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DipityThe Joint Steering Committee on Gang Activity will meet this evening (Thursday, March 4) in the Auditorium of the Carruth Administration Center, located at 1111 West Sixth Street. The meeting begi...
The Austin School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 11, to hear citizen input on proposed boundaries for the new Southwest Elementary School, currently und...
Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen announced today that the Austin School District is launching a Turnaround Initiative, and is seeking proposals nationwide to, “build a robust portfolio of innov...
The next African American Men and BoyÂ’s Conference will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 30, at Reagan High School, located at 7104 Berkman Drive.
The AISD Liberal Arts/Science Academy (LASA) will hold admissions tests on Saturday, January 23, at its campus, located at LBJ High School, at 7309 Lazy Creek Drive.
The Austin School District will accept requests for school transfers for the 2010-2011 school year from 7 a.m. until noon on Saturday, February 6, in the Auditorium (Room B100) of the Carruth Admin...
Austin School Trustees have approved the DistrictÂ’s 2010-2011 school calendar, with classes beginning Monday, August 23, 2010. The first semester for students will end on Thursday, December 16.
Austin School District Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen and the DistrictÂ’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will hold a conversation this afternoon (Wednesday, October 21) on student healt...
Austin School District officials and University of Texas professor Uri Triesman will join Bowie math teachers Shannon Hoberer and Mia Iseman and algebra students for an AYD (Academic Youth Developm...
The Austin School District Office of Bilingual Education/English as a Second Language will hold a discussion this evening (Tuesday, October 20) about dual language. The discussion will take place ...
Forty-one students from Austin high schools have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as 2009-2010 Semifinalists in the 55th Annual National Merit Scholarship competition.
The Austin School District is seeking community input in the development of a strategic plan to guide the District through 2013.
As the 2009-2010 school approaches, the Austin School District will hold registration for new students beginning this week as follows:
Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen announced today that a record number of 102 campuses in the Austin Independent School District — but not the District as a whole — earned Adequate yearly Progre...
The Austin School District announced today that teachers and principals at 11 Austin schools (seven of which are designated as high-needs) earned more than $1 million in bonus payments. The payouts...
Austin School District officials today released preliminary survey results from the Community Meeting that was held Wednesday, July 15, at Pearce Middle School. The survey was to poll parents, stud...
Fiscal UpdateSuperintendent Pat Forgione has advised the Board of Trustees that the Administration has implementing a targeted hiring freeze on filling non-essential, non-campus-based positions. Hi...
The Austin Community Collaboration to Enhance Student Success (ACCESS) is an Austin Independent School District (AISD)-led community collaboration of public and nonprofit agencies working together ...
Superintendent Pat Forgione will present a trophy Wednesday to Gullett Elementary School in recognition of the studentsÂ’ participation in the BookSpring Read-A-Thon. The presentation will be at 1:3...
The LBJ High School “Project Lead the Way” (PLTW) has been recognized by the University of Texas at Tyler, a national affiliate of PLTW, by certifying that the high schools’ PLTW Pre-Engineering a...
To celebrate Youth Art Month 2009, more than 1,500 works of art representing 105 Austin elementary, middle/junior, and high schools will be displayed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the District Art Show,...
Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa, Chancellor of the University of Texas System, will be a guest speaker at the Austin Independent School DistrictÂ’s third Hispanic Futures Conference. The conference, spon...
In order to help make class work more relevant, students need to connect what they are learning with real world experiences. Travis High School and AISDÂ’s Office of Redesign have developed a progr...
Middle School BoundariesTrustees approved attendance boundaries for the new Southwest Middle School, and also for neighbor middle school campuses whose boundaries are affected by the August 2009 op...
The Austin Independent School District Hispanic Futures Conference will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17, at LBJ High School, located at 7309 Lazy Creek Drive.
2009-2010 School CalendarAustin School Trustees discussed two draft calendars of the 2009-2010 school year, as presented by the DistrictÂ’s Calendar Task Force.
The Austin School District invites the community to donate childrenÂ’s clothing and school supplies for students who were affected by Hurricane Ike this past September, and have returned to the Galv...
Pearce Middle School will host its Thanksgiving Student and Parent Luncheon on Thursday, November 20, at the campus, located at 6401 N. Hampton Drive. Lunch will be provided to parents at no cost.
Superintendent Pat Forgione today announced approximately $442,500 in payments to teachers and principals at seven highest-needs schools that are participating in AISD REACH, AustinÂ’s Strategic Co...
Austin School District officials, former assistant superintendent and school namesake Dr. Charles Akins, will join Akins math teachers Stephen Autrey and Armando Vazquez along with algebra students...
