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AISD Celebrates National School Counseling Week Feb. 3-7
The Austin Independent School District employs more than 200 counselors who serve our 129 campuses daily. AISD counselors play a tremendous role in helping our students achieve success and plan for the future.This year, the district invites staff members, families and the community to help us celebrate AISD counselors during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3-7.
Celebrate: Honoring Volunteers in Our Schools
Austin Partners in Education, in partnership with Austin ISD, is proud to present Celebrate, an evening dedicated to honoring AISD volunteers. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 3 at the Delco Center, 4601 Pecan Brook Dr. Please join Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, State Representative Donna Howard, Wells Fargo Community Bank President Mark Curry and Board of Trustees…
Family Support Cooperative Kicks Off First Meeting of New School Year at Rosedale School
Austin, TX—The Family Support Cooperative will host its first meeting of the 2011-2012 school year tonight, September 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rosedale School, located at 2117 W. 49thStreet. The Family Support Cooperative is a collaborative effort among Austin Independent School District (AISD), Austin Travis County Integral Care and the Arc of the Capital Area to inform and…
Board Approves Calendar for 2016–17 School Year
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the calendar for the 2016-17 school year at the Dec. 14 board meeting.This option includes a full week off for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2016, similar to other school districts in Central Texas.To accommodate this change, there will be one fewer vacation day during winter break for staff.The first day of classes for students is Monday, Aug. 22, 2016,…
Public Invited to Share as the District Updates the Facility Master Plan
Austin ISD will hold a second round of community meetings in October to solicit input to support the update of the district’s Facility Master Plan. The FMP outlines the current status and future use of district facilities. It will guide the development of capital improvements and support planning for any potential bond elections.The meetings will focus on:
AISD Names Quevette Terrell 2015 Teacher of the Year
On Tuesday evening, Austin ISD, in collaboration with Austin Partners in Education, celebrated teachers and staff at Salute. The annual event recognizes some of the district's outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in schools.
Domestic Partnership Insurance Coverage Update
Dear Team AISD,As you know, on March 26, 2013, Austin ISD announced its intentions to expand its insurance coverage to include domestic partnerships. We did so because our employees and students represent a diverse population, and expanding coverage was about offering competitive and quality benefits for all employees, which also can help with recruiting and retaining great talent.
Superintendent Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2016–17
Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz last night announced the names of 23 schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2016–17 school year.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Some schools also are frozen to maintain stability in tracking patterns.Schools frozen to…
A Sweet Celebration: AISD Schools Hold Peace Through PIE Events
Some Austin ISDschools are holding Peace Through PIE—which stands for Peace Includes Everyone—events during January to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.Austin-based nonprofit Peace Through PIE encourages community partners to hold community-building pie socials to promote peace.“Now more than ever, we need creative ways to come to the table, build new relationships and learn how to see…
Human Sexuality and Responsibility Curriculum Revision Meetings
Austin ISD Office of Academics and Social and Emotional Learning will host the last in the series of three meetings for families to address the revision of the Human Sexuality and Responsibility Curricula for elementary and middle schools. We invite you to attend a meeting on Nov. 15 at Eastside Memorial Early College High School.