Announcements
2012-13 Parent Survey Now Available Online
The AISD 2012-2013 parent survey is now closed. Results will be reported by school and for the district by the end of the school year. Reports will be sent to school principals, and the reports will be available at the following AISD website http://www.…
Austin ISD Bridges Innovation with Everyday Classroom
Walking into Small Middle School feels like walking onto a college campus. Take, for instance, the school’s library. Unlike the traditionally quiet atmosphere associated with libraries, teachers and administrators want students talking and engaged while…
AISD Celebrates Its School Social Workers
This week AISD is joining other districts across the country in celebrating National School Social Workers Week. Students, teachers and administrators are encouraged to thank a school social worker for their contribution to the campus community.
Do's and Don'ts: Discussing the AISD Bond Election
In February, the Board of Trustees adopted an order calling for a bond election for May 11, 2013. Austin voters will be asked whether or not to authorize the school district to issue up to $892.2 million in bonds.
First Annual Future Plans College & Career Fair hosted by SXSWedu
SXSWedu Conference is hosting the first annual Future Plans College & Career Fair on Tuesday, March 5th from 2pm - 8pm at the Austin Convention Center. The show is a re-imagining of the college fair to include insight into current and emerging employment…
Rock the Blacktop at Blackshear Elementary School 3/15/13 10-1:30
Blackshear Elementary invites you to our FREE Family Funday on Friday, March 15, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM on the covered blacktop near the school's track and playground.Scotty Roo, Groundwork Orchestra, Los Super Avengers, The Spoils, and our own 5th grader,…
Lanier Senior Takes Gold at State Wrestling Championship
Lanier High School Senior Andrey Diaz made the news last Saturday when she competed in and took home the gold at the UIL State Wrestling Championship—the most advanced level of competition for high school wrestlers in Texas.
New Parent Cloud Enhances Access to Online Resources for AISD Families
This month, the Austin Independent School District launched the Parent Cloud—an online portal that aggregates the district's educational resources into one user-friendly website for parents. The site was developed by the district's technology department to…
Community Invited to African-American Heritage Celebration
This Sunday, the Austin Independent School District will host the 30th Annual African-American Heritage Celebration. During the event, the district will honor some of its finest student and community leaders. The assembly will take place at 3 p.m. at the…
Burnet Middle School Campus Beautification Feb. 16
Students, parents and staff members at Burnet Middle School will spend this Saturday mulching, weeding, painting and planting flowers as part of the school's beautification day.During the Saturday, Feb. 16, event, students will continue to develop the …
Pease ES Students Share Valentine's with Community
Students at Pease Elementary School will be sharing the love this Valentine's Day. Inspired by the book, "One Zillion Valentines" by Frank Modell, about a little boy who sets out to make one zillion Valentines and put them on people’s doorsteps on…
AISD Schools and Offices Change Schedule to Save Energy
In an effort to cut energy usage this summer, the Austin Independent School District will change its schedule during the month of July.The changes that will occur are: