AISD Students Continue to Outperform State, Nation in ACT Test Results

Students in Austin ISD once again earned higher overall scores on the ACT exam in 2015–16, compared with their counterparts across the state and nation.“These results show that we are moving forward on our goal of ensuring every student is college–and career–ready,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “I am so proud of staff for all the hard work they have put in day in and day out for the success of…

Lanier's Tara Bordeaux Named Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year

The Texas Association of School Administrators announced today that Lanier Early College High School Teacher Tara Bordeaux has been chosen as the 2018 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year.Ms. B, as she's known to her students, will represent the state as Texas Teacher of the Year in the National Teacher of the Year competition.This is the second year in a row that an Austin ISD teacher has…

MEDIA ADVISORY—Make and Take: Lanier Library to Host Maker Mania Feb. 4

Lanier High School library, along with the Burnet, Cook, McBee, Padron, Walnut Creek, Wooldridge and Wooten libraries, will host Maker Mania, a free event for families to make useful literacy tools from recycled and upcycled materials.

Give Us Your Two Cents: AISD Budget Community Conversation Meetings

Austin ISD invites the community to give feedback on the preliminary 2017 budget through community conversations. The district will hold one meeting during the day with Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley, as well as three meetings in the evening held simultaneously at different locations.The community can join AISD at a central location to hear Conley give an overview of the budget, or…

Patton Elementary School Earns Elevate the Arts Grant for Hot Air Balloon Sculpture

Austin, Texas—This week, the American Girl Company announced that AISD’s Patton Elementary School is one of 13 across the nation to earn the Elevate the Arts grant.

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Patton Elementary School Earns Elevate the Arts Grant for Hot Air Balloon Sculpture

This week, the American Girl Company announced that AISD’s Patton Elementary School is one of 13 across the nation to receive the Elevate the Arts grant. The grant contest asked elementary school art teachers and their students to creatively illustrate—verbally and visually—the importance of having art in their schools. The catch was that contestants had to incorporate the theme of a hot air…

Destination...Life - Regional Transition Fair

What: Destination... Life - Regional Transition FairWhen: Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Where: Round Rock High School - 300 N. Lake Creek Dr. Bldg. 100

Austin All-Star Marching Band College Tour Returns to Austin

The Austin All-Star Marching Band Caravan and University and College Tour is ending its nine-day tour of Southwest U.S. colleges and universities. The nearly 200 Central Texas Band and Fine Arts students toured universities and colleges in Texas, New Mexico, California, Nevada and Arizona, as well as visited cultural and educational sites, and held performances. Students are expected to arrive…

AISD High Schools Ranked Among Best in Nation...Again

Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the nation year after year," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "Our staff and students do outstanding work in the classroom every day.