Announcements
Senior Success Story: José Ignacio and José Emilio Araujo Rodríguez (En español)
Northeast Early College High School seniors José Ignacio and José Emilio Araujo Rodríguez are twin brothers from Venezuela who turned a major life transition into a story of perseverance, connection and success. José Ignacio and José Emilio came to Austin in…
Women Leading the Way event promotes confidence, empowerment in middle school girls
Since its launch last year, Women Leading the Way has cultivated a space for middle school girls to learn from accomplished women in various industries and envision their own goals for the future. Austin ISD Economic Opportunity Office Coordinator Latoya…
Austin ISD teachers win big at 2026 Excellence in Education Awards (En español)
Big news from the statewide 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards! Two of our very own Austin ISD educators took home top honors. The details: Megan Vasquez from Becker Elementary, who won the Leadership Award, received $10,000 for herself and a $10,000…
Important Update Regarding BLEND/Canvas Security Incident
Dear Austin ISD families and staff, We are writing to inform you of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides our Canvas/BLEND learning management system for grades 6-12 and staff. On Friday, May 1, Instructure alerted…
Get Involved: Volunteer Support for Consolidation Transitions (en español)
Austin ISD is committed to making campus transitions for students and families smooth and is asking for the community’s continued support. Transitioning campuses are looking for extra hands to help staff with physical packing and inventory of school…
Progress on our budget process, protecting our priorities
Dear Austin ISD community, Thank you for your continued patience and engagement as we navigate the difficult work of addressing our projected $181 million budget deficit. Since my last update, we have worked diligently to review every item in the budget and…
Senior Success Story: Rami Kashakhi (En español)
Akins Early College High School Senior Rami Kashakhi is taking his passion for civic engagement and global affairs beyond Austin — first to Morocco, then to the University of Texas at Austin. Why it matters: Rami made the most of his time at Akins. He…
Update on Our Budget Timeline (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community, I want to share my sincere gratitude with everyone who has taken the time to engage with us as we work to address the estimated $181 million budget gap for the upcoming school year. Whether you have attended our Budget Talks,…
BoardDocs Technical Issues (En español)
Update: BoardDocs has been restored. Thank you for your patience. Please contact us through AISDHelp if you encounter further issues. We are currently experiencing a technical service outage with BoardDocs, the platform that houses board meeting materials.…
Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for April 27 (En español)
In this episode of the Austin ISD Podcast, we share the superintendent’s update on school consolidations and boundary changes, student academic milestones, and a high-stakes culinary competition.
Update on School Closures and District Boundary Work (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Family, As we continue our budget conversations and plan for enrollment for the 2026-27 school year, I have heard your concerns and the uncertainty surrounding potential cuts and additional school closures. At last night’s Board of…
Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for April 20 (En español)
In this episode, we lead with an overview of Austin ISD Earth Week activities running through May 1, highlighting ways families can engage with "Earth Art" and community improvement.