Announcements

ÁùºÏ±¦µä Operates as Scheduled Friday

ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD will operate as scheduled today.Due to weather and possible flooding in some areas, there may be delays in bus pick-up and school arrival times.ÁùºÏ±¦µä asks parents to please add extra time to their commutes this morning and to expect road closures…

More Than 850 Volunteers Made Over Wooldridge Elementary School Saturday

Parents, students and teachers were in for a treat when they arrived at Wooldridge Elementary School on Monday.More than 850 community members, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, North ÁùºÏ±¦µä Civic Association and the ÁùºÏ±¦µä…

Family Support Co-op Offers Workshops for Families of Children with Special Needs

The Family Support Co-op offers workshops, information and support to families of children with special needs. The effort is led by the ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Special Education Department and the Family and School Support Team.The first workshop of the season will…

VP Biden's Motorcade, Rains May Affect ÁùºÏ±¦µä Traffic, ÁùºÏ±¦µä Bus Routes

This afternoon and evening, Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade and area rain showers may affect ÁùºÏ±¦µä traffic and cause delays to ÁùºÏ±¦µä bus routes and schedules.Questions about transportation or specific bus route? If your child rides the bus…

The ÁùºÏ±¦µä Project Honors Dr. Paul Cruz with Rostow Community Catalyst Award

ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz has been honored by The ÁùºÏ±¦µä Project with the 2014 Rostow Community Catalyst Award.The ÁùºÏ±¦µä Project was founded in 1991 by Walt and Elspeth Rostow out of the LBJ School for Public Affairs. The organization…

Community Rallies to Give Wooldridge Elementary School Makeover

This weekend, more than 500 community partners, including members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, North ÁùºÏ±¦µä Civic Association and the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Police Department, will work together to beautify Wooldridge Elementary School. â€¦

Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top 10 High Schools in the Nation

ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014.The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of…

City of ÁùºÏ±¦µä Supports ÁùºÏ±¦µä Programs in New Budget

Today, the ÁùºÏ±¦µä City Council voted to support ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s community education programs, including the district’s parent support specialists and after-school programming as part of its 2014-15 budget.The city funds to help support the district’s educational and…

ÁùºÏ±¦µä Offers Employees 0 to 5k Training Program

ÁùºÏ±¦µä Wellness is offering all employees the opportunity to participate in a 0 to 5k training program. The cost is $20. Classes meet twice per week for six weeks, and runners of all fitness levels are welcome.

Sept. 11 is First High School Late-Start Day

This Thursday, Sept. 11, will be the first late-start day of the school year for the following high schools:Akins HSAnderson HSÁùºÏ±¦µä HSBowie HSCrockett HSEastside Memorial HSInternational HSLanier HSLBJ Early College HSLASA HSMcCallum HSReagan Early…

2,000 ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Teachers Get Creative with CLI

From Aug. 19–21, teachers, administrators and campus support specialists from the Crockett, McCallum and Travis vertical teams participated in professional development through the Creative Learning Initiative. Participants received a half-day of training…

ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a kickoff event featuring addresses by ÁùºÏ±¦µä Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and Rosalba Ojeda, consul general of Mexico in ÁùºÏ±¦µä.The event also will highlight cuisines from several…