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AISD Celebrates Youth Art Month with Student Designed Billboards Throughout City
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD invites the public to celebrate Youth Art Month with Bowie High School student artist Julia Lund signing a billboard she designed.When: 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25
AISD Breaks Ground on New Performing Arts Center
AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District will celebrate its art-rich community at the groundbreaking of the Performing Arts Center. Who: District-wide marching band; Meria Carstarphen, superintendent; Pauline Dow, chief academic officer; Lawrence Fryer, chief operations officer; and Greg Goodman, fine arts director.
American-Indian Heritage Month
November is American-Indian Heritage Month and AISD is proud to recognize the rich tradition, heritage and culture of our American-Indian students and their families. Part of our tapestry of cultures, American-Indian Heritage has long provided balance, vision, spirituality and honor to that fabric. We treasure these gifts in our schools, homes and community.
AISD Invites Community Feedback on Creative Learning Initiative
The Austin Independent School District invites community members to learn about the Any Given Child Creative Learning Initiative and to share their feedback on this important initiative. Who: AISD representatives, community members, parents and caregivers
AISD Celebrates House Park Re-opening and 14th Annual Taco Shack Bowl
Join Austin ISD to celebrate the re-opening of House Park with a ribbon-cutting, followed by the 14th Annual Taco Shack Bowl. The Taco Shack Bowl, hosted by Taco Shack, is a football game between high school rivals--the Anderson Trojans and the McCallum Knights. On Memorial Day weekend, House Park was flooded, damaging the artific
Media Advisory: 17 Student Filmmakers to Showcase Work During SXSWedu
AISD hosts a special SXSWedu premiere of “AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin,” stories from students about how they are supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed.What: Seventeen student filmmakers, each with a unique perspective, capture the richness and diversity of life in the district’s high schools.
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Definitions & Resources If you feel that you or a friend are being harassed or bullied, tell someone! Campus administrators are required to investigate allegations of bullying immediately. Please see your counselor, assistant principal, teacher, school resource officer or other trusted adult for assistance. LGBTQ+ is an initialism that means: L/Lesbian G/Gay B/Bisexual T/…
AISD Recognizes Pride Week Sept. 15–19
Sept. 13–21 is Austin Pride Week, a time to recognize the LGBT community. Austin ISD is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for LGBT students and staff, and we are proud to recognize Pride Week by hosting two events. The first is a kickoff event for staff beginning at 4 p.m. Sept. 15 that includes a photography exhibit, panel discussion with LGBT experts and a statement of…
Anderson High School Excels in Number of Students Who Earn International Baccalaureate Diplomas
Following the graduation of 450 seniors, Anderson High School announced that its students who achieved International Baccalaureate diplomas outpaced the global average pass rate by 17 percent.All students in the IB diploma program must complete coursework and take exams in six different areas of study, complete an original research project alongside a qualified mentor and complete three hours per…
Rosedale and Clifton Career Development School (AAFR) Community Meeting
What: Austin ISD would like to invite you to a community meeting regarding potential facility renovations for Rosedale School and Clifton Career Development School on Saturday, November 10, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the cafeteria at Clifton Career Development School, located at 1519 Coronado Hills Drive. Join us for a brief presentation and community focused discussion to address…