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Community Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at Travis ECHS
It was a full house at Travis ECHS this morning as the campus welcomed students, staff, families and the community to the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration. To start the celebrations, Travis ECHS students shared their hopes for the future and how their time at Travis and the skills they've learned will help them achieve those dreams. "At Travis, we are a family," said one, while…
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.
Austin, McCallum Marching Bands Advance to State UIL Contest
The Austin High School and McCallum Fine Arts Academy marching bands have advanced to the 2017 UIL State 5A Marching Band Contest after successfully placing among the top five bands in Central Texas.The two high school marching bands will compete against other 5A schools from across the state Nov. 8 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.Austin will perform at 4 p.m. and McCallum will perform at 5:15 p.…
Austin ISD Closed for Spring Break
Austin ISD will be closed for Spring Break Monday, March 14, through Friday, March 18.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 21.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
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
Moving and Grooving: TAHPERD Honors Michele Rusnak for Excellence and Leadership
The Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance named Austin ISD Health & Physical Education Supervisor Michele Rusnak the 2016 K–12 administrator of the year, a statewide honor.Rusnak leads AISD’s health and physical education programs, including partnering with Marathon Kids to encourage students to run or walk the equivalent of four marathons in 10-minute…
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
Media Advisory: Austin ISD to Hold Dedication Ceremony for Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy
AUSTIN, Texas—This weekend, Austin ISD will hold an official dedication ceremony for the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy.What: A dedication ceremony, featuring remarks by Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Former State Rep. Wilhelmina Delco, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz and AISD Trustee Cheryl BradleyWhen: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12Where: Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy, 7414…
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.
The IB Experience
On Thursday, January 19, 2017, Anderson High School will host The IB Experience, an information session on the school’s International Baccalaureate program. The event will feature an overview of the program, followed by a panel discussion with current and former students.The IB program is a rigorous curriculum based on international standards of achievement which focuses on preparing students for…