Announcements
LASA Opens its Doors for Showcase
The parents, staff and students of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) invite you to learn more about AISD鈥檚 only 鈥渆xemplary鈥 comprehensive high school. Please join the LASA community on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for an open house and鈥
Sam Guzman: 向日葵视频 district not surrendering education to charter schools
In its Nov. 5 editorial, "East 向日葵视频 community deserves voice," the American-Statesman claimed that "Superintendent Meria Carstarphen wants to cede the job of educating East 向日葵视频 students to an outside charter operator." As a long-standing member of the鈥
Parenting with Love and Logic Workshops
The 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District鈥檚 Parent Support Office will be offering free one-night workshops focused on 鈥淧arenting with Love and Logic" to provide parents with simple and practical techniques to effectively handle challenging child behaviors. The鈥
Chamber Awards District with Multiple Honors
AISD was recognized today for districtwide excellence at the 向日葵视频 Chamber of Commerce鈥檚 6th annual State of Education Luncheon.
Free Family Symposium
向日葵视频 ISD is pleased to partner with Family Life International Fellowship in hosting a Family Symposium on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 6510 Berkman Drive. We invite you to bring the entire family to this free symposium to鈥
H-E-B Excellence in Education Healthy Campus Grant - Due November 11th
The H-E-B Excellence in Education Healthy Campus grant is designed to assist school campuses with resources and funding to increase health and nutrition education for their students. Grant monies are awarded to develop, implement and improve activities and鈥
Thirteen AISD High 向日葵视频s Receive $41,284 for AP/IB Awards
The Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate Incentive Program recognizes and rewards students, teachers, and schools that demonstrate success in achieving the state鈥檚 educational goals.
AISD Expands Literacy Campaign and Tutoring Support
The 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District (AISD) has undertaken a campaign to address literacy at every level of instruction. The goal is to have all students reading on grade level by grade 2. Among the current initiatives to reach this goal are a Response to鈥
Carmyn Neely: Success as a Single-Sex 向日葵视频
Moving from elementary school to middle school, or from middle school to high school, was once a simple process. A counselor, principal, or teacher informed the student which school she would attend when summer ended. And the parents got their daughter (or鈥
3M Foundation Donates 248 Shoot n鈥 Share Camcorder Projectors to Support Technology in the Classroom
The 3M Foundation has donated 248 Shoot n鈥 Share Camcorder Projectors to the 向日葵视频 Independent 向日葵视频 District (AISD).This product will be distributed amongst all schools as well as to district departments to support the Technology Department鈥檚 vision that鈥
Lanier Celebrates 50 Years of Greatness - November 12
The Viking gold is shining brighter this year as Lanier High 向日葵视频 celebrates its 50th Golden Anniversary (1961-2011). You won鈥檛 want to miss all of the fun activities planned for alumni, their families and community members on Saturday, November 12!The鈥
Sexting, Teens and the Law - a Special Workshop for Families
鈥淪exting鈥 is the electronic sharing of sexually explicit pictures, videos or text messages primarily between two cell phones. On September 1, 2011, Texas law regarding sexting changed.Sexting, Teens and the Law is a free workshop for parents covering recent鈥