
October 8, 2024
For the first time in the program's history, the Abilene ISD Theater program has been awarded the Outstanding District distinction by the Texas Educational Theatre Association (Tx...

October 8, 2024
Twenty-seven Abilene ISD students received national recognition for their academic achievements. ATEMS students Sophia Hudson and Judah Jackson were both recognized for scoring in...

October 4, 2024
The budding football rivalry between Cooper and Abilene Wylie will take a back seat for at least one Abilene family, who will use the game to mark a reunion of four generations, i...

October 4, 2024
October is National Principals Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging school principals' crucial role in guiding students, supporting educators, and leading their schools to suc...

October 4, 2024
Abilene High School teacher Donna Saffel had never written a grant proposal seeking Abilene Education Foundation funds to make her classroom everything she wanted it to be for her...

October 4, 2024
Cooper and Wylie will renew acquaintances on the football field Friday night as the Cougars host the Bulldogs in the sixth South Town Showdown at Shotwell Stadium. Kickoff is at 7...

September 30, 2024
Abilene ISD and the Abilene Education Foundation hosted area students and parents last week for the 17th annual Abilene Area College and Technical School Fair at The LIFT, allowin...

September 27, 2024
The relationship between staff and students is part of what gives any campus life and helps it thrive. Trust between teacher and student begins with shared experiences, a listenin...

September 26, 2024
Cooper and Abilene High begin district football competition this Friday. The Cougars are coming off their first win of the season, and Abilene High is trying to end its two-game l...

September 24, 2024
The first sign of friendly competition emerged on Facebook on Friday, Sept. 6, when Stafford Elementary School challenged Bonham Elementary School to a one-week attendance competi...

September 20, 2024
Eight Abilene ISD schools were awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for demonstrating support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and t...

September 20, 2024
Abilene High and Cooper will return to the field Friday, trying to put last week's disappointing losses in the rearview mirror. Abilene High will host longtime rival Midland Lega...

September 17, 2024
Each year in the United States, almost 50,000 people take their own lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the 2021 suicide rate for high school-...

September 13, 2024
The Abilene High School marching band is in its 98th year in 2024 and carries the moniker of “The Oldest Marching Band in Texas.” And in those 98 years, it would be hard to find s...

September 12, 2024
Old district rivals Odessa Permian and Abilene High will meet on the football field for the 60th time in their history Thursday night in a non-district game at Ratliff Stadium. Ki...

September 11, 2024
Stream the Meeting | View the Meeting Agenda | Learn More About the Board The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 9. Superintend...

September 11, 2024
Early morning practices preparing for a season in the heat of August in Texas are – in the minds of most people – reserved for football teams preparing to play under the Friday Ni...

September 9, 2024
Abilene ISD welcomes the interest of any current parent, community member, or business representative who would like to be considered to participate on the Districtwide Consultatio...

September 6, 2024
The 63-game history of the Abilene High-Cooper football rivalry is full of great games, great teams, and great players. Some of those teams and players have played the game under ...

September 6, 2024
For the 64th time in their long and storied history, Abilene High and Cooper will meet on the turf at Shotwell Stadium in Friday night’s annual Crosstown Showdown. The Cougars le...