Announcements
LASA Ranked Ninth in America for Best Academics
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Liberal Arts and Science Academy has received another accolade, this time being ranked ninth in the United States by college data website Niche for best academics.The site made its rankings of public high schools based on a variety of…
Eastside Memorial High School Pantherettes Win National Dance Championship
The Eastside Memorial High School Pantherettes Dance Team has been named the National Varsity Small Team Military Champions and National Varsity Small Team Prop Champions. The Pantherettes competed at the Halftime Entertainment National Championship…
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Celebrates Police Appreciation Week
Austin ISD proud to recognize the ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Police Department during National Police Week. Working around the clock, the ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Police Department establishes a safe and secure environment for students to learn, grow and succeed inside and outside of the classroom…
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Celebrates Nurse, School Health Assistant of the Year
Austin ISD proud to announce that Becky Jurgensen has been selected as School Nurse of the Year and Maryke Benner as School Health Assistant of the Year.Jurgensen is the nurse at The Rosedale School, which serves students with complex medical and…
Mathews Elementary School Honors Community Members on May 8
Mathews Elementary School will induct three community members into the Mathews Hall of Honor, recognizing the significant effect their lives of service have made in the Austin community. The 2015 annual Hall of Honor induction ceremony begins at 9:15 a.m…
Local Law Enforcement Says Supporting Pre-K Now Pays off Later
Council for a Strong America held a press conference at Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Uphaus Early Childhood Center on April 21 to support funding Pre-K. Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Police Department Capt. Chris Evoy, Austin Police Department Chief Art Acevedo and Travis County Sheriffs…
May 6 is National Bike to School Day
National Bike to School Day began in 2012, working with the League of American Cyclists to coordinate events for National Bike Month. Students throughout the U.S. may ride their bikes to school May 6. Drivers can help keep everyone safe by watching…
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; Thank a Teacher with Timely Tips
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 19, at the ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s more than 6,…
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Celebrates Physical Fitness and Sports Month
ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.During the month of May, all ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ staff are challenged to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Students are…
Community Budget Conversations
Austin SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. Throughout the month of May, ASA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, projected shortfalls, long-range financial planning and proposed…
Lanier and Crockett High Schools Race to Read 1 Million Pages
Since Jan. 19, Lanier and Crockett high school students, teachers and staff have been participating in a marathon—a race to read 1 million pages.
Student Voices: Senior Shares Journey to Ivy League
by Sonny StephensAustin High School, Maroon NewsGrowing up, I had big dreams: Become an engineer. Become a movie star. Become the president. You name it.I always wanted to be the best at whatever I did. And, as an only child, I have been naturally well-…