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Austin ISD Board Currently Taking Facilities Naming Nominations
The Austin ISD Board is currently taking nominations for the Southeast Bus Terminal and the North Central Elementary School #1. The nomination process will close on Feb. 8.To view the timeline and submit a nomination visit: www.austinisd.org/naming.For questions, contact Linda Medina, Community Engagement Office at 512-414-9706.
Crockett Vertical Team Entrepreneurship Unveiling
Join Crockett High School Principal Craig Shapiro for the unveiling of the nation's first K–12 entrepreneurship program.The event begins at 10 a.m. April 30 in the Crockett library, 5601 Manchaca Road.The Student Enterprise Incubator gives students an opportunity to learn about the business world, effectively communicate and fully develop an idea from inception to market.Students will meet CEOs…
DACA Scholarships and Citizenship Drive
Education Austin invites the community to an educational forum from 6–8 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Travis High School. The information on the process, fees, etc. will prepare attendees for the Citizenship Drive that will take place from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Travis High School. The purpose of the Citizenship Drive is to help eligible permanent residents fill out a citizenship…
Statement: AISD Superintendent and Board of Trustees on the Killings of George Floyd and Mike Ramos / Enunciado del Superintendente y de la mesa directiva del AISD acerca de los asesinatos de George Floyd y Mike Ramos
El español está disponible abajo Our community is in pain. The killing of George Floyd has rocked the nation during the time that our own city is in mourning with the recent loss of Mike Ramos. These incidents remind us—painfully—that racism not only persists, but is deeply ingrained in our world.
Officially Welcoming Dr. Stephanie Elizalde / Bienvenida oficial a la Dra. Stephanie Elizalde
Dear Austin ISD Community, On August 11, 2020 the Board of Trustees officially welcomed Dr. Stephanie Elizalde to Austin ISD as the new Superintendent. We are proud to have Dr. Elizalde, a talented and experienced educator, lead the Austin ISD community.
Framed for Success: Ann Richards Wins its First UIL State Championship
Ann Richards School for Young Women won its first state championship in a UIL competition.Ann Richards student Brooke Brogan won the UIL State Champion in division 2 for her short film, “The Garden,” in the traditional animation category. Brogan hand-drew the characters in the film, scanned each frame and then cleaned and painted the art work in Photoshop. Backgrounds and animation were…
Kindergarten Orientation
What: Kindergarten Orientation is being offered on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at all elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District. Children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2015, are eligible to be enrolled in AISD. At Kindergarten Orientation, parents will receive information about the Austin School District’s full-day kindergarten program, including…
Austin Public Schools Ranked Third Best in the Nation
A recent report, “10 Best Cities To Use Public Schools,” has ranked Austin public schools as the third best in the U.S., with LASA listed as the best magnet high school in the Austin area.The report's rankings are based on data from several key areas, noting, "All aspects of Austin’s schools are above the national average."That data included:
Garcia and Pearce Middle School Program Design, District 1 (AAFR) Community Meeting
What: Austin ISD would like to invite you to share your feedback on potential academic scenarios for Garcia and Pearce middle schools at a community meeting on Saturday, November 17 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in cafeteria at Pearce Middle School, located at 6401 N. Hampton Dr.
Board Discusses Preliminary Facility Master Plan Scenarios
As a part of the Austin Independent School District’s on-going Facilities Master Plan (FMP) process, the Superintendent on Monday discussed several preliminary scenarios to the Board of Trustees, based on their previous requests, as well as feedback from parents and community members through numerous community meetings. The scenarios she discussed with potential implementation in the 2012-13…