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Austin ISD Opens School Transfer Window / El Austin ISD inicia el periodo de traslados escolares
Austin ISD provides a variety of different learning opportunities for families throughout the district. One way to take advantage of various programs is to apply for a school transfer. AISD will open its annual school transfer window on Tuesday, Jan. 26, inviting families to submit applications for the 2021-22 school year.
Two Austin ISD Students Receive National Scholarship Out of 5,800 Applicants
Two Austin ISD seniors are shining bright on the national stage after being selected as just two of 61 recipients of the Cooke College Scholarship. They were selected for the scholarship out of a pool of more than 5,800 applicants nationwide. Anderson High School student Ha “Ketty” Nguyen and Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Ian Poe will each receive up to $40,000 annually to cover costs…
Help Austin Ed Fund #AmplifyAISD on Amplify Austin Day 2021
Dear Team AISD, I am writing to share with you information about how Austin ISD’s education foundation, the Austin Ed Fund, is supporting our students, staff and families and how you can help.
“High Hopes” for AISD: State of the District
The curtain rose on the 2011 State of the District address at McCallum Arts Center to reveal Superintendent Carstarphen standing in the rain, produced through the wizardry of McCallum theater team members.Holding an umbrella and wearing a rain coat and boots, she welcomed more than 200 guests to the tune, “Singing in the Rain” performed by the McCallum First Edition Choir.
Financial Aid 101 Info Sessions
High school seniors and families: Join us for a free virtual Financial Aid 101 Info Session. Sessions will include information on types of college financial aid available. Attendees will get an overview of the FAFSA form and the opportunity to ask questions. Completing your financial aid application is a new high school graduation requirement for all seniors in Texas, and we are…
Financial Aid 101 Info Sessions
High school seniors and families: Join us for a free virtual Financial Aid 101 Info Session. Sessions will include information on types of college financial aid available. Attendees will get an overview of the FAFSA form and the opportunity to ask questions. Completing your financial aid application is a new high school graduation requirement for all seniors in Texas, and we are…
Financial Aid 101 Info Sessions
High school seniors and families: Join us for a free virtual Financial Aid 101 Info Session. Sessions will include information on types of college financial aid available. Attendees will get an overview of the FAFSA form and the opportunity to ask questions. Completing your financial aid application is a new high school graduation requirement for all seniors in Texas, and we are…
Rationale for canceling classes puts safety first: An op-ed from Dr. Paul Cruz
When forecasts of winter weather and hazardous road conditions force the school district to delay start times or close for the day, the first thing Austin school district leaders think about is how the decision will affect our students and families.
Travis Rebels Listen, Learn From Law Enforcement
Travis Early College High School football coach Joe Frank Martinez said he was motivated by the July 7 attack on Dallas police officers to bring together his athletes and police officers."Something just got my attention," Martinez said. "I wanted our students to know that law enforcement officers are not against us. Yes, there may be a bad one or two, but the majority of them are…
Texas Legislature 101 Info Session
(El español está disponible abajo) Join us Tues., Jan. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom for our Texas Legislature 101 Information Session. This event is the third and final in a series that will educate families about how their tax dollars work for students and provide the tools to engage through every step of the process—from your local school’s budget to the Texas legislature. This event will…