Announcements
Take a peek at the (school) year in numbers (en español)
Sadly, this is the end of another school year! No, it’s not sarcasm. Lots of amazing things happened in 2022-23. And I want to share some of them with you. If you’re like me and you love numbers – buckle up for this journey! Children spent 75,600…
Texas House, Governor Abbott clash over vouchers; plan could cost 91´ô¸ç millions in state funding (En Español)
With less than two weeks left before the end of the regular legislative session, the Texas House of Representatives and Gov. Greg Abbott are still far apart on whether and how to give some Texas families tax dollars to pay for private school. One current…
Board Approves 2023-24 Pay Raise for All Teachers, Staff (en español)
Last night, the board of trustees unanimously approved a new 91´ô¸ç compensation package for the 2023–24 school year. Why it matters: The package provides meaningful raises for all teachers and staff:
Highly recruited wheelchair athlete knows the value of being different (En Español)
91´ô¸ç continues a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of Akins High School senior Elias Brown, who will be attending the University of Arizona on a full scholarship for wheelchair basketball. After the COVID pandemic…
New TEA rules will downgrade some public schools, districts (en Español)
By Paul Stinson 91´ô¸ç is anticipating its secondary campus and district A-F letter grades will decline by one to two letters under new TEA rules for how scores are calculated and how letter grades are assigned. Why it matters: The Texas Education…
Message From the Superintendent: Graduation Safety (en español)
Dear 91´ô¸ç community, As we prepare for graduation ceremonies and end of year celebrations and events, I want to take a moment to remind everyone of the role each of us plays in keeping our schools and community safe. Graduation reminders Visitors are…
91´ô¸ç student tech inventory; ALL devices to be disabled May 25 (en Español)
In preparation for a district-wide tech inventory this summer, 91´ô¸ç is asking students and families to return ALL tech devices – iPads, laptops, charging cords, hotspots, iPad cases, etc. – to their campuses. Tech devices for summer use will be checked…
Anderson senior wrestles the most out of school, life (en Español)
91´ô¸ç continues a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of Anderson senior Pete Regalado, stand-out wrestler and future Marine Corps reservist. To prepare for competition, this 91´ô¸ç senior visualizes himself facing his…
Class of 2023: award-winning student journalists
91´ô¸ç kicks off a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of three award-winning student journalists who will take their hard work and dedication into different rewarding career paths. Breaking news: Three Bowie High…
District proposes compensation package for 2023-24 School Year (en español)
On Thursday night, April 28, the district presented three compensation packages to the board of trustees. The third proposal reflects an agreement reached in collaboration with Education Austin as part of the consultation process. Yes, and…No…
An Iraqi teacher gives families a voice at Travis Heights Elementary School (En Español)
As 91´ô¸ç celebrates Arab American Heritage Month, we profile Sura Jasim, who works at Travis Heights Elementary School as a Parent Support Specialist, a link between the school district and parents.