Announcements
Eastside Memorial High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Pantherettes Win National Dance Championship
The Eastside Memorial High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Pantherettes Dance Team has been named the National Varsity Small Team Military Champions and National Varsity Small Team Prop Champions. The Pantherettes competed at the Halftime Entertainment National Championship…
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Celebrates Police Appreciation Week
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD is proud to recognize the AISD Police Department during National Police Week. Working around the clock, the AISD Police Department establishes a safe and secure environment for students to learn, grow and succeed inside and outside of the classroom…
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Celebrates Nurse, ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Health Assistant of the Year
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD is proud to announce that Becky Jurgensen has been selected as ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Nurse of the Year and Maryke Benner as ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Health Assistant of the Year.Jurgensen is the nurse at The Rosedale ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ, which serves students with complex medical and…
Mathews Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Honors Community Members on May 8
Mathews Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ will induct three community members into the Mathews Hall of Honor, recognizing the significant effect their lives of service have made in the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ community. The 2015 annual Hall of Honor induction ceremony begins at 9:15 a.m…
Local Law Enforcement Says Supporting Pre-K Now Pays off Later
Council for a Strong America held a press conference at ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD’s Uphaus Early Childhood Center on April 21 to support funding Pre-K. ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Police Department Capt. Chris Evoy, ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Police Department Chief Art Acevedo and Travis County Sheriffs…
May 6 is National Bike to ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Day
National Bike to ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Day began in 2012, working with the League of American Cyclists to coordinate events for National Bike Month. Students throughout the U.S. may ride their bikes to school May 6. Drivers can help keep everyone safe by watching…
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; Thank a Teacher with Timely Tips
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 19, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD’s more than 6,…
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Celebrates Physical Fitness and Sports Month
AISD is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.During the month of May, all AISD staff are challenged to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Students are…
Community Budget Conversations
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. Throughout the month of May, AISD will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, projected shortfalls, long-range financial planning and proposed…
Lanier and Crockett High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵs Race to Read 1 Million Pages
Since Jan. 19, Lanier and Crockett high school students, teachers and staff have been participating in a marathon—a race to read 1 million pages.
Student Voices: Senior Shares Journey to Ivy League
by Sonny StephensÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ, Maroon NewsGrowing up, I had big dreams: Become an engineer. Become a movie star. Become the president. You name it.I always wanted to be the best at whatever I did. And, as an only child, I have been naturally well-…
AISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
The ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for new members and co-chairs.ESAC provides guidance to AISD on environmental education, stewardship and sustainability. People with diverse interests and…