August 2024

TACRAO College Fair

Austin ISD is excited to host our annual TACRAO College Fair! Austin ISD seniors will have the opportunity to visit with over 100 college, career, and military representatives.

Thursday, September 26
10 a.m.–noon
Delco Activity Center, 4601 Pecan Brook Drive 

Students and parents are welcome to connect with the College, Career, and Military Readiness Department via Lets Talk 512-866-6434 or via email at college.advisor@austinisd.org.

Austin ISD Parent Empowerment- Back to School Learning Session

Join us on Wednesday, August 14 from 5–7 p.m. for a collaboration with East Austin Coalition for Quality Education and OLCAAA to build and foster positive outcomes for our students.

Learn about Austin ISDs Early Literacy Initiative, Multi-tiered Systems of Support and Secondary Outcomes for students in Middle and High School.


Location: Eastside ECHS, 900 Thompson St. 

Departing Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Eduardo Ramos placed on leave July 31 (En español)

Mr. Ramos submitted his resignation from Austin ISD on Tuesday, July 23. Mr. Ramos’ last day with the district was scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16; however, Superintendent Matías Segura placed Mr. Ramos on leave July 31, 2024.

What’s Next: Superintendent Segura has named Ms. Katrina Montgomery as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Montgomery has served the district for three years as Assistant Superintendent of Finance. Before serving at Austin ISD, she was interim VP of Administration and Finance and Controller at Huston-Tillotson University.

2024 Austin Chinese Culture Festival

In-depth, multi-dimensional presentations of many aspects of Chinese cultural heritage. Hosted by the Austin Chinese American-Network, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving our community and fostering our heritage, and supported by a Thrive grant by the Austin Economic Development's Cultural Arts Division. 

 

Lion Dance/Dragon Dance, Chinese Cultural Interactives, Asian Food Tasting, Ethnic Games, Community Booths, Live Performances and much more!

 

Free admission 12–5 p.m 

Evening performances 7–9 p.m.