May 2020

Thirty Austinites Graduate from Austin ISD UpClose Program

Austin ISD celebrated thirty Austinites for their completion of the UpClose program with virtual graduation. 

The AISD UpClose program offers families and community members a unique opportunity to learn about the district's infrastructure, programs and services, as well as the challenges and opportunities for improvements.

AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz recognized the graduates' accomplishments during the virtual ceremony. 

Casis Elementary Celebrates Groundbreaking on Modernization Plan

On Friday, the Casis Elementary community celebrated the groundbreaking — virtually — for its new modernization project.

The modernization is part of the 2017 Bond that has funded other projects including the renovations of T.A. Brown, Menchaca and Govalle elementaries.

The virtual groundbreaking was broadcast on AISD.TV and Facebook Live, where students, families and staff were able to view the virtual ceremony from home. 

AISD.TV to Provide Continuous Learning Content / AISD.TV ofrecerá contenido para el aprendizaje continuo 

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AISD.TV is excited to present a new initiative aimed at supplementing the district’s continuous learning. AISD.TV has started airing educational content in three blocks, or sets of time, specifically designed for elementary, middle and high school students. Enriching segments for all grade levels are also included within the blocks.

The channel has already started airing the new content and will continue doing so for as long as students are engaged in continuous learning.

Grade-specific content

AISD Family Conversation Circles / Círculos de conversación familiar del AISD

We want to hear from our families! Your opinion matters!

AISD families, voice your opinion about these important issues:

  • Austin ISD 2020-25 Strategic Plan
  • Family Support

AISD Family Conversation Circles on our Changing School District:

Fri., May 15, 10–11 a.m. (Spanish)

Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97464806827
Join by phone: 1-346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 974 6480 6827

AISD Family Conversation Circles / Círculos de conversación familiar del AISD

We want to hear from our families! Your opinion matters!

AISD families, voice your opinion about these important issues:

  • Austin ISD 2020-25 Strategic Plan
  • Family Support

AISD Family Conversation Circles on our Changing School District:

Thur., May 14, 6–7 p.m. (Spanish)

Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94104554460
Join by phone: 1-346-248-7799
Meeting ID: 941 0455 4460