impacted. Links to several resources, including information on transportation, housing and debris pick up, have been provided by the City of Austin and Travis County for your convenience.Time Off for Employees Affected by Flood
Refugee & Immigrant Services
The International Welcome Center The International Welcome Center serves as a resource hub for newly arrived students and their families enrolled in Austin ISD. For newly arrived students, we support two main groups: (1) refugee and asylum students and their families and (2) newcomer students and their families.
Austin ISD Welcomes Community to 11th Back to School Bash
Austin ISD and the city of Austin welcome students, their families and members of the community for the 11th annual Back to School Bash!This event brings together more than 100 community organizations and nonprofits focused on providing services and educational opportunities to Austin ISD students and their families.
Kealing Middle School Wins National Championship Tournament in Quiz Bowl
Two teams of Kealing Middle School students spent last weekend answering roughly 1,600 questions during 22 rounds of head-to-head competition. Kealing qualified two teams during the season for the quiz bowl national championship tournament, which was held in Dallas. Kealing A, The Squirrel Team, has been playing together for the past three years. Daniel Chan, Evan Hochstein, Ryan Russo…
Free Health Risk Assessments Available to AISD Employees Beginning Jan. 21
Beginning Jan. 21 through Feb. 16, all AISD employees who are eligible for health care benefits can take a free, and 100% confidential Health Risk Assessment. The assessment will provide you with insight on your current health and can help you identify potential health risks. All personal health information is confidential and protected. The assessment can: