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![National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788265198/academyisdnet/zhqptkuocqzp4ppvbnt6/HAM_September.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788265198/academyisdnet/zhqptkuocqzp4ppvbnt6/HAM_September.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788265198/academyisdnet/zhqptkuocqzp4ppvbnt6/HAM_September.png","width":643}])
National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about a lesser known medical condition that has no cure and impacts over 1 million Americans.
![National Suicide Prevention Month 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788264977/academyisdnet/bffzrqkgremzpdedyohk/NSPM2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788264977/academyisdnet/bffzrqkgremzpdedyohk/NSPM2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788264977/academyisdnet/bffzrqkgremzpdedyohk/NSPM2026.png","width":640}])
Academy ISD school counselors are here to offer support.
988 is available 24/7 by call or text for anyone who needs help.
![AISD Celebrates Growth in 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786916643/academyisdnet/glufpl5fnnpn7lsznhhw/2026AISDAccountability.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786916643/academyisdnet/glufpl5fnnpn7lsznhhw/2026AISDAccountability.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786916643/academyisdnet/glufpl5fnnpn7lsznhhw/2026AISDAccountability.png","width":631}])
Academy ISD is celebrating continued academic success and positive growth following the release of the Texas Education Agency's 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings.
![Celebrating dedication and excellence in AISD! JJ Lisenbe (15 years), Cole Ramsey (20 years), and Lee Dillard (35 years).]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786450801/academyisdnet/xniirf1dtvffxhpmzn4u/yearsofserviceAISD.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786450801/academyisdnet/xniirf1dtvffxhpmzn4u/yearsofserviceAISD.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786450801/academyisdnet/xniirf1dtvffxhpmzn4u/yearsofserviceAISD.png","width":641}])
Join us in honoring three incredible team members who have reached major years-of-service milestones with our district!
Thank you to JJ Lisenbe (15 Years), Cole Ramsey (20 Years), and Lee Dillard (35 Years) for your unwavering commitment, heart, and dedication to our students and community.
![Twelve AHS Juniors at TBI's White Coat Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786447930/academyisdnet/zamhpnvh8wagojtqq2hv/TBI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786447930/academyisdnet/zamhpnvh8wagojtqq2hv/TBI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786447930/academyisdnet/zamhpnvh8wagojtqq2hv/TBI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786447930/academyisdnet/zamhpnvh8wagojtqq2hv/TBI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1786447930/academyisdnet/zamhpnvh8wagojtqq2hv/TBI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786447930/academyisdnet/zamhpnvh8wagojtqq2hv/TBI.jpg","width":2048}])
The Texas Bioscience Institute (TBI) is celebrating 20 years of service to students in Central Texas with the largest cohort of students!
AHS students participating in the TBI Program:
Kylar Bartlett
Haiden Bruggman
Linzy Chipser
Harlow Knecht
Micaiah Koonce
Jada Mann
Claire Miller
Chimuanya Okwendi
Zoey Pedigo
Addison Quarberg
Alice Vidales
Jayleigh Westphal
![First Day of School for 2026-2027 School Year is Wednesday, August 5th!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783055750/academyisdnet/laljumusfqasf8mqqfeh/Firstdayof26-27website.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783055750/academyisdnet/laljumusfqasf8mqqfeh/Firstdayof26-27website.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783055750/academyisdnet/laljumusfqasf8mqqfeh/Firstdayof26-27website.png","width":641}])
We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Wednesday, August 5th!
School hours are:
7:40 a.m.-3:50 p.m. for ECC, AES, and AIS
7:45 a.m.-3:55 p.m. for AMS and AHS
![Colonel (Ret.) J. Craig Flowers, of Sideline Leadership, will be coming Monday, August 3rd, to motivate and impart lessons on leadership. Join us in the PAC at AHS at 6pm]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784954899/academyisdnet/spm2ie5yhmf6xz6nne4i/FlowersGuestSpeaker.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784954899/academyisdnet/spm2ie5yhmf6xz6nne4i/FlowersGuestSpeaker.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784954899/academyisdnet/spm2ie5yhmf6xz6nne4i/FlowersGuestSpeaker.png","width":647}])
On Monday, August 3rd, Academy ISD is excited to welcome Colonel (ret.) J. Craig Flowers, a dynamic speaker who has worked with elite NCAA programs and top organizations across the country. He will be sharing his powerful message: “How the Most Elite Teams in the World Behave to Win.”
Whether your child participates in athletics, fine arts, or student organizations, this is an opportunity to gain valuable takeaways on leadership, teamwork, and character.
