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Statement: AISD Police Department Finds Gun at Webb Middle School
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Eric Mendez, the district’s police chief, about AISD police officers finding a loaded gun at Webb Middle School today, Monday, March 31:At 9:50 a.m., Webb students reported to campus administration that a classmate had brought a loaded weapon to school. AISD police immediately launched an investigation into…
Austin ISD Receives 7,300 CapMetro Bus Passes (En español)
CapMetro is helping to remove the transportation barrier for Austin ISD families by generously donating 7,300 single-day bus passes to Austin families. Why it matters: Transportation to or from school can often be a challenge. While all children ride for free on CapMetro, these passes will help parents ride with their children, get involved on their campus or get where they need to…
Assistance League of Austin donates $30K to reduce lunch debt (En español)
To mark the organization’s 50th anniversary, the Assistance League of Austin visited Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Sept. 13 to present the grant that will help provide healthy meals to students, regardless of account balances.
AISD Board Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees adopted a $1.6 billion budget.The budget is focused on supporting strategic priorities for safety, early literacy, new programming to reinvent the urban education school experience and customer service.Funding priorities include:
Statement: AISD Will Update Community About Walnut Creek Classes and Operations Tonight
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District has released a statement about the status of classes and operations at Walnut Creek Elementary School after an early morning fire at the campus today:AISD continues to complete its safety and security checklist at Walnut Creek Elementary School after a fire was reported in one of its classrooms early this morning. The fire was contained to the…
Salute 2024
Salute is Austin ISD’s annual celebration to recognize some of the district’s outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools. The event will be held in person on Wednesday, May 08, beginning at 5:30 pm at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin, TX 78723 For more information, visit www.austinisd.…
Austin ISD Campus Enrollment Days
Enroll at your local Austin ISD campus! This is your opportunity to receive one-on-one support with the new registration process. Staff will be on-site to support you through the enrollment process. Dates:
AISD to Provide Meals for Caregivers Through City of Austin Funding
Beginning Tuesday, May 19, caregiver meals will be distributed Monday through Friday at Austin ISD curbside and bus stop meal delivery sites. Caregiver meals will be available only to the adults accompanying children at meal sites, or with documentation of the children they are picking meals up for. Food is available until it runs out.
Statement: AISD Bans Student-led Game of 'Assassins' at All Schools
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District released the following statement from Edmund Oropez, associate superintendent for high schools, about banning student-organized games of “Assassins” at any AISD campus:
Superintendent: Our Deepest Sympathy to the Lanier Community
Dear Colleagues, Partners and Community Members: It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the tragedy that occurred earlier today at Lanier High School. I regret to inform you that a student died at the school due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other students or staff members were harmed.