February 2025

Austin ISD celebrates student, community achievement at African American Heritage event (En español)

The Austin ISD community gathered at the 42nd annual African American Heritage Celebration to honor top students, staff and community partners.

  • This year’s theme, “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Trailblazers in the Community” focused on community leaders and featured student performances from Akins Early College High School. 

Why it matters: Each year during Black History Month, this celebration is a space to highlight the rich tapestry of African American culture and celebrate the achievements of our Austin ISD community. 

Austin ISD partners with the Dallas Cowboys to launch High School Girls Flag Football League

Austin ISD is proud to announce the formation of a Girls Flag Football League, which will begin competitive play this Spring 2025, with support from the Dallas Cowboys organization. 

Each Austin ISD high school will form a team to participate in the league. Over the last nine months, Austin ISD and the Dallas Cowboys have partnered to form varsity-level 7-on-7 programs which will play competitively in the Spring.