Our Student Nutrition team visited Bowie Elementary School in December for Try-Day Friday! 👩‍🍳 This event encourages students to try new fruits and vegetables, promoting healthy habits and adventurous palates. 🍽️ This month, students sampled kumquats. Keep an eye out for Try-Day Friday at more of our elementary schools this spring! 🗞️ In case you missed it, check out more nutrition news in the department's monthly newsletter: https://www.abileneisd.org/article/1909534
6 days ago, AISD Communications
A photo of the district's student nutritionist at the Try-Day Friday booth.
Thursday morning, a time capsule buried by Crockett Elementary students in 1999 was opened, revealing a treasure trove of 90s nostalgia! Among the items were Pokémon cards, Beanie Babies, a Motorola cell phone, and a list of the year’s top songs and movies! ✨ Relive the memories: https://www.abileneisd.org/article/1937023
6 days ago, AISD Communications
A photo of current school administrators opening the time capsule.
A photo of the individual jugs packed into the time capsule.
A photo of former students and staff members preparing to open the time capsule.
Our annual AISD Retiree Christmas Luncheon was a great success! 🎄 Nearly 400 retired teachers and staff members came together at the Abilene Convention Center to enjoy a holiday meal and music from Revolution Strings. 🎶 We’re grateful for the chance show appreciation for the lasting impact these individuals have had on Abilene ISD. Thank you for your dedication! ❤️
27 days ago, AISD Communications
A couple posing for a photo
A group of retirees posing for a photo
A retiree dressed in a festive suite
🎄🎲 It’s the 5th year of Operation Board Game Christmas at Ortiz Elementary, and this year brought an extra special surprise: a generous donation from Amazon! Thanks to Amazon and the support of local businesses, families, and community partners, every Ortiz All Star will take home a board game this Christmas.
27 days ago, AISD Communications
Students and staff dressed up and waiting in line for the delivery
Amazon delivery
Multiple local Abilene business leaders were recognized with Impact Awards by the Career and Technical Association of Texas! 🎉 Congratulations to: 🌟 H-E-B’s Whitney Brown and Cassie Crow 🌟 Misty Mayo and the Development Corporation of Abilene 🌟 Dr. Tikhon Bykov and David Upshaw of McMurry University Engineering Thank you to these businesses and individuals for supporting Abilene ISD students! 🔗 Learn more about these awards: https://www.abileneisd.org/article/1927201
27 days ago, AISD Communications
McMurray University Engineering
HEB
DCOA
🌍✨ Abilene High School has a vibrant mix of voices from around the world in its halls, with students speaking languages like Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Spanish, and Pashto. To support our emergent bilingual students, Associate Principal Kelli Powell led the creation of the EB Support Team — a group dedicated to helping teachers provide the best support needed to help students like Jordy (from Guatemala) and Clarha (from Gabon) navigate their new home and thrive academically. Read more: https://www.abileneisd.org/article/1879330
about 2 months ago, AISD Communications
A photo of a teacher working in a small group with students
A photo of a teacher working in a small group with students
A photo of a teacher working in a small group with students
A photo of a teacher working in a small group with students
Thank you, AISD Community, for sharing your voice at our Pathways to Possibility meetings!
about 2 months ago, AISD Communications
A photo of community members participating in a group rating project.
A photo of community members participating in a group rating project.
A photo of community members gathered in a small group conversation.
A photo of community members gathered in a small group conversation.
🇺🇸 Veterans Day in AISD 🇺🇸 Today, AISD schools honored our veterans with parades, performances, and ceremonies across the district. Thank you to everyone who took part in today’s events, and a special thank you to all who have served!
about 2 months ago, AISD Communications
A photo of students walking during a parade with signs that say "Thank You"
A photo of two JROTC students folding a flag
A shot of a uniformed JROTC student at attention
A photo of JROTC students saluting while in uniform
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! 👏
3 months ago, AISD Communications
A National Merit Scholarship Commended recognized student stands with her principal and the Board
National College Board Awardees stand with their principals and the Board
Jennifer Jordan's and a Hardin-Simmons University representative stand with the Board
Members of the SHAC stand with the Board
A representative from the Head Start Policy Council stands with the Long ELC principal and the Board
Mann Middle School took its first steps toward reimagining the school's future with two Community Summits. 💡 The feedback from students, families, and community members will be used to inform the next steps of the System of Great Schools process - designing updated school structures and learning procedures for Falcon students.
