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Parent U: Testing for College - SAT, ACT, TSIA2, and AP Explained
Welcome to Parent U: College Readiness Strategies for Parents! Austin ISD Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation for their postsecondary journey. Each month, families gain practical tools and information on college readiness, career planning, financial aid, mental health, and more.
Board Bulletin: Trustees discuss school improvement plans, District budget update (En español)
The Oct. 30 Regular Voting Meeting for the Austin ISD Board of Trustees capped off a busy month filled with community engagement and additional progress on the school consolidation and boundary change plan as well as accountability planning. Let’s catch up on what you need to know.
Oct. 20-24 is Transportation Employees Appreciation Week (En español)
Transportation Employees Appreciation Week shines a spotlight on all of the district’s transportation employees. Why it matters: The transportation team, which includes bus drivers, dispatchers, mechanics and supervisors, manages a large-scale operation, overseeing about 300 bus routes and utilizing nearly 600 buses. The department is responsible for transporting close to 20,000 Austin ISD…
Senior Year Success: College Apps & More
Welcome to Parent U: College Readiness Strategies for Parents! Austin ISD Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation for their postsecondary journey. Each month, families gain practical tools and information on college readiness, career planning, financial aid, mental health, and more.
Delco Center Needs Assessment
The Delco Center site, located at 4601 Pecan Brook Drive in Austin, Texas, is over 45 acres in size. The facility features a versatile 5,000-seat arena and a fully equipped conference room and over the years has hosted sporting events, business meetings and community gatherings.
Coming this school year: Districtwide student cell phone policy (En español)
Just last week, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1481 into law, bringing a new statewide policy to schools that prohibits students from using personal electronics, including cell phones, during the school day beginning in the 2025-26 school year.
New this Year: Progress Reports and Report Cards are heading straight to your inbox (En español)
Starting this fall, progress reports and standard report cards will now be emailed to families directly to their email. Why it matters: We’re committed to building connections between our students’ homes and our classrooms. By sending these documents directly to families, we’ll ensure they won’t get lost at the bottom of backpacks and caregivers can check in on how their child is doing…
Mendez Love Hub
Welcome to the Love Hub The Community LOVE HUB was created as a response from the 78744 Dove Springs community residents and nonprofit organization’s interest to create a space to rebuild, restore and reclaim our neighborhood by providing educational opportunities that support our students’ academic success. It is also intended to engage with parents, adults and guardians to strengthen the…
MEDIA RELEASE: Austin ISD teacher named 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year Finalist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Austin, TX — 09/04/25 - Kiker Elementary School Teacher Pooja Mulgaonker received a special classroom surprise Thursday morning as Superintendent and other district leaders shared some special news — she’s a finalist for the 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year.
Board Bulletin: Trustees discuss Draft School Consolidation and Boundary Change plan in Workshop
The Board of Trustees held a Board Workshop Oct. 29 to review the Draft School Consolidation and Boundary Change Plan and provide input as work continues on the plan. Why it matters: Based on community and trustee feedback, and more than 7,200 comment card submissions, staff are working to incorporate feasible ideas and suggestions into the revised plan. For some more in-depth…