Announcements
Austin High School Band to Start 2018 with a Bang
This morning, Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster Steve Summers officially invited the Austin High School Band to perform at London’s 2018 New Year’s Day Parade.“We’re excited to represent our school, our town and our country,” said Austin High School…
District's Facility Master Plan Nears Completion
After months of independent analysis and community collaboration, the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee is nearing completion of the recommended Facility Master Plan.This week, community members on the trustee-appointed FABPAC are…
A Message from the Superintendent: 2017 Save Texas Schools Rally
Dear Team AISD, I want to make you aware of an opportunity for the Austin community to support our public schools. Save Texas Schools will be holding a statewide rally at the capitol from 10 a.m.–noon March 25, to support fair and equitable…
McCallum Bowling Team Rolls Into State Finals
For the first time in program history, the McCallum High School bowling team will travel to the state tournament hoping to strike gold.After winning eight of 10 matches in the regional tournament earlier this month, the Knights will battle bowling's best…
Vision+Voice Announces Winners of Annual Poetry Contest
The annual 2016–17 Vision+Voice poetry contest, a collaboration between 91´ô¸ç and Austin Community College, has announced the winners of this year's competition. Winning poems from students at every grade level will be paired with art by an ACC art…
91´ô¸ç Closes for Spring Break, March 13–17
91´ô¸ç will be closed for Spring Break, March 13–17. All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this time. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 20.
Framed for Success: Ann Richards Wins its First UIL State Championship
Ann Richards School for Young Women won its first state championship in a UIL competition.Ann Richards student Brooke Brogan won the UIL State Champion in division 2 for her short film, “The Garden,” in the traditional animation category. Brogan…
Hot Wheels: Anderson High School Para-Athlete Blazes Toward State
Anderson High School junior Hayden Sipple had never suited up for Trojans athletics. But when AHS track and field coach Daniel Hunter spied Sipple's incredible strength several months ago, the coach said he knew that had to change."I watched Hayden get…
Student Films Premiere During SXSWedu
91´ô¸ç hosts a special SXSWedu premiere of stories from students about how they are supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed.Student films—representing 17 AISD high schools—capture the richness and diversity of life in the district’s high…
AISD Celebrates Youth Art Month with Student-Designed Billboard
"Imagine the Possibilities," the 2017 theme of 91´ô¸ç's Youth Art Month, kicked off with the signing of a student-designed billboard.Travis Early College High School art student David Thang signed his artwork on the billboard at 1614 Montopolis Road.The…
AISD Chief Financial Officer Invited to Testify Before the House Public Education Committee
91´ô¸ç Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley was invited to testify before the House Public Education Committee on Feb. 28. Below is a transcript of her testimony.For more information about the district's legislative priorities this session, please…
My Brother's Keeper Thrives at Webb Middle School
On a recent day in February, students and staff at Webb Middle School gathered eagerly in the school's library. Every month, the 30 or so sixth-graders are joined by their mentors in the My Brother's Keeper program, aimed at students considered chronically…