Announcements
Staff Spotlight for Custodian Appreciation Week
In honor of Custodian Appreciation Week, the district’s Communications Office sat down with Ronnie Trevino, who works in ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s central offices.When did you join ÁùºÏ±¦µä? In July 2008. I subbed for three years for the service center and came to CAC in July 2011.…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Breaks Ground on Performing Arts Center
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD officials broke ground on ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s new district-wide Performing Arts Center in the Mueller development on Aug. 6. The center, which will be located along Mueller Blvd. between 51st St. and Barbara Jordan Blvd., will host district band, orchestra,…
Register Now for ÁùºÏ±¦µä's Environmental Stewardship Conference
On Oct. 5, ÁùºÏ±¦µä hosts its first-ever Environmental Stewardship Conference. This conference—part of an innovative partnership with Small Middle School's annual Greenfest celebration—encourages sustainability on ÁùºÏ±¦µä campuses and in our community. The…
Staff Invited to Celebrate ÁùºÏ±¦µä Attendance Program with Free Tickets to UT Soccer Match Sept. 27
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD is pleased to continue its partnership with the University of Texas at ÁùºÏ±¦µä for the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Attendance Incentive Program. Join us at this year’s kickoff event at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Texas Soccer match against TCU at Mike A.…
Highland Park Elementary Named a Green Ribbon School
Highland Park Elementary School is one of only a handful of schools across the nation to earn the designation of a Green Ribbon School. The HP Scotties organized multiple events last year to earn the coveted designation. Some of the innovative, earth-friendly…
Enrollment for Qualifying Individuals Begins Oct. 1
The district has wanted to find a way to expand access to health insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their households. While there were a few legal and logistical obstacles to overcome since the administration first included…
Every Day Counts: Improving Daily Attendance Improves Student Learning
Dear Team ÁùºÏ±¦µä, September is National Attendance Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to remind students, families and staff members about the importance of being in class every day. When students aren’t in class, they have to work twice as hard to catch…
HEB Flu Shot Clinic Locations, Dates and Times
HEB will provide ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD employees, their spouses and children enrolled in the district’s health insurance plan with free health shots September and October at ÁùºÏ±¦µä campuses.Unless otherwise noted the clinic times will be:2:45-3:45 p.m. for elementary…
LASA Robotics Students Give Back with Invention of State-of-the-Art Wheelchair
When students from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy’s robotics club were asked if they were willing to pour two years and hundreds of hours into building a robot for a young man on the other side of the country—someone they would likely never even meet—…
NAHREP Raises More than $7,400 for Mendez Middle School
This August, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and its supporters raised more than $7,400 for students at ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD’s Mendez Middle School.“I am proud to see the commitment of our community and their willingness to personally…
Safety is our Top Priority
As we conclude the second week of school, I wanted to share with you important safety efforts that the district is taking. Safety is our top priority, and we make every effort to ensure that every one of our students is safe, every day.
New Video Demonstrates ÁùºÏ±¦µä's Commitment to Differentiated Instruction
This summer, departments from across the district collaborated to offer a Differentiation Institute for teachers in ÁùºÏ±¦µä. More than 200 teachers gathered at Bowie High School this summer to attend sessions that explained how to differentiate instruction…