Announcements
Vision+Voice Student Poetry Contest Now Accepting Submissions
Calling all poets! The second annual Vision+Voice student poetry contest is seeking your submissions.Vision+Voice is a partnership between Austin ISD and the Department of Arts and Humanities at Austin Community College.A panel of published poets will select…
2014–15 Parent and Families Survey Now Available
The Austin ISD 2014–15 Parent and Families Survey is now open and accepting responses through March 31.Parents throughout the district are encouraged to participate so they can share input on district and campus performance.The survey includes questions about…
No Cases of Measles Reported in Austin Area
Dear Austin ISD families, faculty and staff,We are aware of the increased concern regarding the measles outbreak that has occurred in California. We are working closely with the Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services Department and health experts at…
Fight Heart Disease: Go Red For Women on Feb. 6
On Feb. 6, join Austin ISD employees and students in participating in the Go Red campaign. By wearing red that day, you'll show your support for the fight against heart disease in women.Post photos of your class or department on social media, and be sure…
Blackshear Elementary Nominated as Blue Ribbon School
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been nominated as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education — the only Central Texas school to be recognized. Blackshear is one of only 26 schools in Texas to earn the honor. Each…
Support Doss Elementary in the Follett Challenge
You can support innovation at Austin ISD by voting for Doss Elementary School in the Follett Challenge.
Reagan High School Marching Band Named Division Champs
The Reagan Soul Raiders have something new to march about. On Jan. 18, the marching band was named division champs at the 14th Annual MLK Battle of the Bands National Marching Competition.The event was held in Houston at Rice Stadium. The…
Feria Para Aprender (Education Fair)
The 9th annual Feria Para Aprender Spanish-language education fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at the ACC/Highland Mall, 6001 Airport.The event is designed to help Spanish-speaking parents become key leaders of their…
Austin ISD Named Winner of Laserfiche Run Smarter Award
The new year brings less paper and more innovation for Austin ISD. The district has been recognized for its innovative approach to content management with the 2014 Laserfiche Run Smarter® Award. AISD integrated the Laserfiche Document Management System…
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Lowers I&S Tax Rate
Local school taxes make up a big part of a homeowner’s property tax bill. The tax bill is broken into two parts: Maintenance and Operations (M&O) covers operating costs like salaries, benefits and utility bills; Interest and Sinking (I&S) covers…
Anderson Senior Wins Top National, State Honors in Original Oratory
Anderson High School senior Nikki Dargahi has won first place in one of the largest and most competitive high school speech and debate tournaments in the country.Dargahi earned top honors in original oratory when the Anderson team traveled to Chicago in…
School Board Recognition Month: 'A Work of Heart'
January is School Board Recognition Month, and this year’s theme is “A Work of Heart.” Students throughout the district have created posters, made baked goods and participated in performances to honor the nine elected members of our board of trustees.