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Talking about Tragedy: Tips for Parents to Discuss School Shooting in Connecticut with Children (English and Spanish)
The AISD community is deeply saddened and troubled to learn about the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, Friday, Dec. 14. This tragedy is heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Newtown, Connecticut.
Senior discovers passion for firefighting (En español)
Ava Martinez is graduating this month with her sights set on becoming a firefighter. A senior at Austin High School, Martinez enrolled in the Fire Academy Program at LBJ Early College High School during her sophomore year, which stoked her curiosity and passion for the trade.
Talking about Tragedy: Tips for Parents to Discuss School Shooting in Connecticut with Children (English and Spanish)
The AISD community is deeply saddened and troubled to learn about today's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. This tragedy is heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Newtown, Connecticut.
Anderson HS Students Travel to China
Twenty two students from Anderson High School travelled to China in June for an exchange trip, led by Principal Donna Houser and foreign language teachers Ms. Long, Ms. Stringfellow and Ms. Bowen.
Media Advisory: Summer Kick-Off and STEM Festival Planned for Saturday
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD’s Eastside Memorial High School vertical team invites its community for a fun festival of live music and entertainment, while showcasing its STEM programming.
Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee Meeting
The Board of Trustees appointed the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee to evaluate capital improvement needs of the district and to provide recommendations on long-range facilities planning; amendments to the Facility Master Plan; and the scope of work and timing of future bond programs. The FABPAC will hold its first meeting on October 29, 2015. For more information, including…
Curriculum
Elementary Secondary Program History Program Goals Elementary Curriculum Overview Pre-Kindergarten: Better Chinese and thematic readers for Mandarin; Frog
Dollars and Cents: Austin ISD Holds Second Series of Budget Community Conversations
A second series of Austin ISD's Budget Community Conversations begins this week and people will get a look into Austin ISD's preliminary 2018-19 budget proposal. Attendees will hear what priorities were developed during the first round of community meetings, as well as how participant feedback has shaped the proposed budget.
AISD, Whole Kids Foundation Partner to Offer Free, Nutritional Workshops to District Employees
As part of its ongoing initiatives to help improve the health and wellness of its employees, the Austin Independent School District is teaming up with two educational nonprofit organizations to offer free, nutritional workshops to district employees. Staff members will have the opportunity to attend one of two six-hour workshops on either May 9-10 or May 11. The free workshops are…
AISD Asks Community for Input on Direction for Next Five Years
AUSTIN—Austin ISD is holding three community meetings this fall to gather community input to develop its 2015-20 Strategic Plan. Strategic planning will help AISD focus its energy, ensuring that we the district and its community partners are working toward a unified goal. The plan will also ensure the district continues to assess and adjust its direction as needed.The 2015-20 Strategic Plan…