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Marathon Kids and Austin ISD Launch Partnership for Physical Activity
Marathon Kids and AISD will be celebrating and kicking off a game-changing partnership to take youth exercise in Austin to the next level.Over the course of the year, all AISD elementary school students will be encouraged to run or walk the equivalent of four marathons, or 104.8 miles, during the first 10 minutes of Working out for Wellness time.
AISD Joins ACC to Host El Día de la Familia
This Saturday, Austin ISD joins Austin Community College and other local organizations to present the seventh annual El Día de La Familia celebration. Sponsored by the Latino/Latin American Studies Center of the Austin Community College Riverside Campus, the celebration aims to share with the community the benefits of higher education. Attendees are invited to tour an open house of the ACC's…
Govalle Elementary Helping Hands, Healing Hands Project
What: Gavalle Elementary students will be making seed balls to help restore the wildlife after the wildfires in Bastrop County. Where: Govalle Elementary School, 3601 Govalle Ave. 78702When: Friday, Novemeber 4, 2011 begininng at 1:30pm
AISD Develops New Resources to Support Campus Advisory Councils
Austin ISD has developed new user-friendly materials to help Principals, CAC co-chairs, and CAC members get the most from our Campus Advisory Councils. Examples of these resources include a calendar of activities, brief narrated training presentations, sample monthly meeting agendas, and flyers to post on campuses. All of the new resources are available on the updated CAC website: http://www.…
Sustainability
Sustainability at Austin ISD Austin ISD embraces sustainability as a driving force behind its mission to prepare every student with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life. The philosophies of education and sustainability at AISD are the same: each center on the ability of our students to thrive in the future.
McCallum Knights Celebrate Graduation
The McCallum High School community, staff, families and friends joined together June 16 to celebrate the 2020 graduating class through a virtual ceremony. Superintendent Paul Cruz congratulated the graduates of this year's class via a video statement. His remarks were followed by a speech from Principal Brandi Hosack. "I find solace in knowing that we're sending out a group of people into this…
From Lady Bird Lake to the Charles River, Austin ISD graduate embraces Harvard (En Español)
As Austin ISD celebrates Arab American Heritage Month, we profile Anderson High grad and Harvard freshman Aseel Rawashdeh. The first thing Aseel Rawashdeh plans to do the next time she’s home in Austin is go to Chuy’s for some refried beans. “They’re probably not authentic,” says the 18-year-old as she chuckles. “But they are delicious!”
Help us Keep Students Safe Online!
Students are more connected than ever before. Join us for a conversation on how we can work together to keep them safe online. Learn what Austin ISD is doing to: Support students learning safe online behavior Comply with Federal law that requires us to protect students from harmful material online Carefully respond to potentially harmful online activity Spanish Interpretation and closed…
AISD Celebrates Youth Art Month
In celebration of Youth Art Month, student artists will have their masterpieces on display at schools throughout the district during March. Brentwood Elementary School kicks things off with an Encore Night on March 8, highlighting special programs in art, music, P.E. and more. The event will include an art walk featuring student art from all grade levels, interactive activities and a…
District Advisory Council
What is the District Advisory Council (DAC)? The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of the DAC include providing review and comment on...