Announcements
Celebrating Earth Week with ‘Food of the Future’ (En Español)
Have you ever tried chocolate cinnamon cricket cake? Yes, crickets... This unique dish is one of four crafted by Austin ISD High School culinary students just in time for Earth Week at the “Food of the Future” tasting event. Why it matters: …
LBJ Theatre Makes History (En Español)
By Christina Burbank (El español está disponible abajo) Congratulations LBJ Theatre students for making history! LBJ Jaguar Theatre students competed at the UIL One Act Play Area Contest held at Bastrop ISD April 11, marking the first time LBJ has…
McCallum High School student named JEA's 2024 national Journalist of the Year (En español)
Alice Scott is Texas’ eighth winner of the national award, which consists of a $3,000 scholarship, according to the Journalism Education Association. Why it matters: JEA awards gives students a platform to showcase their work and receive the…
Despite significant systemic improvements, issues persist, according to special education audit (En español)
As part of the TEA Order regarding special education, Austin ISD underwent an audit conducted by Stetson & Associates this spring. What they found: The audit outlines significant strides made to improve special education services for students, as…
‘Maestro en Casa’ celebrates its 1000th graduate (En Español)
During an evening full of excitement and pride, Austin ISD proudly celebrated its 1,000th Maestro en Casa graduate since the program’s inception in 2015. Participants attend classes at their students' schools to learn English, manage common scenarios…
Drumroll, please…announcing Salute finalists
Salute, our annual staff celebration, is three weeks away and for the first time, we’re expanding our recognition categories and celebrating even more of our incredible team members. Why it matters: We know it takes a whole system to give our students and…
We’re updating to how we respond to e-cigarettes on campus (En Español)
A new District of Innovation exemption regarding HB 114 will allow the district more flexibility in supporting students found in possession of nicotine e-cigarettes.
After school activities moved indoors Tuesday, April 9 (En español)
Dear Austin ISD families and staff, We are under a tornado watch from the National Weather Service until 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. This means that a tornado is possible but not imminent, so we are prepared and monitoring the forecast.
District Safeguards Classrooms As It Seeks To Cut Spending (En español)
Yesterday, Austin ISD proposed the preliminary budget for the 2024-25 school year that included $30 million in cuts to non-campus based expenses. Why it matters: Though we must make difficult cuts, we committed to finding savings in…
Important Reminders: Solar Eclipse Event on Monday, April 8
Attention Austin ISD Families and Staff, We're eagerly counting down to the solar eclipse event happening this Monday, April 8th! To ensure the safety and educational experience of our students and staff, please note the following important reminders:
Join the American Indian Education Program!
The American Indian Education Program (AIEP) has returned to Austin ISD! Our primary goal is to support our American Indian and Alaskan Native students and their families in their academic journey. Join AIEP: Austin ISD students are eligible to join the…
ACC announces FREE tuition for 2024 graduates. (En Español)
This week the Austin Community College Board of Trustees approved a pilot program offering free tuition to 2024 high school graduates.