Announcements
Anderson High School Hosts Presentation of Memorabilia
Austin ISD will welcome alumni, students and staff to Anderson High School for an event honoring its history—Two Schools, One Tradition.The event includes a presentation of original L.C. Anderson memorabilia that will be permanently displayed on campus.…
Inclement Weather Makeup Day Will Be May 22
All Austin ISD students are required to attend class May 22 as the last of the two scheduled inclement weather makeup days this semester.Students will be making up for the districtwide cancellation of activities on March 5 because of inclement weather.
Student Coverage: District Premieres 'AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin' Film
By Sonny StephensAustin High School, The Maroon NewsAustin ISD premiered its student-made film, "AISD: The Pride and Promise of Austin," at the Performing Arts Center on Thursday night. The film featured clips made by students from every high school…
'The Archer Hadley Story' to be Screened at 2015 White House Film Festival
The 2015 White House Student Film Festival will include 'The Archer Hadley Story,' produced by Austin High School's media arts team. The documentary will be screened for White House administrators, educators and student filmmakers March 20–21.
Super Bowl-winning Coach to Pecan Springs: Set Your Goals High
Tony Dungy, the first African-American head coach to win a Super Bowl, met with students March 10 at Pecan Springs Early College Prep Elementary School.The popular football analyst for NBC and national spokesman for the All Pro Dad fatherhood program…
Austin ISD Recognizes Work of AISD AmeriCorps Volunteers
March 9–13 is national AmeriCorps Week, a time to recognize the work of Austin ISD AmeriCorps volunteers.Now in its second year, the AISD AmeriCorps program includes 18 full-time volunteers at Reagan Early College High School and Travis High School.The main…
Metz Elementary School Walk Against Hate
Metz Elementary School students, parents, faculty and staff are joining together in a Walk Against Hate.Participants will walk around the school and convene at the front of Metz for a short presentation. Walkers will wear a Metz shirt or white T-shirt to show…
Austin ISD Welcomes ADA Legacy Tour
Archer Hadley, an Austin ISD student who champions increasing accessibility for people with disabilities, joined Superintendent Paul Cruz to welcome the ADA Legacy Tour Monday, March 2, to Austin High School.The Road to Freedom ADA Bus tour is traveling…
Austin ISD Thanks School Social Workers and Parent Support Specialists
This week, Austin ISD honors school social workers and parent support specialists. Day in and day out, these employees do important work in serving our students, families and school communities.A school social worker’s responsibilities are diverse and far-…
Austin ISD Hosts Sustainability Resource Fair
Austin ISD will host a Sustainability Resource Fair from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St.The fair will showcase resources to help AISD schools focus on recycling, composting and other ways to keep trash out of…
La Feria Draws More Than 10,000 Attendees
More than 10,000 students and their families attended the ninth annual La Feria Para Aprender this past weekend. Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz was one of five special guests who kicked off La Feria activities. He was joined by Congressman…
Rationale for canceling classes puts safety first: An op-ed from Dr. Paul Cruz
When forecasts of winter weather and hazardous road conditions force the school district to delay start times or close for the day, the first thing Austin school district leaders think about is how the decision will affect our students and families.