Announcements
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Celebrates School Library Month
ºÚÁϹÙÍø and communities throughout the U.S. will celebrate School Library Month throughout April, to recognize the essential role that strong school library programs play in a student's educational career. This year’s theme is “You belong @ your library,"® and…
Bedichek Junior Marines Win National Championship
Hard work and a drive for excellence earned the Bedichek Junior Marines (right) three titles at the National Middle School Drill Championships in Dallas.Students received awards in: Armed Drill Team Exhibition, Unarmed Color Guard Performance and Unarmed…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Students Win Honors at ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair
Five ºÚÁϹÙÍø students were recognized as brilliant scientists at this year's ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair. The state competition, hosted by The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Sciences, drew more than 1,000 young Texans.…
O. Henry Students Chat Live with NASA Astronauts
Last week, more than 125 sixth- through eighth-graders at O. Henry Middle School learned about life in orbit, by speaking with three astronauts who are flying above Earth in the International Space Station. Through their science classes, the students…
76 ºÚÁϹÙÍø Students Garner Recognition as National Scholars
Seventy-six ºÚÁϹÙÍø high school students have earned national recognition for qualifying as National Merit Finalists, Semi-Finalists, National Hispanic Scholars or National Achievement Scholars in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Broad Foundation Ranks ºÚÁϹÙÍø Among Nation’s Top Districts in Key Areas
Superintendent Meria Carstarphen announced today the results of The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation’s diagnostic audit, which ranks ºÚÁϹÙÍø among the nation’s top performing districts in several key areas, including strategic planning and financial resource…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Offers Tuition-Free Korean After School Program - Register Today!
Introduction to Korea is an After school enrichment program offered from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays at Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf. The program provides ºÚÁϹÙÍø students with rich opportunities to explore a new language, culture and learn basic…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Celebrates Youth Art Month - March 23 to April 16
ºÚÁϹÙÍø will celebrate Youth Art Month from March 23 to April 16, by displaying more than 1,500 works of art by students from 111 elementary, middle and high schools at One Congress Plaza, 111 Congress Ave. The gallery will be on display from 7 a.m. to 7 p.…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Educators Named Finalists for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Three ºÚÁϹÙÍø educators have been named finalists for the 2012 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, the largest monetary awards program for educators in Texas. Blaine Helwig of Graham Elementary was honored as a principal finalist and received a $1,000 check…
Garcia Hosts Community Fundraiser to Fund Trip to Nation’s Capital- March 15
This summer, Garcia Middle School will be sending a group of fifteen eighth graders to Washington, D.C., for an educational tour with WorldStrides travel company. WorldStrides offers educators, students, and parents a personalized approach to student travel,…
Solar America Cities Lesson Writing Contest for Teachers
Attention ºÚÁϹÙÍø teachers: create a solar science lesson and you could get funded!
Celebrate ºÚÁϹÙÍø Classified Employees March 5-9
Classified Appreciation Week, will be celebrated from March 5-9, to build awareness about the crucial role and essential contributions of ºÚÁϹÙÍø's more than 6,000 classified employees including cafeteria workers, secretaries, teachers’ aides, food service staff…