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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory | Austin ISD Summer Theatre Series
Step into a world of pure imagination this summer as the Austin ISD's Fine Arts Department proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Summer Theatre Series (STS) with a spectacular production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the musical), with show dates running July 24 – July 27, 2025, at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.
Board Bulletin: Board hears more on school consolidation process, approves budget and turnaround plans (En español)
Español abajo The board met June 26 for its last voting meeting before the next school year. The meeting was jam-packed so we have a lot to cover. Continue reading to get the latest info on school consolidations, the 2025-26 budget and the school improvement plans.
Board Bulletin: Updates on advanced math, budget, consolidations and school improvement
Summer is officially here, but Austin ISD isn’t slowing down. Welcome to our first Board Bulletin of the season.
Austin ISD Board approves $1.63 billion general fund budget, reduces deficit (En español)
After significant cost reductions districtwide throughout the year, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025–26 budget with a $19.7 million deficit, — a steep reduction from the prior year adopted deficit. The details: This budget includes $ 1.63 billion in revenue, including $715.5 million in recapture and $939 million in operating expenses.
Sanford Jeames, Teacher of the Year Finalist
By Anne Drabicky As the Health Sciences teacher at Eastside Early College High School, Sanford Jeames has made it his mission to expand what’s possible for his students. A clinician and researcher, Jeames—a finalist for Teacher of the Year—said he wants students to learn that there are more options in medicine than becoming a nurse or doctor.
Austin ISD All-in on In-Class Learning in 2021-22 School Year
With COVID-19 cases at a record low, Austin ISD plans to return all students to on-campus learning for the 2021-22 school year, with no virtual learning option.
Highland Park Elementary Archery Coach Receives National Award
Lots of teachers tell their students to aim high. But one Austin ISD teacher is doing it in more ways than one, and getting national awards in the process.
AISD Seeks Nominations for Latino Community Awards
The Austin School District invites the community to submit award nominations for citizens and organizations supportive of Latino students or services that enhance the academic achievement of Latino students. Three Latino Community Awards will be presented in conjunction with the District’s Latino Academic Achievement Awards event honoring outstanding students. The Community Awards are:
AISD Names James Supak Elementary School Teacher of the Year
James Supak is a National Board Certified physical education teacher at Zilker Elementary School. He teaches his students to live healthy lifestyles with compassion and is particularly motivated by a desire to prevent and treat childhood obesity.Supak earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004, and continues to work with the university to train…
Celebrating 2022-23 Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the Austin ISD 2022-23 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.