AISD Students Brave Cold to Volunteer at Mission Thanksgiving November 20, 2022 | AHS, District News |
Future Ready: Second Graders Go Full Throttle at Careers On Wheels November 17, 2022 | Career & Technical Education, Celebration, District News, ELEMENTARY |
Bonham Elementary’s Shala Fillmon Makes an Impact for ADAPT Students November 17, 2022 | Bonham, Celebration, Spotlight |
Middle School Choir Students Selected for Honor Choirs November 17, 2022 | Clack, Craig, District News, Fine Arts, Madison, Mann |
Middle School Musicians Earn Spots on All-Region Band November 17, 2022 | Clack, Craig, District News, Fine Arts, Madison, Mann |
Community Gathers on Veterans Day to Celebrate New AISD Memorial Wall November 16, 2022 | Celebration, District News, Dyess |
Cooper’s Student Council Helps Local Families with Table 20 Project November 16, 2022 | CHS, District News |
CPAS Show for Second Graders Aims to Cultivate a Love for the Arts November 16, 2022 | District News, Fine Arts |
AISD Lands 43 Musicians on Middle School Honor Orchestra November 16, 2022 | Clack, Craig, District News, Fine Arts, Madison, Mann |
Teachers Share Their Favorite Books to Read to Students November 16, 2022 | Austin, Bowie, District News, Thomas |
Ron Clark Academy Co-Founder Kim Bearden Visits Stafford Elementary November 10, 2022 | Celebration, District News, Stafford |
First Dedication of AISD Memorial Wall Set for Veterans Day November 3, 2022 | District News, Dyess, Promotion |
Holland Medical High School to Leave Hardin-Simmons University Campus in 2024 November 3, 2022 | District News, Holland |
Q & A with the ‘New’ Voice of Shotwell Stadium, Mike Coffey November 3, 2022 | Athletics, District News, Spotlight |
Basketball Season is Here as City Rivalries Take Center Stage November 3, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, CHS, District News |
Classical Music Hits the Right Note as Elementary Students Visit the Philharmonic November 3, 2022 | District News, ELEMENTARY |
The LIFT Year 2: More Students, More Opportunities October 18, 2022 | ATEMS, District News, the LIFT |
AEF’s STAR Grants Reward Innovative Teaching Projects October 18, 2022 | Abilene Education Foundation, District News |
CHS Art Teacher Wins Statewide Honor for Expanding Program October 18, 2022 | Awards, CHS, District News, Fine Arts, Spotlight |
Construction Students, Future Teachers Team Up to Close Learning Gaps October 18, 2022 | District News, Ward |
Life-Saving Moment Creates Special Bond for Alcorta Principal, Student’s Family October 18, 2022 | Alcorta, District News |
AHS, CHS Students Land on All-Region Jazz Band October 18, 2022 | AHS, Awards, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
Abilene ISD Named 2022 District of Distinction by Texas Art Education Association September 28, 2022 | Awards, District News, Fine Arts |
Teacher Profile: New Teacher Malcolm Thomas Finds His Calling September 28, 2022 | District News, Spotlight, Ward |
Crosstown Teamwork: AHS, CHS Theatre Will Combine for February Musical September 28, 2022 | AHS, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
A Forklift for The LIFT: DCOA Delivers New Equipment for Auto Tech September 28, 2022 | ATEMS, Career & Technical Education, District News, the LIFT |
Teacher Profile: For New AHS Baseball Coach, It’s All About Relationships September 28, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, District News, Spotlight |
Seven AISD Campuses Earn Purple Star Designation from TEA September 27, 2022 | AHS, ATEMS, Awards, Bassetti, CHS, Clack, District News, Dyess, Ward |
College Board Advanced Placement Program Recognizes AISD Graduates and Students for Academic Achievement September 27, 2022 | AHS, Awards, District News |
Two AISD Students Earn Commended Student Designation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation September 27, 2022 | AHS, ATEMS, Awards, District News |
Abilene High Senior Griffin Sullivan Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist September 27, 2022 | AHS, Awards, District News |
Future Ready: AISD Students Crafting Solutions for Global Infrastructure September 8, 2022 | ATEMS, District News, Future Ready, the LIFT |
AP Art Students Kick Off AEF’s Young Masters Program with Workshop September 8, 2022 | Abilene Education Foundation, AHS, ATEMS, CHS, District News |
Shannon Marshall Uniquely Qualified to Lead Thomas Elementary September 8, 2022 | District News, Spotlight, Thomas |
New Principal Janaye Wideman Has a Special Connection to Dyess Elementary September 8, 2022 | District News, Dyess, Spotlight |
