Announcements
Legislative Session: A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Testifies to Support Fuller Funding for Flexible School Day
SB 496 will permit districts to receive the same level of funding for the same number of instructional hours, regardless of whether a student attends classes five days a week. This morning, Debra Ready, executive director of accountability, …
Travis High School Welcomes Consuelo Kickbusch
Travis High School invites the community to a presentation April 30 by motivational speaker Lt. Col. Consuelo Kickbusch.Born and raised in Laredo, Kickbusch graduate from Hardin Simmons University and then served in the U.S. Army for two decades as a…
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees Recognize Student Successes
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ and the A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees recognize and applaud the outstanding achievements of A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ students. Trustees recognized this student success at a special meeting Monday night.These recognitions cover a wide variety of skills and awards, and…
Martin Middle School Hosts College and Career Fair
Students and families from the Eastside Memorial family of schools are invited to a college and career fair this Saturday, April 25.This free event gives students a chance to meet with college representativess and learn about career opportunities in STEM,…
College Signing Day is May 1: Wear a T-shirt, Promote our College-going Culture
GenTX Day is Friday, May 1.As our #A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵProud students take their next steps toward realizing their futures, Austin and communities across Texas are coming together to celebrate their successes—and College Signing Day festivities. In the days leading up to…
Latino Academic Achievement Awards May 2
On May 2, the Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Department of English Language Learners will host the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. This year's theme is Today’s Dream Is Tomorrow’s Reality.Students districtwide will be recognized for scholastic…
Mathews Elementary School Fifth-Grader Works to Improve Community
Eden Knapp, a fifth-grader at Mathews Elementary School, has a passion for helping her school and community.Eden created the organization Animal Cruelty Prevention, which aims to protect animals and reduce incidences of animal cruelty.Mathews Elementary…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Holds 2015 Graduation Ceremonies June 2–6
For complete details on parking, free shuttles and more, please visit the Graduation 2015 website. Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ will hold high school graduation ceremonies June 2–6 for the Class of 2015.All but two of the 15 graduation ceremonies will be held at the…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ: The Pride and Promise of Austin — Student Films
Dear Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Family, Every A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ school has its own unique character, but we are one family. This sentiment was captured perfectly at the recent film premiere of "A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ: The Pride and Promise of Austin." It is the work of 17 A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ student…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ After-School Programs Celebrate 15th Annual Showcase
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Prime Time and ACE 21st Century After School Program celebrate the 15th annual showcase Saturday, April 25, to highlight the importance of after-school programming.ACE-Austin and Prime Time provide extended learning opportunities for students…
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ, APIE Celebrate Exceptional Volunteers at Annual Event
On April 30, Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ and Austin Partners In Education recognize exceptional volunteers and community members for their commitment to preparing A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ students for college and careers.The annual Celebrate event is a night dedicated to bringing together the…
A Message from the Superintendent: Save Texas Schools Rally​
Dear A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Teachers, Principals and Staff, I want to make you aware of an opportunity for the Austin community to support our public schools. Save Texas Schools will be holding a statewide rally at the Capitol from 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, April 18, to support…