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HVAC Support in Heat Wave
The 2023-24 school year has begun! With Austin reaching record-breaking temperatures, some of our schools’ air conditioning systems are struggling to keep up.
Public Health Corner
Special Public Health Announcements Austin ISD monitoring Measles (Select a topic to expand)
Mrs. Olyvia Green, a Fearless Trailblazer: The First Black Teacher at Pease Elementary (En español)
By: Stephanie Hawkins As Austin ISD continues to celebrate Black History Month, we must recognize the trailblazers of the past who have shaped the district today. This week, we’re honoring Olyvia Green — Austin ISD’s first Black teacher at Pease Elementary School. Why it matters: Green paved the way for Black teachers during integration and created a lasting legacy for hundreds…
Unity Walk and KidsFest
All are invited to join the 17th annual Unity Walk, a parade for students, families, and school and community members to celebrate diversity, declare unity, advocate for equity, build community and show support for our neighborhood schools. The parade will begin at 9 am at Webb Early College Prep Academy and finish by 10 am at Northeast Early College High School.
Calendar Task Force Meeting
Location: AISD Central Office The AISD Calendar Task Force is charged with developing and recommending an instructionally sound calendar for the 2020-2021 school year that focuses on the District’s academic mission and Strategic Plan. The Task Force shall place the needs of all students first and foremost, but shall also consider the needs of parents, the community and district staff. More…
Austin ISD Groundbreaking and Construction Kick-off Celebrations (En español)
Austin ISD recently hosted three groundbreaking ceremonies for schools undergoing full modernizations, marking the commencement of the first modernization projects since voters approved the 2022 Bond.
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Community Conversations
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will be working throughout the spring to develop the district’s Scorecard. Students, families, staff and community members are invited to share their ideas about the vision and values that will guide the district’s work over the next five years. In Person
Board unanimously votes to name Matias Segura superintendent lone finalist
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted Dec. 14 to name Matias Segura as the lone finalist for the district’s superintendent. Segura, who currently serves as the district’s interim superintendent, has been with Austin ISD since 2017 when he joined the district as Operations Officer. He served as Chief Operations Officer from 2021 to 2022 when he was selected to lead…
TELPAS
Purpose of TELPAS TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System) is designed to assess the progress that emergent bilingual students make in learning the English language. It helps schools and teachers track each student’s English language development over time to help ensure students are making progress in English language skills. What TELPAS Measures TELPAS…
Senior discovers passion for firefighting (En español)
Ava Martinez is graduating this month with her sights set on becoming a firefighter. A senior at Austin High School, Martinez enrolled in the Fire Academy Program at LBJ Early College High School during her sophomore year, which stoked her curiosity and passion for the trade.