Announcements
Rock On: Gibson Foundation, MINDPOP Donate 100 Guitars to AISD Schools
Students in AISD are rocking out extra hard this month after the Gibson Foundation, MINDPOP, the City of Austin and other community partners announced they would donate 100 guitars to AISD schools to support the district's music, band and orchestra programs.
Publishers Praise Gorzycki Yearbook
This year, students on the Gorzycki Middle School yearbook staff have something extra to smile about—the school's yearbook was recognized for outstanding contribution to scholastic journalism by Balfour, a prominent yearbook publisher. This marks the second…
Anderson Students Take Third at International Science and Engineering Fair
This month, Anderson students Alex Crisara and Alex “Jahan” Rabii were among the elite few across the globe who won big at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ariz. Crisara, a senior, and Rabii, a junior, won third place in the…
AISD Celebrates 19th Annual Afterschool Showcase
Last week, students from across the district participated in the 19th Annual Austin ISD Afterschool Showcase at Kealing Middle School.Students spent the evening performing on stage, sharing what they’ve learned throughout the year with each other through…
AISD Foreign Language Students Perform Well on National Exams
More than 1,300 students across the Austin Independent School District recently opted to undergo the national foreign language exams in French, German, Latin and Spanish—335 of which received highest honors for their scores.
Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau Gives Back to Travis High School
Students from the Travis High School Hospitality program received a welcome surprise last Friday when the Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau and the Austin Hotel and Lodging Association made a generous donation to help grow the program.Mayor Lee…
AISD Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year Winners Announced during Salute
Last night, the Austin Independent School District announced its Teacher of the Year and Principal of Year winners, among others, during Salute, an annual event hosted by AISD and Austin Partners In Education to celebrate district employees. The event,…
League of Women Voters Published District 3 Report
On April 16th, the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area hosted a community conversation that focused on issues that are particular concern in District 3. This event is part of the Austin League’s series of conversations about public education. At…
Sunset Valley Elementary Receives Honor Student Council School of Excellence Award
The Sunset Valley Elementary Student Council recently received the "Honor Student Council School of Excellence Award" by the National Association of Elementary School Principals Foundation (NAESPF).The award was received based on the areas of community…
Who is the Fittest Employee in AISD? District, XFIT2YOU Team Up for AISD Games June 1
Austin ISD employees will put it all on the line during a first district-wide fitness challenge June 1, which will test participants mentally and physically while promoting healthy living.The district is teaming up with local wellness vendor XFIT2YOU to host…
Celebrate AISD Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
Every year, AISD joins school districts across the nation in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, and AISD invites families, staff and community members to help us celebrate the crucial role and…
District Hosts Informational Community Meetings May 7 and 23
The Austin Independent School District will host two informational community meetings on May 7 and 23.South High SchoolTuesday, May 76:30 to 8:30 p.mTravis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf St.