Announcements
Board Bulletin: Trustees receive math, discipline and special education updates, learn more about Dobie options
It’s time again for another installment of the Board Bulletin.​ During our Board Information Session this week, we delved into key areas impacting our students and community: discipline disproportionality, math progress and special education enhancements. Let…
Volunteer Spotlight: How Sarah Syma Swantner  makes an impact, one copy at a time
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and 91´ô¸ç is excited to celebrate the incredible contributions of our volunteers.  Volunteers like Sarah Syma Swantner play an essential role in enriching our students’ educational experiences and supporting…
Audit highlights opportunities for cost-savings amidst $110 million budget deficit
Last week we shared high-level details on the Gibson Audit, which looked at 91´ô¸ç spending and cost-savings opportunities. We’re back to dig into the report more and outline how we’re using the audit moving forward. Why it matters: As the district faces…
91´ô¸ç survey shows positive feedback on Special Education Services (En español)
The big picture: 91´ô¸ç surveyed 1,367 families of students receiving special education services. The results, gathered from February 14-28, 2025, show positive feedback and areas for improvement. Key takeaways: The Special Education Family…
Urgent action needed for Dobie Middle School as 91´ô¸ç navigates separate consolidation talks (En español)
91´ô¸ç must consider some difficult options for Dobie Middle School after an appeals court dismissed the lawsuit blocking TEA from releasing its 2023 “A-F†school accountability ratings. Why it matters: Texas has the ability to take serious…
Celebrating 2024-25 Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the 91´ô¸ç 2024-25 Volunteers of the Year. We know public schools could not work without the people from the community who step up to do what’s needed, and this is our chance to…
You Count and Attendance Matters! (En español)
As we navigate the busy spring season filled with competitions, college visits and physicals, remember your child’s attendance matters!
91´ô¸ç Sustainability Director receives ‘Best of Green Schools’ award (En español)
91´ô¸ç’s very own Darien Clary has been recognized with the School District Champion Award. Clary, who serves as the district’s sustainability director, since 2016 to bring sustainable practices to the district, including the introduction of composting at…
Board Bulletin: School consolidations on the table to close budget deficit
We’re deeply engaged with budget planning for the year, with a June deadline to approve our 2025-26 school year budget and important work underway. Thank you to all in our community who are engaging with this process. In this Board Bulletin, we’ll dive into…
91´ô¸ç Teacher of the Year Finalists Surprised with Celebration Visits (En español)
Every year, four exceptional educators are honored as finalists for the 91´ô¸ç Teacher of the Year award. This week, district leaders surprised each finalist, announcing their recognition in their classrooms with their students and colleagues. Why it…
Changes to magnet/choice bus routes for 2025–26 school year (En español)
Beginning next school year (2025–26), 91´ô¸ç will transition to a hub model for transportation to and from the following magnet/choice programs: Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Kealing Magnet School LASA Lively Magnet…
We’re keeping an eye on measles (En español)
91´ô¸ç leaders have been tracking the measles outbreak in west Texas and taking measures to prevent any spread in our community.  Why it matters: We learned from the pandemic how quickly infectious diseases can spread in a close-knit community and…