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2022 Salute Awards honors excellence in Austin ISD
Last week, we celebrated the outstanding work of our teachers, staff, and volunteers as we close out a remarkable year. Several outstanding educators took home honors at the annual Salute awards May 12:
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that their Thanksgiving is modeled on a 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of…
Board of Trustees approve 2024-25 School Calendar (En Español)
Austin ISD trustees approved the calendar for the 2024-25 school year during its Dec. 14 regular voting meeting. The final calendar incorporates community feedback requesting additional faith based and cultural observances and staff development days:
Eyes on Safety: A walkthrough of Austin ISD's security protocols (En español)
As we step into the new semester, let's take a moment to go over our safety guidelines together, ensuring a safe and enjoyable continuation of the school year for all students and staff. Keeping campuses secure: Access to all doors at our schools is restricted, only key cards can open our school doors from outside. Visitors must enter via the main entrance, check in at the front office, and…
Asian American & Pacific Islander
(El español está disponible abajo) Austin ISD celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025 Legacy of Leadership and Resilience
Central Texas Dyslexia Conference 2023—Hosted by Austin ISD
This year’s conference will be virtual, on demand, and as always FREE for educators, families, and professionals. October 6-20, 2023 The ninth annual dyslexia conference brings together researchers, parents, dyslexia therapists, teachers, related service providers, advocates, and other professionals to build understanding and application of improved support and services for students…
Nine Things Graduates Should Do to Prepare for College
AISD counselors from each of our high schools will be available to help answer any questions seniors or their parents have regarding university or community college enrollment. Below is a list of common items needed to complete enrollment in college this fall. College acceptance materials will have other tasks that schools require and high school counselors can answer questions about financial…
AISD to Provide Free Meals for all Students through the 2020-21 School Year / El AISD proporcionará comidas gratuitas para todos los estudiantes durante todo el ciclo escolar 2020-21
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced an extension of current school meal programs through the 2020-21 school year. Through the federally-funded program, all Austin ISD students will receive free school meals through June 3, the last day of school.
Health Screenings
Austin ISD will conduct the following health screenings using certified screeners in accordance with guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services and as required by Board Policy FFAA.
Austin ISD clears backlog of delayed special education evaluations (En español)
Austin ISD is caught up on the backlog of evaluations and compensatory services that brought about TEA intervention last school year. This major milestone has been vetted by our TEA monitors and verified by TEA.