Announcements
Austin ISD Student Raises Money to Share His Love of Reading
Fulmore Middle School student Xander Christou has started a fundraising program to encourage literacy and spread his love of reading.
AISD Names Angela Del Grande High School Teacher of the Year
Angela Del Grande is a high school Life Skills Teacher and director of the Transition to Life in the Community program at The Rosedale School.She began working as a substitute teacher at Rosedale in 2007 and has been full time since 2008. Rosedale serves many…
AISD Names Quevette Terrell Middle School Teacher of the Year
Coach and physical education teacher Quevette Terrell has worked at Webb Middle School for 12 years and serves as the director of the school’s Physical Education Department.Terrell said she approaches her teaching with energy and conviction to motivate…
AISD Names James Supak Elementary School Teacher of the Year
James Supak is a National Board Certified physical education teacher at Zilker Elementary School. He teaches his students to live healthy lifestyles with compassion and is particularly motivated by a desire to prevent and treat childhood obesity.Supak earned…
Superintendent Surprises Teachers to Announce Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers of the Year
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised three teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD’s 2015 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors…
Now Accepting Submissions for Latino Achievement Awards
Austin ISD is now accepting submissions for the Latino Achievement Awards. Nominate an individual or organization you know for awards in community service, advocacy or volunteerism. The deadline for submissions is April 8.
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…