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Vaccine Opportunities on 04/24 and 04/25, including FREE student transportation (En español)
We have two new vaccine opportunities available this weekend for our AISD students, staff and families who are ages 16 and older. Questions can be directed to the AISD Department of Health Services at health@austinisd.org. Availability is first-come-first-serve, so please register as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity. Please make sure to read the important…
Help Austin Ed Fund #AmplifyAISD on Amplify Austin Day 2021
Dear Team AISD, I am writing to share with you information about how Austin ISD’s education foundation, the Austin Ed Fund, is supporting our students, staff and families and how you can help.
Perez Elementary Fall Festival Community Celebration
Where: Perez Elementary, 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Memorial, Funeral Arrangements Set for Football Coach Andrew Jackson
Longtime AISD football coach Andrew Jackson, who spent much of his 28-year career at Reagan and LBJ early college high schools, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 50.In March, Jackson was diagnosed with stage IV esophageal cancer that had already spread to his liver and lungs. Nevertheless, Jackson insisted on coaching LBJ this season while undergoing treatment, and helped lead…
District's Facility Master Plan Nears Completion
After months of independent analysis and community collaboration, the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee is nearing completion of the recommended Facility Master Plan.This week, community members on the trustee-appointed FABPAC are making final revisions to the document, which will guide the district's decision-making regarding facilities and bond planning for the next 20–…
Board of Trustees Supports Administration’s Stance on STAAR
Since legislation passed requiring districts across the state to adopt the new STAAR testing program, AISD has been working diligently to ensure students’ success on the more rigorous exams. From providing training and resources for staff, to developing curriculum guides that align learning activities with assessment preparation, the district remains dedicated to student…
Anonymous Donor Launches $1 Million Austin Creative Classroom Fund to Expand Arts Opportunities for AISD Students
Austin, Texas–A local mystery donor has committed $1 million to support the development of arts-rich schools and expand creative learning opportunities for students throughout the Austin Independent School District.
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Named 19th Most Challenging High School in U.S.
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders has been named the 19th most challenging high school in the U.S. according to a nationwide high school ranking system created by Washington Post education columnist Jay Mathews.The list includes more than 2,300 public and private schools across the country with 169 schools in Texas. Only 11 percent of U.S. high schools achieve the standards to be on…
The Ladies of Distinction Honoring Day at the Capitol
The Ladies of Distinction were honored by the African American Heritage Committee on Jan. 20 at the state Capitol for their volunteer services in their community. This was an amazing honor that showed a true representation of how positive things do occur in the greater east Austin area.The Ladies of Distinction were established in 2012 and have quickly grown from six to 30 members…
Statement Regarding Passing of Winn Elementary Student
Austin, TX— Austin Independent School District Director of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach Alex Sanchez released the following statement today regarding the tragic death of a five-year-old Winn Elementary student:"We are heartbroken by the loss of one of our students. In this time of great sadness, our thoughts are with the family."The district will be providing counseling services…