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Gorzycki Middle School Teacher Receives First Superintendent Coin
Gorzycki Middle School teacher Cynthia Christensen today received the district's first Superintendent Coin, designed to recognize outstanding work by teachers and staff throughout the district.Superintendent Paul Cruz delivered the coin to Christensen during her fashion and interior design class, for a project completed by students in the fall.Using a simple pattern and some old pillowcases,…
Gorzycki Middle School Teacher Receives First SUPERintendent Coin
Austin ISD recognizes that having the best teachers and staff creates a culture of success for all students and the purpose of the SUPERintendent coin initiative is to reward their outstanding work. Challenge coins were first used in the Roman Empire to present to soldiers to recognize their achievements.
Additional Day School Year (ADSY)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a pilot for the Additional Days School Years calendar to add instructional opportunities over the summer and on select Saturdays at no cost to families. During the 2026-27 pilot year, ADSY would be implemented at Mendez Middle School and at eight of our campuses with Turnaround Plans: Linder ES, Pecan Springs ES, Sanchez ES, Wooldridge ES, Burnet MS,…
Celebrating 2025-26 Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the Austin ISD 2025-26 Volunteers of the Year. We know public schools could not work without the people from the community who step up to do what’s needed, and this is our chance to salute the best of an indispensable bunch. Every year, each campus picks one or two Volunteers and Mentors who have given…
2026-27 School Year Enrollment Updates
We’re working hard to welcome all our new and returning families for the 2026-27 school year! To help make the enrollment process as smooth as possible, here are some important updates and dates to keep on your radar:
Austin ISD Volunteer Program Appreciation Day
Thursday, April 23, 9–10 a.m. Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 We are excited to share that Mayor Kirk Watson will officially proclaim April 23 as "Austin ISD Volunteer Program Appreciation Day." This proclamation recognizes the massive impact of our community, specifically honoring the 18,609 volunteers who dedicated their time last year to tutoring, mentoring, and campus…
Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for April 20 (En español)
In this episode, we lead with an overview of Austin ISD Earth Week activities running through May 1, highlighting ways families can engage with "Earth Art" and community improvement.
Austin ISD 2026 Teacher of Year finalists announced
Austin ISD is proud to announce this year’s district’s Teacher of the Year finalists. Each year four outstanding educators are selected from elementary and secondary schools as finalists for the Austin ISD Teacher of the Year award. The winner will then continue on in the Regional Teacher of the Year selection process. This year's finalists for Austin ISD Teacher of the Year are:
Update on Our Budget Timeline (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community, I want to share my sincere gratitude with everyone who has taken the time to engage with us as we work to address the estimated $181 million budget gap for the upcoming school year. Whether you have attended our Budget Talks, campus budget conversations, internal workshops or shared your thoughts through our survey, your involvement has been crucial. We know these are…
Senior Success Story: Rami Kashakhi (En español)
Akins Early College High School Senior Rami Kashakhi is taking his passion for civic engagement and global affairs beyond Austin — first to Morocco, then to the University of Texas at Austin. Why it matters: Rami made the most of his time at Akins. He turned classroom learning into real-world experiences in research, civic engagement and public service.