Update Feb. 21: Eight schools were added to Monday's curbside meal service. New locations are highlighted in bold below.
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AISD will provide free meals for children and their caregivers at 25 schools from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22.
Dear Austin ISD families,
With the rapidly evolving situation, we remain committed to providing timely updates to help you plan. That’s why we moved swiftly this past week to close our schools and communicate with families. I realize as the weather warms you may wonder why we made the proactive decision to close Monday and Tuesday, return to remote learning Wednesday and Thursday and end the week with the previously scheduled asynchronous Friday.
Countless residents are currently without electricity and water, but for those who are challenged with preexisting racial and socioeconomic barriers, the impact of recent winter storms is devastatingly amplified. In addition to battling freezing temperatures, power outages, and little to no access to clean water, minority community members now face major food insecurities.
Dear Austin ISD families,
While we've seen some improvements in the city as the weather begins to warm up, we recognize that many students and families may still be facing challenges. We want to provide our students, families, and community the opportunity to recover and reset during this time.
Hello,
This is Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendent of Austin ISD. I hope you are staying safe and warm during this historic weather event.
Our district will remain closed through Friday, February 19 except for select essential personnel. This means there will be no asynchronous instruction on Friday as previously communicated.
We have several campuses serving as warming centers for ANY individuals or families who may need access to a warm place from 9 am-9 pm at the following locations:
Austin ISD will remain closed through Friday, Feb, 19, except for select essential personnel. There will be no asynchronous instruction on Friday as previously communicated.
Several campuses are serving as warming centers for any individuals or families who may need access to a warm place from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the following locations:
Austin ISD has opened two additional campuses to serve as warming centers for families from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please see the full list below:
NEW
Joslin Elementary, 4500 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Barrington Elementary, 400 Cooper Dr, Austin, TX 78753
ALSO OPERATING
Lee Elementary, 3308 Hampton Rd, Austin, TX 78705
Murchison Middle School, 3700 N Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731.
The shelter at Northeast ECHS has MOVED to Webb Middle School at 601 E. St Johns Ave, 78752 due to a power outage. If residents need shelter in the northern part of the city, please go to Webb. Lee and Murchison are now open as warming centers until 9 p.m.
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