Announcements
Every Day Counts: Improved Attendance Leads to Improved Learning
The Austin City Limits festival kicks off today at Zilker Park and with it comes the lure of good music and fun. While the festival is tempting to attend today, Austin ISD wants to remind its families, students and staff members of the importance of being in…
Patton Elementary School Earns Elevate the Arts Grant for Hot Air Balloon Sculpture
This week, the American Girl Company announced that AISD’s Patton Elementary School is one of 13 across the nation to receive the Elevate the Arts grant. The grant contest asked elementary school art teachers and their students to creatively illustrate—…
Interested in Learning About New Federal Health Insurance Marketplace?
AISD's Comprehensive Health Services team has created an informational overview for the AISD community about the new federal Health Insurance Marketplace:
Austin High School's Billy Dragoo Named Theatre Educator of the Year
Austin High School Theatre Arts Director Billy Dragoo was recently named Theatre Educator of the Year by the Texas Educational Theatre Association. Dragoo will be honored at an annual conference hosted by the organization in January.Dragoo has served the…
Episode Two of Inside AISD Premiers Oct. 3
The second episode of Season 2 of Inside AISD is scheduled to premier Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. on AISD TV Channel 22.
AISD Gives Campaign Kicks Off Today
Dear Team AISD, Today kicks off our AISD Gives campaign; Austin ISD and Charitable Funds Inc. are excited to partner with United Way for Greater Austin to bring you a robust and exciting campaign. Our goal this year is to reach 75% participation. Every…
AISD Earns Superior Achievement Financial Rating for 2013
District also Earned Gold Level in Comptroller’s Leadership Circle and Highest Ratings Among Texas Public Schools from Three Rating AgenciesAustin ISD continues to earn recognition for its commitment to financial accountability. For 2013, the district…
Facility Master Plan: Guiding Principles
AISD's Board of Trustees has formulated principles to shape the development of the district's Facility Master Plan.
AISD: Our Changing Demographics and the Impact on Enrollment
Dear AISD Partners,Thank you for your continued support of public education. As we start the school year, I would like to provide you with an update regarding student enrollment and retention at Austin Independent School District.
AISD Gives: Making a Difference Starts With You
Dear Team AISD: The district has a proud tradition of giving back and our employees are always ready to show they care! As part of our efforts to give back to our community, Austin ISD and Charitable Funds Inc. are excited to partner with United Way for…
AISD Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Austin ISD joins the rest of the country to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month—a celebration of the diverse cultures and riveting histories of the people in this country with ancestral roots in Spain, Mexico, Central…