Announcements
VP Biden's Motorcade, Rains May Affect Austin Traffic, A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Bus Routes
This afternoon and evening, Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade and area rain showers may affect Austin traffic and cause delays to A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ bus routes and schedules.Questions about transportation or specific bus route? If your child rides the bus…
The Austin Project Honors Dr. Paul Cruz with Rostow Community Catalyst Award
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz has been honored by The Austin Project with the 2014 Rostow Community Catalyst Award.The Austin Project was founded in 1991 by Walt and Elspeth Rostow out of the LBJ School for Public Affairs. The organization…
Community Rallies to Give Wooldridge Elementary School Makeover
This weekend, more than 500 community partners, including members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, North Austin Civic Association and the Austin Police Department, will work together to beautify Wooldridge Elementary School. …
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top 10 High Schools in the Nation
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014.The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of…
City of Austin Supports A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Programs in New Budget
Today, the Austin City Council voted to support A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ’s community education programs, including the district’s parent support specialists and after-school programming as part of its 2014-15 budget.The city funds to help support the district’s educational and…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Offers Employees 0 to 5k Training Program
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Wellness is offering all employees the opportunity to participate in a 0 to 5k training program. The cost is $20. Classes meet twice per week for six weeks, and runners of all fitness levels are welcome.
Sept. 11 is First High School Late-Start Day
This Thursday, Sept. 11, will be the first late-start day of the school year for the following high schools:Akins HSAnderson HSAustin HSBowie HSCrockett HSEastside Memorial HSInternational HSLanier HSLBJ Early College HSLASA HSMcCallum HSReagan Early…
2,000 Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Teachers Get Creative with CLI
From Aug. 19–21, teachers, administrators and campus support specialists from the Crockett, McCallum and Travis vertical teams participated in professional development through the Creative Learning Initiative. Participants received a half-day of training…
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a kickoff event featuring addresses by A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and Rosalba Ojeda, consul general of Mexico in Austin.The event also will highlight cuisines from several…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Recognizes Pride Week Sept. 15–19
Sept. 13–21 is Austin Pride Week, a time to recognize the LGBT community. Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for LGBT students and staff, and we are proud to recognize Pride Week by hosting two events. The first is a…
Board of Trustees Approves Equivalent of a 2 Percent Salary Increase
Dear Team A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ, We appreciate the outstanding work and service of every district employee. Your dedication is making a significant difference in the lives of our students and families.
Author Sonia Nazario To Visit Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ
The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey, for two nights. The presentations will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ community, and bring attention to a…