Austin ISD Board of Trustees Secretary and District 2 Trustee Dr. Jayme Mathias is hosting a special community conversation to gather input on issues that affect students and families in District 2.

The meeting will be 6–7 p.m. in Spanish and 7–8 p.m. in English on Sept. 23 at Metz Elementary School, 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.

It’s hot outside, but Austin ISD Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz knows how to cool off—while supporting a good cause.

This week, Dr. Cruz joined the ranks of civic leaders and celebrities across the country—from Bill Gates and the Kennedys to Lady Gaga, LeBron James and Oprah Winfrey—to join the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge.”

The ALS Association’s challenge calls for people to film themselves being doused with buckets of ice water, post the video to social media and nominate others to do the same to raise awareness about ALS, also commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Dear AISD Community,

As in previous years, Austin ISD is again providing free and reduced-price meals to students eligible for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.

Applications for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program soon will be sent to all student households and are available at every Austin school. Applications are also available online.