Student performance in mathematics for the Austin School District measures up well in both national and international comparisons, according to a study released today by Gary Phillips of AIR, a lea...
The Austin School District urges parents of elementary students to meet with their childÂ’s teacher during Parent-Teacher Conference Day on Monday, October 13.
Annually, the Austin Independent School District receives federal Title I, Part A entitlement funding for schools with high concentrations of low-income students in its attendance zone.
President’s Update—Superintendent SearchBoard of Trustees President Mark Williams reported that in late September, the District sponsored 12 Community Forums and numerous focus groups to receive co...
The Austin School District's Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School invites all eighth-grade students, their parents, and all others interested in enrolling at the school to attend one of sev...
Superintendent Pat Forgione today announced that two additional schools – Webb Middle School and Jordan Elementary School – have been added to the AISD REACH – Strategic Compensation Program. This ...
The AISD Board of Trustees invites the Austin community to help develop a profile to be used in the Superintendent Search process.
During the 2007-08 school year, parents and students were surveyed about their experiences in AISD. A total of 16,106 parents responded to the annual AISD Parent Survey, representing almost 20% of ...
Superintendent Pat Forgione today announced that two additional schools – Webb Middle School and Jordan Elementary School – have been added to the AISD REACH – Strategic Compensation Program. This ...
The Austin Police Department would like to remind citizens of Austin and those visiting to drive with caution as we see an increase in traffic, prepare for inclimate weather and implement shelter p...
Below are changes to the Austin ISD Athletics schedule, as necessitated by the forecasted landfall of Hurricane Ike.
Austin School District officials are urging parents to attend a provider fair that will showcase the Supplemental Education Services (SES) that area vendors are offering students who attend schools...
Austin School District officials are urging parents to attend a provider fair that will showcase the Supplemental Education Services (SES) that area vendors are offering students who attend schools...
Austin school officials remind motorists, parents, and students to keep in mind some basic safety tips at school bus stops. With school now back in session, following these tips can ensure that stu...
What should the Austin School District name its newest middle school? The AISD Board of Trustees invites community members to submit nominations for the name of a new middle school campus in Southw...
The Austin School DistrictÂ’s first day of school, Monday, August 25, will begin with approximately 83,000 students walking, biking, or riding to school in an AISD bus or private vehicle. In additi...
Nearly 400 Austin students, representing 11 high school marching bands, will perform at the 36th Annual AISD Marching Band Jamboree on Tuesday, September 9, at 7 p.m., at Toney Burger Stadium, loca...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
AUSTIN—Former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd announced today an innovative plan designed to improve the academic performance of students at Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus. The privat...
Akins High School and Austin Community College will join forces to respond to community needs, and offer free Adult Basic Education English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education Classes ...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
AUSTIN—Former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd announced today an innovative plan designed to improve the academic performance of students at Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus. The privat...
Austin school officials remind motorists, parents, and students to keep in mind some basic safety tips at school bus stops. With school now back in session, following these tips can ensure that stu...
The Austin School District will kick off the 2008-09 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 23, at the Delco Activity Center, located 4601 Pecan Brook Drive. Festivitie...
The Austin School District will kick off the 2008-09 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 23, at the Delco Activity Center, located 4601 Pecan Brook Drive. Festivitie...
Trustees Approve $864.6 Million Budget, Tax Rates, and Election in NovemberAustin School Trustees have approved General Fund expenditures of approximately $864.6 million for 2008-2009. The Distric...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
The Austin School DistrictÂ’s first day of school, Monday, August 25, will begin with approximately 83,000 students walking, biking, or riding to school in an AISD bus or private vehicle. In additi...
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
The Austin School District will kick off the 2008-09 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 23, at the Delco Activity Center, located 4601 Pecan Brook Drive. Festivitie...
Austin School Superintendent Pat Forgione reminded Austin high school students to drive safely, watch for students walking to school, and observe appropriate speeds in the school zones. Students in...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
Trustees Approve $864.6 Million Budget, Tax Rates, and Election in NovemberAustin School Trustees have approved General Fund expenditures of approximately $864.6 million for 2008-2009. The Distric...
The Austin School District will kick off the 2008-09 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 23, at the Delco Activity Center, located 4601 Pecan Brook Drive. Festivitie...
Austin School Superintendent Pat Forgione reminded Austin high school students to drive safely, watch for students walking to school, and observe appropriate speeds in the school zones. Students in...
Akins High School and Austin Community College will join forces to respond to community needs, and offer free Adult Basic Education English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education Classes ...
Austin school officials remind motorists, parents, and students to keep in mind some basic safety tips at school bus stops. With school now back in session, following these tips can ensure that stu...
