/tags/pflugerville-isd Pflugerville ISD en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:08:47 GMT /health/2024-11-14/pflugerville-isd-windermere-elementary-school-student-measles Pflugerville ISD told parents of students at Windermere Elementary on Thursday that a student had been diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. On Friday morning, Austin Public Health said there was no measles case. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:08:47 GMT /health/2024-11-14/pflugerville-isd-windermere-elementary-school-student-measles Olivia Aldridge, Becky Fogel /education/2024-06-26/austin-pflugerville-student-national-spanish-spelling-bee-luis-orlando-ruiz-medina Luis Orlando Ruiz Medina says he's proud to represent Texas, the state that became home for his family, and uplift the Hispanic community. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:59:00 GMT /education/2024-06-26/austin-pflugerville-student-national-spanish-spelling-bee-luis-orlando-ruiz-medina Greta Díaz González Vázquez /education/2024-06-03/austin-texas-aisd-spanish-interpretation-high-school-graduations-first-time Parents and school board officials said having Spanish interpretation during the ceremonies can change a family's sense of belonging. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:37:42 GMT /education/2024-06-03/austin-texas-aisd-spanish-interpretation-high-school-graduations-first-time Greta Díaz González Vázquez /education/2024-05-24/austin-texas-free-summer-meals-school Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said last summer, participating sites served more than 13 million meals statewide. Dozens of schools in Central Texas will be offering free meals starting in late May and early June. Fri, 24 May 2024 10:03:00 GMT /education/2024-05-24/austin-texas-free-summer-meals-school Becky Fogel /education/2024-03-28/austin-texas-solar-eclipse-school-classes-canceled-aisd-pfisd-eanes Austin ISD, Eanes ISD, Pflugerville ISD and Round Rock ISD have said keeping schools open during the eclipse is a great educational opportunity for students. One educator is hoping for a festive atmosphere. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:37:00 GMT /education/2024-03-28/austin-texas-solar-eclipse-school-classes-canceled-aisd-pfisd-eanes Becky Fogel /education/2023-12-18/a-pflugerville-teacher-is-using-a-grant-to-make-the-arts-more-accessible-to-her-students Lindsey Surles is one of eight recipients of the Texas Cultural Trust’s First Year Teacher Grants and she is using the funds to defray the cost of a dance-focused tip for her students. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-12-18/a-pflugerville-teacher-is-using-a-grant-to-make-the-arts-more-accessible-to-her-students Becky Fogel /education/2023-12-04/pflugerville-spanish-spelling-bee The winning fifth-grader will head to the National Spanish Spelling Bee in El Paso in June. The district has been holding this event for more than a decade. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:00 GMT /education/2023-12-04/pflugerville-spanish-spelling-bee Becky Fogel /education/2023-02-24/pflugerville-isd-wont-close-schools-to-save-money-but-a-budget-deficit-looms The superintendent said the district could be in the same position next year if Texas does not increase funding for public schools during the current legislative session. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:21:20 GMT /education/2023-02-24/pflugerville-isd-wont-close-schools-to-save-money-but-a-budget-deficit-looms Becky Fogel /education/2023-02-16/will-texas-school-districts-need-to-downsize-if-lawmakers-dont-spend-more-on-public-education Pflugerville ISD in the Austin area is looking at shuttering one elementary school to save money, but it’s not the only district considering closures. Declining enrollment and stagnant state funding are leaving many districts with tight budgets and in some cases budget deficits. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:18:20 GMT /education/2023-02-16/will-texas-school-districts-need-to-downsize-if-lawmakers-dont-spend-more-on-public-education Becky Fogel /education/2023-02-07/pflugerville-isd-is-now-considering-closing-only-one-school-dessau-elementary The district first announced possible closures in an effort to save money in December. At that time, the district was looking at closing two to three elementary schools. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:33:55 GMT /education/2023-02-07/pflugerville-isd-is-now-considering-closing-only-one-school-dessau-elementary Becky Fogel