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Student Protest & Walkout Protocols FAQ
Austin ISD recognizes that students may feel moved to express their voices through a walkout. The District’s priority is that all students should remain in class during instructional hours. It is important to note that, should students exercise their rights, the district's focus will remain on campus operations and instruction, and will work with partners to ensure the safety of all students.…
Latest on the digital device policy and disciplinary measures (En español)
During the most recent legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, banning student use of personal communications devices on school campuses during school hours. We now have a clear set of disciplinary measures for violations. The law aims to boost focus, reduce distractions, and curb cyberbullying. In case you missed it:
Updates to our protest protocols (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Community, In the last two weeks, we’ve seen an uptick in student-led protests against immigration policies and enforcement. We have managed past walkouts by giving students space and freedom to express themselves. However, the number of protests, combined with demonstrations moving off campus, has prompted our leaders to develop more detailed protest protocols to ensure the…
Board Public Hearing
Visit our board meetings page to review guidelines for providing public comment by phone in advance of the meeting or in person.
Austin ISD Moves Forward with 1882 Partnership for Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools (en español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to move forward with a new partnership aimed at supporting Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools. The district will enter into a three-year partnership with the non-profit Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS) to help turn the three schools around and achieve acceptable accountability.
Austin ISD Encourages Families to Update Their Contact Information
AISD is encouraging district families to update their contact numbers and email in their Parent Cloud account by phone or online. Updated contact information will help keep families informed with up-to-date school and district messages amid the COVID-19 pandemic. To update by phone, families may call their respective campuses. To update online, families may follow these…
Sexting, Teens and the Law - a Special Workshop for Families
“Sexting” is the electronic sharing of sexually explicit pictures, videos or text messages primarily between two cell phones. On September 1, 2011, Texas law regarding sexting changed.Sexting, Teens and the Law is a free workshop for parents covering recent changes in the law regarding sexting, what to look for and how to avoid it. Join us on Wednesday, November 9 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at…
Pre-K Enrollment Fair
We’re here to help you enroll your child in Pre-K! Austin ISD will host two districtwide Pre-K Enrollment & Eligibility Fairs to support families with the application process and eligibility review.
Austin ISD schools, offices closed Tuesday, Jan. 27
All Austin ISD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to persistent hazardous road conditions and campus conditions. All extracurricular activities and athletic events are also canceled. The decision to close was made following close consultation with local weather, transportation and public works officials. While road conditions have improved in some areas, several…
Parent U: Advanced Opportunities Night
Welcome to Parent U: College Readiness Strategies for Parents! Austin ISD Parent U is a series of virtual workshops for parents and guardians to help support their student in preparation for their postsecondary journey. Each month, families gain practical tools and information on college readiness, career planning, financial aid, mental health, and more.