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Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is celebrated by the Eastern cultures of China, Korea, Vietnam, and other countries. The Lunar New Year is referred by different names in China, Vietnam, and Korea; it is called Chūnjié in Mandarin, Seollal in Korean, and Tết in Vietnamese. This holiday signifies the start of a New Year and honors family ancestors and heavenly deities. Each community celebrates differently but…
Parent U
Parent U as a districtwide initiative designed to equip families with the tools and knowledge to actively support their child’s postsecondary journey. Through engaging monthly virtual sessions, parents and guardians gain practical strategies on topics such as navigating college applications, understanding financial aid, exploring advanced academic opportunities, preparing for college…
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Oct. 3 Draft 1 Draft School Consolidations/Boundary Changes
Meet You on the Mat: Girls Wrestling Takes Off in AISD
Austin ISD’s girl wrestlers boasted state tournament appearances from seven different squads this season. Akins, Bowie, Lanier, LBJ, McCallum, Reagan and Travis wrestlers made the championship tournament.Tabithia Ramsey, LBJ’s wrestling coach and herself a former Austin ISD standout on the mat, said the sport is growing in popularity year after year. More girls means more competition, and that…
AISD Proud: 2020 Teachers of the Year Surprised by Superintendent
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers during their virtual faculty meeting today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2020 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district bestows on AISD educators.
AISD to Provide Free Meals for All Students at 76 Schools (En español)
For the 2025–26 school year, Austin ISD will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students at 76 campuses through the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program (schools are listed below). The CEP is a federal meal service option that allows schools in qualifying low-income areas to serve free meals to all enrolled students, no applications or documentation required.
Women’s History Month
About Women's History Month (Source)
Native American Heritage Month
About National Native American Heritage Month (Source) What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
Austin ISD ParentChild + Home Visiting Program
We serve families before they start school! ParentChild+ Home Visiting, along with the Austin ISD Early Learning Department, delivers responsive and engaging quality early education to AISD’s youngest learners and their caregivers. Austin ISD ParentChild+ Home Visiting promotes and supports early literacy and fosters positive parent-child interactions.
Celebrating 2021-22 Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the Austin ISD 2021-22 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.