Christmas at the LIFT is BACK!

Join us for a merry filled day with fun, creativity, and holiday cheer. We will have activities for the whole family and items for sale that have been made by students in our various CTE classes. Come, explore, create, and celebrate the season with us! It’s going to be a jolly good time!

Where: The LIFT - 2034 Quantum Loop, Abilene Tx, 79602

When: December 6, 2025

Time: 10am - 2pm

Every day is a great day to be in AISD! 💫 Swipe through for some memorable moments from the first few weeks of the 2025-26 school year. 📲

It's a great day to be Phoenix!

🤖 Gears turning, minds racing — VEX Robotics challenge in full swing! #mannfalcons @abileneisd

ATEMS robotics students have been hard at work these last few weeks. While some robots are nearing version 1.0 completion, other groups are utilizing testbeds to work on theories to make their robots successful. There is a long ways to go before our first tournament on October 25th!

This week, we wrapped up our final Super Crew meeting of the year! 🎓✨ These incredible seniors received graduation cords in recognition of the time, insight, and leadership they’ve shared as part of the superintendent’s advisory group. Congratulations to Jocelyn, Kendal, Amya, and Shetonde, and thank you for helping shape a brighter future for AISD! 👏

Military families are a crucial part of our school community. 🇺🇸 During the Month of the Military Child, we're proud to celebrate the incredible military-connected students in AISD who show resilience, strength, and adaptability every day! To all of our military families — thank you for your service and for allowing us to be part of your journey. 💜 Learn more at www.abileneisd.org/militaryfamilies!

ICYMI: It’s Youth Art Month, and our talented students are shining at The Grace Museum! ✨ 🎨 🖼️ Each year, this special exhibition showcases incredible artwork from students, celebrating creativity and the power of art education. We’re so proud of our students and teachers who are part of this year’s display! Don’t miss it—stop by The Grace Museum and see the exhibition through March 20.

Thank you to Dyess Air Force Base and the Dyess AFB School Liaison Office for helping coordinate this amazing learning opportunity for AISD students! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

Today, we celebrated the inaugural recipients of AISD's new Employee Awards Program, recognizing outstanding educators and staff who go above and beyond to support our students and community. Congratulations to the following individuals: 🏆 Teacher: Karl Wilcox, Cooper High School 🏆 New Teacher: Alfonso Santoya, Alcorta Elementary School 🏆 Student Support: Victoria Smith, Crockett Early Head Start 🏆 Auxiliary: Mary Rangel, Mann Middle School 🏆 Paraprofessional: Kathy Spivey, Hartford SAP 🏆 Substitute Teacher: Georgia Smith, Bowie Elementary A special thank you to First Financial Bank Texas for sponsoring the program and providing each winner with a gift card! 🔗 Learn more about the Employee Awards Program here: https://www.abileneisd.org/article/1986715 #chooseabilene

During the October meeting, the AISD Board of Trustees celebrated students, community volunteers, and staff members for their accomplishments and contributions. 💫 ‣ National Merit Commended Scholars ‣ National College Board Awardees ‣ AISD Theater Program, TxETA Outstanding District Award ‣ Jennifer Jordan, Hardin-Simmons University B.E.S.T. Award ‣ School Health Advisory Council members ‣ Head Start Policy Council members Congratulations and thank you to all who were recognized! 👏

Week two of camps here at the LIFT and ATEMS is in the books! We love seeing new students and our returning campers. See y’all next year!

This IS Rocket Science! Our MakerSpace Camp is finishing up day 2 and they are having a blast building and launched rockets learning about Newtons laws of motions.

ATEMS graduate Ben Weems has spent the week in Atlanta competing at the Skills USA National Competition in Advertising Design. We are so proud of Ben and the way he has represented ATEMS and the LIFT and we can’t wait to find out results tomorrow night!! Also, shout out to Mrs. Tammany and Ms. Crim for their support of Ben!