As the start of the new school year quickly approaches, Austin School officials remind parents that it’s easy to sign up for free or reduced price meals — breakfast and lunch — for their children. ...
Trustees Approve $864.6 Million Budget, Tax Rates, and Election in NovemberAustin School Trustees have approved General Fund expenditures of approximately $864.6 million for 2008-2009. The Distric...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
Trustees Approve $864.6 Million Budget, Tax Rates, and Election in NovemberAustin School Trustees have approved General Fund expenditures of approximately $864.6 million for 2008-2009. The Distric...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
What should the Austin School District name its newest middle school? The AISD Board of Trustees invites community members to submit nominations for the name of a new middle school campus in Southw...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
The Austin School District will kick off the 2008-09 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 23, at the Delco Activity Center, located 4601 Pecan Brook Drive. Festivitie...
Austin School Trustees approved several key administrative appointments at the Regular Meeting on August 11. The appointments were recommended by Superintendent Pat Forgione.
Austin school officials remind motorists, parents, and students to keep in mind some basic safety tips at school bus stops. With school now back in session, following these tips can ensure that stu...
As the start of the new school year quickly approaches, Austin School officials remind parents that it’s easy to sign up for free or reduced price meals — breakfast and lunch — for their children. ...
What should the Austin School District name its newest middle school? The AISD Board of Trustees invites community members to submit nominations for the name of a new middle school campus in Southw...
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
Trustees Approve $864.6 Million Budget, Tax Rates, and Election in NovemberAustin School Trustees have approved General Fund expenditures of approximately $864.6 million for 2008-2009. The Distric...
Austin school officials are encouraging parents of children in certain schools to participate in the School District Supplemental Education Services provider fairs, to allow parents to interview pr...
ustin school officials remind motorists, parents, and students to keep in mind some basic safety tips at school bus stops. With school now back in session, following these tips can ensure that stud...
Austin School Superintendent Pat Forgione reminded Austin high school students to drive safely, watch for students walking to school, and observe appropriate speeds in the school zones. Students in...
As the start of the new school year quickly approaches, Austin School officials remind parents that it’s easy to sign up for free or reduced price meals — breakfast and lunch — for their children. ...
Austin School Trustees tonight selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the new name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school.
Austin ISD Rated ‘Academically Acceptable’ 34 Austin Schools Rated ‘Exemplary’ and ‘Recognized’ Three Austin Secondary Schools Earn ‘Distinguished’ Rating 68 Schools Are ‘Acceptable; 11 Schools Are...
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
The Austin School District will kick off the 2008-09 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 23, at the Delco Activity Center, located 4601 Pecan Brook Drive. Festivitie...
What should the Austin School District name its newest middle school? The AISD Board of Trustees invites community members to submit nominations for the name of a new middle school campus in Southw...
Austin School Trustees tonight selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the new name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school.
Austin School Trustees tonight selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the new name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school.
Austin School Superintendent Pat Forgione reminded Austin high school students to drive safely, watch for students walking to school, and observe appropriate speeds in the school zones. Students in...
What should the Austin School District name its newest middle school? The AISD Board of Trustees invites community members to submit nominations for the name of a new middle school campus in Southw...
The Austin School District will kick off the 2008-09 school year with its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 23, at the Delco Activity Center, located 4601 Pecan Brook Drive. Festivitie...
Austin School Trustees tonight selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the new name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school.
Austin School Trustees approved several key administrative appointments at the Regular Meeting on August 11. The appointments were recommended by Superintendent Pat Forgione.
Austin School Superintendent Pat Forgione reminded Austin high school students to drive safely, watch for students walking to school, and observe appropriate speeds in the school zones. Students in...
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
Austin School Superintendent Pat Forgione reminded Austin high school students to drive safely, watch for students walking to school, and observe appropriate speeds in the school zones. Students in...
Approximately $2.2 million worth of additional services and supports will be available to Austin School District students this school year through the federally-funded Safe Schools Healthy Students...
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
Austin School Superintendent Pat Forgione reminded Austin high school students to drive safely, watch for students walking to school, and observe appropriate speeds in the school zones. Students in...
Approximately $2.2 million worth of additional services and supports will be available to Austin School District students this school year through the federally-funded Safe Schools Healthy Students...
Austin School Trustees approved several key administrative appointments at the Regular Meeting on August 11. The appointments were recommended by Superintendent Pat Forgione.
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
Austin School Superintendent Pat Forgione reminded Austin high school students to drive safely, watch for students walking to school, and observe appropriate speeds in the school zones. Students in...
New High School NamedAustin School Trustees have selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school. The new school will open on Monday...
Austin ISD Rated ‘Academically Acceptable’ 34 Austin Schools Rated ‘Exemplary’ and ‘Recognized’ Three Austin Secondary Schools Earn ‘Distinguished’ Rating 68 Schools Are ‘Acceptable; 11 Schools Are...
Austin School Trustees approved several key administrative appointments at the Regular Meeting on August 11. The appointments were recommended by Superintendent Pat Forgione.
Austin School Trustees tonight selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the new name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school.
Austin ISD Rated ‘Academically Acceptable’ 34 Austin Schools Rated ‘Exemplary’ and ‘Recognized’ Three Austin Secondary Schools Earn ‘Distinguished’ Rating 68 Schools Are ‘Acceptable; 11 Schools Are...
Approximately $2.2 million worth of additional services and supports will be available to Austin School District students this school year through the federally-funded Safe Schools Healthy Students...
The 2008-2009 school year will begin in the Austin School District on Monday, August 25. The following information can help parents prepare their children for a successful school year.
Austin School Trustees tonight selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the new name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school.
Members of the Parent, Teachers, StudentsÂ’ Association (PTSA) of the former Johnston High School will be available to the news media at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 17 to encourage Austin students to...
On any given day in the Austin area, there are approximately 1,200 homeless children and youth. Austin School DistrictÂ’s Project Homeless Education and Learning Program (HELP) works to connect the...
Members of the Parent, Teachers, StudentsÂ’ Association (PTSA) of the former Johnston High School will be available to the news media at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 17 to encourage Austin students to...
New High School NamedAustin School Trustees have selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school. The new school will open on Monday...
On any given day in the Austin area, there are approximately 1,200 homeless children and youth. Austin School DistrictÂ’s Project Homeless Education and Learning Program (HELP) works to connect the...
The 2008-2009 school year will begin in the Austin School District on Monday, August 25. The following information can help parents prepare their children for a successful school year.
New High School NamedAustin School Trustees have selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school. The new school will open on Monday...
Austin ISD Rated ‘Academically Acceptable’ 34 Austin Schools Rated ‘Exemplary’ and ‘Recognized’ Three Austin Secondary Schools Earn ‘Distinguished’ Rating 68 Schools Are ‘Acceptable; 11 Schools Are...
Austin School Trustees tonight selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the new name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school.
Approximately $2.2 million worth of additional services and supports will be available to Austin School District students this school year through the federally-funded Safe Schools Healthy Students...
Austin School Trustees approved several key administrative appointments at the Regular Meeting on August 11. The appointments were recommended by Superintendent Pat Forgione.
The 2008-2009 school year will begin in the Austin School District on Monday, August 25. The following information can help parents prepare their children for a successful school year.
Austin School Trustees tonight selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the new name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school.
In recent years, the leadership of the Austin Independent School District (AISD) has intensified its commitment to prepare the districtÂ’s high school students for college or other postsecondary edu...
Members of the Parent, Teachers, StudentsÂ’ Association (PTSA) of the former Johnston High School will be available to the news media at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 17 to encourage Austin students to...
New High School NamedAustin School Trustees have selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school. The new school will open on Monday...
On any given day in the Austin area, there are approximately 1,200 homeless children and youth. Austin School DistrictÂ’s Project Homeless Education and Learning Program (HELP) works to connect the...
The 2008-2009 school year will begin in the Austin School District on Monday, August 25. The following information can help parents prepare their children for a successful school year.
On any given day in the Austin area, there are approximately 1,200 homeless children and youth. Austin School DistrictÂ’s Project Homeless Education and Learning Program (HELP) works to connect the...
Approximately $2.2 million worth of additional services and supports will be available to Austin School District students this school year through the federally-funded Safe Schools Healthy Students...
New High School NamedAustin School Trustees have selected Eastside Memorial High School at the Johnston Campus as the name for the DistrictÂ’s newest high school. The new school will open on Monday...
Approximately $2.2 million worth of additional services and supports will be available to Austin School District students this school year through the federally-funded Safe Schools Healthy Students...
Respect for, and appreciation of, the arts has long been a hallmark of the Austin Independent School District. This District is blessed with many creative students, whose works contribute greatly ...
Superintendent Pat Forgione, joined by Education Austin President Louis Malfaro and Bill Cryer, representing the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, today announced nearly $1 million in payments to...
Austin ISD Rated ‘Academically Acceptable’ 34 Austin Schools Rated ‘Exemplary’ and ‘Recognized’ Three Austin Secondary Schools Earn ‘Distinguished’ Rating 68 Schools Are ‘Acceptable; 11 Schools Are...
Members of the Parent, Teachers, StudentsÂ’ Association (PTSA) of the former Johnston High School will be available to the news media at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 17 to encourage Austin students to...
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