Announcements
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD Celebrates Police Appreciation Week
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD is proud to recognize the AISD Police Department during National Police Week. Working around the clock, the AISD Police Department establishes a safe and secure environment for students to learn, grow and succeed inside and outside of the classroom…
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD Celebrates Nurse, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Health Assistant of the Year
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD is proud to announce that Becky Jurgensen has been selected as SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Nurse of the Year and Maryke Benner as SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Health Assistant of the Year.Jurgensen is the nurse at The Rosedale SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, which serves students with complex medical and…
Mathews Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Honors Community Members on May 8
Mathews Elementary SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ will induct three community members into the Mathews Hall of Honor, recognizing the significant effect their lives of service have made in the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ community. The 2015 annual Hall of Honor induction ceremony begins at 9:15 a.m…
Local Law Enforcement Says Supporting Pre-K Now Pays off Later
Council for a Strong America held a press conference at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD’s Uphaus Early Childhood Center on April 21 to support funding Pre-K. SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD Police Department Capt. Chris Evoy, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Police Department Chief Art Acevedo and Travis County Sheriffs…
May 6 is National Bike to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Day
National Bike to SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Day began in 2012, working with the League of American Cyclists to coordinate events for National Bike Month. Students throughout the U.S. may ride their bikes to school May 6. Drivers can help keep everyone safe by watching…
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; Thank a Teacher with Timely Tips
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 19, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD’s more than 6,…
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD Celebrates Physical Fitness and Sports Month
AISD is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.During the month of May, all AISD staff are challenged to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Students are…
Community Budget Conversations
SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. Throughout the month of May, AISD will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, projected shortfalls, long-range financial planning and proposed…
Lanier and Crockett High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½s Race to Read 1 Million Pages
Since Jan. 19, Lanier and Crockett high school students, teachers and staff have been participating in a marathon—a race to read 1 million pages.
Student Voices: Senior Shares Journey to Ivy League
by Sonny StephensSA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ High SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, Maroon NewsGrowing up, I had big dreams: Become an engineer. Become a movie star. Become the president. You name it.I always wanted to be the best at whatever I did. And, as an only child, I have been naturally well-…
AISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee Seeks New Members
The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ISD Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee is now accepting applications for new members and co-chairs.ESAC provides guidance to AISD on environmental education, stewardship and sustainability. People with diverse interests and…
Legislative Session: AISD Testifies on Endorsements for Special Education Programs
HB 3417 relates to providing endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs. This morning, Tony Dishner, principal of Clifton Career Development SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, provided testimony on the bill.Good afternoon, Chairman…