Copyright (c) 2008 Austin Independent School District. All rights reserved. The latest News & Announcements from AISD. http://www.austinisd.org/ Anderson High School will hold a mock “National Signing Day” for five seniors who intend on joining college swim teams. The signing will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the cafeteria at the school, located at 8403 Mesa Drive. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1571 2008-05-12 The next African American Men and Boys Conference will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at LBJ High School, located at 7309 Lazy Creek Drive. The keynote speakers are Dr. Leonard Moore of the University of Texas, who will speak on a theme of “Keep your Eyes on the Prize,” and the Rev. Kylyn Taylor of Houston, who will speak on a theme of “What to Do When the Odds are Against You.” http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1570 2008-05-12 A group of Dobie Middle School students will take on officers of the Austin Police Department in a soccer match at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the school, located at 1200 Rundberg Lane. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1569 2008-05-12 Austin voters have given overwhelming approval to three separate Bond Propositions totaling $343.7 million that will allow the Austin School District to alleviate student overcrowding at certain campus, construct new high school science classrooms, expand its utilization of campus and central office technology, purchase energy-efficient buses, build a new Performing Arts Center, address other critical needs, and plan for the future. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1568 2008-05-10 Austin School District Trustees, staff, and friends from the community will gather to view returns of the School Bond and Trustee elections on Saturday evening, May 10, in the Board Auditorium of the Carruth Administration Center, located at 1111 W. Sixth Street. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1567 2008-05-08 An outdoor classroom will be dedicated at Paredes Middle School at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the school, located at 10100 Mary Moore Seawright. The classroom is the culmination of a partnership between Lowe’s, the Paredes Parent Teacher Association, and Boy Scout Troop 403. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1566 2008-05-07 The Austin School District honored 105 seventh grade students recognized by Duke University in its 2008 National Talent Identification Program at a Recognition Reception on Monday, May 5. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1565 2008-05-06 Seven students from Galindo Elementary School and a student from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy at LBJ High School were recently awarded honors from the Austin Bar Association and the Texas State Bar Association at the annual Law Day Luncheon last week. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1564 2008-05-06 Staff, students and the families of Johnston High School are invited to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the school, located at 1012 Arthur Stiles Road, to kick-off a discussion about developing a new vision for Johnston High School. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1563 2008-05-06 Fulmore Middle School will receive a banner from the Anti-Defamation League designating the school as a No Place for Hate Campus, in recognition of the schools stance about respect for all students on campus. The award ceremony will be at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at the school, located at 201 E. Mary Street. http://www.austinisd.org/newsmedia/releases/?more=1562 2008-05-05