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Weather Update
AISD continues to monitor the weather and the latest information available from the National Weather Service as rains, coupled with freezing temperatures, are expected overnight. However, the district recognizes that the true impact of the inclement weather likely will not be known until overnight and into the early morning.
Have a Great Teacher? Nominate Him/Her for the H-E-B- Excellence in Education Awards
Austin ISD staff members, families and community members can show support for their favorite teachers by nominating them for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.The awards celebrate public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Texas Education Agency Says AISD Exceeds All Targets of State Accountability System
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary accountability ratings released today, 117 of the district's schools have met standard or met alternative standard-the highest rating schools can earn-on the state's accountability system, and 58 schools earned a total of 162 Distinction Designations.
Get On Board: Safety First
Austin ISD and the city of Austin's Safe Routes to School Program stressed safety to the entire community at this year's 12th annual Back to School Bash.
Media Advisory: Eastside Memorial Students Pledge to Increase Graduation Rates
Austin, TX— This week, Eastside Memorial High School students will be pledging to graduate while learning how their future can be shaped by earning a high school diploma.Who: Eastside Memorial High School studentsWhen: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19Where: Eastside Memorial High School, gymnasium, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road
Austin ISD Students Unveil Tejano Monument; Teachers Collaborate on University Curriculum
Austin, TX—More than 100 fourth and fifth grade students from Brentwood, Dawson, Galindo and Wooten elementary schools will help make history as they join the Tejano Monument Inc., the Mexican American Cultural Center and the University of Texas at Austin to unveil the Tejano Monument.The series of statues by Armando Hinojosa commemorates the contributions made by Texans of Spanish and Mexican…
AISD Accepts School Transfer Applications for 2013-14
The Austin School District continues to accept applications for school transfers for the 2013-14 school year. The deadline to apply for priority transfers and non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery selection is Thursday, Jan. 31. Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that…
AISD Accepts School Transfer Applications for 2013-14
Austin, TX—The Austin School District continues to accept applications for school transfers for the 2013-14 school year. The deadline to apply for priority transfers and non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery selection is Thursday, Jan. 31.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments…
AISD Invites Community to Inform; Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan. 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 Facility Master Plan?
Houston Elementary School Launches Book Lending Program
At Houston Elementary School, students showed up today to take advantage of a new book-lending program organized by teachers. The lending library takes place on stage in the school’s cafeteria.