Announcements
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Hosts Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration
You are cordially invited to the third annual Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Hispanic Heritage Celebration. The event is 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Sept. 14 at Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos St. A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Superintendent Paul Cruz and Mexican Consul General of…
Trustees Seek Community Input on Applicants for District 7 Vacancy
At its special meeting Aug. 25, the Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees established a timeline and process for filling the District 7 vacancy.That process includes three opportunities for candidates to respond to questions by residents of District 7.The community is…
Early College High School Program Expands to Travis
The Early College High School Program—previously available only at LBJ and Reagan high schools—expanded to Travis High School this year.The program is a partnership between Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ and Austin Community College and allows students to earn up to 60 hours of…
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Seeks Feedback on Expanding Advanced Academic Options in South Austin
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ is working to expand our advanced academics in our South Austin schools, and we want to hear from you. We've created a survey to give you the opportunity to tell us what you know about current academic options and what you think we need. …
Dial it in: Phone Registration Now Available for Public Comment at Board Meetings
Beginning Aug. 28, community members can sign up by phone to participate in the public comment portion of Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ board meetings. Registration is from 1–5 p.m. the Friday before a board meeting and 7:45 a.m.–7 p.m. the day of a board meeting; from 4:…
Thursday: Tweet Chat on Innovation with Superintendent
Team A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ:Please join Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and the A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ team for a back-to-school Tweet Chat about innovation from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. A Tweet Chat is a live Twitter event, which invites users to engage in a focused conversation…
TEA Names Kealing Algebra Teacher Finalist for Presidential Award
Today, Commissioner of Education Michael Williams named Patty Hill, an algebra teacher at Kealing Middle School, as a finalist for the 2015 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This is the highest recognition a mathematics…
TEA: Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Exceeds Targets on All Accountability Ratings
According to the Texas Education Agency's preliminary state accountability ratings released last week, 111 Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ schools earned the highest rating possible on the state's accountability system.Under the state accountability system, all public districts,…
Board Will Fill District 7 Vacancy by Appointment
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees have decided to appoint someone to fill the vacant District 7 seat. The passing of Trustee Robert Schneider in July meant an open seat on the board. Trustees were facing an Aug. 11 deadline to notify Travis County if they…
Promotional Tips: Pre-K Registration Day
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and in life.From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all…
LBJ Fire Academy Instructor Named 'Champion of the Year'
The Career and Technology Association of Texas has recognized Danny Wynn as the Area IV Champion of the Year.Wynn has been an instructor at the LBJ High School Fire Academy for nine years and has worked for the Austin Fire Department since 2001. CTAT…
Board to Determine How to Fill District 7 Trustee Vacancy
The recent death of District 7 Trustee Robert Schneider has triggered inquiries about the resulting responsibilities of the Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees. The board will meet Aug. 10 to discuss its options and determine next steps.The board may fill the…