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MEDIA RELEASE: Austin ISD teacher named 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year Finalist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Austin, TX — 09/04/25 - Kiker Elementary School Teacher Pooja Mulgaonker received a special classroom surprise Thursday morning as Superintendent and other district leaders shared some special news — she’s a finalist for the 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year.
Juneteenth Holiday
Juneteenth, now more than 155 years old, is celebrated on June 19 to honor the liberation of African Americans from slavery in the United States. The holiday’s name comes from blending “June” and “nineteenth.” On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing the news that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved people were free—more…
Austin ISD Draft School Consolidation and Boundary Change Plan (Español)
Dear Austin ISD Family, We are at a critical moment in our history. Our Austin ISD community, which loves and supports public education, must meet the moment or we risk the future of our school district. There is never a good time to share news of significant changes. However, our decision to share this information on a Friday evening allowed staff to receive it and have time to process it…
Highland Park Elementary School featured on CNBC News! (En español)
Highland Park Elementary School students hit the news this week with a highlight of their work delving inthe world of computer science with AI and VR with Hello World CS.
First athletic field to kick off construction this spring, full construction schedule released (En español)
Ahead of football’s biggest game this weekend, we have some big news from the 2022 Bond as we lay the groundwork for the future of athletics in Austin ISD. LBJ and Northeast early college college high schools will be the first of many fields to be renovated with artificial turf. Let’s go back: As part of the 2022 Bond Program, Austin ISD comprehensive high schools will…
News & Events
2025 Events Event Date/Time/Location Description Contact Latino Academic Achievement Awards (LAAA) Wednesday, April 16 | miércoles, 16 de abril 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Transition Services News and Calendar
The Austin ISD Transition Team is committed to providing students and their families with a wide variety of events and resources to help with student success. Monthly Austin ISD transition events will be provided throughout the district to provide transition supports for students in early childhood through high school. All grades are encouraged to attend.
Austin ISD launches mobile app for district news, events and emergency notifications (En español)
A new mobile app for Austin ISD is now available for download. How it works: Users can stay up-to-date with events, documents, news from administrators, student stories and emergency notifications.
Repurposing In the News
2025 Pease Elementary to reopen as a child care center, bringing kids back to the historic Austin school KUT, February 28, 2025
Bryker Woods PTA honors U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett with Inaugural Alumni Achievement Award (En español)
U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett was presented with the first-ever Bryker Woods Elementary School Alumni Achievement Award Aug. 27 by the Bryker Woods PTA. Why it matters: The congressman, an alumni of Bryker Woods, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High School, was recognized for his lifelong work supporting public schools.