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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…
Juneteenth Holiday
Juneteenth, now more than 155 years old, is celebrated on June 19 to honor the liberation of African Americans from slavery in the United States. The holiday’s name comes from blending “June” and “nineteenth.” On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing the news that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved people were free—more…
“Ms. Minda Anderson Day” honors Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders' Librarian in Austin (En español)
The City of Austin proclaimed Sept. 8 as “Ms. Minda Anderson Day” in honor of Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Librarian Minda Anderson. Why it matters: The proclamation by the City is a testament to Anderson’s commitment to her work and students.
Consolidations Question and Answer Session
The Austin ISD community is invited to share feedback on the Draft Consolidation & Boundary Changes Plan at Q&A Sessions in October and November, leading up to the Board of Trustees vote on the plan at the November 20 meeting.
Consolidations Question & Answer Session - North Austin
The Austin ISD community is invited to share feedback on the Draft Consolidation & Boundary Changes Plan at virtual Q&A Sessions in October and November, leading up to the Board of Trustees vote on the plan at the November 20 meeting.
Consolidations Question & Answer Session - South Austin
The Austin ISD community is invited to share feedback on the Draft Consolidation & Boundary Changes Plan at virtual Q&A Sessions in October and November, leading up to the Board of Trustees vote on the plan at the November 20 meeting.
African American Heritage Month
Join Austin ISD in celebrating African American Heritage Month! Every February, to honor the multifaceted experiences our Black students, staff and families Austin ISD celebrates African American Heritage Month, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
Watch: Graham Elementary Achievements Highlighted in Department of Education Video
The achievements of Graham Elementary School have been highlighted in a video released last week by the U.S. Department of Education, which selected Graham—a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School—as one of only four schools in the nation to be featured in the online video series.
Prime Time
Tentative Schedule Prime Time after-school programming is tentatively scheduled to begin at participating campuses on October 14, 2025 and run through April 30, 2026. Campus participation is being finalized and will be confirmed by the end of August. Families will receive direct communication from their school if their campus is participating this year.