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AISD to Provide Free Meals for all Students through the 2020-21 School Year
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced an extension of current school meal programs through the 2020-21 school year. Through the federally-funded program, all Austin ISD students will receive free school meals through June 3, the last day of school.
Women's History Month profile: Ann Richards (en español)
This is the first in a month-long profile series spotlighting women leaders and trailblazers for whom Austin ISD schools are named. As Austin ISD begins its celebration of Women’s History Month, we profile former Texas Governor Ann Richards. Texas trailblazer: Richards grew up near Waco in the small town of Lakeview and began her career in Austin ISD as a teacher at what is now Lively Middle…
Tuition & Payments
After-School Tuition Explanation For the convenience of our families we utilize a stable monthly tuition rate to assist with budgeting. Once the tuition rate is established for the school year the amount is broken down into 10 equal payments. This allows the tuition to not fluctuate between months and enables our families to spread the cost of the tuition evenly throughout the school year. At…
AISD Statement Regarding Ebola
The Austin Independent School District released the following statement regarding Ebola:
Blackshear Fine Arts Academy Receives Library Grant
Blackshear Fine Arts Academy received a $3,000 grant from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library.In addition, Scholastic Reading Club will match each dollar of Patterson’s donation with points teachers can use to acquire books and other materials for their classrooms. Blackshear was chosen from 27,924 applications throughout the U.S.
Bowie Journalism Teacher, Michael Reeves, Awarded National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year
Every year the Columbia Scholastic Press Association recognizes Journalism teachers across the country with the Special Recognition Adviser Award. The 2019 National High School Journalism Teacher Awards competition was cosponsored by the Dow Jones News Fund and was given additional support from the Poynter Institute and the Wall Street Journal. The organization gave recognition to a number of…
AISD Day Camps
En Español We’ve worked with district partners to offer day camps at six locations across Austin ISD for Friday, March 4. There will be no school that day as the district marked it as one of two days for staff and students to get a break. Boys and Girls Club of Austin Location: “Home Club” at 6648 Ed Bluestein Blvd. Ages: 6–18 Times: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Gifted and Talented Informational Session
Austin ISD’s Gifted and Talented Informational Session Learn more about the GT Screening and other services. Virtual Zoom meeting sessions offered: - Mon, Sept. 19th from 6 – 7 PM If you have questions or need more information, please email advancedacademics@austinisd.org for more info.
Sunset Valley Elementary Teacher Receives $10,000 Grant from Rack Room Shoes
Smiles could almost be seen through masks at Sunset Valley Elementary School on Monday. That’s because Jessica Onyegam was recognized as a Rack Room Shoes Teacher of the Year. She was presented with a $10,000 technology lab grant for the school and a $500 Rack Room Shoes gift card for her. Principal Marizza Marquez says she is not surprised Onyegam was chosen for this award.
Three Names Submitted to AISD Board for Consideration in Renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary School
Robert E. Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council has recommended three names to Austin ISD trustees for consideration for the renaming of the school. The names are, in order of preference: Russell Lee, Bettie Mann and Wheeler’s Grove.In a report submitted to the school board, the CAC stated the following: