Announcements
Murchison Musicians to Perform at National Festival in March
The Murchison Middle School Wind Ensemble has been accepted as one of five bands in the U.S. to perform at the Middle School National Music Festival in Indianapolis in March. The festival is part of the 2016 Music For All National Festival, presented by…
Student Musicians Earn National Recognitions
The Foundation for Music Education has recognized Íøºì±¬ÁÏ student musicians at five schools in the annual Mark of Excellence contests. The Mark of Excellence is a recorded music contest that offers middle school and high school bands, choirs and…
Coming in 2016: A Better Way to Do Business—and Take Care of People
AISD’s business system is not separate from our educational mission. It is part of our educational work because we all have the responsibility to ensure our schools have what they need when they need it.— Nicole Conley, chief financial officer,and …
Oak Hill Elementary School Named National PTA School of Excellence
Oak Hill Elementary School has earned the National PTA School of Excellence Award, an honor given to just 11 Texas PTA’s and only 170 schools across the country. The award recognizes the school for its achievement in building a strong…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, Marathon Kids and Nike Partner Together for Student Health
Community members are invited to attend a Sept. 18 kickoff celebration for Íøºì±¬ÁÏ's new partnership with Marathon Kids and Nike. The event will include a short jog around the school campus, so dress comfortably and bring your running shoes!
Crockett High School Chosen as one of 10 National Models by MarylandCan
A nonprofit organization in Baltimore, MarylandCan, chose 10 high schools in the U.S. for Baltimore schools to model themselves after. Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s Crockett High School was among them.“Across the country, there are non-entrance-criteria public high schools…
AISD Offers Pre-K at 67 Schools; Register Today
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all…
Sept. 18 is Deadline to Register to 'Test Out' of Courses
Through Sept. 18, Austin iSD sixth- through 12th-grade students may register for the "testing out" exam.The exam is administered to students seeking credit for a course in which they have had no prior instruction. It is formally known as Credit by Exam for…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Hosts Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
You are cordially invited to the third annual Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event is 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 14 at Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos St. AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz and Mexican Consul General of…
Trustees Seek Community Input on Applicants for District 7 Vacancy
At its special meeting Aug. 25, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees established a timeline and process for filling the District 7 vacancy.That process includes three opportunities for candidates to respond to questions by residents of District 7.The community is…
Early College High School Program Expands to Travis
The Early College High School Program—previously available only at LBJ and Reagan high schools—expanded to Travis High School this year.The program is a partnership between Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and Austin Community College and allows students to earn up to 60 hours of…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Seeks Feedback on Expanding Advanced Academic Options in South Austin
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is working to expand our advanced academics in our South Austin schools, and we want to hear from you. We've created a survey to give you the opportunity to tell us what you know about current academic options and what you think we need. …