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Mendez Community Conversation
Mendez will be under new leadership next school year and we want to discuss next steps. Come join us for a conversation about the future of Mendez! Wednesday, Jan. 19 6-7 p.m. Join us this Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. This meeting is now virtual only, please join by registering via zoom. Question can be emailed to Ali Ghilarducci at ali.ghilarducci@austinisd.org.
CTE Spotlight: Navarro ECHS Senior Zarqa Fatima takes on the world of computer programming
By Nayeli Santoyo, with additional reporting by Kathy Swartz and Sydney Kim February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. We'll be highlighting star students who are jump-starting their careers in Austin ISD's CTE programs.
Why do our pipes break?
The long-term impact of February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri is now manifesting across our district in the form of leaks in our plumbing systems.
Austin ISD Announces Virtual Option for the Fall
Austin ISD announced today that the district is creating virtual options for kindergarten through sixth grade this fall and will be releasing the details this Friday, July 30.
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 6, July 16 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 6, 16 de julio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to know: 2020–21 School Year to Begin with Virtual Instruction As you may have heard, Austin ISD will suspend in-person education and deliver virtual instruction for the first three weeks of the 2020–21 school year. We will continue to look to federal, state and local authorities for guidance and directives. You can anticipate further communication on how…
Austin’s Education Community Celebrate Families with “Fantastico” on November 15
What: Austin ISD, Austin Council of PTAs and Austin Partners in Education will host “Fantastico,” an event to celebrate families and community engagement. The event is an opportunity to honor volunteers, parent leaders and community partners who give their time, talent, and energy to strengthen Austin ISD schools. AISD, along with Austin Council of PTAs and Austin Partners in…
Austin ISD Updates COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Students
Effective May 12, Austin ISD is changing its COVID-19 policies, including easing mask requirements for outdoor activities that incorporate social distancing, allowing outdoor ceremonies and other activities for education purposes, and shortening the quarantine period. The update follows months of decreasing COVID-19 infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions such as…
Austin ISD Updates Safety Protocols for Students
Effective May 12, Austin ISD is changing its COVID-19 policies, including easing mask requirements for outdoor activities that incorporate social distancing, allowing outdoor ceremonies and other activities for education purposes, and shortening the quarantine period. The update follows months of decreasing COVID-19 infection rates resulting from rising vaccination rates and precautions such as…
Austin ISD Teacher Receives Outstanding Young Persons Award by Junior Chamber International Taiwan
When Austin ISD teacher Joy Lin was growing up, she knew she had a passion for education. However, she did not know that her work would lead her to international recognition.
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 10, Aug. 13 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 10, 13 de agosto
Need to Know: Reopening Overview - This past week has been historic for Austin ISD. Firstly, we welcomed our new Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde. Additionally, since last Thursday, the district has changed the date of the first day of school and released a new draft plan for reopening.