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Mathews Elementary School Fifth-Grader Works to Improve Community
Eden Knapp, a fifth-grader at Mathews Elementary School, has a passion for helping her school and community.Eden created the organization Animal Cruelty Prevention, which aims to protect animals and reduce incidences of animal cruelty.Mathews Elementary Principal Grace Brewster praised Eden’s enthusiasm and dedication.“Eden is a go-getter,” Brewster said. “She’s always willing to go the extra…
Supply the Teachers Launches With $1.4 Million Donation from 3M
Austin ISD is joining business leaders and community volunteers to launch Supply the Teachers, a nonprofit organization that brings business partners and community members together to raise funds for classroom supplies.3M has donated more than $1.4 million in supplies for AISD teachers, which will be distributed as part of the launch.
AISD Cancels Classes Today Due to Weather
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has canceled all classes for Tuesday, Jan. 28 due to weather and road conditions out of concern for the safety of students, staff and families. District offices will also be closed.
AISD hosts 'Chopped' Student Culinary Competition at Whole Foods in partnership with Whole Kids Foundation
Teams of culinary students from Burnet and Lamar middle schools will be putting their skills to the test for the inaugural Austin ISD Chopped Student Culinary Competition. The participating teams will represent their class by preparing healthy smoothie recipes featuring the "secret ingredient," cilantro.
Conservation Study Helps AISD Find Cost Savings
Austin ISD, Environmental Defense Fund and Google are holding an event showcasing the findings of a 10-week study on energy conservation at AISD.
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD's Small Green Tech Academy Named First Green Flag School in Texas
A school with meditation gardens, a goat pen and a chicken coop will be the first in Texas to be recognized by the National Wildlife Federation's Eco-Schools USA Program as a Green Flag School. Small Green Tech Academy has earned the designation, which recognizes schools for increasing environmental awareness and reducing waste and costs.
AISD.TV to Provide Continuous Learning Content / AISD.TV ofrecerá contenido para el aprendizaje continuo
(El español está disponible abajo) AISD.TV is excited to present a new initiative aimed at supplementing the district’s continuous learning. AISD.TV has started airing educational content in three blocks, or sets of time, specifically designed for elementary, middle and high school students. Enriching segments for all grade levels are also included within the blocks. The channel has already…
Anderson High School Receives Delegates from Koblenz, Germany
Delegates from Koblenz, Germany—Austin’s sister city—recently paid a visit to Anderson High School as part of a celebration commemorating the 20-year relationship between the two cities. For the visit, each delegate donated a German book to the Anderson Library, while Austinites in turn donated their favorite English books to the Koblenz library.
Update about Human Sexuality and Responsibility unit (En español)
Correction statement following newsletter error: Human Sexuality and Responsibility (HSR) will not be taught virtually or face-to-face this spring for students in grades K-8. Students who are currently enrolled in the High School 2021 Health Education course will participate in the HSR unit. Parents or legal guardians will continue to have the option to opt out their child if so desired
Contract & Procurement Services
Dedicated to working together for quality purchases for the District The Austin Independent School District's Office of Contract and Procurement works with schools, departments, vendors and stakeholders to provide goods and services of the highest quality and best value for the District. We are dedicated to meeting our goal through competitive pricing while adhering to relevant laws, Board…