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Revised reopening plan / Plan de reapertura actualizado
(El español está disponible abajo) Dear Austin ISD families, Austin ISD is open for learning on Sept. 8, and we are excited to see our students and staff again, virtually or otherwise. With all of the input we received from our community and task force in mind, our staff has been working hard on how this year is going to look.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - St. Elmo Elementary School
We have a free COVID-19 vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 5 years of age and older. Booster shots are available at this clinic. If you got Pfizer, you're 12 or older and it’s been five months since your second shot, it’s time for a booster. If you got Moderna, you’re 18 or older and it’s been six months since your second shot, it’s time for a…
Two Austin ISD Students Receive National Scholarship Out of 5,800 Applicants
Two Austin ISD seniors are shining bright on the national stage after being selected as just two of 61 recipients of the Cooke College Scholarship. They were selected for the scholarship out of a pool of more than 5,800 applicants nationwide. Anderson High School student Ha “Ketty” Nguyen and Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Ian Poe will each receive up to $40,000 annually to cover costs…
Black History Month profile: Barbara Jordan (en español)
This is the first in a month-long profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Austin ISD schools are named. By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD begins its celebration of Black History Month, we profile Barbara Jordan: civil rights leader, constitutional champion and pathbreaker in the Texas Legislature and U.S. Congress. Texas pioneer: Born in Houston in 1936,…
Govalle families treated to curbside coffee, treats and registration information
By Benjamin Beane Govalle Elementary families were treated to curbside coffee and sweet bread in their cars Tuesday morning as they dropped their students off at school. “The curbside coffee event was a great way to reconnect parents to our campus staff,” said Yasmin Espinoza, Parent Support Specialist at Govalle. In addition to coffee and snacks, Govalle staff including Espinoza,…
Austin ISD to propose teacher pay raises, raise district starting salary, and balanced budget
In early December, the district announced its intention to update the master schedule for the next school year, providing teachers with more planning time and saving the district millions of dollars. After receiving feedback from families and staff, district leaders will implement the following changes:
Educator Helps Create Program that Applies Arts in Core Subjects
When Lucy Hamre was in a Creative Learning class in the second grade, she said she doesn’t remember being taught through traditional means, but remembers learning a lot. “It was more beneficial than worksheets or textbooks because we were the ones creating what we were learning about,” Hamre said.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Navarro Early College High School
We have a free COVID-19 vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 5 years of age and older. Booster shots are available at this clinic. If you got Pfizer, you're 12 or older and it’s been five months since your second shot, it’s time for a booster. If you got Moderna, you’re 18 or older and it’s been six months since your second shot, it’s time for a…
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Walnut Creek Elementary School
We have a free COVID-19 vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 5 years of age and older. Booster shots are available at this clinic. If you got Pfizer, you're 12 or older and it’s been five months since your second shot, it’s time for a booster. If you got Moderna, you’re 18 or older and it’s been six months since your second shot, it’s time for a…
Austin ISD Continues to Support and Participate in Annual Pride Events
Austin ISD is committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for students, staff and families. June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. The month has been recognized since 1970, one year after the Stonewall Uprising, which took place on June 28, 1969, commemorating the impact the riots had had on society.