Announcements
Austin ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sounds of Spanish horns and guitar erupted at the AISD Performing Arts Center Austin ISD's Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Kick-off Celebration on Monday. "For many of our students, families, and staff, the Spanish language is an important part of Hispanic…
Austin ISD Fights COVID-19 Transmission with Picnic Tables
Students at many campuses will soon enjoy the benefits of outdoor spaces with new picnic tables built by the Austin ISD Service Center. The district is building 375 picnic tables to support outdoor classrooms and lunch areas for students.
Families can still enroll in Austin ISD Dual Language program (En español)
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade students can still enroll in Austin ISD’s Spanish/English Dual Language programs for this school year. Why it matters: In Dual Language classes, students speak, read, and write in two languages, with the goal of…
Mentoring Program Started To Honor Legacy of UT Football Star Cedric Benson
Jackqueline Benson, mother of the late University of Texas and NFL football player Cedric Benson, told her son to 'strive to achieve.' Now that saying will echo for years to come at Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy as the school announced a…
Austin ISD's Mary Thomas Recognized As Top 100 Leaders in Education
Austin ISD’s Dr. Mary Thomas believes she was born with the passion to serve. Over her career, Dr. Mary Thomas has dedicated her life's work to teaching, and she continues to work toward making sure that each child in Austin ISD is receiving the best…
Students, Teachers Get Warm Welcome from Superintendent on First Day
As they exited their buses in front of their new school, students at Sanchéz Elementary were eager and excited to explore their modernized campus, but might not have expected a welcome from their superintendent. “I’m so excited. This is so great, there’s…
Austin ISD extends pre-K schedule, adds teacher assistants
Families can expect more out of Austin ISD’s prekindergarten program for four year olds this school year with 45 minutes of additional instruction. “The extra 45 minutes means additional time for high-quality programming; hands-on learning experiences,…
AISD looking into homebound instructional program for remote learning (En español)
Austin ISD is looking into how the current homebound instructional program might help eligible students receive remote learning until they can be vaccinated.
Renueva AISD compromiso con el Lenguaje Dual
Por Norma Garza En los 11 años que el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin ha estado ofreciendo el Programa de Lenguaje Dual, la implementación en las escuelas ha variado y hoy la Superintendente Stephanie Elizalde está renovando el compromiso del AISD…
Estudiantes tendrán acceso a los consejeros, servicios de SEL el primer día de clases
El primer día de clases, los consejeros amigables les darán la bienvenida nuevamente a los estudiantes en sus escuelas. La meta del Austin ISD es tener consejeros a la vista de modo que los estudiantes sepan con quién hablar mientras hacen la transición de…
Austin ISD all-in on in-class in 2021-22 (En español)
With COVID cases at a record low, Austin ISD plans to return all students to on-campus learning for the 2021-22 school year, with no virtual learning option.
Guest Lecturer Discusses Importance of Family Engagement
In a Zoom meeting with community members on Wednesday, Karen L. Mapp, Ed.D., said family engagement is essential for student and school success now more than ever.