Announcements
Be Prepared: City Shares Flood Safety Resources for Residents
News release from the City of Austin:The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rainfall in the Austin area Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.City officials will monitor radar, rainfall data, creek levels, and close low-water crossings that…
Volunteers, Staff Work to Beautify Blackshear Elementary School
Nearly 300 volunteers and 60 AISD staff members began work at Blackshear Elementary School this morning on an extensive project to beautify and improve the school grounds.Blackshear Principal Betty Jenkins said she couldn't thank the workers enough for their…
¼öƬapp Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
¼öƬapp is proud to recognize November as American Indian Heritage Month. The district will celebrate with special events during the month, including a brown bag documentary series at central offices, plus participation in the 23rd Annual Austin Powwow and…
¼öƬapp Board Election Nov. 4
The ¼öƬapp School District board election will be Nov. 4. The full board consists of nine members; five trustee seats are up for election.Voters will elect single-member seats from geographic regions one, four, six, seven, and a districtwide…
¼öƬapp Board of Trustees Approves Appointment of Director of Recruiting and Staffing
On Oct. 27, the ¼öƬapp Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Kristen Hilsabeck, PHR, as director of recruiting and staffing. Hilsabeck has a 13-year history with the district, having served as human resources technician/certification analyst,…
McCallum High School Hosts John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has selected McCallum High School to host the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. The selection was based on McCallum student Thomas Magnuson's winning submission to NAMM's video contest "What Makes…
Now Playing: Today is AISD Day at the Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival invites all AISD faculty and team members to AISD Day, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For one day only, bring your AISD employee badge to an AFF venue (excluding the Paramount Theatre) and stand in the priority film pass line for…
¼öƬapp Hosts Speaker and Storyteller Roberto Rivera
On Oct. 29, three AISD schools will host motivational speaker and storyteller Roberto Rivera. The event is part of AISD's participation in the My Brother's Keeper Initiative and the district's pledge to the president of the United States and the Council of…
Jaime D. Padron Elementary School Dedication Ceremony
The Austin community is cordially invited to attend the Jaime D. Padron Elementary School Dedication Ceremony. Guided tours of the school will be available beginning at 1 p.m. The dedication ceremony begins at 2 p.m.
¼öƬapp Seeks Input on 2015–20 Strategic Plan
This fall, the ¼öƬapp community will work together to develop a strategic plan for 2015–20. Strategic planning will help AISD focus its energy, ensure that the district and its community partners are working toward the same goals, and assess and adjust…
Employee Perk: Tuesday is AISD Day at the Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival invites all AISD faculty and team members to AISD Day, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For one day only, bring your AISD employee badge to an AFF venue (excluding the Paramount Theatre) and stand in the priority film pass line for free access…
AISD Celebrates Transportation Employees Week Oct. 20–24
¼öƬapp is proud to celebrate Transportation Employees Week. We sincerely appreciate our employees who safely transport tens of thousands of students to and from school.Each and every school day, AISD bus barns are bustling well before dawn with…