Announcements
Three Names Submitted to A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Board for Consideration in Renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary School
Robert E. Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council has recommended three names to Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ trustees for consideration for the renaming of the school. The names are, in order of preference: Russell Lee, Bettie Mann and Wheeler’s Grove.In a report…
Show Your Teacher Appreciation May 2–6
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2–6 this year. A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 17, at the A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ…
Trustees Recognize 24 National Board-Certified Teachers
Trustees recognized 24 new National Board Certified teachers during the board's meeting April 25.
Community Budget Meetings
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. During the month of May, A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, and long-range financial planning.Two in-person conversations will be…
After-School Programs Welcome Families to 16th Annual Showcase
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Prime Time and ACE 21st Century After School Program celebrate the 16th annual showcase Saturday, May 7, to highlight the importance of after-school programming.A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ student musicians and dancers will perform throughout the showcase. The event…
Washington Post Ranks Seven A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ High Schools Among Best in Nation
Seven Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the…
Committee Announces Eight Names for Renaming of Lee Elementary School
After a robust community engagement process, the Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council announced it has identified eight names to be considered for the renaming of Lee Elementary School.The community submitted hundreds of names from which the eight…
Community Engagement Meetings Set for Facilities Master Plan
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ will host a series of community engagement meetings about the district's long-range facilities master planning process and to hear from our community.We want to learn from you: What it means to "reinvent the urban school experience"; andWhat are the…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Six A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ High Schools Among Best in Nation
Six Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 U.S. News & World Report rankings.“Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ has some of the best schools in the country. I am excited to see Austin schools continue to rank well in Texas and…
Annual Celebrate Event Honors Volunteers in A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Schools
The annual Celebrate event is a night dedicated to bringing together the Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ community, volunteers and school leaders to recognize excellence throughout the district and honor those who give their time and commitment to make our schools a…
McCallum Among 74 U.S. High Schools Recognized for Their Commitment to Global Learning
McCallum High School has been named a 2016 Top Global Learning School by AFS-USA and the National Society of High School Scholars.Seventy-four schools from across the country were honored with this award, which recognizes exceptional dedication to fostering…
Lanier High School Opens Family Resource Center
With an eye toward supporting at-risk students and families, Lanier High School officially opened its state-of-the-art Family Resource Center on Tuesday.A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Superintendent Paul Cruz, Trustee Ann Teich and other community leaders were on hand for the ribbon-…