Announcements
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top 10 High Schools in the Nation
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014.The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of…
City of Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Supports AISD Programs in New Budget
Today, the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ City Council voted to support AISD’s community education programs, including the district’s parent support specialists and after-school programming as part of its 2014-15 budget.The city funds to help support the district’s educational and…
AISD Offers Employees 0 to 5k Training Program
AISD Wellness is offering all employees the opportunity to participate in a 0 to 5k training program. The cost is $20. Classes meet twice per week for six weeks, and runners of all fitness levels are welcome.
Sept. 11 is First High School Late-Start Day
This Thursday, Sept. 11, will be the first late-start day of the school year for the following high schools:Akins HSAnderson HSÂ鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ HSBowie HSCrockett HSEastside Memorial HSInternational HSLanier HSLBJ Early College HSLASA HSMcCallum HSReagan Early…
2,000 Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Teachers Get Creative with CLI
From Aug. 19–21, teachers, administrators and campus support specialists from the Crockett, McCallum and Travis vertical teams participated in professional development through the Creative Learning Initiative. Participants received a half-day of training…
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a kickoff event featuring addresses by AISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and Rosalba Ojeda, consul general of Mexico in Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½.The event also will highlight cuisines from several…
AISD Recognizes Pride Week Sept. 15–19
Sept. 13–21 is Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Pride Week, a time to recognize the LGBT community. Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for LGBT students and staff, and we are proud to recognize Pride Week by hosting two events. The first is a…
Board of Trustees Approves Equivalent of a 2 Percent Salary Increase
Dear Team AISD, We appreciate the outstanding work and service of every district employee. Your dedication is making a significant difference in the lives of our students and families.
Author Sonia Nazario To Visit Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD
The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey, for two nights. The presentations will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD community, and bring attention to a…
Save the Date: Vision + Voice Celebration Reception
The Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Office of Academics, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Division at Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Community College, would like to invite the community to the Vision + Voice reception from 6–8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the new ACC Highland Campus, 6101…
Trustee Invites Families to Special Community Conversation
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Board of Trustees Secretary and District 2 Trustee Dr. Jayme Mathias is hosting a special community conversation to gather input on issues that affect students and families in District 2.The meeting will be 6–7 p.m. in Spanish and 7–8 p.m…
Dr. Cruz Joins Ice Bucket Challenge to Raise Awareness About ALS
It’s hot outside, but Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz knows how to cool off—while supporting a good cause.This week, Dr. Cruz joined the ranks of civic leaders and celebrities across the country—from Bill Gates and the Kennedys to Lady Gaga,…