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“High Hopes” for AISD: State of the District
The curtain rose on the 2011 State of the District address at McCallum Arts Center to reveal Superintendent Carstarphen standing in the rain, produced through the wizardry of McCallum theater team members.Holding an umbrella and wearing a rain coat and boots, she welcomed more than 200 guests to the tune, “Singing in the Rain” performed by the McCallum First Edition Choir.
Public Hearing on Contingency Funds
Board of Trustees to receive public input regarding the utilization of 2004 and 2008 Surplus Bond Program Contingency Funds: Monday, January 14, 2013 AISD Board Auditorium 1111 West 6th Street 6:40 – 7:40 p.m. Interpretation services will be provided in Spanish. If you would like to request ASL interpretation, please call (512) 414-2667. Surplus contingency funds are funds remaining from approved…
Kealing Teacher One of 10 in Texas Chosen for New Science Teacher Academy
Kealing Middle School teacher Kimberly Bruch was chosen as one of 35 New Science Teacher Academy fellows from across the country for 2016-17.
AISD Hosts Forums for Input on Superintendent
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD wants to hear from everyone in the community as the district begins the search for a new, permanent superintendent.The district will host a series of open public forums to gather input and hear ideas to develop a candidate profile that best meets the unique needs of Austin. Lunchtime forums will take place at Baker Center, 3908 Avenue B, all three days from noon to 1:30 p…
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…
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on School Boundaries; Proposed Attendance Area Would Affect McBee, Walnut Creek and Wooldridge Elementary Schools
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Austin ISD’s Boundary Advisory Committee invites community members to learn about and share feedback on a proposed attendance area for the new North Central Elementary School No. 1 at 102 E. Rundberg Lane. BAC is charged with developing recommendations for the creation of, and adjustment to, boundaries for school attendance areas, and is seeking community input before moving forward…
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…
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…
Now Playing on Spotify: Kealing Middle School Recording Studio Release Party
When Spotify says, “Music for everyone,” it’s especially true at Kealing Middle School. The school was gifted a recording studio built from materials that came from Spotify House, a live music venue built annually at SXSW.Spotify, DPR Construction, MINDPOP, Rebuilding Together Austin and Acoustic Spaces partnered together during Spring Break to build three mixing and mastering recording studios.
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.