Announcements
Reagan Raiders Cross the Stage to Receive Diplomas
Reagan Early College High School graduated 235 high school seniors today in a ceremony at the Frank Erwin Center.This is the third year Reagan students have been able to earn college credit, including associate degrees, as part of the Early College High…
Ann Richards School Honors Stars of 2017
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders today celebrated 47 seniors who received their high school diplomas today, the fifth graduating class for the school.The graduation rate of 100 percent is a testament to the students' hard work and dedication to…
Eastside Memorial High School Toasts Class of 2017
Eastside Memorial High School celebrated more than 130 seniors who received their high school diplomas today.Salutatorian Lebon Hora, an immigrant from the Phillipines and the first in her family to attend an American university, thanked teachers, family and…
Rosedale School Celebrates Class of 2017
The Rosedale School kicked off Austin ISD's week of graduation ceremonies today. Eight students received their diplomas, making them the first ºÚÁϹÙÍø grads of 2017.Principal Elizabth Dickey emphasized the school's three mottos: "Independence taught here," "We…
Principal of Ann Richards School Looks Back on Decade of Growth
Principal Jeanne Goka has three different fruit cups on her desk. For years, the Ann Richards School has boasted the most fruit consumed in the district, and if the lunchtime rituals of the school’s principal are consistent, it’s safe to say her adherence to…
District to Hold 2017 Graduation Ceremonies
Austin ISD will hold 14 high school graduation ceremonies May 30–June 3.All but one of the ceremonies will be held at the Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. The Rosedale School will hold its ceremony at its campus.Ceremonies held at the Frank Erwin Center…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Offers Free Meals to Children During Summer
Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow and thrive—even when school is not in session. Through the Summer Food Service Program, Austin ISD will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of economic status…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Names Alan Lambert Director of Fine Arts
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved Alan Lambert as the new director of fine arts for the district, effective May 29. Lambert will oversee the fine arts department, which includes art, music, band, choir, dance, guitar, orchestra, theater and…
State in Sight: Bowie Softball Aims for Final Four
The Bowie High School softball team's one-run victory over Oak Ridge landed the Lady Bulldawgs two wins away from the state tournament. The team advanced to the regional finals with a 5-4 triumph."I believe it showed how much passion we have for the…
District Honors Best of ºÚÁϹÙÍø at Annual Salute Celebration
Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education co-hosted Salute on May 16 at the ºÚÁϹÙÍø Performing Arts Center.More than 1,000 people attended the annual event that celebrates excellence at ºÚÁϹÙÍø and recognizes outstanding team members.Austin Council of PTAs and…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Breaks Ground on Career Launch Programs
Austin ISD broke ground on Career Launch programs at two early college high schools this month. LBJ Early College High School celebrated the groundbreaking of an approximately 5,000-square-foot building May 13 to accommodate a new health science…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Athletes Garner Sportsmanship Honors
Two ºÚÁϹÙÍø teams and their coaches were honored May 11 by the Austin Founder Lions Club, the oldest continuously operating Lions Club in the world.