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Planning for the coming days / Planificación para los próximos días
Dear Austin ISD Community, This winter storm will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come. And while the situation has improved slightly, many families, staff and campuses are still facing power, internet, and water outages, and the entire city remains under a boil water notice. Many of our schools have frozen or broken pipes and/or have a complete lack of water pressure.
LASA Student Receives Recognition in International Science Competition
We are #AISDProud of Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Sam Christian who was named as top 300 scholars in the 80th Regeneron Science Talent Search. The science and mathematics competition is the nation's oldest and most prestigious for high school seniors. Students must submit an original research project on an important scientific field, which is then judged by leading experts.…
Amplify Austin Day 2023
Austin Ed Fund will participate in Amplify Austin – the most impactful day of giving in Central Texas. All gifts will impact AISD schools by supporting Austin Ed Fund’s teacher grant program. Amplify Austin Day 2023 Wednesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. to Thursday, March 2 at 6 p.m.
Trustees Recognize 70 Schools Earning TEA Distinctions
Tonight, AISD trustees recognized 70 AISD schools that have earned a total of 205 distinction designations from the Texas Education Agency.
Mendez Middle School
Mendez Middle School, serving approximately 230 students in South Austin, aims to provide students with a wealth of opportunities on their path to success. Consuelo Herrera Mendez, the school's namesake, worked as a teacher for nearly 50 years and was a tireless advocate for Mexican-American rights…
FAQs on Prop A compensation plan (En español)
Austin ISD staff who received communication from Talent Strategy that their pay rate will be adjusted due to Austin voters’ support of Prop A will begin to see their new rate on the Friday, December 13 paycheck. Check out our Prop A FAQs for a refresher on the Prop A compensation plan. What is included in the compensation plan? The compensation plan includes $17.3 million for market…
No Cases of Measles Reported in Austin Area
Dear Austin ISD families, faculty and staff,We are aware of the increased concern regarding the measles outbreak that has occurred in California. We are working closely with the Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services Department and health experts at Seton Healthcare Family to ensure we are receiving the most up-to-date information about this outbreak.
LASA Ranked No. 14 Among 25 Best Public High Schools in the U.S.
In a recent survey of public high schools, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, or LASA, was ranked No. 14 among the top 25 high schools in the nation.
Dress Code
Dress Code Austin ISD’s student dress code supports equitable educational access and is written in a manner that does not reinforce stereotypes.
Reunification
Circumstances may occur at the school that require parents to pick up their students in a formalized, controlled release. This process is called a Reunification and may be necessary due to weather, a power outage, hazmat or if a crisis occurs at the school. The Standard Reunification Method is a protocol that makes this process more predictable and less chaotic for all involved.