Announcements
Superintendent Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2016–17
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Superintendent Paul Cruz last night announced the names of 23 schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2016–17 school year.Each year, A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have…
Daffodil Project Blooms at Covington Middle School
When every student at Covington Middle School planted daffodil bulbs last week, they were doing more than just enjoying the time outside. The students—more than 650 in total—became the first in Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ to be part of The Daffodil Project. The goal of…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Will Accept Transfer Requests Jan. 4–29
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ will accept transfer requests for the 2016-17 school year from Jan. 4–29.Families may request a sibling*, tracking*, majority-to-minority*, or general transfers during this time. Priority transfers will be processed first, followed by general transfers.…
LASA Ranked Best High School in Texas
School data site Niche released its annual rankings of public high schools this week, ranking the Liberal Arts and Science Academy as the best in Texas. Rankings are based on factors including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT…
ESA Digital Living Project Expands in A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ
The Entertainment Software Association and Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ recently announced the expansion of the ESA Digital Living Project to include the Radius-STEM Readiness course.The course explores topics, such as careers in STEM, binary numbers and rational and…
Middle School Choice Fair Showcases Unique Opportunities at A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ invites area middle school students and their families to a choice fair to introduce them to unique opportunities available at all A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ middle schools.
Bowie High School Recognized for Student Achievement
Bowie High School has been named one of 200 model Professional Learning Communities at Work by Solution Tree, a professional development organization that focuses on schools.PLCs are schools that recognize that the key to improved learning for students is…
Bowie High School Expands Bakery for Culinary Arts Program
The students and staff of the Bowie High School Culinary Arts Program unveil their new bakery at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Bulldog Bakery students will serve freshly baked cake, cookies and coffee, and will offer tours of the renovated space.Chef Richard Winemiller,…
Superintendent Delivers 2015 State of the District Address
At his annual State of the District address, Superintendent Paul Cruz highlighted the district's recent successes, and also acknowledged that there is still work to be done.Cruz gave his address during Austin Ed Fund's "Inspire the Future" luncheon at the…
Hadley Wheelchair Challenge Expands All Access to Akins High School
Archer Hadley, an Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ student who helped increase accessibility for people with disabilities at Austin High School, has teamed up with Akins High School to bring the wheelchair challenge to the Eagles.Hadley raised $87,000 in his first challenge at…
Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Honored at Football Game
More than 40 alumni from the original Anderson High School attended the Trojans' football game Oct. 22 against Lehman High School at Nelson Field.The football players from the original Anderson High School joined current players on…
Resources for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
As our students, families and staff clean up after the Oct. 30 floods, Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ focuses on providing support and resources to those impacted. Links to several resources, including information on transportation, housing and debris pick up,…