Announcements
Talking about Tragedy: Tips for Parents to Discuss ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Shooting in Connecticut with Children (English and Spanish)
The AISD community is deeply saddened and troubled to learn about the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, Friday, Dec. 14. This tragedy is heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Newtown, Connecticut.
Electric Expression: Gibson Donates 100 Guitars to City; Supports Creative Learning for ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Students
Gibson Foundation Donates 100 Guitars to City of ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵGift to Expand Access to Creative Learning for ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ StudentsIn the spirit of the holiday season, the Gibson Foundation today presented 100 electric guitars to the City of ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ to support the…
Talking about Tragedy: Tips for Parents to Discuss ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Shooting in Connecticut with Children (English and Spanish)
The AISD community is deeply saddened and troubled to learn about today's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. This tragedy is heartbreaking and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Newtown, Connecticut.
Cunningham Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ's MicroSociety Program Receives Community Support
Recently, the Greater ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (GAHCC) Educational Team announced it would provide funding and support to Cunningham Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ's MicroSociety Program—a nationwide after school program that prepares students for real-world…
AISD Releases Response to Texas Civil Rights Project Report
In September, the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) released a report about school funding. The administration has reviewed the claims made by TCRP and analyzed their findings in its report. As a result, the administration has issued a response…
Students at Ann Richards ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Embark on Three-Day College Visit Tour
On Wednesday, Nov. 28, 87 college-bound sophomores at the Ann Richards ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ for Young Women leaders will begin a three-day tour of out-of-state college campuses that aims to introduce the students to some of the post-secondary education opportunities…
Baldwin Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Hosts First Vocabulary Parade
Baldwin Elementary ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ students and staff members hosted their first annual Vocabulary Parade as part of the school's ongoing effort to increase word recognition among its students.The concept for the parade, held Oct. 31, was based on Debra Frasier’s book…
High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ News Teams Win National Awards for Newspaper, Yearbook Photography
Two high school editorial teams in the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Independent ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ District received national recognition this weekend at the National Scholastic Press Association’s fall journalism convention.The Akins High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ newspaper staff placed seventh in the nation (…
Anderson High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Receives Delegates from Koblenz, Germany
Delegates from Koblenz, Germany—ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ’s sister city—recently paid a visit to Anderson High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ as part of a celebration commemorating the 20-year relationship between the two cities. For the visit, each delegate donated a German book to the Anderson…
Bowie High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ Marching Band Places Sixth in National Competition
Members of the Bowie High ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ marching band placed sixth in a national competition of marching bands in November. The band also received the coveted first place prize at the UIL Area D Marching contest--a momentous competition for high school…
Career and Technical Education (CTE) seeks community input with online survey
The AISD Career and Technical Education department is conducting a district-wide parent survey to gain public feedback on CTE programming and program accessibility. The online survey will be available until December 13. Please view the short video…
Community Meeting to Learn About and Share Feedback on Potential Facility Renovations
ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ ISD invites families and members of the public to a community meeting regarding potential facility renovations for Rosedale ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ and Clifton Career Development ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ and how they could affect academic programming. The Rosedale ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ and Clifton…