Announcements
Give the gift of reading this holiday season (En español)
The Austin ISD Library Fund continues its mission this year of raising funds to invest in equitable programming in all Austin ISD libraries. All donations received go towards grants for librarians. Why it matters: Supporting our…
Salute nominations open for Austin ISD staff (Es español)
Nominations are now open for Austin ISD’s annual Salute Awards! This event honors outstanding staff members who demonstrate unwavering dedication to student success and achievement across our district. Do you know someone who fits the bill? We invite all…
ICYMI: Community invited to provide feedback on three-year budget plan (En español)
The district is in the process of outlining options to cut $92 million over the next three years while preserving the student experience.
The JOY of Teaching: Special Education Teacher Ali DeVeny (En español)
Her story in 4 answers. What sparked your love for Special Education? When I was a kid in the 1980’s Special Education was a place, not a service. In my case, it was a place near the boiler room. I have a learning disability, and I am deaf in one ear. So,…
How the MoPac expansion will impact Austin ISD (En español)
It’s no surprise that traffic is a huge headache in Austin. With Interstate 35 already under construction, the pending expansion of MoPac means both highways through the city will be construction zones.
Board adopts priorities for upcoming legislative session (en Español)
On Nov. 21, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees adopted its 89th Legislative Session priorities, focusing on increased school funding and recapture reform. The priorities are organized into nine categories that also include safety and security, student…
An Enrollment Checklist for Families (en Español)
Priority Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open for all current and future Austin ISD students! We can’t wait for you to Find Your Seat in Austin ISD. Before you get started, be sure to check the list below with everything you’ll need to…
District releases draft budget reduction plan that safeguards, librarians, counselors, nurses, planning periods (En español)
Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura presented a three-year proposal to the Board of Trustees Nov. 22, outlining options to balance the budget. Now it’s the community’s turn to weigh in. Why it matters: District leaders must find $92 million to…
‘All for Lunch’ non-profit clears current lunch debt (En español)
In an effort to ensure students have access to a healthy meal, All for Lunch, has paid off the $16,032 lunch debt balance districtwide. Why it matters: Families will have one less thing to worry about heading into the holiday season while…
Parent Support Program expands support for families in Austin ISD (En español)
Thanks to an increased grant from the City of Austin, the Parent Support Team is expanding districtwide with the introduction of a new Regional Support Team. Why it matters: Parent Support staff engage directly with families, campus staff and community…
Rosedale School identified as surplus after district evaluation (En español)
The district now has the opportunity to monetize the former Rosedale School site after the property was declared surplus, opening the option to sell or lease the land. The details: The school, located at 2117 West 49th Street, is not used by the…
District to reduce $92 million budget deficit with three-year plan (En español)
As the Joint Community Budget Committee wraps up, district officials are evaluating options to cut the $92 million budget deficit over three years.