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Free Capital Metro Bus Rides for K–12 Students Now Permanent
Starting today, all K–12 students can ride Capital Metro services for free, as a permanent part of the agency's fare structure. In June, Capital Metro began a summer pilot program offering free fares for K–12 students in Central Texas, and received overwhelmingly positive feedback. The agency's board voted yesterday to make the pilot initiative permanent. Access to frequent, reliable…
CBOC Meeting
What: Community Bond Oversight Committee MeetingWhere: Carruth Administration Center, Construction Management Conference Room B300.For more information, please visit the CBOC website.There will be a site tour on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
TEA Recognizes AISD Overall Performance as "B" for Second Year
51 schools earned 123 distinction designations
Blackshear Elementary School 'Minitropolis' Teaches Students to be Responsible Citizens
In the Blackshear Minitropolis, students are producers and consumers and interact with each other to support a mock economy.The Minitropolis program introduces students to different careers.What: Students perform jobs at the school, such as banking, human resources, sales and reporting. The experience introduces students to different careers and nurtures the social, academic and real-life skills…
Community Meeting for Eastside Memorial Vertical Team
What: Eastside campuses will need to meet to disscuss college preperation for studentsWhen: October 20, 2011 6:30pm-8:00pm
Austin ISD celebrates Juneteenth (en español)
Juneteenth celebrations are in full-swing in Austin as the community celebrates the holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the United States.
Online Survey of Pearce and Garcia Students About Single Sex Schools
At Austin ISD, our students are our top priority. We would like to invite you to share your perspectives and ideas about how to shape and strengthen the district’s educational programs for all students.Austin ISD is considering providing an all-boys and an all-girls middle school at Garcia and Pearce, as one of its preliminary, potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facility Recommendations. …
Mathews and Metz Elementary Schools Celebrate 100 Years
The 100th Birthday Celebration committees for Mathews and Metz elementary schools, The Austin History Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a joint reception in honor of the schools’ centennial birthdays. Who: Director of Education at KLRU Benjamin Kramer will emcee. Choir members from Metz and Mathews will sing.Speakers include
Rosedale School Toasts Graduates, Anticipates Promising Futures
Rosedale School Principal Elizabeth Dickey explained her job to families and supporters on Tuesday: "My job here is to cry openly. That way, you can join in."Amid song, speeches and more than a few tears, seven students received their diplomas, capping another extraordinary year for the school charged with fostering the futures of students with special needs.Dickey spoke about the school's…
AISD Encourages Families to Review Schools’ List of Supplies Before the Tax-Free Weekend Aug. 9-11
AUSTIN, TX—As families prepare to take advantage of next week’s tax-free weekend, AISD encourages parents to review the district’s list of supplies by schools and grade levels. The school supplies list is different for every campus and grade level. Parents should check with their child’s school during or around orientation to get a final list.