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Abilene ISD announced Monday that Dottie Hawthorne has been named the next head coach for the Cooper High School softball program. Hawthorne brings nearly 20 years of coaching exp...

Abilene ISD announced Monday that Michael Fisher has been named the next head coach for the Abilene High School girls soccer program. Fisher brings eight years of coaching and lea...

The end of May didn’t just mark the close of another school year at ATEMS, it marked the end of an era for a teacher who helped shape the foundation of STEM education in Abilene I...

Abilene ISD announced Wednesday that Amanda Seymour has been selected to lead Cooper High School’s choir as the program’s new director. Seymour brings more than a decade of experi...

Abilene ISD’s 2025 Summer Nutrition Program will offer free breakfast and lunch to students aged 18 and under at a variety of locations throughout the summer. Families can find mea...

Whether it’s encouraging a student to think bigger, guiding a group through a creative project, or helping someone discover confidence in their own ideas, Jennifer Crisp brings en...

Abilene ISD proudly recognized the third and final round of the 2024-25 Employee Award Winners Monday, May 19. Employees are recognized among six categories: Teacher New Tea...

Abilene ISD is pleased to announce that Melissa Speegle has been selected as the next principal of Alcorta Elementary School. Speegle brings 20 years of experience in elementary ed...

When Krista Conner’s sixth-grade social studies students walk into her classroom at Craig Middle School, they know exactly what time it is. “It’s Go Time!” Conner says. Her mot...

As part of Abilene ISD’s Building Brighter Futures strategic planning initiative, Purcell and Bowie Elementary Schools will be redesigned to launch the Abilene area’s first dedic...

The 2025-26 Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Summer Reading list is now posted! Students enrolled in AP or Honors English courses are expected to complete their assigned reading...

While other kids her age were asking for gadgets or theme park tickets, McKenna Harrell was saving up for something else: classroom supplies. She wasn’t buying them for school (...

Abilene ISD announced Thursday that Kandice Williams has been named head coach for the Cooper High School volleyball program. “We are thrilled to welcome Kandice Williams to Coo...

Abilene ISD proudly recognized the dedication and commitment of longtime employees and retirees during the annual Service Awards and Retiree Reception on Tuesday, May 6, at Abilen...

Former Cooper baseball standout Caleb Freeman was called up to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, becoming the first Abilene ISD graduate to play in the major leagues since form...

Shetonde Polepole, a standout senior at ATEMS, has been awarded one of the state’s most competitive academic honors: the Texas Leadership Scholars Program scholarship. He is one o...

Abilene ISD’s three high schools–Abilene High, ATEMS, and Cooper–announced their top graduates during ceremonies Wednesday morning. These students are aspiring to be doctors, lawy...

We’re excited to announce that annual registration and new student enrollment for the 2025–26 school year is now open! Annual Registration Registration is required for all retu...

The Abilene Education Foundation hosted its 13th annual Teacher in the Limelight Celebration Wednesday evening, honoring outstanding educators for their dedication to Abilene ISD’...

The state softball playoffs started last weekend across Texas, and the state baseball playoffs will begin this weekend. In Abilene, the Cooper and Abilene High boys’ and girls’ te...