Evolution of FFA on full display in project built by Abilene High students
When most people hear the term “Future Farmers of America,” their thoughts probably turn to high school students raising and showing cattle, pigs, goats, and other animals in preparation for a possible career in farming or ranching. But something happened to the...
Abilene ISD Gymnasts, Coach Enjoy Special Week in California
Abilene ISD gymnastics coach Brandon Cooke competed at the Men’s High School Gymnastics National Championship meet after he graduated from Abilene High School in 2005 and had a memorable experience, one that led to lifelong friendships that crisscross the country. His...
Camp COOL helping 8th-graders with transition to high school
Transitioning from middle school to high school can be daunting for any student. Fortunately, Abilene ISD has numerous resources and positive supports in place to make that move smoother for all students. One of those opportunities took place in late May, with a group...
Carepack for Kids serving up Love and Care throughout AISD, surrounding districts
By LANCE FLEMING Abilene ISD Communications In October 2018, Love and Care Ministries Director of Ministry Terry Davis went to the Texas Panhandle with a group of administrators and staff from Abilene ISD to study a program Amarillo ISD was running that helped keep...
Cory Oglesby to Lead Girls Soccer Program at Abilene High School
Abilene ISD Executive Director of Athletics Jim Garfield announced Thursday that the district has hired Cory Oglesby as the new head girl’s soccer coach at Abilene High School. Oglesby spent the past six years as head soccer coach at Keller High School and brings...
Kayla Cunnings Selected to Lead Abilene High Boys Cross Country Program
Abilene ISD Executive Director of Athletics Jim Garfield announced Thursday that Kayla Cunnings has been named the next head coach for the Abilene High School boys cross country program. Prior to joining AISD, Cunnings served as the head coach for boys and girls cross...
T-Keeyah Hall-Fanner to Lead Volleyball Program at Abilene High
Abilene ISD Executive Director of Athletics Jim Garfield announced Thursday that the district has hired T-Keeyah Hall-Fanner as the new head volleyball coach at Abilene High School. Hall-Fanner joins the Abilene High coaching staff after spending two years as head...
Board Recap: June 10, 2024
Stream the Meeting | View the Agenda | Learn More About the Board The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, June 10. The evening’s agenda included: Installation of New Board Members Organization of the Board’s Elected Officers Student and...
AISD Facilities Staff Already Preparing for 2024-25 School Year
By LANCE FLEMING Abilene ISD Communications Not long after the last day of school, most campuses across AISD are quiet, save for administrators wrapping up the year and preparing for time away from the job. But for the men and women in AISD Facilities, the summer...
Summer Camps at The LIFT Proving to be Recruiting Ground for AISD
By LANCE FLEMING Abilene ISD Communications Bentley Morrow is a regular at AISD’s The LIFT Center, where for the last three years he has attended summer camps designed to promote his interest in STEM subjects. Those camps have also served to recruit Morrow – entering...