Johnson Uses His Directing Experience as New Principal of Austin Elementary September 8, 2022 | Austin, District News, Spotlight |
For Football Coaches Who Played in the Game, Crosstown Showdown Remains Special September 1, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, CHS, District News |
Respect for the Late Gary Gaines Outshines Any Friday Night Lights September 1, 2022 | Athletics, Celebration, District News |
AISD Live to Offer Abilene ISD Fans New Event Streaming Experience August 23, 2022 | AISDtv, District News, Promotion |
AHS Grad Mac Bowyer One of the Heroes to Be Honored at Dyess Elementary Memorial Wall August 19, 2022 | District News, Dyess |
AHS, CHS Bands Tune Up for Busy Marching Season August 19, 2022 | AHS, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
Worth the Wait: Bands Excited to See New Uniforms That Will Debut in ‘23 August 17, 2022 | AHS, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
‘This is Our Wheelhouse’: Cooper’s StuCo Keeps on Serving During Summer Break August 16, 2022 | CHS, Come Together, District News |
Tough Schedule Should Prepare Cougars for Another Playoff Run August 16, 2022 | Athletics, CHS, District News |
New Classification, Same Goals for AHS Football Team August 16, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, District News |
Lady Coogs Hope Last Year’s Experience Leads to Bounce Back Season August 15, 2022 | Athletics, CHS, District News |
Young Lady Eagles Ready to Meet Challenge in New Classification August 15, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, District News |
AHS Sends Eight Students to Future Educators National Competition August 15, 2022 | AHS, District News |
New Press Box Among the Updates to Help Shotwell Stadium Return to its Former Glory July 29, 2022 | Athletics, District News |
Hudson Returns to West Texas to Take Helm of Girls Basketball at Cooper July 29, 2022 | Athletics, CHS, District News |
Garfield Brings Experience, Enthusiasm into His Role as Athletic Director July 28, 2022 | Athletics, Spotlight |
Summer Culinary Camps Find a New Home at The LIFT’s State-of-the-Art Kitchen July 28, 2022 | District News, the LIFT |
Abilene High’s Reese Received Much More Than Gold Medal as Special Olympics Coach July 28, 2022 | Athletics, Celebration, District News, Special Education |
AISD Has a Treasure in Beth Dukes, Regional Substitute of the Year July 28, 2022 | Awards, Celebration, District News, Special Education, Ward |
Drake Begins to Cast His Vision in Return to Mann Middle School June 23, 2022 | District News, Dyess, Mann, Spotlight |
For Alison Camp, Leaving Austin Elementary Is Difficult, But She’s Excited About New Role June 23, 2022 | Austin, District News, Spotlight |
Nyki Richardson Takes Over Coaching Duties for AHS, CHS Girls’ Gymnastics Teams June 23, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, CHS, District News |
Former AHS Softball Star Helps Longhorns Reach College World Series Finals June 23, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, District News |
CHS Band Members Bond, Compete, Perform on Summer Trip to Gulf Coast June 23, 2022 | CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
With School Trips Finally Back, AHS Choir Members Bond on Colorado Adventure June 23, 2022 | AHS, District News, Fine Arts |
Interest in Big Country Clarinet Day Is Growing as AHS Hosts Second Summer Event June 23, 2022 | AHS, Clack, Craig, District News, Fine Arts, Madison, Mann |
AISD Superintendent Dr. David Young Named Region 14 Superintendent of the Year June 9, 2022 | Awards, Celebration, District News |
AISD Has Played a Large Role in CALF’s Decade of Adventure June 9, 2022 | Celebration, District News, ELEMENTARY |
7th Musonera to Graduate from AHS Continues Family’s Tradition of Success June 9, 2022 | AHS, Celebration, District News, Spotlight |
2022 UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest Results June 9, 2022 | AHS, Awards, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
Teacher Taniece Smith Feels Fortunate Her Long Journey Has Arrived at Stafford Elementary June 9, 2022 | District News, Spotlight, Stafford |
Cooper Grad Keeps Father’s Legacy Alive by Helping Others June 9, 2022 | CHS, District News, Spotlight |
Retiree Spotlight: Thomas Will Miss Cindy Hay’s Strength, Leadership May 20, 2022 | Spotlight, Thomas |
Beginner Band Students Participate in Solo, Ensemble Contest May 20, 2022 | Clack, Craig, Fine Arts, Mann |
Transformation: Model School Approach Changing Climate, Culture, Achievement at Stafford May 20, 2022 | District News, Stafford |
