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English Language Learners Advisory Council Meeting
The Austin ISD English Langauge Learners Advisory Council (ELLAC) serves to educate, advise, and influence district administration, parents, and the Board of Trustees through the knowledge and understanding of the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month during the school year at Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos Street.Childcare…
Austin ISD Announces Staff COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Programs
Staff could get $250 if fully vaccinated by Oct. 15. Austin ISD staff will now have extra reason to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The district announced two programs aimed to support its staff by providing a financial incentive and the opportunity to get help with sick days if COVID-19 isolation is needed. By incentivizing staff to get vaccinated, in addition to requiring masks, the…
Bowie High School Senior Wins Austin ISD Sustainability Brand Design Contest
Austin Independent School District held a design contest for sixth- through 12th-grade students to create the district’s first sustainability brand.The contest was designed to provide students with real-world design experience. It also exposed them to potential career paths in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics fields, while creating a unifying environmental design…
Austin ISD Pride Week 2016
From Oct. 10–14, Austin ISD hosts its own pride week. At campuses throughout the district, teachers can use LGBTQ-focused lessons and activities that engage, educate and inspire.Stay involved all year long! Participate in or start a Gay-Straight Alliance on your campus (email loretta.taylor@austinisd.org) or request the Welcoming Schools at your elementary school.
Let’s Talk Question of the Week (En español)
Will all children (vaccinated or not) have mask choice next year without restrictions such as distancing or plexiglass? Answer: Restrictions such as distancing and plexiglass will depend on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Austin Public Health at that time. We’ll communicate with our families about those procedures and any changes over the summer.
Planning and Asset Management
Who We Are The Planning and Asset Management Department supports our students, staff and community through short- and long-term facility planning. The team works to advance the district initiative to modernize all schools to support 21st century learning.
#InvestInAISD: Superintendent Gives State of District Address at Austin Ed Fund's Fourth Annual 'Inspire the Future' Luncheon
Austin Ed Fund is hosting the annual Inspire the Future luncheon featuring Superintendent Paul Cruz's State of the District address.
2,000 Points and Counting
As she scored the 2,000th point of her basketball career, Crockett ECHS senior Jordyn Carter joined an elite group of high school athletes—and made it look easy. Up against the Lanier Lady Vikings on Jan. 2, and with 1:27 in the third quarter, Carter got herself to the free throw line and got the bucket she needed to reach 2,000 points. She credited her success to hard work and…
Board Briefs: Regular Board Meeting (Dec.17)
Announcement of Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2013-14 (Discussion)Each year, the district determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Also, some schools are frozen to maintain stability in tracking patterns.The superintendent announced the following:
Middle School Fair 2017
Please join Austin ISD for our annual Middle School Fair for fifth-grade students Dec. 2 at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.This year's event will feature representatives from all our middle school campuses with information about their programs. Visitors can also enjoy entertainment from several middle school groups, and will have a chance to win door prizes. For…