April 2021

Austin ISD Pride Week - Pride and You - Creative Expression

Austin ISD Pride Week Events

Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. 

This year's weeklong celebration is April 19–24, which aligns with GLSEN’s student-led National Day of Silence on Friday, April 23. 

Austin ISD Pride Week - All Are Welcome - Pride History

Austin ISD Pride Week Events

Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. 

This year's weeklong celebration is April 19–24, which aligns with GLSEN’s student-led National Day of Silence on Friday, April 23. 

AISD Reconnects with Students In Inaugural Event

Dozens of AISD volunteers wearing bright red shirts and carrying flyers could be seen in the neighborhoods around Northeast Early College High School on the morning of Saturday, April 10.

As part of Operation Reconnect, their mission was to talk to some of the 5,500 families who stopped coming to school this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The district recruited 195 volunteers to go to the homes of 625 students and talk to families about getting back into school.

Garza High School Teachers Celebrate Designation at H-E-B Texas Loves Teachers Tour

On Friday, one of the country’s best alternative high schools was recognized by the country’s favorite grocery store when H-E-B Excellence in Education stopped at Garza Independence High School on its Texas Loves Teachers Tour.

As part of the tour, H-E-B stopped by with a signature red school bus filled with branded items, coupon books for free groceries, and $2,500 worth of gift cards for Garza’s teachers and staff.