Announcements
LASA Ranked Best High School in Texas
School data site Niche released its annual rankings of public high schools this week, ranking the Liberal Arts and Science Academy as the best in Texas. Rankings are based on factors including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT…
ESA Digital Living Project Expands in AISD
The Entertainment Software Association and Austin ISD recently announced the expansion of the ESA Digital Living Project to include the Radius-STEM Readiness course.The course explores topics, such as careers in STEM, binary numbers and rational and…
Middle School Choice Fair Showcases Unique Opportunities at AISD
Austin ISD invites area middle school students and their families to a choice fair to introduce them to unique opportunities available at all AISD middle schools.
Bowie High School Recognized for Student Achievement
Bowie High School has been named one of 200 model Professional Learning Communities at Work by Solution Tree, a professional development organization that focuses on schools.PLCs are schools that recognize that the key to improved learning for students is…
Bowie High School Expands Bakery for Culinary Arts Program
The students and staff of the Bowie High School Culinary Arts Program unveil their new bakery at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Bulldog Bakery students will serve freshly baked cake, cookies and coffee, and will offer tours of the renovated space.Chef Richard Winemiller,…
Superintendent Delivers 2015 State of the District Address
At his annual State of the District address, Superintendent Paul Cruz highlighted the district's recent successes, and also acknowledged that there is still work to be done.Cruz gave his address during Austin Ed Fund's "Inspire the Future" luncheon at the…
Hadley Wheelchair Challenge Expands All Access to Akins High School
Archer Hadley, an Austin ISD student who helped increase accessibility for people with disabilities at Austin High School, has teamed up with Akins High School to bring the wheelchair challenge to the Eagles.Hadley raised $87,000 in his first challenge at…
Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Honored at Football Game
More than 40 alumni from the original Anderson High School attended the Trojans' football game Oct. 22 against Lehman High School at Nelson Field.The football players from the original Anderson High School joined current players on…
Resources for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
As our students, families and staff clean up after the Oct. 30 floods, Austin ISD focuses on providing support and resources to those impacted. Links to several resources, including information on transportation, housing and debris pick up,…
Classes Canceled for Palm Elementary School Students on Nov. 2
During the storms on Oct. 30, portions of 23 classrooms at Palm Elementary School were flooded with 4–5 inches of water. Because of the damage caused by the water, Palm students will not report to school on Monday, Nov. 2. AISD…
Weather Updates
Friday, 4 p.m.Any school activities before 2 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 31, will be canceled. Varsity football games have been rescheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday). School administrators will continue to monitor weather conditions and make…
Nation's Report Card: Comparison of 21 Districts Shows AISD Among Best in Nation
AISD students continue to outperform their peers in large urban school districts on the Nation's Report Card, ranking among the top in both math and reading.