Born in 1859 in Austin, Texas, Hightower Theodore Kealing was raised as the son of former slaves. This made H.T. Kealing part of the first generation of blacks to attend school in the United States. After completing high school, Kealing enrolled in Straight University in New Orleans. While in New Orleans, Kealing was converted and joined the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1875 - a decision that would greatly impact the rest of his life.

This week, we are celebrating Healthy Heart Week. Today’s healthy
heart tip is “Get Active.” Your heart is a muscle, and it gets stronger and
healthier with daily physical activity. Participating in at least 30 minutes of
moderate physical activity a day five times per week helps lower your risks for
heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Students can use PE Class, Athletics, or take
a walk around their neighborhood to be active and strengthen their hearts!
awareness about heart disease and save lives; because when we come
together, there's nothing we can't do. It's important to keep your heart healthy
by being physically active, eating well, and being kind to yourself and others. By
practicing these healthy habits, you can lower your risk for heart disease no
matter what age you are. On Friday it is National Wear Red Day; so, wear red Friday. Don't forget to share your group pictures on Twitter
using the hashtags: #AISDGoesRed2021, #BeWellDoGood, and #AISDHasHeart

Greetings Everyone! Ms. Perez, the Parent Support Specialist, will be hosting FOOD PANTRY FRIDAYS beginning February 5, 2021. Parents, students and staff may request a bag of groceries to be picked up curbside from 9-2 each FRIDAY. Please call or email Ms. Perez at 512-414-6700 adrianna.perez@austinisd.org if you would like a bag prepared.

AVID and PTA are partnering up to collect as many books possible, levels Pre-K through 12th grade. Our book drive has started!!!

We are asking for any gently used books that you do not want anymore. These books will be donated to Kealing students and students at our feeder schools!

Luckily, we have KMS community members around town who are willing to be drop off sites so that you don’t have to travel all around Kealing. So go through all your books you no longer need or want anymore, and drop them off at one of the designated locations below!

Locations:

Address Part of Town
5310 Musket Ridge 78759 (183/360/MoPac- Great Hills)
2410 Bridle Path, Austin, TX 78703 (Central)
3101 Beverly Rd, 78703 (Central-Mopac and 35th)
1516 West 29th Street 78703 (Central /Mopac)
1702 Linscomb Ave, 78704 (Central/Zilker)
11617 Georgian Oaks Drive, 78739 (Circle C)
1607 Pennsylvania Ave (EAST)
4518 Sidereal Drive, Austin, TX 78727 (Milwood /Mo Pac and Parmer)
3102 Rexford Dr., 78723 (Mueller/Windsor Park)
5200 Magdelena Dr/78735. (Southwest)
4610 Copano Court, 78749 (Southwest)
5708 Trelawney ln, 78739 (Southwest)
3818 Arrow Dr., Austin TX 78749 (Southwest)
7304 Journeyville Drive, 78735 (Southwest /Lantana/Oak Hill)
5323 Western Hills Drive, 78731 (Central/2222& Mopac)
812 W Gibson St, Austin, TX 78704 (Central/Lamar/Zilker)
6801 Tree Fern Ln, Austin, TX 78750 (North/ Jester Estates)


Thank you to all for helping us promote literacy through Austin!

The Kealing Yearbook Staff is committed to documenting the Kealing middle school experience each year through our award winning yearbook. We are also committed to ensuring that every student who might not be able to afford a yearbook has access to one through our scholarship program. This year's yearbook theme is "We're Kealing It", in other words we want to highlight the various way students and staff are persevering and even thriving during this challenging academic year.

Your generosity will be noted in each of the 650 copies that we produce. Further, as a nationally recognized publication, our book is often seen across the country at conventions and as a publisher’s sample, which may further its reach.

Can you help me raise money for Kealing Middle School Yearbook 2021Scholarship Fund? Together we can keep Kealing It!

https://www.snap-raise.com/v2/fundraisers/kealing-middle-school-yearbook-2021?fbclid=IwAR0_JTgWhwm4dsBpxDbkFFAoZcN45Z1_cuqhsh_B_mWIKMEGUDP8xjwWHdo&share_type=clipboard_sharewizard_v2#/

Austin ISD is committed to putting health and safety protocols in place that will prevent the occurrence and/or spread of COVID-19. However, we must be prepared to quickly and effectively respond to and communicate a lab-confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 at a school or other Austin ISD facility.

The Austin ISD COVID-19 Dashboard will be updated by noon each Tuesday, starting the week of Sept. 21. All lab-confirmed positive cases on campuses will be communicated directly to the campus community. Individuals who may have been exposed will be contacted directly and provided information on the next steps, including a quarantine timeline if needed.

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