![Meet the Bees: AISD Open House Event! Come and Go, Monday August 3rd.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783043334/academyisdnet/tp5fxckobiabbujnzjs7/2026MeettheBees.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783043334/academyisdnet/tp5fxckobiabbujnzjs7/2026MeettheBees.png","width":508}])
The campuses across Academy ISD are excited to welcome our families to the back-to-school open house event we call MEET THE BEES!
![2026-2027 School Supply Lists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783097702/academyisdnet/pgjitmcvmzsjuspkttmb/supplylists.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783097702/academyisdnet/pgjitmcvmzsjuspkttmb/supplylists.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783097702/academyisdnet/pgjitmcvmzsjuspkttmb/supplylists.png","width":643}])
School supply lists for all campuses are available here!
![Coach Maxwell named THSCA Track Regional Coach of the Year for 2025-2026!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781909048/academyisdnet/erwonfqrzaqsl8urlct5/NewWebsiteNewsMexwell.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781909048/academyisdnet/erwonfqrzaqsl8urlct5/NewWebsiteNewsMexwell.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1781909048/academyisdnet/erwonfqrzaqsl8urlct5/NewWebsiteNewsMexwell.png","width":637}])
Congratulations to Academy High School's Coach Al Maxwell on his recognition as the 2025-2026 THSCA Track Regional Coach of the Year!
![AISD presents educators with TIA funds for 2026.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779758261/academyisdnet/r20sy4uj61fjg0j40rkf/NewWebsiteNewsTIA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779758261/academyisdnet/r20sy4uj61fjg0j40rkf/NewWebsiteNewsTIA.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779758261/academyisdnet/r20sy4uj61fjg0j40rkf/NewWebsiteNewsTIA.png","width":637}])
92-educators in Academy ISD has earned a total of $1.6 million through the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment. Click to read the full article.
![Liz Boyer named AHS Head Volleyball Coach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778259010/academyisdnet/pdlnn14o5ytl9tgxnv6i/VolleyballHeadCoach_Boyer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778259010/academyisdnet/pdlnn14o5ytl9tgxnv6i/VolleyballHeadCoach_Boyer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778259010/academyisdnet/pdlnn14o5ytl9tgxnv6i/VolleyballHeadCoach_Boyer.png","width":643}])
Academy ISD has officially announced that Elizabeth "Liz" Boyer will take the helm of the Academy High School volleyball program for the 2026–2027 season.
![Notice of Federal Program Planning for Academy ISD]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777662214/academyisdnet/twmwybh3ag8dburrbn6h/federalprogramplanningnotice.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777662214/academyisdnet/twmwybh3ag8dburrbn6h/federalprogramplanningnotice.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777662214/academyisdnet/twmwybh3ag8dburrbn6h/federalprogramplanningnotice.png","width":637}])
The Academy Independent School District is currently in the planning process for the 2026-2027 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Federal Application for the following programs:
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs
Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction
Title III, Part A – English Language Acquisition, Language Enrichment
and Academic Enrichment
Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment
![Welcome to the Hive, Coach Johnston!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776899250/academyisdnet/ix9i9860rcj9uhzu8s6x/DefaultNewHire9816882.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776899250/academyisdnet/ix9i9860rcj9uhzu8s6x/DefaultNewHire9816882.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776899250/academyisdnet/ix9i9860rcj9uhzu8s6x/DefaultNewHire9816882.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1776899250/academyisdnet/ix9i9860rcj9uhzu8s6x/DefaultNewHire9816882.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1776899250/academyisdnet/ix9i9860rcj9uhzu8s6x/DefaultNewHire9816882.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776899250/academyisdnet/ix9i9860rcj9uhzu8s6x/DefaultNewHire9816882.png","width":2160}])
Academy ISD is proud to announce the hiring of Zane Johnston as the new Head Boys’ Basketball Coach.
![Administrative Professionals Day.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776843273/academyisdnet/hy8o9ibxjzbwzhefdqfj/NewWebsiteNews7.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776843273/academyisdnet/hy8o9ibxjzbwzhefdqfj/NewWebsiteNews7.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776843273/academyisdnet/hy8o9ibxjzbwzhefdqfj/NewWebsiteNews7.png","width":637}])
Today, we want to celebrate the incredible administrative professionals in Academy ISD!🎉 From managing complex data to keeping our operations on track and supporting our schools, your dedication is the backbone of our district's success. Your hard work, attention to detail, and commitment to our students and staff make a world of difference. We couldn't do what we do without you! Please join us in recognizing these incredible individuals who take such great care of Academy!