Announcements
Early College High Schools athletics score big with YETI cooler donation (En español)
Austin ISD Early College High School student athletes will have new ways to stay cool and hydrated after the Austin Ed Fund and YETI partnered to donate coolers to school athletic programs. YETI representatives, Superintendent Matias Segura and Austin…
Austin ISD adopts more stringent hot weather guidelines (En Español)
In the wake of this summer’s historic heatwave, Austin ISD has adopted new guidelines for outdoor student activities in hot and cold weather. What's new: The more stringent guidelines align with University Interscholastic League rules for outdoor…
Take a peek at the (school) year in numbers (en español)
Sadly, this is the end of another school year! No, it’s not sarcasm. Lots of amazing things happened in 2022-23. And I want to share some of them with you. If you’re like me and you love numbers – buckle up for this journey! Children spent 75,600…
Thank you / ¡Gracias!
Nov. 9, 2022 Dear Austin ISD Community, This is a new day for our district because last night Austin voters passed the largest school bond package ever approved in Central Texas. I want to personally thank all of you for helping us provide a brighter future…
Bowie Siblings Wrestle With Success
Pinning down your brother or sister in a wrestling match is something most parents are not fond of, but for Bowie High School siblings Joshua and Olivia Moreno, it's just another day at work.
As Omicron falls, attendance for athletics and fine arts can increase (En español)
We’re opening up our Fine Arts and Athletics events and lifting audience capacity restrictions, effective immediately, while still requiring all attendees to wear masks. Why it matters: Our kids deserve to be celebrated, especially with playoffs and…
Maplewood Elementary teacher receives national award for physical education
It’s shaping up to be a good year for one Austin ISD teacher, Maplewood's Rebecca Lambdin-Abraham has been named one of the top physical education instructors in the nation.
Sunset Valley Elementary Teacher Receives $10,000 Grant from Rack Room Shoes
Smiles could almost be seen through masks at Sunset Valley Elementary School on Monday. That’s because Jessica Onyegam was recognized as a Rack Room Shoes Teacher of the Year. She was presented with a $10,000 technology lab grant for the school and a $500…
How to support the LBJ Jaguars headed to state (En Español)
Our LBJ Jaguars are headed to state! Why it matters: This is the first Austin ISD football program to reach the state football championship since 1973, and it’s the first time in LBJ’s history. How to support: Everyone in town can come together to…
LBJ Jaguars Head to State Semifinals
Austin is celebrating the LBJ Early College High School Jaguars as they're headed to the state semifinals in football.
Students in Extracurricular Activities Don't Need Masks During Most Practice, Play (En Español)
Students in extracurricular activities, including athletics, won’t have to wear a mask when outdoors and socially distanced or when engaged in vigorous physical activity.