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January 5, 2025
Ward Elementary's annual 5th Grade Spelling Bee took place on December, 13, 2024. Thirteen 5th graders took the stage in the competition and did a fantastic job. We are so proud o...
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December 16, 2024
Abilene ISD is proud to announce the district's new initiative to elevate AISD as the district of choice in Abilene and the Big Country: Building Brighter Futures . Building B...
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December 3, 2024
Abilene ISD seeks feedback from students, parents, and staff on the 2025-26 academic calendar. Use the Google form links below to view drafts and select a preferred version. The ...
![Texas Purple Star Campus Logo on top of a purple background covering a photo of a military service member in front of Dyess Elementary School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/abilene_isd_ar/article/image/large_7df29757-7063-4102-9b3a-078fccea531d.png)
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...
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September 4, 2024
Wildcat Wednesday! Come to school dressed in your Wildcat gear on Wednesdays!
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January 28, 2025
A new edition Abilene ISD's Student Nutrition department newsletter is now available! Click the image below to view the complete newsletter, which includes: Tips for setting re...
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January 24, 2025
Abilene ISD proudly announced the inaugural recipients of the district's new Employee Awards Program Friday, Jan. 24. The new program is celebrates stand-out educators and staff w...
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January 14, 2025
The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved and adopted a resolution that paves the way for the district to take the next steps in its Building Brighter Futures initiativ...
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January 9, 2025
The Abilene Education Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Teachers in the Limelight Celebration through Wednesday, Jan. 15. Each year, the Abilene Education Foun...
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January 9, 2025
January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to recognize and thank the dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to shape the future of education in Abilene. The work o...
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December 12, 2024
Stream the Meeting | View the Agenda | Learn More About the Board The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees held a combined workshop and regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 9. Bo...
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December 6, 2024
The monthly newsletter from Abilene ISD's Student Nutrition department is now available! Click the image below to view the complete newsletter, which includes: Helpful eating t...
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December 5, 2024
Beginning this weekend, Abilene ISD fine arts students will showcase their talent in Christmas presentations across the district. Eighty percent of AISD students participate in fi...
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December 4, 2024
Abilene ISD will host two virtual information sessions in December for families interested in learning about the referral and assessment process for the district’s Gifted and Tale...
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December 4, 2024
Join us for 12 days of fun holiday dress up! See the calendar below for details on our upcoming dress up days!
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December 3, 2024
The State Board of Education recently gave approval to Bluebonnet Learning, a suite of state-developed instructional materials designed to improve student learning outcomes. The p...
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December 3, 2024
The State Board of Education recently gave approval to Bluebonnet Learning, a suite of state-developed instructional materials designed to improve student learning outcomes. The p...
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December 2, 2024
Celebrate the Holiday Season with Abilene ISD at Christmas at The LIFT Join Abilene ISD for a festive celebration of creativity and community at the inaugural Christmas at The LI...
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November 29, 2024
The Abilene ISD Administration Building will open its doors to the public to take part in the annual City Sidewalks celebration, which is set for Tuesday, Dec. 3. From 5 to 6 p.m....
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November 22, 2024
Ward Elementary is collecting new board games. Our desire is to be able to send each student home with a wrapped board game before Christmas. This goal is not possible without the...