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Media Advisory: Bryker Woods Elementary School Celebrates 75th Anniversary
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD’s Bryker Woods Elementary School invites the community to help celebrate its 75th anniversary this year.Who: Mayor Lee Leffingwell will give a city proclamation at Bryker Woods’ morning assemblyWhat: An All-campus parade through the Bryker Woods Neighborhood and an all-school picnic. (In case of rain, a pep rally will take place inside instead of the parade.)
Media Advisory: Elementary Students Practice Reading with Marines to Celebrate Read Across America
AUSTIN, TX--This Friday, students at Andrews Elementary School will practice their reading skills with members of the U.S. military. Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina will read with kindergarten students over Skype as part of the school's Read Across America celebration. Others participating include a small-business owner and a music educator, both from south Texas.
Parent Learning Walk / Paseo para aprendizaje para padres
The Office of Academics is hosting a Parent Learning Walk to give families the opportunity to learn about curriculum development and what / how their students are taught. Families will also learn how to help their students navigate social media, and will learn about digital citizenship and cyber safety. Attendees will also receive an Austin ISD Parent Guide. The session is 10–…
Austin ISD's 2018 Volunteers of the Year
Whether they are tutoring students, helping out in the cafeteria, decorating a bulletin board or serving as field trip chaperones, volunteers make an important difference in Austin ISD schools.April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and campuses have selected volunteers in four categories who’ve made significant contributions to their campuses and their children.
Weather Updates-Feb. 12
6:00 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 —All AISD schools and offices are operating on a normal schedule.2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 —AISD is back to normal operations today, Tuesday, Feb. 11. This includes athletic and fine arts events and other activities scheduled for this evening.The district also does not anticipate any changes for tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12. 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb…
AISD Nutrition & Food Services Join Districts Across Nation to Focus on Local Foods
Department leaders from Austin ISD Nutrition & Food Services attended a Farm to School symposium hosted by the USDA in San Diego earlier this month.The symposium focused on farm-to-school and school garden programs highlighting procurement methods and how to effectively utilize local resources.
MEDIA ADVISORY Media Lunch and Learn: AISD's Academic Vision
Austin ISD is hosting a Lunch and Learn series to learn about AISD's academic vision andexperience the classroom of the future for themselves. What: Superintendent Paul Cr
National Merit Scholarship Program Recognizes 172 AISD Seniors for Outstanding Academic Performance
AUSTIN—The National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program is recognizing 172 Austin Independent School District seniors for outstanding academic performance.Six students received recognition in more than one program.Students are selected based on the scores of their preliminary SAT exam, which they take as juniors.…
An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
Dear Austin ISD Community, As we prepare to provide parents the option of face-to-face instruction on Monday, October 5, I first want to thank everyone for a successful virtual launch of the 2020-21 school year. Even though virtual instruction has challenges, our community has gone above and beyond in providing instruction and support for our students.
District Names Four Teachers of the Year for 2017
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2017 Teachers of the Year.Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district can award its educators.