February 2024

Austin ISD Attendance Challenge: #BeTheChange at School

The Enrollment and Attendance Department needs your help to make your campus a place where all students feel welcomed, accepted, and ready to grow. We encourage students to attend school every day and be a good role model in our #BeTheChange school attendance challenge.

Thursday, Feb. 8

Kick-off via Zoom with special guest, Grammy Nominated Musician with a Message SaulPaul (elementary - 8:15 a.m.; secondary - 9:30 a.m.)

Feb 9-March 22: Submissions for "Everyone Matters" Student Poster and Slogan Contest

Classical guitar students collab with Hollywood director (En español)

Austin ISD classical guitar students and famed Hollywood film director Robert Rodriguez recently collaborated for a audio recording and music video for the Spy Kids film.   Why it matters: Our students are getting real world experience with a professional production thanks to Texas-native Rodriguez’s collaboration with Austin ISD.  The recording was held at the Long Center, which also allowed the students to perform in a professional space.  

Audition Notice: Austin ISD 2024 Summer Theatre Series (En español)

Calling all actors, singers, dancers, musicians and technicians! The Austin ISD 2024 Summer Theatre Series auditions are open Feb. 1 through March 18.  Students can join the STS Blend Course to register and submit audition videos. Why it matters: This summer camp is FREE and offers Austin ISD students professional training in all things musical theatre. An equivalent theatre camp costs between $700 and $3,000.