4 months ago, AISD Communications
A photo of the Mann MS student panel
A MMS student speaks during the panel
A Mann MS student speaks during the panel
Football teams aren't the only ones preparing to play under the Friday Night Lights this fall. AISD marching bands, drill, flag, and dance teams have been hard at work to perfect their shows for their own competition seasons. Take a look at our season previews for the Oldest Marching Band in Texas and the Awesome Cooper Band. ⤵ 🔗 https://www.abileneisd.org/article/1759450
4 months ago, AISD Communications
A group photo of the CHS band in the stadium stands
An AHS student plays his trumpet in the stands
drum major directing the Abilene High School band
We celebrated 58 stand-out educators and four exceptional Air Force JROTC cadets during the June board meeting last week. Dr. John Kuhn - Abilene ISD Superintendent also presented a token of appreciation to outgoing Board members Derek Hood and Daryl Zeller. Two new Board members, Blair Schroeder and Dr. Taylor Tidmore, were sworn in alongside incumbents Angie Wiley and Rodney Goodman. For a full list of teachers and students recognized, read our Board Recap here: https://ow.ly/2rTF50SknMO
6 months ago, AISD Communications
Outgoing board members
Students receiving board recognition
Students receiving board recognition
Students receiving board recognition
Students receiving board recognition
This spring, AISD student athletes celebrated their commitments to pursue athletics at a post-secondary level. Congratulations, students! Wherever your journeys take you, we'll be cheering you on from Abilene. 📣 Read more: https://ow.ly/lhcZ50S1htl
6 months ago, AISD Communications
A photo of Cooper HS students at Signing Day
Robert Bloom had already worked two careers when a friend suggested he go to work for Abilene ISD as a bus driver. She told him it would be a perfect job and that he would be good for the children on his bus. As it turns out, the children have been as good for Bloom as he’s been for them. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bxImMr
9 months ago, AISD Communications
Mr. Bloom
Let’s hear it for AISD’s Fine Arts Teacher of the Year! The Abilene Education Foundation awarded Abilene High School’s Benjamin Scott Stephens a $1,500 teaching grant, in addition to season tickets to the Abilene Philharmonic! Learn more about the AEF and the TLC awards: aaeeff.org/programs/tlc
9 months ago, AISD Communications
Stephens
Three cheers for this year’s Coach of the Year! Congratulations to Cooper High School’s Chance Pierce, who was recognized by the Abilene Education Foundation with a $500 grant through the J.B. and Winnie Gibbs Endowment. Learn more about the AEF: aaeeff.org
9 months ago, AISD Communications
Coach Pierce
📢 Pre-K Enrollment Information Incoming families, we can't wait to welcome you to AISD! Pre-K Enrollment will take place in person April 30, May 1 and May 2 at the Abilene Convention Center. For a list of qualifications and needed documents, visit https://ow.ly/W7ST50RmGHw
9 months ago, AISD Communications
A series of graphics with Pre-K enrollment instructions
A series of graphics with Pre-K enrollment instructions
A series of graphics with Pre-K enrollment instructions
A series of graphics with Pre-K enrollment instructions
Please join us in congratulating the 2023-24 Counselor of the Year: Dyess Elementary School's Jaime Aleman! The Abilene Education Foundation presented Ms. Aleman with a $500 grant through the J.B. and Winnie Gibbs Endowment. Learn more: aaeeff.org
9 months ago, AISD Communications
Jaime Aleman
📸 The Stafford Lions are learning all about amazing Black leaders, artists, and inventors this month in their innovative #BlackHistoryMonth museum! ❤️ #AISDitstheheart
11 months ago, Abilene ISD
a teacher high-fiving a student
AISD is proud to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring the legacy of Black leaders and educators in America. We invite you to join us as our country recognizes the achievements and history of our Black American neighbors. Visit blackhistorymonth.org to learn more! ❤️ #AISDitstheheart
11 months ago, Abilene ISD
black history month from Abilene ISD