ATEMS Senior Flying High After Air Force Academy Appointment May 20, 2022 | ATEMS, Awards, Career & Technical Education, District News |
ATEMS Team Gains Valuable Experience at World Robotics Championship May 20, 2022 | ATEMS, Awards, District News, the LIFT |
The LIFT’s Construction Class Completes Replica Building for Safety City May 20, 2022 | Career & Technical Education, District News, the LIFT |
AISD Art Students Participate in JR VASE and TEAM May 16, 2022 | Clack, Craig, Fine Arts, Madison, Mann |
Annual Student Registration Open for the 2022-23 School Year May 13, 2022 | District News, Promotion |
10 Abilene ISD CTE NextU Seniors Celebrated May 13, 2022 | Career & Technical Education, Celebration, District News |
Middle School Choir Students Compete in Solo Contest May 13, 2022 | Clack, Craig, District News, Fine Arts, Madison, Mann |
36 AISD Musicians Honored as Texas Music Scholars May 13, 2022 | AHS, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
April Rifenburgh: Fine Art Educator Spotlight Honoree May 12, 2022 | AHS, District News, Fine Arts, Spotlight |
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Cheryl Barber Helps Students Succeed at Cooper May 12, 2022 | CHS, District News, Spotlight |
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Terry Graham Helps Students ‘Find Their Voice’ at Taylor May 12, 2022 | District News, Spotlight, Taylor |
New Principals Selected for Austin, Dyess, and Thomas May 6, 2022 | Austin, District News, Dyess, Thomas |
Registration for Early Childhood Programs on May 10-11 May 6, 2022 | Crockett Early Head Start, Long ELC, Promotion |
AISD Teachers Given Spotlight at AEF’s TLC Dinner May 2, 2022 | Abilene Education Foundation, Awards, Celebration, District News |
Class of 2022’s Top Honor Students Unveiled at Ceremonies May 2, 2022 | AHS, ATEMS, Awards, CHS, District News |
AISD’s Del Van Cox Voted Athletics Administrator of the Year May 2, 2022 | Athletics, Awards, District News |
Back to the Future: Fine Arts Students, Staff Move into Updated Digs May 2, 2022 | AHS, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
For 5th Straight Year, Abilene Among Best for Music Education May 2, 2022 | Awards, District News, Fine Arts |
Gymnasts Score Big at State; Cooke Named Coach of the Year May 2, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, Awards, CHS, District News |
AISD’s Military-Connected Families Celebrated at Clack Picnic April 29, 2022 | Alcorta, Bassetti, Celebration, CHS, Clack, District News, Dyess, Ward |
AISD Summer Spark Student Registration Now Open April 22, 2022 | Career & Technical Education, District News, Promotion |
Taylor Elementary Students’ Donations Lead to a Fun ‘Domino Effect’ April 22, 2022 | Celebration, District News, Taylor |
AISD to Host Family Picnic to Celebrate Month of the Military Child April 22, 2022 | Celebration, CHS, Clack, Dyess, Promotion |
All AISD Gymnastics Teams Represented at State Meet April 20, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, Celebration, CHS |
‘Meteorologist Maggie’ Combines Laughing, Learning for 2nd Graders April 19, 2022 | Alcorta, Austin, Bassetti, Bonham, Bowie, Dyess, Fine Arts, Martinez, Ortiz, Stafford, Taylor, Thomas, Ward |
AISD to Build Memorial Park at Dyess; Seeks Input for Names to Appear on Wall April 18, 2022 | Dyess, Promotion |
CTE Students Collect Hardware at SkillsUSA April 14, 2022 | Awards, Career & Technical Education, District News |
Aerospace Engineering Program Has ATEMS Student Dreaming of Mars April 14, 2022 | ATEMS, Career & Technical Education, the LIFT |
All AISD Middle School Bands Earn Sweepstakes April 14, 2022 | Clack, Craig, Fine Arts, Madison, Mann |
CHS One-Act Play Advances to Region; Final Local Performance on April 18 April 14, 2022 | CHS, Fine Arts |
AEF Names Adam Samuels New Executive Director April 14, 2022 | Abilene Education Foundation, District News |
Cooper Musicians Shine in Philharmonic Young Artist Competition April 14, 2022 | Awards, CHS, Fine Arts |
Elementary school students compete in district academic UIL competition April 14, 2022 | Austin, Awards, Bassetti, Bonham, Dyess, Martinez, Ortiz, Taylor, Thomas, Ward |
Camp to Lead Grade Configuration Study; Search Underway for New Austin Principal April 14, 2022 | Austin, District News |
CHS Men’s Team, Eagles’ Dantzler Lead the Way to Regional Gymnastics April 7, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, Awards, CHS, District News |
Texas Workforce Commission Grant Provides Externship Opportunity for AISD Teachers March 31, 2022 | District News |
