Announcements
Bowie Student Places Third in State UIL Journalism
Recent Bowie High School graduate, Carl Heiser earned a third place Bronze medal in News Writing at the May 21 State University Interscholastic League academic contest. Heiser was Austin's only state finisher in the 5A category.
Wooten Elementary Parent Day Draws Big Crowds
It’s a scene you expect to see in Austin: hundreds of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder and eagerly awaiting the start of a lively music performance from some of the city’s greatest talent. But the crowd didn’t gather outside a downtown venue or massive…
AISD Honors Best-Cleaned Schools
Earlier this month, Austin ISD housekeeping specialists congratulated four of the district's elementary, middle and high schools for being some of the cleanest and best-maintained facilities in the district for 2011-12.Travis High School, Ann Richards School…
From Ecosystems to Food Webs, Covington Students Dig Into Science
From ecosystems to food webs to adaptations of organisms, Covington students are 'digging in' to science.Last fall, Covington Middle School received a grant from the National Wildlife Federation to create a native plant and animal habitat. The funds allowed…
Travis Football Star Awarded Rooster Andrews Memorial Scholarship
Travis High School senior, Keegan Bradley was recently awarded a $1,200 Rooster Andrews Memorial Scholarship by the National Football Foundation.Keegan was one of 43 nominees from football teams in high schools across central Texas. This also marks the…
Senior Piccolo Player Places First in State Competition
By Shelby McNamara It was a cold winter day. Hundreds of musicians stood outside of a large auditorium, anxiously awaiting their fate. This is the day they had been waiting for. This is the day they had been working towards for weeks. This, was UIL State…
Austin High Ballet Folklorico Wins Big in Bastrop
Story by Graham DickieThe Austin High School Ballet Folklorico club recently earned six trophies at the Bailes de Mi Tierra Folklorico Competition in Bastrop."My dancers were focused, kind, gracious and soaking up all the knowledge and skills they could…
Going for Gold in Estonia: LASA Student Joins U.S. Physics Team
Each year, the American Association of Physics Teachers and the American Institute of Physics sponsor a competition for high school students, to represent the U.S. at the 2012 International Physics Olympiad Competition.
AISD Summer Camps - Enjoy Summertime Fun and Learning
Find the perfect AISD summer camp where your child can make new friends, learn, discover and grow!Camp Heatwave (grades K-5)
School for Young Men Parent Survey in a mailbox near you!
Austin ISD has hired the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to conduct a survey for parents of young men in grades 1-5th regarding an all-male college and career preparatory school. This is one of the preliminary, potential 2013-14 Annual Academic…
Online Survey of Pearce and Garcia Students About Single Sex Schools
At Austin ISD, our students are our top priority. We would like to invite you to share your perspectives and ideas about how to shape and strengthen the district’s educational programs for all students.Austin ISD is considering providing an all-boys and an…
Middle School Parent Survey on Career and Technical Education
The AISD Career and Technical Education department is conducting a district-wide parent survey to gain public feedback on CTE programming and program accessibility. This is one of the potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facility Recommendations (AAFRs)…