Pre-K

Start Application Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 Applications and Transfers Applications for eligible and tuition-based students open on April 1 and remain available on an ongoing basis until the campus reaches capacity. Families may apply for their child to attend a Pre-K3 or Pre-K4 program at a campus other than their zoned school, based on space availability. 

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. 

Student / Staff Holiday / Lunar New Year

Message from the Austin ISD Board of Trustees

Dear Austin ISD community, After two and a half years of focused effort, a real difference has been made in how we are meeting the needs of students who receive special education services and in the systems required to ensure that good work continues.

Newsletters & Events

On this page: Events calendar Newsletters Family Learning Opportunities The Austin ISD Department of Special Education hosts Family Learning Opportunities throughout the year. These sessions include a variety of topics related to students with disabilities and special education. For more information, please contact Kellie Marino or Bree Rolfe at 512-414-SPED (7733).

Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for Jan. 30

In this week’s episode we highlight the kickoff of Black History Month, beginning with the Pan-African Flag-raising Ceremony at Akins High School on Monday, Feb. 2.

Family Learning Library

For questions, please contact Bree Rolfe: bree.rolfe@austinisd.org.

Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for Feb 6

In this week’s episode, we begin with a celebration of the “English for Me” Karaoke Contest, a joyful initiative where over 80 parents from diverse linguistic backgrounds practiced English through song at Mendez Middle School. 

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.

Lions Club Honors Anderson and Bowie Teams, Fans for Sportsmanship

Andrew Alvarado, senior football player at Bowie High School, on sportsmanship, win or lose:If you play with class and pride, you can hold your head up at the end of the game. Today, the Austin Downtown Founders Lions Club honored two Austin ISD high school athletics teams—along with their coaches, school communities and fans—with Sportsmanship Awards.