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Let’s work together to keep our students and schools safe (En español)
Austin ISD is hosting a series of Mental Health and School Safety Community Conversations over the next month. Why it matters: Our students, families and staff have valuable insights into how we can prevent and respond to critical incidents and we want to hear from you. Let’s work together to create physically and psychologically safe schools. What to expect: Come talk with…
AISD Closed for Spring Break
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for Spring Break, Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 17.For more information, please contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement at 414-2414.
AISD Closed Friday, April 18
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for a student and staff holiday Friday, April 18.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, April 21.For more information, please contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement at 414-2414.
Happy Graduation Day to 'Loyal Forever' Austin High Maroons
The Austin High Class of 2016 crossed the stage to receive their diplomas applauded by hundreds of family members and friends.As a class, the Austin High seniors have been awarded more than $9 million in college scholarships.U.S. News & World Report ranked Austin High School as one of the best in the nation.The Austin High Maroons were recognized for many accomplishments, including:
AISD Launches Educa Austin Spanish radio show aimed at improving citywide, parental engagement
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District is reaching out to an increasingly diverse parent and student population through one of the most popular media for Spanish speakers: radio. This Saturday, AISD's Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach will launch Educa Austin, a weekend radio talk show designed to better engage Spanish-dominant families by eliminating language…
Superintendent Paul Cruz: Hurricane Harvey Update
Dear Austin ISD Family,The safety of our greater Austin ISD family is always our top priority. We continue to monitor Hurricane Harvey and developing weather conditions to determine how it could affect our campuses.
Communications
About Communications & Community Engagement We aim to create exceptional family and staff experiences through proactive communication, collaborative decision-making and inclusive practices, while showcasing the unique opportunities and diverse narratives that define Austin ISD.
Kealing Teacher Attends Space Camp to Improve Science Teaching Skills
Kealing Middle School science teacher Logan Pearce recently returned from the Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. Pearce was one of 250 educators from 27 countries and 47 states to receive a scholarship for the all-expense paid professional development program.
Austin High School Graduates nearly 500 Maroons
Hundreds of Austin High School seniors earned their diplomas in a graduation ceremony today at the Frank Erwin Center. This year—the school's 133rd birthday—U.S. News and World Report ranked Austin High among the best in the nation and one of the five top schools in the district. In club accomplishments, the Policy Debate team took second in state out of 114 teams.
Class of 2023: award-winning student journalists
Austin ISD kicks off a month of celebrating the graduating Class of 2023 with a profile of three award-winning student journalists who will take their hard work and dedication into different rewarding career paths. Breaking news: Three Bowie High School seniors, all award-winning student journalists, get ready to take their talents to the next level! Let's meet these outstanding…