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Gus Garcia YMLA Honor Namesake in Memorial Service
Students and staff at the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy will honor the campus’ namesake at a community memorial service Monday morning. Garcia passed away in December 2018 after a full life of service to the city of Austin and Austin ISD. What: Campus and community memorial for Gus Garcia, the namesake of the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy — the district’s all-boys…
AISD Celebrates Bus Safety and Transportation Employees
National School Bus Safety Week and AISD’s Transportation Employee Appreciation Week are Oct. 17–21.This year’s theme is “Stop on Red” to remind motorists not to pass school buses while loading and unloading students. Each year, AISD transports 22,000 students on more than 400 routes. During the 2015–16 school year, AISD buses covered more than 6.5 million miles.
Students and Families
Who is an AVID student? Students who have the desire and determination to attend a four-year college and:
Austin ISD Sustainability Office Launches Newsletter Focused on Energy Conservation
Did you know that utilities are the second-highest cost for the district behind salaries and that 39% of all energy is used in buildings nationwide? We are excited to announce the AISD Energy Champion Newsletter, which will be published a few times each year to promote engagement activities, announce contests, and share conservation tips and resources.
Follett Destiny
What is Follett Destiny? Follett Destiny is a crowdfunding platform that all AISD teachers, staff, administrators, PSSs, PTAs, and booster clubs have access to throughout the year.
MEDIA ADVISORY 35th Annual African-American Heritage Celebration Proves #AISDGotTalent
Austin ISD is honoring the heritage and legacies of of African-Americans throughout the school district at the 35th Annual African-American Heritage Celebration.When: 3–4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18Where: Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
Austin ISD Afterschool Showcase 2018
Join us for Austin ISD's annual After-school Showcase, featuring programs throughout the district. This event is brought to you by ACE 21st Century, Boys and Girls Club and Foundation Communities.Students from more than 30 schools will demonstrate what they have learned this year in after-school programs through interactive tables and performances.We invite you to come out and…
Trustees to Discuss Mask-Optional Implementation at Wednesday Meeting (En Español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting on Wednesday, March 2nd to discuss aligning our COVID protocols with new CDC guidelines. Ahead of that meeting, we're working with the city of Austin, Austin Public Health and Travis County to evaluate how and what to communicate when we implement a mask-optional protocol.
Govalle Roadrunners Break Ground on Their $32.5 Million School Site
Govalle Elementary School celebrated the beginning of its journey toward a modernized building with a groundbreaking Tuesday, September 25. A few of the Govalle Junior Counselors expressed their opinions of the new school, among them fifth-grader Anthony Soto. Soto will move on to sixth grade next year but said "I'm excited about the new library and classrooms for my sister!" During the…
Principal of Ann Richards School Looks Back on Decade of Growth
Principal Jeanne Goka has three different fruit cups on her desk. For years, the Ann Richards School has boasted the most fruit consumed in the district, and if the lunchtime rituals of the school’s principal are consistent, it’s safe to say her adherence to the school’s healthy and well-balanced diet isn’t just talk. Words lead to action, as Goka frequently reminds her students.