Announcements

More than 95,500 Voters Cast Ballots Early in Trustee Election
More than 95,500 voters turned out during early voting in the election to choose five members of the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Board of Trustees. Trustees serve four-year terms. The full board consists of nine members. Seats were open in geographical districts 1, 4, 6…

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Updates: AISD Monitors Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ as Heavy Rains Expected Tonight
Based on information from the National Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Service, the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ area is expected to experience heavy rains Tuesday evening through Wednesday.3:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4All district events and activities will continue as scheduled this evening.AISD will…

Be Prepared: City Shares Flood Safety Resources for Residents
News release from the City of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½:The National Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Service is predicting heavy rainfall in the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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…

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD 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 Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Powwow and…

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Board Election Nov. 4
The Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Independent 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…

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Board of Trustees Approves Appointment of Director of Recruiting and Staffing
On Oct. 27, the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD 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 Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Film Festival
The Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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…

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD 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 Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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.

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Seeks Input on 2015–20 Strategic Plan
This fall, the Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD 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…