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Akins Students Learn to Navigate Safely in a Digital World
Internet access lets students travel the world without leaving their homes, do research for school and play live video games with friends. But they also have to handle situations their parents never dealt with at their age, such as making safe, secure decisions online.This event culminates a week of teaching at Akins High School, which introduced new curriculum elements aimed at keeping students…
Clifton Students Begin Culinary Internships in AISD Cafeterias
This month, AISD Nutrition and Food Services has partnered with Clifton Career Development School to provide learning opportunities for their students in the school cafeteria.Three Clifton culinary students began working internships with the Guerrero-Thompson Elementary School cafeteria team for the first time."Our program is unique because it is so hands-on," said Aaron Mason, Clifton culinary…
Green Machine: Eastside Memorial High School Recognized as First Green Flag High School in Texas
Eastside Memorial High School is being recognized for its campuswide environmental efforts. The National Wildlife Federation will name Eastside Memorial as an Eco-Schools USA Green Flag school—the first high school in Texas to earn the designation.The school is also being honored as a 2016 Zero Waste Champion and Bright Green Future grant recipient.What: A presentation of the green flag…
AISD Board President and Superintendent Recognize Brooke ES / El presidente de la mesa directiva del AISD y el superintendente reconocen a Brooke ES
(El español está disponible abajo) As a school year like no other comes to a close, we would like to acknowledge the remarkable contribution Brooke Elementary School has made to the children and families of Austin ISD. Because of the hard work of our staff, students and families, we were able to implement a continuous learning plan that helped our families stay engaged through these…
Take a peek at the (school) year in numbers (en español)
Sadly, this is the end of another school year! No, it’s not sarcasm. Lots of amazing things happened in 2022-23. And I want to share some of them with you. If you’re like me and you love numbers – buckle up for this journey! Children spent 75,600 minutes in school per student - that’s a wow!
Hill ES Students Design Reusable Bags, Limited Amount Available for Purchase
Austin’s bag ban has only been in effect for two months, but already students at Hill Elementary School have capitalized on a way to help the city’s cause—and the environment—while also raising money for an annual fundraiser at the school. Each year, Hill ES fifth graders must come together, brainstorm ideas and raise money in order to throw an end-of-year party at the campus.
Updates regarding activities rescheduled due to weather (en español)
Wondering about the status of an upcoming Austin ISD event, reschedule or deadline? Here’s what we know as of Friday afternoon, Feb. 3. Bad weather make-up days Austin ISD built enough instructional minutes into the school calendar to account for the bad weather closures last Tuesday and Wednesday. We will join many other Central Texas districts in requesting a waiver from TEA for the closures…
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu observance that signifies the birth of Krishna (8th incarnation of Vishnu, a Hindu God) and it is a day that is celebrated through fasting, prayers, and visits to the Temple. Source: Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopedia (2021, July 29). Janmashtami. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Janmashtami
Remembering Sandy Hook: Keeping our Schools Secure Every Day
Dear AISD Community,Tomorrow, communities throughout the country will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Earlier this week, community members in Newtown, Conn. launched an online memorial, which features a simple and poignant design: a heart created from the first names of the 26 victims.
Black History Month profile: Bernice Hart (en español)
This is the second in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Austin ISD schools are named. This week we spotlight native Austinite, educator and civil rights advocate Bernice Hart for her lifelong dedication to equality and better education for all students.