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Media Advisory: AISD Honors Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Austin, TX—This week, the Austin Independent School District honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his birth—Jan. 15, 1929—and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the year the civil rights leader delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C.Who: Superintendent Meria Carstarphen joins AISD team members and students, including Devin Domino from…
State of the District Address
What: Austin ISD State of the District. The Austin ISD community celebrates the district's outstanding programs in academics, athletics and the arts.Where: Toney Burger Stadium, 3200 Jones Rd.More information is available on the Austin ISD State of the District page.
Covington Middle School Fine Arts Academy Showcase Extravaganza
Covington Middle School presents its annual Fine Arts Academy Showcase Extravaganza, 6 p.m. Dec. 12.Join us to hear and see performances by our talented student musicians and dancers. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit http://www.covingtoncolts.org/.
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…
AISD Expands Literacy Campaign and Tutoring Support
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) has undertaken a campaign to address literacy at every level of instruction. The goal is to have all students reading on grade level by grade 2. Among the current initiatives to reach this goal are a Response to Intervention Pilot at eight elementary campuses, and the use of a universal screener and progress monitoring instruments. Another literacy…
Attendance
Español YOU COUNT! Attendance Matters When you miss school, you miss out—not only on academic enrichment, but on fine arts and extracurricular opportunities and camaraderie with fellow students. Daily attendance in school is a strong indicator of future success. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s mastery of the instructional materials.
A Note Above: AISD’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
The NAMM Foundation has designated Austin ISD as one of the Best Communities for Music Education for its outstanding commitment to music education. The National Association for Music Merchants Foundation awards the designation to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students.
McCallum Career Pathway Showcase for Rising Ninth-Graders
All rising ninth-grade students and their parents are invited to come and receive choice sheet information for the 2015–16 school year. Hear information on career pathways, HB5, electives and required courses. Meet your new principal and counselors!What: McCallum Career Pathway ShowcaseWho: Rising ninth-gradersWhen: Feb. 23Schedule: Career pathway showcase at 5 p.m. in the gym. Info session at 6:…
Leo Claus Holiday Donation Program
2024 Leo Claus Sponsorship Drive for Kids About the Leo Claus Program
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.…