Announcements
AISD Seeks Applicants for South ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Magnet Planning Committee
In preparation for the possible creation of a south ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ magnet school, ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD is seeking applicants for a planning committee.The planning committee is tasked with reviewing relevant data, establishing a magnet program vision and curriculum/…
Gina Hinojosa Resigns from AISD Board President Office
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Board President Gina Hinojosa last night announced her resignation as president. She plans to seek the District 49 seat in the Texas House of Representatives.Hinojosa will remain on the board to serve students and their families in the at-…
Superintendent Announces ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵs Frozen to Transfers for 2016–17
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz last night announced the names of 23 schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2016–17 school year.Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have…
Daffodil Project Blooms at Covington Middle ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ
When every student at Covington Middle ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ planted daffodil bulbs last week, they were doing more than just enjoying the time outside. The students—more than 650 in total—became the first in ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD to be part of The Daffodil Project. The goal of…
AISD Will Accept Transfer Requests Jan. 4–29
AISD will accept transfer requests for the 2016-17 school year from Jan. 4–29.Families may request a sibling*, tracking*, majority-to-minority*, or general transfers during this time. Priority transfers will be processed first, followed by general transfers.…
LASA Ranked Best High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ in Texas
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ data site Niche released its annual rankings of public high schools this week, ranking the Liberal Arts and Science Academy as the best in Texas. Rankings are based on factors including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT…
ESA Digital Living Project Expands in AISD
The Entertainment Software Association and ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD recently announced the expansion of the ESA Digital Living Project to include the Radius-STEM Readiness course.The course explores topics, such as careers in STEM, binary numbers and rational and…
Middle ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Choice Fair Showcases Unique Opportunities at AISD
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD invites area middle school students and their families to a choice fair to introduce them to unique opportunities available at all AISD middle schools.
Bowie High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Recognized for Student Achievement
Bowie High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ has been named one of 200 model Professional Learning Communities at Work by Solution Tree, a professional development organization that focuses on schools.PLCs are schools that recognize that the key to improved learning for students is…
Bowie High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Expands Bakery for Culinary Arts Program
The students and staff of the Bowie High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Culinary Arts Program unveil their new bakery at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Bulldog Bakery students will serve freshly baked cake, cookies and coffee, and will offer tours of the renovated space.Chef Richard Winemiller,…
Superintendent Delivers 2015 State of the District Address
At his annual State of the District address, Superintendent Paul Cruz highlighted the district's recent successes, and also acknowledged that there is still work to be done.Cruz gave his address during ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Ed Fund's "Inspire the Future" luncheon at the…
Hadley Wheelchair Challenge Expands All Access to Akins High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ
Archer Hadley, an ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD student who helped increase accessibility for people with disabilities at ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ, has teamed up with Akins High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ to bring the wheelchair challenge to the Eagles.Hadley raised $87,000 in his first challenge at…