October 2021

Kealing Magnet Parent Information Nights

Current 5th and 6th grade students seeking an academic challenge next school year are invited to join the Virtual Kealing Magnet Parent Information Nights to explore characteristics of the magnet program, learn from current students sharing their experiences, and ask questions about the application process. 

Virtual Kealing Magnet Parent Information Nights
The virtual sessions are held 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21
Thursday, Oct. 28
Thursday, Nov. 4

Kealing Magnet Parent Information Nights

Current 5th and 6th grade students seeking an academic challenge next school year are invited to join the Virtual Kealing Magnet Parent Information Nights to explore characteristics of the magnet program, learn from current students sharing their experiences, and ask questions about the application process. 

Virtual Kealing Magnet Parent Information Nights
The virtual sessions are held 6-7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21
Thursday, Oct. 28
Thursday, Nov. 4

Kealing Middle School Showcase

Come explore the magic of Kealing Middle School in our annual showcase! All current 5th and 6th grade families are welcome to attend to explore the campus, visit with teachers, and hear from current students sharing projects and experiences. Whether applying to the magnet program or locally zoned and attending the academy, all students and families can learn about our unique electives and innovative curriculum. Please contact Ms. Patel, sapna.duchesne@austinisd.org or call 512-414-2450 if you have any questions.

District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting

If you wish to observe a District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting and/or speak during the allotted Public Comments period, please contact Stephanie McGraw at stephanie.mcgraw@austinisd.org to request a Zoom meeting link -- requests may be made from the time the agenda is posted up to noon of the meeting date. (Please carefully read the related note at the top of the meeting agenda, and the district's standard Communication and Visitor Guidelines.)

District Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting

If you wish to observe a District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting and/or speak during the allotted Public Comments period, please contact Stephanie McGraw at stephanie.mcgraw@austinisd.org to request a Zoom meeting link -- requests may be made from the time the agenda is posted up to noon of the meeting date. (Please carefully read the related note at the top of the meeting agenda, and the district's standard Communication and Visitor Guidelines.)

Austin ISD Educator Selected as Bilingual Teacher of the Year

Austin ISD has another Teacher of the Year among its numbers. 

Luz Alvarez-Sims, Travis Heights Elementary fourth grade teacher, was named the 2021 Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association for Bilingual Education.

The associations selected Alvarez-Sims to represent the bilingual teachers of Texas because of “her dedication to the needs of emergent bilingual students and her outstanding leadership.”

Hate Has No Place Here: A message from Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde

The antisemitic, racist, and homophobic graffiti at Anderson High School is more than just vandalism. It was a reminder that the work of making Austin ISD a safe, inclusive place is never completed, and the community’s response is proof that the ugly graffiti does not represent who we are. There is no place for hate at Anderson High School or any other school in the Austin Independent School District, and the graffiti is an insult to the great work our teachers, administrators, and staff do every day to make sure every student feels safe at school.

Hate Has No Place Here (En Español)

The antisemitic, racist, and homophobic graffiti at Anderson High School is more than just vandalism. It was a reminder that the work of making Austin ISD a safe, inclusive place is never completed, and the community’s response is proof that the ugly graffiti does not represent who we are. There is no place for hate at Anderson High School or any other school in the Austin Independent School District, and the graffiti is an insult to the great work our teachers, administrators, and staff do every day to make sure every student feels safe at school.