Announcements
Community Budget Meeting
Austin ISD welcomes the community to a meeting this week to learn about the 2014–15 preliminary budget, strategic investment in the district's priorities, projected shortfalls and long-range financial planning. Lunch and interpretation services will be…
Board President's Update, May 9
On May 9, Vincent Torres, president of the Austin ISD Board of Trustees, provided the following update:
Lions Club Honors Anderson and Bowie Teams, Fans for Sportsmanship
Andrew Alvarado, senior football player at Bowie High School, on sportsmanship, win or lose:If you play with class and pride, you can hold your head up at the end of the game. Today, the Austin Downtown Founders Lions Club honored two Austin ISD high…
Walnut Creek Resumes Regular Schedule Tuesday
District has completed safety and security checklist to prepare for students’ returnAfter today’s early morning fire, AISD has completed its safety and security checklist and has determined that classes and operations at Walnut Creek Elementary School will…
Dr. Cruz Shares Condolences with Austin High School Community
The Austin Police Department has reported that three teenagers were involved in a car accident near Barton Hills Elementary School on Friday, May 2.At this time, the Austin Police Department has not released the names of the individuals involved in the…
Board President's Update, May 2
On May 2, Vincent Torres, president of the AISD Board of Trustees, provided the following quick update to the AISD Community.
Oak Hill Presents School’s First Ballet Folklorico
Oak Hill Elementary School students will perform the school’s first-ever Ballet Folklorico for the student body as part of a Cinco de Mayo celebration at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5.The event will feature 20 students—boys and girls from various grades—performing…
Families Affected By the Halloween Flood Participate In A Confidential Community Needs Assessment
Do you still have challenges or needs as a result of the Halloween 2013 flood that you want the city, county and our neighbors to know about?If your answer is yes, consider participating in a confidential community needs assessment being conducted by the long…
AISD Names Nicholas Dellas the 2014 High School Teacher of the Year
Nicholas Dellas is science department manager at LBJ Early College High School. He has a master’s degree in kinesiology with a specialization in exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Austin, and a bachelor’s degree in health science with an…
AISD Names Sharon Roy the 2014 Middle School Teacher of the Year
Sharon Roy, a teacher at Kealing Middle School for 20 years, has taught magnet English, software design, Leadership 101 and pre-AP English. Roy earned her secondary teaching certificate in English and math at the University of Texas in Austin. She also holds…
AISD Names James Butler the 2014 Elementary School Teacher of the Year
James Butler is a prekindergarten teacher at Gullett Elementary School. He ensures that the school’s newly formed Pre-K program is up to standard with AISD guidelines and that the program continues to grow and serve as a positive addition to the Gullett…
Interim Superintendent Surprises Teacher of the Year Winners
Today, Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised three teachers in their classrooms and announced their selection as Austin ISD’s 2014 Teachers of the Year for elementary, middle and high school.Being selected as a teacher of the year is one of the highest…