Announcements
Children's Author Visits Uphaus
Students at Anita Uphaus Early Childhood Center celebrated Reading is Fundamental Week with a reading by New York-based artist and children's Author Kip Cosson.Cosson, a 1978 graduate of McCallum High School, is the owner and founder of Kip Kids, a national…
Bailey Middle School Band Students to Play Inaugural Festival Jan. 19
Students in the Bailey Middle School Wind Ensemble will represent the Austin Independent School District and the State of Texas this weekend when they perform at the 2013 Inaugural Festival in Washington, D.C. The ensemble was handpicked to perform Jan.…
Cunningham Elementary School to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mary E. Cunningham Elementary School invites its current students, alumni, staff and community members to celebrate the school's 50th Anniversary with an evening of music, food and memories on Friday, Feb. 15.
KEYE TV Wraps Up Filming of AISD High School Spotlight Series
This year, Austin ISD and KEYE TV worked together to show the Central Texas community what makes AISD high schools truly unique. Every Thursday morning during the series, the community got a chance to see, first hand, the excellent work performed by our high…
Anderson High School Hosts Info Session on International Baccalaureate Program
This January, Anderson High School will host an information session about its International Baccalaureate (IB) program—an internationally recognized academic program that helps students develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to…
McCallum Robotics Team Qualifies for International Competition
Students on the McCallum High School robotics team have qualified for an international robotics competition that brings together the best robotics teams in the world to compete and work together using engineering skills.The McCallum team will be among more…
Superintendent Carstarphen to AISD Community: Best Wishes for the New Year
AISD families and friends:
AISD Board of Trustees Approves 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations
The Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to approve four Annual Academic and Facilities Recommendations, including expanding and extending dual language programs, continuing the work of Responsive Education Solutions to strengthen…
Talking about Tragedy: Tips for Parents to Discuss School Shooting in Connecticut with Children (English and Spanish)
The AISD community is deeply saddened and troubled to learn about the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, Friday, Dec. 14. This tragedy is heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Newtown, Connecticut.
Electric Expression: Gibson Donates 100 Guitars to City; Supports Creative Learning for Austin Students
Gibson Foundation Donates 100 Guitars to City of AustinGift to Expand Access to Creative Learning for Austin StudentsIn the spirit of the holiday season, the Gibson Foundation today presented 100 electric guitars to the City of Austin to support the…
Talking about Tragedy: Tips for Parents to Discuss School Shooting in Connecticut with Children (English and Spanish)
The AISD community is deeply saddened and troubled to learn about today's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. This tragedy is heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Newtown, Connecticut.
Cunningham Elementary School's MicroSociety Program Receives Community Support
Recently, the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (GAHCC) Educational Team announced it would provide funding and support to Cunningham Elementary School's MicroSociety Program—a nationwide after school program that prepares students for real-world…