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Austin ISD Showcases Signature Programs at Middle School Choice Fair
Families of prospective middle schoolers are invited to explore the unique opportunities offered at Austin ISD middle schools. The Middle School Choice Fair will be held 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Ann Richards School.
Open Letter to Austin ISD Taxpayers - Carta abierta dirigida a los contribuyentes del Austin ISD
Dear Taxpayers: You may have noticed that your recent tax bill included a line item attributed to the Austin Independent School District. I would like to explain what happens to over a third of the school property tax dollars you may believe are being used to support our own Austin students.
District Seeks Parent Feedback in Surveys
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District is seeking feedback from its families through a survey, available from the schools on paper or on the district's website in an online form. Results from the survey will help district leaders determine how to improve educational services for AISD students.
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Dedicates School in Honor of Fallen Officer
This weekend, Austin Independent School District will hold a dedication ceremony for the Jaime D. Padron Elementary School.What: A dedication ceremony, featuring remarks by AISD Board of Trustees President Vincent Torres, AISD District 3 Trustee Ann Teich, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz, Austin Police Department Chief of Police Art Acevedo and family and friends of Officer Padron.When:…
Media Advisory: AISD Hosts Encore Family Conference
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD is hosting the group Engaging our Community for College Readiness for a special presentation to teach the community how to influence success in all children. What: The Encore Family Conference features keynote speaker Octavious Bishop. When: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23
International High School Students Selected for UT Engineering Summer Program
Five students from International High School have been selected as participants in the Texas Advanced Computer Center program for summer 2018. Gabriela Galindo, Ahmed Muslim, Abraham Debasu, Yohany Cordova and Thierry Murwanashyaka applied for the summer engineering courses earlier the spring semester. The TAAC program is sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin. The program—CODE @ TAAC—…
African American Youth Harvest Foundation Honors AISD Superintendent with Changing the Story Award
Today, the African American Youth Harvest Foundation recognized Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen with one of eight Changing the Story awards at the foundation’s first annual Changing the Story luncheon.
AISD Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 20.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Tuesday, Jan. 21.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.
AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2019-20
Austin ISD has announced the names of schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2019–20 school year. Each year the district determines which schools will be frozen to transfers. Considerations include enrollments that exceed capacity, construction and programming, such as dual language campuses. Schools to be frozen to transfers in 2019–20:
Austin ISD Offers Eligible Students Free and Reduced-Price Meals
As in previous years, Austin ISD is again providing free and reduced-price meals to students eligible for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.Applications for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program soon will be sent to all student households and are available at every Austin school. Applications are also available online.