Announcements
Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for March 27
In this episode, we explore the latest updates within Austin ISD, starting with the district moving forward with an 1882 partnership with the Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS). This partnership aims to improve academic performance and…
Austin ISD Moves Forward with 1882 Partnership for Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools (en español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to move forward with a new partnership aimed at supporting Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools. The district will enter into a three-year partnership with the non-profit Texas Council for International…
Board approves 2026-27 Additional Days School Year (ADSY) academic calendar (en español)
A new calendar designed to give students more high-impact instruction and prevent summer learning loss was approved by Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees at their March 26 voting meeting. The changes known as Additional Days School Year will be applicable to the…
Austin ISD 2026 Teacher of Year finalists announced
Austin ISD is proud to announce this year’s district’s Teacher of the Year finalists. Each year four outstanding educators are selected from elementary and secondary schools as finalists for the Austin ISD Teacher of the Year award. The winner will then…
2026-27 School Year Enrollment Updates
We’re working hard to welcome all our new and returning families for the 2026-27 school year! To help make the enrollment process as smooth as possible, here are some important updates and dates to keep on your radar:
Austin ISD Pride Week, March 23-27
Austin ISD Pride Week 2026 will take place from March 23–27, highlighting the district's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students can show up as their full selves. This year's celebration features daily themes such as…
Update regarding district events and March 31 holiday (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community, We hope you are enjoying a restful and safe Spring Break. We wanted to share an update on our district calendar and upcoming activities ahead of our return to school next week. Update on the César Chávez Parade The…
Austin ISD board to consider 2026–27 academic calendars, including pilot Additional Days School Year plan
Austin ISD is proposing an Additional Days School Year (ADSY) calendar for a pilot group of campuses to add instructional opportunities over the summer and on select Saturdays at no cost to families. During the pilot year, ADSY would be implemented at Mendez…
Austin ISD announces potential 1882 charter partnership for Webb, Burnet and Dobie Middle Schools (En español)
Austin ISD leaders are now proposing an 1882 partnership with the Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS) to continue student achievement efforts at Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools.
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…
What to know about the Anita Ferrales Coy repurposing project (En español)
Let’s talk about the Anita Ferrales Coy repurposing project! First, let’s go over how we got to where we are now. The space was originally used as a junior high school in 1916 and was home to many schools throughout the years until 2013. After evaluating…
