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Austin ISD Sustainability Director receives ‘Best of Green Schools’ award (En español)
Austin ISD’s very own Darien Clary has been recognized with the School District Champion Award. Clary, who serves as the district’s sustainability director, since 2016 to bring sustainable practices to the district, including the introduction of composting at schools and expanding the solar panel program. Why it matters: As an organization with a large footprint in Central Texas, it's…
Early Bird Tuition-Based Pre-K4
INTRODUCING Early Bird Tuition-Based Pre-K4 Enrollment February 5–March 7, 2025 Whole child-centered, nurturing early learning with certified teachers are in your Austin ISD neighborhood schools!
Austin ISD selects interim superintendent for 2022–23 school year (En español)
By Jason Stanford Early Tuesday morning, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees chose Dr. Anthony Mays to lead the school district after Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde departs for Dallas ISD next month.
Austin ISD preparing for 5-11 year old vaccine distribution (En Español)
Austin ISD will be ready in the coming days to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to ages 5 through 11.
Lucy Read Pre-K Center Celebrates 10 Years
Lucy Read Pre-K Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a pop-up adventure play event in honor of the school’s 10th birthday. What: The pop-up adventure play event will feature a petting zoo, free popcorn, refreshments and face painting as well as a chance to win raffle prizes. Families will also have opportunities to decorate a cake together for $8 and visit with Clifford the…
Mathews and Metz Elementary Schools Celebrate 100 Years
The 100th Birthday Celebration committees for Mathews and Metz elementary schools, The Austin History Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a joint reception in honor of the schools’ centennial birthdays. Who: Director of Education at KLRU Benjamin Kramer will emcee. Choir members from Metz and Mathews will sing.Speakers include
Board Approves Calendar for 2016–17 School Year
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the calendar for the 2016-17 school year at the Dec. 14 board meeting.This option includes a full week off for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2016, similar to other school districts in Central Texas.To accommodate this change, there will be one fewer vacation day during winter break for staff.The first day of classes for students is Monday, Aug. 22, 2016,…
Message from the Interim Superintendent (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Community, Thank you for showing up and giving it your best this first week of school. Seeing everyone’s work in action, from students, to staff, to families, was a beautiful reminder of how our schools truly are the heart of our community. I want to acknowledge that for many in our Austin ISD family, amidst the excitement and anticipation of a new school year, the last week has…
Bryker Woods becomes first elementary IB school in Austin ISD (En español)
Before we dive in, have you ever heard of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program Campus? I didn’t know much about it at first, but let me share what I’ve learned. An International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program campus is a school that focuses on helping young students grow into curious, creative, and thoughtful learners.
LBJ Fire Academy Instructor Named 'Champion of the Year'
The Career and Technology Association of Texas has recognized Danny Wynn as the Area IV Champion of the Year.Wynn has been an instructor at the LBJ High School Fire Academy for nine years and has worked for the Austin Fire Department since 2001. CTAT recognizes "individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to Career and Technology Education. The champion of the year award is given…