Announcements
New COVID-19 testing method allows for safer classrooms
¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD could test more students for COVID-19 via a new method where students from the same class put their swabs into one testing vial. Why it matters: This new approach — called pooled testing — could allow ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD to target campuses where students…
¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD looking for feedback via pre-K Survey (En Español)
Families can let ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD know what they think about pre-K through a survey. Why it matters: ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD is looking to improve the pre-K experience — from enrollment processes to communications and beyond. This survey will give us the data on where we need…
¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD Hosts College Prep Week (En Español)
It's never too early to start thinking about college. That's why ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD will be hosting Go Get It Week starting Monday, Oct. 18, where campuses will engage elementary, middle, and high school students about college awareness. During the week, students…
¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD Police awarded grant to elevate mental health crisis responses
The ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD Police Department was awarded a $248,245 grant from the ​​U.S. Department of Justice to hire its own Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD Previews How Data Is Used To Engage Underserved Communities In Long-Range Planning
¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD families got a preview on Tuesday of how data is being used for ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD’s long-range planning, which could determine which improvements and new facilities are included in the next bond. “Long-range planning helps us anticipate student…
¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD AP Test Scores remain consistent despite COVID disruption
The recent release of Advance Placement testing scores revealed that despite COVID-19 disruptions, ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD students passed their AP exams at a similar rate to the last two years. The Advanced Placement program is offered in all ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD high…
New tests measure student growth through adaptive technology
At your next parent-teacher conference, you may discuss results from a new test at ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD called the MAP Growth, which is given to students in elementary school. This test is new to many families because it’s only the second year ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD has…
Sadler Means YWLA Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with KVUE Meteorologist
KVUE meteorologist Mariel Ruiz said she is passionate about helping young women pursue careers in science, and that’s what led her to talking with students at Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy on September 24, as part of their Hispanic Heritage…
¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD seeing results from work on cultural proficiency, social-emotional learning
While ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD is being recognized across the nation for its work in social-emotional learning and cultural proficiency, the real effect is in the classroom. “What we’ve noticed in the classrooms is that kids have a better sense of identity, but more…
Celebrate your principal on National Principals Month (En español)
Send an e-card to your school principal to show them how much you appreciate them on this National Principals Month.
AISD.TV Nominated for Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the Second Time in Three Years
AISD.TV is nominated for a Lone Star Regional Emmy Award for the second time in three years. AISD.TV snagged their nomination for their video Source to School: Inside AISD Food Services, a behind-the-scenes look at ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD's award-winning food service…
Reading Academies begin as ¹û¶³´«Ã½app ISD focuses on improving reading
Storytime isn’t a relaxing event in Priscilla Ayala-O’Neal’s bilingual kindergarten class at Odom Elementary School. We caught up with Ms. Ayala-O’Neal when she was reading Goldilocks and the Three Bears, or in their case, Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres…