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Exhibitors & Volunteers
Austin ISD Invites Exhibitors to the 14th Annual Back to School Bash and Safety Fair 8 a.m.– Noon | Saturday, Aug. 3 Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road You’re invited to register as an exhibitor and share the services and resources your organization provides to our students and their families.
16 AISD Students Receive St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship
St. Davids Foundation awarded 16 Austin ISD students the St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship on Wednesday, July 25. The scholarship provides college funding for high school graduates pursuing careers in the medical field at Texas colleges and universities. It also provides resources such as a tutoring program; access to mental health counseling, legal and financial services, and wellness…
Austin ISD Pride Week / Semana del Orgullo del Austin ISD
Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own pride week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
Middle School Fair
Families of current and future middle school students are invited to Austin ISD's 2021 Middle School Fair. Students and their families can learn about the diverse and innovative programming offered in Austin ISD, enjoy student performances, and visit with current students, families and faculty from our 19 middle schools. This year's fair is being held at 9 a.m.–noon, Saturday, Nov. 13 at…
AISD Statement on 2018 Tax Rates
Local school taxes make up a big part of a homeowner’s property tax bill. Compared to other school districts in the region, AISD has the lowest overall property tax rate.A homeowner's tax bill is broken into two parts: Maintenance and Operations (M&O) covers operating costs like salaries, benefits and utility bills; Interest and Sinking (I&S) covers interest on bond debt for facilities.
To boost academic outcomes, elementary teachers getting additional planning period for first time (En español)
For the first time in Austin ISD, we are giving elementary teachers more collaborative planning and prep time, in what’s called grade level professional learning communities.
Head Start
Austin ISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program Register your 3-year-old child for free, full-day, AISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program. The program serves children who turn 3 on or before September 1 of the current school year. The program provides free breakfast, lunch, and a free snack every day in a high-quality developmentally appropriate environment.
Appraisals bump recapture to $855 million
If you’re a homeowner in Travis County, it’s likely you felt the pang of your property tax appraisal last week. Not only are your taxes going up—so is our recapture payment. Why it matters: Less than half of every dollar collected from Austin tax payers ends up in our schools, which puts a burden on our budget.
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Expands Pre-K3 to 13 Additional Campuses
Even more families will be able to send their children to prekindergarten for 3-year-olds (Pre-K3) next year. AISD, with the help of its partners, is adding Pre-K3 to 13 more schools.Who: Superintendent Paul Cruz, Early Childhood Director Jacquie Porter, Office of Innovation & Development Executive Director Michelle Wallis and Pleasant Hill Elementary School Principal Sharon StonerWhat: Pre-…
AISD One of 20 to Participate in Local Academic Accountability System Pilot
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced last week that 20 school systems, including Austin ISD, will participate in a pilot to develop their own local academic accountability system. The Texas Education Agency will oversee a small-scale pilot program in the 2017–18 academic year.Established by House Bill 22 and passed during the 85th Texas Legislature earlier this year, the local…