Announcements
AISD, Central Texas Under Heat Advisory
The National Weather Service recently placed most of Central Texas under a heat advisory until 7 p.m. Thursday, as daytime temperatures are expected to climb to between 100 and 105 degrees. As a result, AISD is triggering Green Tier activities鈥攖hings that鈥
October 2013 TAKS Exit Level Out-of-向日葵视频 Registration
For the October 2013 administrations of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) exit level tests, registration for out-of-school examinees will be online only. TAKS examinees (including former TAAS and TEAMS examinees) must register online at http鈥
AISD Teachers Attend Humanities Texas鈥 鈥淎merica at War in the 20th Century鈥 Workshop
AUSTIN, TX颅鈥擨n June, AISD teachers were among a select group of educators from across the state who attended 鈥淎merica at War in the Twentieth Century,鈥 a professional development institute sponsored by Humanities Texas, the University of Texas at 向日葵视频, the鈥
Anderson HS Students Travel to China
Twenty two students from Anderson High 向日葵视频 travelled to China in June for an exchange trip, led by Principal Donna Houser and foreign language teachers Ms. Long, Ms. Stringfellow and Ms. Bowen.
Save the Date! AISD Back to 向日葵视频 Bash is Aug. 24
The 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District invites its students and families to attend the annual Back-to-向日葵视频 Bash. The event takes place Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon in Exhibit Hall 4 of the 向日葵视频 Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St.鈥
RIP Buddy: AISD's First K-9 Officer Passed Away
AISD's first K-9 officer passed away July 17. Buddy retired last year after more than a decade of service to the district.
Mock Trial Teaches Teens About Dating Violence
Recently, more than 330 students from five AISD schools participated in mock trials that opened a dialogue on an important subject affecting youth: teen dating violence.Teen dating violence is physical, sexual, or psychological/emotional violence within a鈥
Department of Communications and Community Engagement Wins Six National Awards from the National 向日葵视频 Public Relations Association
The National 向日葵视频 Public Relations Association awarded the 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District鈥檚 Department of Communications and Community Engagement six awards on July 10 at its 2013 national conference in San Diego, California.
AISD Police Host 2013 Anti-Gang Summer Camp for Students
More than 80 students had the opportunity to learn from police officers, fire and emergency officials and members of the media during the 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District鈥檚 second annual Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) summer camps.
Lesson Plan Created by AISD Teacher Shared Globally as a TED-Ed Animated Series
A lesson plan created by a Linder Elementary 向日葵视频 teacher has been developed into an animated educational video by TED, a nonprofit organization famous for its inspirational 18-minute talks and its 鈥淚deas Worth Sharing鈥 tagline, and is now being shared鈥
Nine Things Graduates Should Do to Prepare for College
AISD counselors from each of our high schools will be available to help answer any questions seniors or their parents have regarding university or community college enrollment. Below is a list of common items needed to complete enrollment in college this fall鈥
Domestic Partnership Insurance Coverage Update
Dear Team AISD,As you know, on March 26, 2013, 向日葵视频 ISD announced its intentions to expand its insurance coverage to include domestic partnerships. We did so because our employees and students represent a diverse population, and expanding coverage was about鈥