Bring the whole family and enjoy the free concerts from 12 area schools and youth programs, including Austin High’s award-winning orchestras, at the Monster Concert & Carnival fundraiser on Saturday, November 1, from 12 - 7:30 p.m. at the Austin High School Performing Arts Center and Grounds, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX, 78703.
The Austin ISD Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the development of Anita Coy
Last Friday we released the Austin ISD Draft Consolidation & Boundary Plan, along with email communications to every school in our district about potential changes at their campus, including:
Boundary changes for 98% of schools
13 school building closures
1 program relocating to a new campus
6 schools repurposed for programming with no school zone.
The October Information Session gave trustees the first opportunity to discuss the draft school consolidation and boundary change plan. Then, Austin ISD leaders gave updates on Scorecard Goal 2: Third-Grade Numeracy, including notable gains year over year.
Let’s get into the details.
Thank you to the more than 50,000 Austin ISD families who have completed their Annual Forms!
If you have not already done so, families are encouraged to take a moment to complete their annual student forms, including the Income Verification Form, through Enroll Austin, located in the Parent Portal.
Why it matters: Completing this form helps our schools receive essential funding that directly supports our students and staff. The information you provide is confidential, but it helps our school qualify for critical resources, such as:
What is phishing? Phishing is a form of cybercrime where attackers send fraudulent communications—like emails, texts, or fake websites—to trick people into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, bank account details, or personal data.
Looking for ways to support Austin ISD students and staff this month? Here’s what’s on our radar!
Gaggle is a digital safety platform Austin ISD uses to help keep students safe while using school-provided digital platforms, including their Google accounts (email, Google Drive, Google Docs, and web activity). Gaggle monitors for potential safety risks such as self-harm, bullying, harassment, or other concerning behaviors. When risks are detected, alerts are sent to school staff and/or Austin ISD Police so they can respond appropriately.
This month’s Board Information Session dug into scorecard goals on middle school math and college, career and military readiness. We also got an update on the TEA Agreed Order and the board’s progress toward meeting the order’s requirements for Lone Star Governance.
Let’s dive in.
Scorecard Goal 4 is focused on increasing the percentage of economically disadvantaged eighth-grade students who successfully complete Algebra 1. To set students up for success, we are focusing on what’s happening with students as early as sixth grade.
Welcome to Parent U: College Readiness Strategies for Parents!
Austin ISD Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation for their postsecondary journey. Each month, families gain practical tools and information on college readiness, career planning, financial aid, mental health, and more.
