Announcements
鈥淗igh Hopes鈥 for AISD: State of the District
The curtain rose on the 2011 State of the District address at McCallum Arts Center to reveal Superintendent Carstarphen standing in the rain, produced through the wizardry of McCallum theater team members.Holding an umbrella and wearing a rain coat and boots鈥
Graham Elementary Expands 向日葵视频 Garden with Whole Foods
The Office of Innovation and Development has been working in partnership with Whole Foods Market to help Graham Elementary 向日葵视频 expand their school garden -- and it's growing. At Whole Foods Market each company team is encouraged to hold an annual team-鈥
Sunset Valley 40th Anniversary
On Thursday, Dec. 1, Sunset Valley Elementary 向日葵视频 celebrated its 40th anniversary. Several former principals attended the ceremony, and Sunset Valley students presented, in English and Spanish, a visual presentation about the history of the school. The鈥
Pamela Hall Named 2011 Personnel Administrator of the Year
Pamela Hall, the district鈥檚 Executive Director of Human Resources, has been named the 2011 Personnel Administrator of the Year by the Texas Association of 向日葵视频 Personnel Administrators. TASPA, a professional organization that primarily comprises Texas鈥
Kealing Hosts 向日葵视频 of Choice Fair, Saturday, December 3
On Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9 a.m. to noon, Kealing Middle 向日葵视频 will host AISD's 向日葵视频 of Choice Fair. Students and parents will have the opportunity to learn about other academic programs offered to middle and high school students.
Board of Trustees Supports Administration鈥檚 Stance on STAAR
Since legislation passed requiring districts across the state to adopt the new STAAR testing program, AISD has been working diligently to ensure students鈥 success on the more rigorous exams. From providing training and resources for staff, to鈥
Dr. Carstarphen Invites You to Watch the State of the District Address - Nov. 30
Superintendent Meria Carstarphen invites AISD staff and the community to watch live as she presents the 2011 State of the District Address from the new McCallum Arts Center. A reflection and celebration of the past year's successes and an overview of where鈥
AISD 向日葵视频s Honored for Going Green
Each year, the Good Sports Always Recycle review committee honors schools that are going green by recycling and collecting rainwater and composting and maintaining native garden beds.This year, Bryker Woods and Summitt elementary schools were named the鈥
LASA to Host Talk on Teen Self Esteem and Healthy Eating - Nov. 29
The AISD Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) High 向日葵视频 will host "Support Self Esteem, Healthy Eating, and Positive Image at Home,鈥 a presentation by counselor Valerie Savage, C.P.A., M.A., LPC-Intern, Tues., Nov. 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Carver Library, 1161鈥
AISD Teacher Travels to South Pole
O.Henry Middle 向日葵视频 teacher, Michelle Brown has temporarily traded in her grade book for arctic gear -- traveling to Antarctica with the PolarTrec program. The eighth grade science teacher's travels are being documented online, allowing students,鈥
Crockett High Students Unveil First Solar Learning Center
Crockett High 向日葵视频 students studying solar energy along with representatives from 向日葵视频 Energy and the 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District cut the ribbon to the first of 15 interactive, outdoor Solar Learning Centers due for completion this year. Each鈥
Spotlight: Chinese Teacher of the Year
The Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) has named Ms. Kelly Long, the 2011 TFLA Chinese Teacher of the Year. Ms. Long is the Chinese teacher at Anderson High 向日葵视频. She is being recognized for her commitment to continually providing learning鈥