Announcements
Women's History Month profile: Ann Richards (en español)
This is the first in a month-long profile series spotlighting women leaders and trailblazers for whom 91´ô¸ç schools are named. As 91´ô¸ç begins its celebration of Women’s History Month, we profile former Texas Governor Ann Richards. Texas…
CTE Spotlight: Blessing Okotie wants to make us well
Blessing Okotie’s goal is to pursue a career in which she can help her community. To achieve that goal she made the decision not to wait until she graduated from high school. Okotie is a senior at Navarro Early College High School, where she is working…
Black History Month profile: Dr. W. Charles Akins (en español)
This is the concluding profile in a month-long series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom 91´ô¸ç schools are named. This week we spotlight native Austinite Dr. William Charles Akins – an 91´ô¸ç pathbreaker with a multitude of firsts…
Congratulations to our 2023 Teacher of the Year & Teacher Promise of the Year
Each campus selects a Teacher of the Year representative who exemplifies excellence in teaching and a commitment to our 91´ô¸ç mission, vision, and values. Campus Teachers of Promise, each campus has the opportunity to recognize one teacher on their…
CTE Spotlight: Jennis Egan applies art in her cosmetology program
By, Nayeli Santoyo, with additional reporting by Kathy Swartz and Sydney Kim
Black History Month profile: Dr. General Marshall (en español)
This is the third in a month-long profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom 91´ô¸ç schools are named. As 91´ô¸ç continues its celebration of Black History Month, we profile Dr. General Garwood Marshall: prominent…
CTE Spotlight: Navarro ECHS Senior Zarqa Fatima takes on the world of computer programming
By Nayeli Santoyo, with additional reporting by Kathy Swartz and Sydney Kim February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. We'll be highlighting star students who are jump-starting their careers in 91´ô¸ç's CTE programs…
Black History Month profile: Bernice Hart (en español)
This is the second in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom 91´ô¸ç schools are named. This week we spotlight native Austinite, educator and civil rights advocate Bernice Hart for her lifelong dedication to…
Black History Month profile: Barbara Jordan (en español)
This is the first in a month-long profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom 91´ô¸ç schools are named. By Paul Stinson As 91´ô¸ç begins its celebration of Black History Month, we profile Barbara Jordan: civil rights leader,…
Hill Elementary moves to Padrón Elementary for Feb. 6 (en español)
Because the power is still not restored at Hill Elementary School, students and staff will be hosted by the Padrón Elementary community at their campus for a modified version of school. Students will still receive breakfast and a hot lunch, they can ride…
Most 91´ô¸ç campuses set to open Monday, Feb. 6 (en español)
91´ô¸ç will have school on Monday, Feb. 6. For most campuses, this will be a regular school day. As of 1 pm on Saturday, seven elementary schools remain without power: Andrews; Hill; Joslin; Perez; Pillow; Ridgetop; and St. Elmo. We’re…
Updates regarding activities rescheduled due to weather (en español)
Wondering about the status of an upcoming 91´ô¸ç event, reschedule or deadline? Here’s what we know as of Friday afternoon, Feb. 3. Bad weather make-up days 91´ô¸ç built enough instructional minutes into the school calendar to account for the bad…