Announcements
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a kickoff event featuring addresses by AISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and Rosalba Ojeda, consul general of Mexico in ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ.The event also will highlight cuisines from several…
AISD Recognizes Pride Week Sept. 15–19
Sept. 13–21 is ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Pride Week, a time to recognize the LGBT community. ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for LGBT students and staff, and we are proud to recognize Pride Week by hosting two events. The first is a…
Board of Trustees Approves Equivalent of a 2 Percent Salary Increase
Dear Team AISD, We appreciate the outstanding work and service of every district employee. Your dedication is making a significant difference in the lives of our students and families.
Author Sonia Nazario To Visit ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD
The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey, for two nights. The presentations will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD community, and bring attention to a…
Save the Date: Vision + Voice Celebration Reception
The ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Office of Academics, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Division at ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Community College, would like to invite the community to the Vision + Voice reception from 6–8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the new ACC Highland Campus, 6101…
Trustee Invites Families to Special Community Conversation
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Board of Trustees Secretary and District 2 Trustee Dr. Jayme Mathias is hosting a special community conversation to gather input on issues that affect students and families in District 2.The meeting will be 6–7 p.m. in Spanish and 7–8 p.m…
Dr. Cruz Joins Ice Bucket Challenge to Raise Awareness About ALS
It’s hot outside, but ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz knows how to cool off—while supporting a good cause.This week, Dr. Cruz joined the ranks of civic leaders and celebrities across the country—from Bill Gates and the Kennedys to Lady Gaga,…
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Offers Eligible Students Free and Reduced-Price Meals
As in previous years, ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD is again providing free and reduced-price meals to students eligible for the National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Lunch and Breakfast Program.Applications for the National ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Lunch and Breakfast Program soon will be sent to all student…
Come Learn About the Extension of the Dual-Language Program to Middle ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ
Parents are invited to join the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Department of English Language Learners for two information sessions—9 a.m.–noon and 6:30–8:30 p.m.—Friday, Aug. 15, at the Metz Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Cafeteria, 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD Graduation Rates Reach All-Time High
Graduation rates for the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Independent ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ District have reached an all-time high of 84.1 percent for the Class of 2013, which is a 1.6 percentage point increase from the previous year and nearly a 10 percentage point gain during the past five years,…
Registration for 2014–15 Classes Begins Aug. 11
All students new to ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD must provide a birth certificate, current record of immunizations, child's most recent report card, proof of address (rental contract or utility bill with valid address), parent photo identification or driver's license, and the…