Austin ISD Student Survey Now Open

Austin ISD students in grades six through 11 are invited to provide feedback on the past spring semester as the district considers possibilities for the 2020-21 school year.  In planning, the health and wellness of students, staff and families will continue to be a top priority. Feedback from students who engaged with continuous learning practices will provide valuable information. …

Austin ISD Elementary School Awarded Eco-Schools USA Green Flag

Austin ISD Elementary School Awarded Eco-Schools USA Green Flag for Exceptional Achievement in Educating for Sustainability Honor indicates commitment to sustainable management of school grounds, facilities and curriculum  

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. School data site Niche ranked high schools based on 27 million reviews from more than 300,000 students and parents. Respondents rated schools for academics, teachers, student culture and diversity as well as resources and…

Austin ISD Wins Inaugural TAEA District of Distinction Award

Austin ISD has received the Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction Award - an honor given to the top 2 percent of school districts in the state.  TAEA announced the 20 winners of the District of Distinction Award, which honored districts that provided a well-rounded education, which advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and reach all…

Bowie High School Groundbreaking

Ann Richards School: The Dream Realized

The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is a unique all-girls school founded to educate young women and give them the confidence and skills necessary to succeed in college, in their careers, and in their communities.It's a public school in the Austin Independent School District serving girls in 6th through 12th grade. The vision is to focus on the whole girl, providing academic and…

Ascension-Seton cybersecurity incident prompts swift action by Austin ISD Information Technology (En español)

Austin ISD systems remain secure following an investigation tied to the May 8 Ascension-Seton cybersecurity incident. 

Online Survey of Pearce and Garcia Students About Single Sex Schools

At Austin ISD, our students are our top priority. We would like to invite you to share your perspectives and ideas about how to shape and strengthen the district’s educational programs for all students.Austin ISD is considering providing an all-boys and an all-girls middle school at Garcia and Pearce, as one of its preliminary, potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facility Recommendations. …

Oak Springs Students Receive Free Backpacks at Fourth Annual Event

Parents and their children were moving and dancing to a DJ’s music at Oak Springs Elementary on Monday while waiting to collect a free backpack and school supplies. While the event was an outdoor, drive-thru event, the pull of the music was too strong for some. 

Garza Independence High School Celebrates Its Seniors

Nearly 100 seniors graduated today from Garza Independence High School, with 98 percent having been accepted to either a two- or four-year university.Garza's online program serves more than 200 students throughout the district, helping students from other campuses earn more than 200 semester credits.This year, the Garza Academic Society worked with five Austin-area nonprofits to contribute more…