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Media Advisory: Travis High School Students Host Peace through Pie Celebration
AUSTIN, Texas—This week, students in Travis High School’s culinary arts program will host a Peace through Pie celebration to build relationships and encourage unity amid diversity throughout the Austin community.
Community Questions for Dr. Elizalde / Preguntas de la comunidad para la Dra. Elizalde
Dear Austin Community, Thank you for reaching out to me to learn more about my views and experiences. I am pleased to share with you my response to your questions. / Estimada comunidad de Austin: Gracias por comunicarse conmigo para averiguar más sobre mis opiniones y experiencias. Me complace compartir con ustedes mis respuestas a sus preguntas.
2018 School Renaming Committee Meetings
2018 School Renaming Committee Meetings The school renaming process is entering the renaming committee phase where schools/sites will be holding their own meetings to decide on future names. Each school/site will have 2-4 meetings to decide names and rationale to advance the names to the Superintendent for recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
NoVo Foundation Awards AISD $750,000 Grant
The NoVo Foundation of New York has awarded a $750,000 grant to Austin ISD to implement a district-wide social and emotional learning program over three years.
Superintendent Carstarphen: Recognize Our Heroes During Veterans Day
Dear Colleagues,Veterans Day will be celebrated throughout the nation Monday, November 11, to honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who selflessly gave of themselves to defend our nation's cherished way of life.I invite all of you to join me in honoring and thanking our military veterans, especially those who are AISD team members, for their invaluable service to our…
Media Advisory: Travis High School Participates in No Bullying Week
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Austin ISD’s Travis High School will hold a No Bullying Week from Nov. 4 through Nov. 8 as part of a district-wide effort to raise anti-bullying awareness and support the No Place for Hate initiative. What: No Bullying Week, including a pep rally on Nov. 4 during lunch. The pep rally features student organizations, cheerleaders, the football team and the Rebelettes dance team.
ATPE News Highlights AISD's Social Emotional Learning Program
The Association for Texas Professional Educators recently featured AISD's Department of Social and Emotional Learning in its latest issue or ATPE News, the organization's quarterly magazine. The article described the benefits of SEL on students’ academic success and behavior. The story also outlined details of the district's SEL initiative, describing AISD as being "at the forefront of Social…
Schoolyard Improvement Projects
Schoolyard Improvement Projects Thank you for your interest to improve your schoolyard! Austin ISD recognizes the many benefits that come with connecting our students to nature.
Media Advisory: Elementary Students Practice Reading with Marines to Celebrate Read Across America
AUSTIN, TX--This Friday, students at Andrews Elementary School will practice their reading skills with members of the U.S. military. Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina will read with kindergarten students over Skype as part of the school's Read Across America celebration. Others participating include a small-business owner and a music educator, both from south Texas.
AISD Celebrates 2019–2020 Retirees
On May 28, AISD celebrated the 2019–2020 Retirees and all they’ve given to the district with a special virtual event. Honorees and families were invited to attend and share favorite stories of their time in AISD, see videos and remarks from their AISD family, and celebrate their wonderful career and the next chapter! Speakers included Chief Human Capital Officer, Dr. Fernando Medina; …