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MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Invites Community to Free Resource Festival at Martin Middle School Nov. 8
This weekend, Austin ISD, Eastside Memorial High School and the schools that feed into Eastside Memorial are sponsoring Harvest Fest. The event is a community resource fair with more than 70 exhibitors. In its second year, Harvest Fest is expecting to attract 1,500 to 2,000 attendees.
School Counselor Certification Program Information Session
The School Counselor Certification program at Region 13 provides a certification program designed to prepare successful teachers to become school counselors through an alternative route.For additional details, please visit www4.esc13.net/school-counselor.When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015Where: Region XIII Education Services Center, 5701 Springdale Road, Austin
College Signing Day Celebration
Austin ISD seniors will participate in Central Texas College Signing Day, a community-wide celebration that brings together 1,000 college-bound seniors from school districts throughout the region.Inspired by the NCAA’s National Signing Day, College Signing Day reinforces the idea that excellence in the classroom should be given as much attention as excellence in athletics.
Mayor Honors AISD Principal, Teacher and Classified Staff Member of the Year
Austin, TX—Mayor Lee Leffingwell will recognize Austin Independent School District’s principal, teacher and classified staff member of the year during the city council’s June 14 meeting.Last month, AISD announced Donna Houser, Anderson High School principal, as Principal of the Year; Matt Earhart, Anderson High School teacher, as Teacher of the Year; and Diana Luna de Valladares, Cunningham…
Beyond the Canvas: AISD Art Show Open to Public in March
To celebrate Youth Art Month, more than 1,700 works of art representing 113 elementary, middle and high schools will be displayed for the public.When: A reception will be held 1–6 p.m. Sunday, March 5. The exhibit is also open to the public 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Fri.; 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. Saturdays March 11, 26; and noon–4 p.m. Sunday, March 26. It will be closed for Spring Break March 12–19.Where:…
Board Welcomes New, Returning Members During Swearing-in Ceremony
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees swearing-in ceremony last night welcomed returning trustees Amber Elenz (District 5), Jayme Mathias (District 2), Ann Teich (District 3) and Yasmin Wagner (District 7).Wagner was elected to fill the remainder of an unexpired term as the District 7 trustee after she filled the seat following the death of former trustee Robert Schneider. The board also welcomed…
Youth Art Month Student Exhibition Recap: More Than 2,000 Works Displayed
More than 2,000 students representing 113 campuses exhibited artwork to the community during the annual Youth Art Month exhibition. During March and April, more than 3,000 students, families, staff and community members visited the AISD Performing Arts Center to enjoy the artwork. Approximately 150 Austin ISD visual arts teachers collected and prepared the student artwork for the…
Bedichek Middle School Selected as AVID National Demonstration School
Bedichek Middle School was selected to join the ranks of approximately 140 Advancement Via Individual Determination National Demonstration Schools. AVID is a kindergarten through postsecondary curriculum that has turned thousands of underperforming students into confident, college-going scholars and graduates.
AISD Cancels Classes Tomorrow Due to Weather
Correcton: The original make up date said June, but has been corrected with the correct date of Feb. 17.
Guidelines for Student Conduct
Guidelines Governing Student Conduct While on Austin ISD School Buses Students riding or waiting on an AISD school bus is under the supervision of the Austin schools the same as if they are in the school building or on the school grounds, and therefore, are subject to the district's student disciplinary policies. Families are encouraged to discuss with their students the…