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Media Advisory: News Media Access to Schools Limited During Final Week of Classes, Examinations
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District is preparing for the end of the school year and graduation ceremonies next week.The last day of classes for AISD’s more than 120 schools is Thursday, June 5. To reduce distractions and help students focus on their end-of-the-year commitments and final examinations, the news media’s access to campuses may be limited during the week of May 30.…
Audit shows Austin ISD invests more in students than peer districts (En español)
A new audit of Austin ISD finances shows the district spends more per student than the statewide average and our peer districts in Texas.
Four AISD High Schools Earn National Ranking from U.S. News and World Report
Austin, TX—Four Austin Independent School District high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2012 U.S. News and World Report Best High School rankings. Liberal Arts Science Academy, Anderson High School, Bowie High School and McCallum High School earned national and state recognition in the annual report.
All Austin ISD classes are remote Jan. 11 / Todas las clases del Austin ISD serán remotas el 11 de enero
To ensure the safety of all our students and staff, all Austin ISD classes will be 100 percent remote, Monday, Jan. 11. Please keep your students home for on-line classes. No students will report to campus and buses will not run to transport students. WiFi service will be offered on a one-hour delay from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please see our WiFi bus map for service locations.
All Austin ISD classes are canceled tomorrow, Jan. 16 / Todas las clases del Austin ISD están canceladas el 16 de enero
To ensure the safety of all our students and staff, all Austin ISD classes and activities are canceled tomorrow, Jan. 16.We will continue to monitor the weather and receive updates from the National Weather Service.For the most up-to-date information, please visit the district's website or follow us on social media.The AISD community is also encouraged to refer to local news and public safety…
Will Davis Elementary Raises Money for Australia Wildfire Relief
Sounds of paper scratching and laughter engulfed the cafeteria at Will Davis Elementary School on Thursday morning as first graders made arts and crafts for a special cause. Before the winter break, first graders at the elementary school learned about the continent of Australia. “We spent a lot of time learning about the animals and culture. The kids started talking about the fires right…
Let’s Talk Question of the Week (En español)
Will all children (vaccinated or not) have mask choice next year without restrictions such as distancing or plexiglass? Answer: Restrictions such as distancing and plexiglass will depend on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Austin Public Health at that time. We’ll communicate with our families about those procedures and any changes over the summer.
Help AISD Teacher Win $10,000 for Blast Literacy Program
Oak Hill Elementary School first-grade teacher Renae Hernandez is a top 10 finalist for a $10,000 grant called the Rather Prize, which annually recognizes the best idea for improving Texas education.The grant would go toward materials and teacher training at Oak Hill for a program called Blast Foundations.
AISD Will Follow TEA's Recommendation to Test Algebra 1 Middle School Students Only Once
Austin, Texas—Yesterday, the Texas Education Agency announced the U.S. Department of Education will not grant the state’s waiver request to address the issue of multiple assessments for students taking Algebra I at the middle school level.TEA Commissioner of Education Michael Williams is discouraging local school districts and charters from double-testing middle school students taking Algebra I.…
School Set To Start Aug. 17, District Encourages Vaccinations (En español)
Health officials announced the area is moving into Stage 3 of COVID-19 risk guidelines. This still allows Austin ISD to open in person, as planned, on Aug. 17 and to get ready, we’re launching new FAQs to get our community up to speed.