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Becker Elementary Pachanga Dance Party
Becker Elementary School, will host their first annual Pachanga Dance Party from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Becker Elementary School, 906 W. Milton St.The event will feature music by Grammy award-winning Adrian Quesada of Grupo Fantasma, dance performances by Esquina Tango and Escuelita Dance.
Austin Symphony to Debut AISD Students' Original Orchestral Work
Orchestral compositions by two Austin high school students will be among those performed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra at its first-ever Texas Young Composers Concert on Wednesday, April 20, at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
Monday, May 30, Is Austin ISD’s Bad Weather Make-Up Day
Austin parents are reminded that Monday, May 30, Memorial Day, is a Bad Weather Make-up Day for the Austin School District, necessitated by the weather-related closure of schools on Friday, February 4, 2011. All schools in the Austin School District will be open on that day — Monday, May 30 — and students and staff should report to schools and offices at the normal time. This day was designated…
Austin ISD to Hold Information Sessions about Texas Academy of Leadership
The Austin School District's Department of Advanced Academic Services will host two information sessions about the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities for families of advanced academic students in grades 6-10. The sessions will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 10-11 a.m., and again from 1-2 p.m., at the AISD Professional Development Center, located at 3908 Avenue B.
High School Hospitality Programs Pay Tribute to Business Partners
The Hospitality Programs at Travis and Bowie High Schools will honor and recognize their business partners at the monthly Austin Hotel and Lodging Association meeting at noon on Wednesday, May 18, at the Austin Marriott South, located at 4415 S. I. H. 35. The Hyatt Regency will be recognized for its 10-year partnership with Travis Hospitality, and Barton Creek Resort will be recognized for its 15…
LBJ Students Broadcast from South by Southwest
This year, for the first time ever, the LBJ High School Internet radio station, JAG Radio, was asked to broadcast live reports from the Austin Convention Center during the South by Southwest Music and Media conference. The students, senior Donnie Harris and 9th-grader Sirion Hastings, conducted interviews with technology company CEOs, musicians, artists and athletes during the…
Travis HS Culinary Arts' “Peace Through Pie Social”
1st Annual Peace Through Pie Social hosted by Travis HS Culinary ArtsThe event, celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will feature home-made pies from the Culinary Arts students and stories about how pie has made the community stronger.William B. Travis High School1211 E. Oltorf St. Austin, Texas, 78704Friday, Jan. 131:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
School of Choice Fair
On Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9 a.m. to noon, Kealing Middle School will host AISD's School of Choice Fair. Students and parents will have the opportunity to learn about other academic programs offered to middle and high school students.
Fiesta Akins to be Held on May 6
Fiesta Akins will be held on Friday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Akins High School courtyard, 10701 South First Street. Fiesta Akins is a celebration recognizing and honoring the customs and traditions of the Hispanic community. The fiesta will feature a keynote address by Susana Almanza, Co-Founder of PODER, Ballet Folklorico performances from Paredes Middle School, Perez Elementary and…
Toros To Host 2011 Dennis Johnson Memorial High School All-Star Games
The Austin Toros will host the 2011 Dennis Johnson Memorial High School All-Star Classic games on April 2 at Cedar Park Center. The All-Star Girl’s game starts at 3:00 p.m. and the Boy’s All-Star game at 4:30 p.m. Standout players from across the greater Central Texas area will compete against each other in a North vs. South format. The annual game honors former NBA great, and 2010 Hall of Fame…