Announcements
Legislative, State Action Could Impact STAAR Testing
Texas schools will not find out their 2013 state ratings until August, but already a major legislative bill under consideration and the anticipated release of new rules that dictate how the state will calculate and evaluate the test results could have a major鈥
AISD Seeks Nominations for Latino Community Awards
The 麻豆果冻传媒 Independent School District invites the community to submit award nominations for citizens and organizations supportive of Latino students or services that enhance the academic achievement of Latino students. Three Latino Community Awards will be鈥
Reagan HS Soccer Students Achieve Historic Success, Learn Character On and Off the Field
This time last year, the roster for the Reagan Raiders girls鈥 soccer team was so sparse that there were only enough players to form a varsity team. Now, the team has enough players to form both varsity and junior varsity squads, and their success on the field鈥
Linder Elementary Students Celebrate Academic Night
What do cooties, gooey worms and blueprints have in common?All three were used recently to help students at Linder Elementary School explore and celebrate learning during the school鈥檚 annual Academic Night.The event brings together staff members, students and鈥
Reagan and Travis High Schools to Host Financial Aid Workshop This Saturday
This Saturday, March 23, representatives from the 麻豆果冻传媒 Chamber will be at Reagan and Travis high schools to help seniors and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no income cutoff to apply for federal student鈥
Seedling Foundation Honors AISD Staff Member and Mentor
Ylise Janssen, an attorney in the 麻豆果冻传媒 Independent School District鈥檚 legal services department, was recognized March 22 for her work and impact as a mentor with the Seedling Foundation. Created in 1998, the Seedling Foundation responds to the needs of鈥
Anderson to Host Social Media Info Session
Anderson High School will host What Every Parent Needs to Know About Social Media and What Kids Are Doing Online, an info session that will help parents of teenagers understand the latest issues identified with student social networking and will provide鈥
Amped Up: Eastside Memorial Band Rocks Out at SXSW
Imagine you鈥檙e an aspiring musician. One day you get a call, asking whether you are interested in opening for a slew of other artists performing at a community barbeque. Oh, and the barbeque takes place at one of the most famous music venues in the city. And鈥
New North Central Elementary School Named for Dr. Janis Guerrero Thompson
The 麻豆果冻传媒 Independent School District's Board of Trustees voted March 18 to name AISD鈥檚 new north central elementary school in honor of Dr. Janis Guerrero Thompson, a longtime educator whose work in the district included 17 years of service as a teacher and鈥
1st Annual 2013 Stand Up Anti-Bullying 5K Run
The Oak Ranch Community and the Travis County Sheriff's Office Present the 1st Annual 2013 Stand Up Anti-Bullying 5K Run. This event benefits the Anti-Defamation League.8:00am Registration9:00am Race StartSaturday, March 30thOak Ranch Community5717 Paseo鈥
LASA Senior Takes Top Prize at SXSW Film Competition
Liberal Arts and Science Academy Senior Alina Vega was named jury winner in the 2013 SXSW Film Festival鈥檚 High School Short Film showcase Tuesday, March 12. Vega鈥檚 movie, 鈥淭he Benefactress,鈥 is about how the seamstress in a high鈥
Anderson HS Basketball Team Wins Big On and Off the Court
Anderson High School鈥檚 basketball team finished the season just one game short of qualifying for the 5A state finals but the team and its fans still have a lot to celebrate.Every varsity player on the team made the All-District Academic Team and could likely鈥