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Career & Technical Education

CTE courses prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers. Through our diverse programs of study, students have opportunities to cultivate skills that will lead to industry-based certifications and preparation for the next level of training beyond high school.

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  • Students in a media production class

    Career & Technical Education

    CTE courses prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers. Through our diverse programs of study, students have opportunities to cultivate skills that will lead to industry-based certifications and preparation for the next level of training beyond high school.

  • High School band students play their instruments at a football game

    Fine Arts

    AISD takes pride in the outstanding accomplishments of its multifaceted fine arts programs which includes elementary fine arts classes as well as secondary-level band, choir, drill team, music theory, orchestra, speech, theatre arts and visual arts.

  • Cooper and Abilene High School students face off in a football game

    Athletics

    AISD's stand-out athletic programs emphasize academic achievement, sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and service to the community. Students have the opportunity to explore a variety of sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, golf, powerlifting, track, cross country, and more.

  • A photo of the Memorial Park at Dyess Elementary School

    Military Families

    ​AISD is proud to welcome military families to our schools and the Abilene area! Our goal is to support military families through the challenges of deployment, relocation, and learning life in a new city.

  • Holland Medical students

    Specialized Programs

    AISD provides specialized learning opportunities to students interested in specific areas of academic exploration. Holland Medical, the Center for Innovation at McMurry University, and the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (ATEMS) provide unique learning experiences for qualifying students.

  • High School band students play their instruments at a football game

    Fine Arts

    AISD takes pride in the outstanding accomplishments of its multifaceted fine arts programs which includes elementary fine arts classes as well as secondary-level band, choir, drill team, music theory, orchestra, speech, theatre arts and visual arts.

  • Cooper and Abilene High School students face off in a football game

    Athletics

    AISD's stand-out athletic programs emphasize academic achievement, sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and service to the community. Students have the opportunity to explore a variety of sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, golf, powerlifting, track, cross country, and more.

  • A photo of the Memorial Park at Dyess Elementary School

    Military Families

    ​AISD is proud to welcome military families to our schools and the Abilene area! Our goal is to support military families through the challenges of deployment, relocation, and learning life in a new city.

  • Holland Medical students

    Specialized Programs

    AISD provides specialized learning opportunities to students interested in specific areas of academic exploration. Holland Medical, the Center for Innovation at McMurry University, and the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (ATEMS) provide unique learning experiences for qualifying students.