Salute, co-hosted by Austin ISD and Austin Partners in Education, recognizes some of AISD's outstanding team members and volunteers for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in AISD schools.

What: This year, AISD will recognize the teachers of the year, classified staff of the year, PTA of the year, principal of the year, librarian of the year, counselor of the year and assistant principal of the year. In addition, Teachers of Promise will be honored. The event also includes student performances and a reception.

The PAC holds 1,200 attendees. Family and friends are asked to arrive early to find seating in the general admission area.

Appetizers and drinks will be served in the reception, but patrons are asked not to bring any food or drink into the main auditorium.

When: Reception at 5 p.m., AISD student musicians perform from 5–6 p.m., followed by a ceremony from 6:30–8 p.m. Thursday, May 17

Where: Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

There will be additional parking at Promiseland Church, 1504 E. 51st St. AISD Police Department will be directing traffic. Those who park at Promiseland should cross 51st Street at the crosswalk.

Please use #AISDSalute18 to tag social media.

For more information, please contact the AISD Office of Talent Acquisition and Development at 512-414-9834 or visit www.AISDsalute.org.