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End-of-Year Review Highlights AISD Successes
AISD began the 2013–14 school year on Aug. 26, 2013, with more than 85,000 students, including 561 Grizzlies at the district’s newest facility, Janis Guerrero Thompson Elementary, which opened this year. During the first week of school, Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen and other district leaders visited 14 schools to welcome students and staff.
COVID, student success top themes at State of the District
Superintendent Stephenie Elizalde spoke to how Austin ISD continues to deal with keeping children, staff, and their families safe more than a year and a half into the pandemic. The State of The District interview was conducted by Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune, who asked questions ranging from masks to student outcomes and enrollment.
AISD, ACC Offer Free Paraeducator Certification Program
Bring your passion into the classroom as a teacher assistant! Join Austin ISD and Austin Community College for the Pathway to Paraeducator Certification Program. This free certification program is a pathway to a career supporting AISD students as a teacher assistant. This is an exclusive opportunity for families with children enrolled in AISD where participants may earn 21 to 28 hours of…
School Finance 101 Information Session
Join us Thurs., Dec. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom for our School Finance 101 Information Session. This event is the first 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 focus on the ways in which Austin ISD receives money…
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MEDIA ADVISORY Metz Elementary School 6th Annual Walk Against Hate
This week, Metz Elementary School is participating in its annual Walk Against Hate.What: Metz students and staff will walk around their school to show support of diversity, peace, tolerance, love and acceptance. Following the walk, they will meet in front of Metz for a short presentation. Walkers will wear a Metz shirt or white T-shirt.When: 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 9Where: Metz Elementary School…
Austin ISD Closes for Winter Break, Dec. 20–Jan. 1
Austin ISD will be closed for the winter break Wednesday, Dec. 20, through Monday, Jan. 1.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period.Regular business hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, for staff. Students return to classes on Wednesday, Jan. 3.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at austinisd.org/calendar.
AISD, ACTPA Partner with Office Depot to Modernize Learning, Prepare Students for Success
Students at Eastside Memorial Early College High School and International High School will see part of their campus transformation into a 21st-century learning space years before moving into a fully modernized campus. In partnership with Austin ISD and the Austin Council of PTAs, Office Depot is bringing modernized and progressive learning environments to transform the way students learn on…
Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Examination Periods
Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, during March, April and May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the media’s access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of March 30, April 20 and May 4.In addition, the district will administer advanced placement exams, also commonly…
LASA Student Receives Recognition in International Science Competition
We are #AISDProud of Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Sam Christian who was named as top 300 scholars in the 80th Regeneron Science Talent Search. The science and mathematics competition is the nation's oldest and most prestigious for high school seniors. Students must submit an original research project on an important scientific field, which is then judged by leading experts.…