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Students to get free meals all year (En español)
Austin ISD students will receive free meals all year no matter what their family income is. Why it matters: Parents can skip packing a lunch and save money this year with free breakfast and lunch for every student. Yes, but: Even though meals are free for everyone, campuses will still collect income verification for funding purposes. Families may submit income…
Diwali
Diwali is a major Hindu holiday sometimes known as the Festival of Lights and it signifies new beginnings and the triumph of light over darkness. Diwali is is observed by praying, celebrating, and social gatherings (observance varies by region). Source: McKeever, A. (2021, November 5). Diwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evil. History. https://www.…
Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, also know as Duānwǔ Jié, is an important Chinese holiday that involves dragon boat racing, special foods, and customs. This holiday honors Qu Yuan, a patriotic Chinese Poet. Source: Jiang, F. (2022, March 3). 2022 Dragon Boat Festival: Date, Activities, Facts and History. China Highlights - Since 1998! https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/dragon-boat-festival.htm
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Five AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Five Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.Four of the schools were among the top-ranked public high schools on the magazine's list in 2016. Akins made the top-ranked list this year.After evaluating more than 22,000 public high schools throughout the country, U.S. News & World Report ranked:
Austin Portfolio Night
Austin Portfolio Night is an opportunity for for high school visual artists wishing to pursue an education in the visual and related arts to meet with representatives from more than 21 colleges accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.Representatives will be available to review student artwork, discuss their programs and answer questions about professional careers in…
2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Calendars Survey / Encuesta de Calendarios 2021-2022 y 2022-2023
Austin ISD is currently working on the calendars for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The Calendar Task Force has worked very hard to prepare two (2) calendar options. Please take a minute to vote on the calendars that you prefer for each school year. Please click on this link to view the calendars and to vote: Vote here
Worker shortage resulting in menu changes
Your child’s lunch may be different than what was on the menu because nationwide worker shortages are impacting our kitchens and suppliers. The big picture: If your child gets a meal that’s different from what’s listed on the menu, it’s partly because we’re looking to fill nearly 100 open positions in our kitchens.
Rosedale Grand Opening
Join us for the grand opening of the newly-modernized Rosedale School campus. This event will be live-streamed at AISD.TV and Facebook.com/AustinISD.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Five AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Five Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings.Four of the schools were among the top-ranked public high schools on the magazine's list in 2016. Akins made the top-ranked list this year.After evaluating more than 22,000 public high schools throughout the country, U.S. News & World Report ranked:
COVID-19 Mass Testing
Updated Feb. 8 Due to weather, we will be moving the Feb. 11 testing date to Friday, Feb. 12. If you had previously registered for Thursday, Feb. 11 please plan to arrive at your chosen time frame on Friday, Feb. 12, and your registration will be honored. Original Message Dear Austin ISD Community, Please remember to sign up for rapid COVID-19 testing. We are still committed to being…