Announcements
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Responds to School Finance Ruling
Today, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that, despite the imperfections of the current school finance system, it meets minimum constitutional requirements. The ruling was in response to a suit brought by Texas school districts, including Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½,…
Survey: Help Name ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s New Business System
Team ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½:AISD launching a new business system July 1 to better integrate our finance and human capital applications.Help us name the district’s new business platform by selecting one of the names suggested by ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ team members—or submit your own…
ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese Language Programs in 2016-17
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools. "As we continue toward globalization, it is paramount that we prepare our students for college, career…
Coming soon! The 2016 Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Districtwide Summer Musical
The Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Fine Arts Department is looking for student actors, singers, dancers, musicians,and crew to be a part of the very first districtwide summer musical!All ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ students in fifth grade and older—including 2016 graduating seniors—are encouraged to…
ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Students Outperform Their Peers in Austin Charter Schools
Each year, charter schools use this week (#CharterSchoolsWeek) as a time to raise awareness about their schools. But here at Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, we feel this is also an opportunity for us to raise awareness about our amazing schools, students and academic successes.…
Three Names Submitted to ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Board for Consideration in Renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary School
Robert E. Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council has recommended three names to Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ trustees for consideration for the renaming of the school. The names are, in order of preference: Russell Lee, Bettie Mann and Wheeler’s Grove.In a report…
Show Your Teacher Appreciation May 2–6
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2–6 this year. ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 17, at the ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€¦
Trustees Recognize 24 National Board-Certified Teachers
Trustees recognized 24 new National Board Certified teachers during the board's meeting April 25.
Community Budget Meetings
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. During the month of May, ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, and long-range financial planning.Two in-person conversations will be…
After-School Programs Welcome Families to 16th Annual Showcase
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Prime Time and ACE 21st Century After School Program celebrate the 16th annual showcase Saturday, May 7, to highlight the importance of after-school programming.ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ student musicians and dancers will perform throughout the showcase. The event…
Washington Post Ranks Seven ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ High Schools Among Best in Nation
Seven Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the…
Committee Announces Eight Names for Renaming of Lee Elementary School
After a robust community engagement process, the Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council announced it has identified eight names to be considered for the renaming of Lee Elementary School.The community submitted hundreds of names from which the eight…