June 2020

AISD Celebrates 2019–2020 Retirees

On May 28, AISD celebrated the 2019–2020 Retirees and all they’ve given to the district with a special virtual event.

Honorees and families were invited to attend and share favorite stories of their time in AISD, see videos and remarks from their AISD family, and celebrate their wonderful career and the next chapter!

Speakers included Chief Human Capital Officer, Dr. Fernando Medina; Superintendent, Dr. Paul Cruz; and AISD Board of Trustees President, Mr. Geronimo Rodriguez, Jr.

Juneteenth Statement from Superintendent Paul Cruz and Board of Trustees

Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas received word about the official end of the Civil War—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. 


It has been 155 years since freedom was announced in Texas, yet today’s continued marginalization, mistreatment and killing of Black people has ignited protests in all 50 states and worldwide. 


We respect everyone’s first amendment right to free speech and stand with protestors to proclaim: Enough is enough. Black Lives Matter.

Athletics Victory Lap

Help us celebrate the Austin ISD Athletics Senior Class of 2020 June 11 at 5 p.m. by tuning into AISD.TV's special broadcast of Victory Lap featuring special videos and messages from our high school athletes and coaches.

Take one last victory lap for these talented student-athletes from all AISD high schools.

New Opportunities Created at Joslin, Travis GPA with $1.7 Million in TEA Grants

Joslin Elementary School and Travis Graduation Preparatory Academy will see new opportunities to thrive thanks to a combined $1.7 million in Texas Education Agency grants. 

Joslin will expand language programming to become a foreign language academy. Travis GPA will expand hours for learning and offer the benefits of traditional and non-traditional high schools.

 

Joslin Foreign Language Elementary School 

Create + Connect: A Celebration of AISD's Arts Stars

Join us Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. via AISD.TV (Channel 22) and Facebook Live as we celebrate the art that Austin ISD students have continued to make amidst all recent challenges! This collection of interviews, montages, and student artwork (created especially for this event) is guaranteed to entertain and inspire!

At the time of the event, a live stream link will be made accessible to the public on our Facebook Page, @AISDArts.

Head Start

Austin ISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program

Register your 3-year-old child for free, full-day, AISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program. The program serves children who turn 3 on or before September 1 of the current school year. The program provides free breakfast, lunch, and a free snack every day in a high-quality developmentally appropriate environment. For more information, view the Head Start Program Print Flyer.

Summer Vision 2020: Edition 1, June 4 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 1, 4 de junio

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Need to know: Our Weekly Update 

In the weeks ahead, we want to update you on the most important and relevant news, particularly in our rapidly changing environment. We also realize many of our Austin ISD families, stakeholders and staff might be in summer mode, and we hope you thoroughly enjoy the break! "Summer Vision 2020" is a weekly update designed to convey significant information in a brief and easy-to-digest format. We hope you find the design and messaging beneficial. 

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer application is now open through June 30

Austin ISD encourages eligible families to apply to receive additional food benefits

The online application for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer is now open for eligible Austin ISD families.

The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program could provide Austin ISD families a one-time benefit for eligible families to buy food. Families could receive up to $285 per child, which can be used in the same way as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits to pay for groceries.