MEDIA ADVISORY Latino Academic Achievement Awards to be Held May 6

Austin ISD is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The ceremony will recognize students for various accomplishments and community leaders for community service, advocacy and volunteerism.  When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6

AISD Trustees Voted to Extend Professional Contracts to Three Years

AUSTIN, Texas--Tonight, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees voted to extend professional employees contracts from one year to three years.During the January 2014 consultation process under Board Policy DGB (Local), Education Austin and the administration reached impasse on the issue of duration of employment contracts for professional employees.

AISD Closed Friday

Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for a staff and student holiday Friday, March 29.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, April 1.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more information,…

Blazier Elementary's Successful Virtual Book Drive

Blazier Elementary School and Education Austin worked together with First Book to coordinate a Virtual Book Drive to promote literacy. The teachers and administrators at Blazier worked tirelessly to raise more than $1,900 so their 900 students can receive the book "What To Do With a Rebozo?" by Carmen Tafolla. Dr. Tafolla, author of more than 20 books and newly named by San Antonio Mayor Julian…

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Become a Member of an AISD Advisory Body? If you are interested in serving on one or more AISD advisory bodies, please complete the Standard Membership Application Form. Application forms will be kept on file for two years. Application forms are provided to the appropriate selection entities as needed. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee selection for service…

Budget Briefs: Task Force Refocuses, Reviews Guiding Principles

The Budget Stabilization Task Force used its Aug. 29 meeting as a time to refocus on its charge and review guiding principles prior to moving forward with developing its recommendations. The group has reviewed district spending and is beginning to identify strategies to close the budget deficit, following the Board of Trustees' approval of the latest budget that includes a $29 million dip into…

In-district Transfers, Online Registration Now Open / Traslados dentro del distrito, matriculación en línea disponible hoy

Beginning today, Jan. 3, 2020, Austin ISD families may submit requests for in-district transfers for the 2020–21 school year.   Students who are already on an approved transfer do not need to re-apply. Transfers are valid to the highest grade at a student’s school.   All in-district transfer requests submitted Jan. 3–31 will be given equal consideration.    All priority…

Support Doss Elementary in the Follett Challenge

You can support innovation at Austin ISD by voting for Doss Elementary School in the Follett Challenge.

Celebrating National School Breakfast Week and Encouraging More Students to Begin their Day with a Healthy Breakfast 

According to the latest data from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), moving school breakfast to after the bell is one of the most effective strategies to ensure children have access to a nutritious breakfast.   Research shows that eating breakfast at school improves academic performance, health, and behavior. That’s why Austin ISD is…

Austin ISD Celebrates National School Breakfast Week and Encourages More Students to Begin their Day with a Healthy Breakfast