You Count and Attendance Matters! (En español)
As we navigate the busy spring season filled with competitions, college visits and physicals, remember your child’s attendance matters!
March 2025
Austin ISD Sustainability Director receives ‘Best of Green Schools’ award (En español)
Austin ISD’s very own Darien Clary has been recognized with the School District Champion Award. Clary, who serves as the district’s sustainability director, since 2016 to bring sustainable practices to the district, including the introduction of composting at schools and expanding the solar panel program.
Why it matters: As an organization with a large footprint in Central Texas, it's essential for Austin ISD to be intentional in how students, staff and schools can impact the environment.
Board Bulletin: School consolidations on the table to close budget deficit
We’re deeply engaged with budget planning for the year, with a June deadline to approve our 2025-26 school year budget and important work underway. Thank you to all in our community who are engaging with this process.
In this Board Bulletin, we’ll dive into some budget recommendations and strategies presented to the board during its March Regular Voting Meeting.
Let’s get to it…
The meeting included two budget-focused presentations: The Gibson Cost Savings Audit and a general Budget Update.
Board Special Meeting
The Austin ISD Board Meetings are located at the Austin ISD Board Auditorium at 4000 South Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin Texas 78704.
Austin ISD Teacher of the Year Finalists Surprised with Celebration Visits (En español)
Every year, four exceptional educators are honored as finalists for the Austin ISD Teacher of the Year award. This week, district leaders surprised each finalist, announcing their recognition in their classrooms with their students and colleagues.
Why it matters: These teachers embody what it means to create positive learning environments that support the development of their students, both academically and emotionally.
Meet the Finalists:
Unity Walk & Kids Fest 2025
You're invited to the 20th Annual Unity Walk and 9th Annual Kids Fest! The Unity Walk & Kids Fest brings together the Northeast Early College High School (ECHS) Vertical Team, Child Inc. Head Start, Austin Voices for Education and Youth, and community partners to provide valuable resources and information that support youth education and development from cradle to college and career.
Travis Early College High School Rebel Fest 2025
Travis Early College High School invites the Austin ISD community to Rebel Fest 2025, a fun-filled event celebrating student programs and local engagement! Hosted by the Travis Alumni Association and Travis Pittmasters, the festival will take place on April 5, 2025, from 1 - 4 p.m. at 1211 E. Oltorf St., Austin, TX.
Highlights include a Student BBQ Competition, where attendees can purchase wristbands to enjoy a BBQ sample and cast their vote. The event also features a Vendor & Resource Fair, a raffle hosted by Travis ECHS, and drinks sold by the Rebelettes.
Pre-K Virtual Enrollment Clinic
Enroll your child for Pre-K at Austin ISD! The Enrollment Team is hosting a Virtual Pre-K Enrollment Clinic on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 5 - 8 p.m. Families can join virtually via Zoom, and receive one-on-one support via breakout rooms.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
Join via Zoom
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month
What is Career and Technical Education?
CTE provides students with the academic knowledge and technical skills they need to gain entry to high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand industries. CTE provides work-based learning experiences that combine hands-on learning with real-world scenarios so students are prepared to enter the workforce or college after they graduate high school.
Special Education
Special Education Compensatory Service
Date: June 9–26 and July 7–10
Times:
- Elementary: 7:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
- Secondary: 8:30 a.m – 2:30 p.m.
Locations:
Kocurek ES, Overton ES, Travis ECHS
Description: Compensatory services provide a student with a disability the educational services needed to make up for skills or learning that may have been lost when services described in an IEP were not provided.