Announcements

Austin ISD Hosts MLK Food Drive

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Austin ISD schools are invited to participate in the MLK food drive. Donations of nonperishable food can be dropped off at schools from Jan. 13–29. Donations will help fill the shelves of the …

AISD Offers Free Test Preparation for College Entrance Exams

Austin ISD has partnered with online education provider Edgenuity to expand support for high school students by offering free test preparation services for college entrance exams, including the SAT.AISD students may enroll in Web-based courses that allow…

Crockett High School Hosts Entrepreneur Roundtable

This Wednesday, students at Crockett High School will have special access to area experts at the school’s entrepreneur roundtable. Representatives from Bazaarvoice and Austin Modern Homes will be among those answering questions about the traits, skills…

All Austin ISD Events for Saturday, Jan. 10, Have Been Canceled

Based on updated information from the National Weather Service, all Austin ISD activities and events scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, have been canceled.

Board Elects Officers, Welcomes New Trustees

The first official actions of Austin ISD's new board of trustees included electing At-large District 8 Trustee Gina Hinojosa as president of the board, District 5 Trustee Amber Elenz as vice president and District 2 Trustee Jayme Mathias as…

Forums Offer Community Chance to Meet Paul Cruz

Austin ISD community forums continue throughout January to give staff, students, families and community members the chance to meet the sole finalist for superintendent.Paul Cruz will give a short presentation at each forum and will then open the floor to…

Travis High School Hosts Annual Tamalada

Students, teachers, parents and community members joined forces Thursday at Travis High School to make more than 40 dozen pork and chicken tamales.This was the eighth year for Travis High's tamalada, or tamale-making party, which welcomes members of the…

Highlight Reel: AISD Athletics 2014

Congratulations to AISD athletics teams for their accomplishments in 2014. You make the district #AISDproud!

Allison Elementary Earns Second Place at Central Texas First Lego League Robotics Competition

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Allison Elementary Robotics Team competed in the Central Texas First Lego League Robotics Competition. The team earned the second place robotics award and the second place overall champions.

Anderson High School Hosts the IB Experience

On January 15, 2015, Anderson High School will host The IB Experience, an information session about the school's International Baccalaureate program.

Austin is a Hands-free City

An announcement from the City of Austin: A new City of Austin ordinance prohibits the use of all electronic hand-held devices while operating a vehicle or bicycle. To avoid fines up to $500, put your phone away or consider using a hands-free system...

Austin ISD Holiday Break

Austin ISD will be closed Dec. 20, 2014, through Jan. 4, 2015, for the holiday break. The last day of classes is Dec. 18; the last day for staff is Dec. 19.Classes and work schedules resume Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday…