Announcements
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Recognizes ºÚÁϹÙÍø Schools and Educators
Today, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding ºÚÁϹÙÍø schools and educators with awards:
Superintendent Carstarphen: Akins Students are Amazing in F1 in Schools Event
Superintendent Meria Carstarphen said she was so impressed while spending time with our outstanding Akins High School students at the SAE "F1 in Schools" Technology Challenge 2013 Worlds Final Sunday.In her Power of Us blog, the superintendent wrote:…
Pease Elementary Celebrates its Naming as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark
Last week, ºÚÁϹÙÍø's Pease Elementary School celebrated its designation by the Texas Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark by unveiling a historical marker in front of the school. ºÚÁϹÙÍø Trustees Amber Elenz, Gina Hinojosa and Ann…
Anderson Grads Participate in Prestigious Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program
Last summer, Anderson High School graduates Leon Kozinakov and Amanda Meriwether were selected to participate in the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program at the Applied Research Laboratories at the University of Texas at Austin. S&EAP provides…
Superintendent Carstarphen: Recognize Our Heroes During Veterans Day
Dear Colleagues,Veterans Day will be celebrated throughout the nation Monday, November 11, to honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who selflessly gave of themselves to defend our nation's cherished way of life.I invite all of you to join…
Superintendent Carstarphen Earns 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award
NAACP honors educator for efforts to address disparities within districtThe Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is awarding the 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award to Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.The…
Lanier High School FFA Hosts Pet Clinic
The Lanier High School agriculture department hosts its annual fall pet vaccination clinic this month, where for $20 families can bring in their pets to receive vaccinations that will be active for a full year. Vaccinations for worming and kennel cough will…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Monitors Weather as More Rain is Expected Overnight
ºÚÁϹÙÍø continues to monitor the weather and the latest information available from the National Weather Service as more rain is expected overnight. At this time, the district anticipates schools will be open as scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 6.However…
More than 1,000 Teachers to do Half-day PD on Arts-based Instruction Strategies
On Monday, Nov. 11, more than 1,000 teachers will receive a half-day professional development workshop on arts-based instruction strategies as a part of the Any Given Child Creative Learning Initiative.
Superintendent Carstarphen to ºÚÁϹÙÍø Community: Support for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
Dear Colleagues:Many of our families and school communities were devastated by last week’s severe flooding in Austin. Over the weekend, I visited affected neighborhoods, particularly in southeast Austin. I walked the streets, talked to families, and entered…
Join ºÚÁϹÙÍø at Anderson HS for a Health-oriented Tech Talks Info Session
Anderson High School's robotics and engineering team will host this month's Tech Talks, a free information session that helps students understand their educational and career opportunities through the district's STEM programs.
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Faculty Invited to Edcamp Austin, Free Participant-driven Conference
ºÚÁϹÙÍø faculty members are invited to attend the first ever Edcamp Austin, which is a free ‘un-conference’ hosted at Crockett High School, Saturday Nov. 9.An unconference is a participant-driven professional development, where teachers (and administration and…