Stop for Students: AISD, City of Austin Partner to Prepare Students for the New School Year at 13th Annual Back to School Bash

Salute: A Tribute to Teaching Excellence

Salute, a tribute to teaching excellence throughout the district will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 23 (student performances begin at 5 p.m.) at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. This annual event, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, will include a program recognizing our teachers, performances by students and a special reception. At Salute, we will also…

AISD Invites Community to Share Input on Facility Master Plan

AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD has added a regional meeting April 10 to gather public input on the Facility Master Plan.The FMP outlines the current status and future use of district facilities, guides the development of future capital improvements and supports planning for future bond elections.

Community Forum: MoPac South Toll Road and Elevated Bridge (Over Lady Bird Lake) Proposed Plan

What: The community is invited to attend a forum to learn about the proposal to construct four toll lanes on MoPac between Cesar Chavez Street and Slaughter Lane. The proposal includes elevated lanes over Lady Bird Lake with a flyover next to Austin High School onto Cesar Chavez. 

District Seeks Public Input on New Bond Program; Community Members Invited to Share Feedback

Austin, Texas—The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee for the Austin Independent School District welcomes community members to share feedback on the scope of work the committee has completed for a new district bond program at two public hearings this month.What: Community members will learn about and share feedback on the district's new bond program.

Farewell 2013: AISD's Mid-year Highlights

As 2013 comes to a close, AISD looks back on the first half of the school year.

Community Invited to Special Presentation on Closing the Racial Academic Achievement Gap

Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District invites the community to attend a special presentation tomorrow evening by Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, a celebrated author and speaker who will present on ways to close the racial academic achievement gap and to develop students to become self-disciplined.The event will include remarks by Dr. Kunjufu and AISD students and leaders, as well as a question…

Anderson High School UIL One-Act Play Team Competes at State

AUSTIN, TX—This week, Austin ISD students from Anderson High School will compete in a statewide University Interscholastic League competition for best one-act, which UIL describes as the largest high school play production contest in the world. What: Anderson High School students perform “Moon Over Buffalo” at statewide UIL competition

AISD Celebrates 19th Annual Afterschool Showcase

Last week, students from across the district participated in the 19th Annual Austin ISD Afterschool Showcase at Kealing Middle School.Students spent the evening performing on stage, sharing what they’ve learned throughout the year with each other through interactive exhibits, which included topics like STEM, the arts and health and fitness.

All Austin ISD After-School Activities and Events for Monday, Feb. 23, are Canceled Because of Winter Weather

All Austin ISD after-school activities and events scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, are canceled, based on updated information from the National Weather Service. All varsity athletics competitions will be rescheduled for a later date.Tonight's meeting of the AISD Board of Trustees will continue as scheduled.Austin ISD takes the safety of our students, families and staff very…