Announcements
ÁùºÏ±¦µä Recognizes Pride Week Sept. 15–19
Sept. 13–21 is ÁùºÏ±¦µä Pride Week, a time to recognize the LGBT community. ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for LGBT students and staff, and we are proud to recognize Pride Week by hosting two events. The first is a…
Board of Trustees Approves Equivalent of a 2 Percent Salary Increase
Dear Team ÁùºÏ±¦µä, We appreciate the outstanding work and service of every district employee. Your dedication is making a significant difference in the lives of our students and families.
Author Sonia Nazario To Visit ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD
The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey, for two nights. The presentations will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD community, and bring attention to a…
Save the Date: Vision + Voice Celebration Reception
The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Office of Academics, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Division at ÁùºÏ±¦µä Community College, would like to invite the community to the Vision + Voice reception from 6–8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the new ACC Highland Campus, 6101…
Trustee Invites Families to Special Community Conversation
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Board of Trustees Secretary and District 2 Trustee Dr. Jayme Mathias is hosting a special community conversation to gather input on issues that affect students and families in District 2.The meeting will be 6–7 p.m. in Spanish and 7–8 p.m…
Dr. Cruz Joins Ice Bucket Challenge to Raise Awareness About ALS
It’s hot outside, but ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz knows how to cool off—while supporting a good cause.This week, Dr. Cruz joined the ranks of civic leaders and celebrities across the country—from Bill Gates and the Kennedys to Lady Gaga,…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Offers Eligible Students Free and Reduced-Price Meals
As in previous years, ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD is again providing free and reduced-price meals to students eligible for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.Applications for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program soon will be sent to all student…
Come Learn About the Extension of the Dual-Language Program to Middle School
Parents are invited to join the ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Department of English Language Learners for two information sessions—9 a.m.–noon and 6:30–8:30 p.m.—Friday, Aug. 15, at the Metz Elementary School Cafeteria, 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Graduation Rates Reach All-Time High
Graduation rates for the ÁùºÏ±¦µä have reached an all-time high of 84.1 percent for the Class of 2013, which is a 1.6 percentage point increase from the previous year and nearly a 10 percentage point gain during the past five years,…
Registration for 2014–15 Classes Begins Aug. 11
All students new to ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD must provide a birth certificate, current record of immunizations, child's most recent report card, proof of address (rental contract or utility bill with valid address), parent photo identification or driver's license, and the…
New ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Athletics Director Welcomes Fans
Welcome, ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Athletics fans and guests!The vision of the ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Athletics Department is to instill a passion for lifelong learning in all student-athletes through the development of the athletics programs at the high school, middle school and…