Announcements
2026 Salute Awards Finalists Announced
Austin ISD is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Salute Awards, our annual celebration of exceptional staff. Staff, students and families were invited to submit open nominations across ten categories from November through January. Austin ISD…
Congratulations to our 2026 Teachers of the Year & Teachers of Promise! (En Español)
We're excited to announce the 2026 Campus Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise! Each year, our campus staff get together to vote for one of their teammates as their Campus Teacher of the Year. Campus Teachers of the Year are teachers who…
Austin ISD teachers surprised as finalists for the H-E-B 2026 Excellence in Education Awards
Two amazing Austin ISD teachers received a big surprise on Jan. 13 as they learned they are finalists for the prestigious 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Joslin Elementary School Special Education Teacher Alasin DeVeny and…
Superintendent appoints principals at campuses impacted by school consolidations, student reassignments (En español)
Superintendent Matias Segura appointed principals at Austin ISD campuses impacted by the school consolidation and student reassignment plan, allowing families to have time to plan and make enrollment decisions for next year. The following principals were…
“Ms. Minda Anderson Day” honors Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders' Librarian in Austin (En español)
The City of Austin proclaimed Sept. 8 as “Ms. Minda Anderson Day” in honor of Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Librarian Minda Anderson. Why it matters: The proclamation by the City is a testament to Anderson’s commitment to her work and…
Austin ISD’s Pooja Mulgaonker Named Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year (En español)
Pooja Mulgaonker, a Special Education teacher at Kiker Elementary School, was named the 2026 Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year. She’ll now represent the region at the Texas State Teacher of the Year competition.
We’re transitioning from Let’s Talk to AISD Help this summer (En español)
To streamline systems and respond to budget constraints, Austin ISD is sunsetting Let’s Talk on June 30. What’s next: We will be transitioning to AISD Help for general questions and concerns, and to Speak Up — a Gaggle product — for anonymous reporting…
2025 Salute Awards honors teachers, staff (En español)
Congratulations to all the finalists and this year's winners at the annual Salute staff recognition ceremony!
2025 Salute Awards Finalists Announced (En español)
Austin ISD is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Salute Awards, our annual celebration of exceptional staff. Librarian of the Year Lisa Richardson, Odom ES Andrea Houdek, Houston ES Teresa Grumbles, Akins HS Counselor of…
Austin ISD Sustainability Director receives ‘Best of Green Schools’ award (En español)
Austin ISD’s very own Darien Clary has been recognized with the School District Champion Award. Clary, who serves as the district’s sustainability director, since 2016 to bring sustainable practices to the district, including the introduction of composting at…
Austin ISD Teacher of the Year Finalists Surprised with Celebration Visits (En español)
Every year, four exceptional educators are honored as finalists for the Austin ISD Teacher of the Year award. This week, district leaders surprised each finalist, announcing their recognition in their classrooms with their students and colleagues. Why it…
We’re keeping an eye on measles (En español)
Austin ISD leaders have been tracking the measles outbreak in west Texas and taking measures to prevent any spread in our community. Why it matters: We learned from the pandemic how quickly infectious diseases can spread in a close-knit community and…