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Calendar Task Force
Purpose The Calendar Task Force is charged with developing and recommending an instructionally sound calendar for the 2025-2026 and the 2026-2027 school years that focus squarely 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. Calendar…
Students, Community Members and A Community for Education Recognized for Excellence at Austin ISD Latino Academic Achievement Awards
In a packed house, highlighted by Superintendent Paul Cruz serenading mothers, Austin ISD recognized 307 students, two community members and one organization for excellence at the 2016 Latino Academic Achievement Awards.“Today, we honor Latino students who are shining stars at AISD. Congratulations to each of you on the accomplishments you have made,” Superintendent Paul Cruz said. “Your…
Community Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
Meeting Type: Report to the Board of Trustees Location: Virtual The Board of Trustees appoints individuals to the CBOC to ensure that bond projects remain faithful to the scope of work approved by Austin voters. All bond projects will be overseen by the CBOC. For more information about the CBOC, visit austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cboc.
City's Volunteer Mentorship Program Expands to Include Firefighters
As students in the Austin Independent School District return to class, dedicated citizens across Austin are preparing to support these students through the City of Austin’s Mentor and Tutor Program. For years, the City of Austin has encouraged its employees to actively participate in education initiatives, even allowing time off during the workday for staff members to visit campuses. Each year,…
AISD Meal Sites Closed for Memorial Day
All Austin ISD meal sites will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25. To provide food for the long weekend, children and caregivers will receive two breakfast and lunch meals on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22. AISD Food Services recommends families bring a bag to transport meals home safely. All AISD offices will also be closed May 25 with…
Mendez Middle School Family Night
All incoming sixth-graders and their families are invited to a welcome dinner and an evening of fun activities, and connecting with other parents, youth and staff at Mendez. School starts Aug. 24!
English Language Learners Advisory Council Meeting
The English Language Learners Advisory Council (ELLAC) serves to educate, advise, and influence district administration, parents, and the Board of Trustees through the knowledge and understanding of the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs).Meetings are held at Sanchez Elementary School 73 San Marcos Street Austin, TX 78702.Light refreshments and childcare are provided.
Submit Your Ideas
Austin ISD is resuming the process of identifying the future use of district properties that are no longer suitable for educational purposes. The process will be guided by the following priorities:
Sen. Kirk Watson, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos Register Students to Vote
Sen. Kirk Watson and Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos visited Austin High School yesterday to emphasize to students the importance of registering to vote. Primary elections in Texas begin March 6, and the two officials joined students in Rolando Duarte's senior government class to register students who are or will be 18 before the primaries."Believe it or not, your vote does…
Congratulations! Twenty-Six Austinites graduate from UpClose Program
On May 8 twenty-six Austinites graduated from Austin ISD’s UpClose program. A program which offers families and community members a unique opportunity to learn about the district’s infrastructure, programs and services, as well as the challenges and opportunities for improvements. In eight monthly meetings the participants meet at district sites to get an inside look at key programs. In addition…