Announcements
AISD Holds Town Hall On Back To School
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde used two virtual town halls Wednesday and Thursday to encourage families to “do what science says we need to do” and wear a mask in the classroom.
Masks Mandated at Austin ISD (En español)
Starting Wednesday, August 11, students, staff and visitors will need to wear face masks when on school properties, Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde announced late Monday at a school board meeting. "I am responsible for the safety, health and…
Survey: 80% of Families Intend to Mask in Schools
In our survey, 80% of families who responded said they plan to send their child to school wearing a mask. Why it matters: The survey results show that the vast majority of Austin ISD families plan to have their child wear a mask at school. Dive Deeper:…
Austin ISD extends pre-K schedule, adds teacher assistants
Families can expect more out of Austin ISD’s prekindergarten program for four year olds this school year with 45 minutes of additional instruction. “The extra 45 minutes means additional time for high-quality programming; hands-on learning experiences,…
Students will need to wear masks on AISD buses
Students riding Austin ISD school buses will be required to wear a mask following federal orders provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: Because of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, Austin ISD can’t mandate masks in our…
AISD News Brief: Ready for New School Year
Families are getting ready for a new school year in Austin ISD. Watch our news brief for more information on what families and staff are doing to get ready for the new school year.
Austin ISD releases plan for virtual learning (En Español)
Austin ISD is ready to start in-person learning on August 17, and now there’s a K–6 virtual option available for families as well.
Families with Special Health Problems Could Qualify For Home Learning Program (En Español)
Students with special health problems that prevent them from coming onto campus may qualify to learn from home or the hospital. This is part of a program Austin ISD provides called Homebound Services. Why it matters: With the Austin area approaching Stage 5…
CDC Recommends Everyone Wear Masks Indoors
On Tuesday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their guidelines, recommending masks for all individuals indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Eduardo Ramos Hired as Chief Financial Officer (En español)
Austin ISD hired Eduardo Ramos to serve as Chief Financial Officer starting Aug. 13. Why it matters: The CFO manages all the financials of Austin ISD including the budget, purchasing, state and federal grants, the historically underutilized business program…
COVID-19 protocols for the new school year (En Español)
We’re releasing an overview of our health and safety protocols for the new school year. You can view the entire document below. As conditions continue to change, we will be updating our protocols. We’re committed to providing a safe and healthy environment…
L.C. Anderson Alumni, AISD Celebrate Historical Marker Dedication
Voices rang out as alumni of the original L.C. Anderson High School sang the Yellow Jackets theme song in tandem on Saturday in black and gold shirts with their school mascot.