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AISD to Provide Transportation Districtwide for Garcia YMLA Students
As part of National School Choice Week, Austin ISD held a rally at Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy to highlight choices available to the district's students. The Garcia YMLA drumline kicked off the event, followed by Superintendent Paul Cruz, who announced a change at the school.Beginning in the fall, AISD will offer transportation to any student within the district who attends the…
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Richard Moya (en Español)
By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Richard Moya: Korean War veteran, civic leader, and Mexican-American political trailblazer.
Austin Students Can Shine Onstage in the Summer Theatre Series
Students of all experience levels are welcomed to shine onstage this summer during the free Summer Theatre Series program from the Austin ISD Visual & Performing Arts Department. Current fifth through 12th-grade students are invited to try out as actors, dancers, technicians and musicians. Audition help is available, and no experience is required.
2022 Bond Community Conversation: Teacher Housing
Austin ISD Teachers! The district is considering a proposition for teacher housing in our 2022 Bond and we want to hear from you. Join us to learn more about what this could look like and share your thoughts. Tuesday, August 2nd from 6–7 p.m. (English with Spanish Interpretation) Zoom Registration: https://bit.ly/3PjCcoo This event is a learning opportunity…
McCallum Fine Arts Academy presents " Murder on the Orient Express"
MacTheatre, a McCallum High School Fine Arts Academy program, will present Agatha Christie's classic masterpiece "Murder on the Orient Express" this month. The students will perform the murder mystery that has been adapted by television, radio, and film, and now will be performed live onstage with playwright Ken Ludwig adaptation. When: Nov. 14-17. All shows start at 7:30 p.m.…
AISD to Provide Free Produce Boxes featuring Texas-Grown Foods
Austin ISD families will receive free produce boxes at AISD curbside meal sites beginning Wednesday, July 22. The boxes will feature locally grown produce, such as peppers, melons, squash, carrots and other seasonal staples. The Common Market Texas, a mission-driven distributor of sustainable, local farm foods will prepare and deliver the produce boxes to AISD. …
AISD Hosts Pride Week Celebration
To showcase our commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, Austin ISD will host its Pride Week Celebration April 19-24. You don’t have to be a teacher, parent or student to join this district wide celebration of our LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families. The celebration will include a series of weeklong virtual informational and community social-emotional…
Eid Al-Fitr
Eid Al-Fitr commemorates the end of fasting for Ramadan and is typically a day of prayers, gifts, and family/social gatherings for the Muslim community. Source: Celebrating Eid / Eid ul-Fitr in 2022. (2022). Muslim Aid. https://www.muslimaid.org/what-we-do/religious-dues/ramadan/eid-ul-fitr/
A Whole Lotta Tamalada at Travis ECHS
Travis Early College High School students and parents gathered around tables with Superintendent Paul Cruz this morning for an important conversation—memories of past tamaladas.
POSTPONED - Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee Meeting
This event has been postponed to June 8, 2023. Time and location TBD. The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC) provides assistance to and promotes the development of Career and Technical Education programs to meet the needs of students, business and industry and the community. Regular meetings of the CTEAC are open to the public. Interested individuals may sign up to speak…