Bowie Elementary’s Science Night Explores Cedar Creek Waterway March 31, 2022 | Bowie, Celebration, District News |
Fine Arts Programs Excel in UIL Competitions March 30, 2022 | AHS, Awards, CHS, Clack, Craig, Fine Arts, Madison, Mann |
AISD Helps Students Close Homework Gap with Internet Access and Devices March 29, 2022 | District News, Technology |
AISD Fifth-Graders Get Up-Close Glance at Middle Schools March 29, 2022 | Clack, Craig, District News, ELEMENTARY, Madison, Mann |
ATEMS Robotics Teams Building Toward World Championships March 29, 2022 | ATEMS, Awards, District News, the LIFT |
Autism Society of Texas Launches Facebook Group to Support Local Families March 28, 2022 | Promotion, Special Education |
Aguirre’s early impact on student athletes leads to invitation to mentoring workshop March 9, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, District News |
Eighth graders learn about new opportunities at ‘Hello, High School’ March 9, 2022 | AHS, ATEMS, Career & Technical Education, CHS, Clack, Craig, District News, Madison, Mann, the LIFT |
Julie Wilson Promoted to Director of Early Childhood for AISD March 8, 2022 | District News, Long ELC |
Jim Garfield to Lead Abilene ISD Athletics as next Athletic Director March 8, 2022 | Athletics, District News |
Middle school students compete in district academic UIL competition March 7, 2022 | Awards, Clack, Craig, Madison, Mann |
Elementary students visit ‘The Planets” with Abilene Philharmonic performance March 7, 2022 | District News, ELEMENTARY, Fine Arts |
The joy of playing for large audiences returns for Revolution Strings in San Antonio March 7, 2022 | Celebration, Fine Arts |
Students from every level engage their creative side on Big Art Day March 4, 2022 | Celebration, District News, Fine Arts |
AHS, CHS band members earn berths to state solo, ensemble contest March 4, 2022 | AHS, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
Orchestra students advance to state In UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest March 4, 2022 | AHS, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
AISD students, staff team together to create mural for Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame March 4, 2022 | Athletics, Celebration, District News, Fine Arts |
HSU Students, Abilene Mayor Partner With Stafford Elementary to Celebrate Black History Month March 4, 2022 | Celebration, District News, Stafford |
Clack choir celebrates Black History Month by studying the history of music in America March 4, 2022 | Celebration, Clack, Fine Arts |
AISD Seeking Community Input for TEA’s Resilient Schools Program Plan February 14, 2022 | Clack, Craig, Madison, Mann, Promotion |
AISD Seeks Community Input in Search for Next Athletic Director February 11, 2022 | 2 11 2022, Athletics, Promotion |
Cougarettes Dance Their Way to Best of Best Award February 11, 2022 | 2 11 2022, Athletics, Awards, CHS |
Jalen Cherry Lifts His Game to Carry on Family Legacy at Cooper High February 11, 2022 | Athletics, CHS |
From High-End to High School: Chef Jonathan West Brings a World of Experience to The LIFT Culinary Arts Program February 11, 2022 | 2 11 2022, the LIFT |
AEF’s Curtis-Carr Stepping Down; Search for Successor Begins February 9, 2022 | Abilene Education Foundation, District News |
Four Abilene ISD Students Earn TMEA All-State Honors February 7, 2022 | AHS, Awards, CHS, District News, Fine Arts |
Abilene ISD Choir Students Compete in University Interscholastic League Solo & Ensemble Contest February 2, 2022 | AHS, CHS, Fine Arts |
AHS & CHS Prepare for the UIL Regional Swimming Championship January 28, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, CHS |
AHS, CHS Present Annual Winter Musicals Jan. 27th – 29th January 27, 2022 | AHS, CHS, Fine Arts, Promotion |
After 30 years in coaching and athletics administration, AISD’s Phil Blue set to retire January 26, 2022 | AHS, Athletics, CHS, Clack, Craig, Madison, Mann, Uncategorized |
Cooper in running for Texas Football Community Connection School of the Year December 22, 2021 | Athletics, CHS, District News, Uncategorized |
AHS assistant choral director finds his passion in composing music December 22, 2021 | AHS, District News, Fine Arts, Uncategorized |
Cooper graduate pursuing dream in vocal performance in Minnesota December 22, 2021 | CHS, District News, Fine Arts, Uncategorized |
Santa’s Maker Space event at The LIFT a hit for Abilene parents, students December 12, 2021 | ATEMS, District News, Uncategorized |
AISD Board of Trustees approves 2022-23 Academic Calendar December 7, 2021 | District News, Uncategorized |
