10:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7 —
AISD will return to normal operations after 4:45 p.m. today, Friday, Feb.7.
This includes athletic and fine arts events and other activities scheduled for this evening and throughout the weekend. Participants in district-sponsored events should confirm official information and details on specific events with their organization leads, coaches and sponsors.
Participants in outdoor events are encouraged to dress appropriately for the lower temperatures expected this evening and throughout the weekend.
The AISD transportation department will resume its normal operations after 4:45 p.m. today. School buses will support the activities and events that may continue as planned.
8:28 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 —
Austin ISD has canceled all classes for Friday, Feb. 7, due to weather and road conditions out of concern for the safety of students, team members and families.
District offices also will be closed.
For the latest weather information, tune in to your local news or visit the National Weather Service.
AISD's scheduled bad weather, make-up days are Feb. 17 and June 6. Please see the 2013-14 calendar.
6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 —
The district continues to monitor the weather in preparation for Friday. AISD will provide an update after 8 p.m.
11:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 —
All AISD after-school activities, including athletic events, will continue as scheduled today, Thursday, Feb. 6.
The district continues to monitor the weather in preparation for Friday. AISD will provide an update later today.
6:31 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 —
Due to weather and road conditions, classes and district office hours for all AISD campuses will operate on a two-hour delay. AISD buses will also operate on a two-hour delay.
Expect traffic delays due to weather, especially in South Austin. AISD will excuse tardies for students and staff members due to weather or circumstances related to inclement weather. Please be safe going to and from school.
Parents with questions about transportation can call AISD's transportation department between 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. at 512-414-0238.
4:28 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 —
Due to weather and road conditions, classes and district office hours for all AISD campuses will operate on a two-hour delay. AISD buses will also operate on a two-hour delay. Parents with questions about transportation can call AISD's transportation department between 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. at 512-414-0238.
AISD will excuse tardies for students and staff members due to weather or circumstances related to inclement weather.
For the latest weather information, tune in to your local news or visit the National Weather Service.
9:34 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 —
Austin ISD continues to closely monitor the weather. However, at this time, AISD plans to operate a normal schedule for schools and offices on Thursday, Feb. 6. If there are any changes to the schedule due to weather, the district will communicate this information directly to employees and families by 6 a.m. on Thursday.
5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 —
Based on information from the National Weather Service (NWS), the Austin area may experience some rain and potential freezing temperatures Thursday and Friday of this week.
Austin ISD is closely monitoring the weather and will remain in constant communication with other local government agencies and partners to coordinate information.
At this time, all AISD schools and offices are operating on a normal schedule.
When would the district make decisions on late start, early release or school cancelations?
The district will make every effort to make decisions on late start, early release or school cancelations as early as possible to allow employees, parents and caregivers enough time to make appropriate plans.
If AISD has compelling information the day before the anticipated inclement weather, the district will make a decision before 9 p.m., if at all possible.
If AISD does not have such information by 9 p.m. the day before, the next update and decision point will be the next day by approximately 6 a.m.
How will the district communicate any changes to schedules or operations?
If the weather appears to impact regular district operations and schedules, AISD will send direct messages to employees, parents and caregivers via the district’s phone, text and email notification system as soon as the decision is made.
The district will also update the news media and provide official information through the AISD website and social media channels: Austin ISD on Twitter and Facebook.
AISD will NOT send notifications if the weather does not impact our schools. Updates will be posted online and on social media.
How can I update my contact information for phone, text and email notifications?
Visit the district’s SchoolMessenger webpage to learn how to update your information.