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AISD Earns Meritorious Budget Award
The Association of School Business Officials has awarded AISD its Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation for the second year in a row. The award is conferred only to school entities that have met or exceeded the MBA criteria for school districts, which guide school business officials toward quality school-budget presentations by enhancing the business officials’ skills in…
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:
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,…
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.
Safety First at AISD School Zones
AUSTIN, TX—The 2013-14 school year is around the corner for the Austin Independent School District, which means there will be an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic in school zones.
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 5, July 2 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 5, 2 de julio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to Know: AISD Offices Closed July 6–10 and draft overview plan Austin ISD will be closed July 6–10 and “Summer Vision 2020” will not be published next week. The newsletter will return to its regular Thursday distribution schedule on July 16. Online registration will still be available, however, AISD staff will not be accessible until our return to…
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.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Run: Marathon Kids Kicks Off Sept. 16
Austin ISD and Marathon Kids celebrates the second year of a partnership to take youth exercise in Austin to the next level.Through the collaboration, AISD elementary school teachers will use the Marathon Kids research-based curriculum during daily Working Out for Wellness time.
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.
Partnerships for Progress: Reagan ECHS Career Launch Recognized as Statewide Model Program
In recognition of its efforts to prepare students for Texas workforce needs, Reagan Early College High School Career Launch has been named one of three Industry Cluster Innovative Academy Models in Texas.