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Senior Success Story: Beatrix Lozach (En español)
McCallum High School senior Beatrix Lozach is taking her talents, determination and passion for storytelling to Yale University. Beatrix will attend Yale on a QuestBridge scholarship, a highly competitive national program that connects high-achieving students with some of the country’s top colleges and universities. Why it matters: Beatrix’s story highlights the power of Austin ISD…
Austin ISD teachers win big at 2026 Excellence in Education Awards (En español)
Big news from the statewide 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards! Two of our very own Austin ISD educators took home top honors. The details: Megan Vasquez from Becker Elementary, who won the Leadership Award, received $10,000 for herself and a $10,000 grant for her school. Alasin DeVeny from Joslin Elementary, who earned the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, received $25,000 for…
Important Update Regarding BLEND/Canvas Security Incident
Dear Austin ISD families and staff, We are writing to inform you of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides our Canvas/BLEND learning management system for grades 6-12 and staff. On Friday, May 1, Instructure alerted us that a threat actor gained unauthorized access to their systems starting on April 25, 2026. What Happened Upon detecting the…
All City Guitar Concert
Get ready for an amazing showcase of Austin ISD Middle and High School Guitar Programs! The concert will feature the top five guitar players from participating middle and high schools. Join the fun at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center (1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6. For more information, email susan.rozanc@austinisd.org or call 512-414-7728.
Listen now! Austin ISD news updates and more for Jan. 16
In this episode, we highlight the incredible achievements of our educators, a major milestone for one of our middle schools, and upcoming events for the Austin ISD community. Episode Highlights
TEA approves 22 of 24 Turnaround Plans, final two on track for approval (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community, I’m pleased to share that we’ve heard back from TEA about the Turnaround Plans (TAPs) submitted in November 2025. What TEA decided TEA has approved 22 of our 24 Turnaround Plans (92%) without requiring any adjustments. For the remaining two plans, they’ve requested additional details before issuing final approval. This reinforces the confidence TEA has in the work…
Senior Success Story: Odette Rodriguez (En español)
Northeast Early College High School senior Odette Rodriguez is headed to the University of Texas at Austin this fall, where she’ll pursue a dual degree in Architecture and Architectural Engineering, completely free of cost, thanks to the Terry Foundation Scholarship and additional awards. Why it matters: Odette moved from Mexico City in 10th grade. Adjusting to a new country and school system…
AISD Honors Top Talent at Salute
Salute, co-hosted by AISD and Austin Partners in Education, is the annual event that recognizes some of the district's outstanding team members for their dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.At the event last night, May 29, held at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, AISD honored the Teacher of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, Principal of the Year,…
Families asked to complete annual student forms through Parent Portal (En Español)
Thank you to the more than 50,000 Austin ISD families who have completed their Annual Forms! If you have not already done so, families are encouraged to take a moment to complete their annual student forms, including the Income Verification Form, through Enroll Austin, located in the Parent Portal. Why it matters: Completing this form helps our schools receive essential funding that directly…
Safety is our Top Priority
As we conclude the second week of school, I wanted to share with you important safety efforts that the district is taking. Safety is our top priority, and we make every effort to ensure that every one of our students is safe, every day.