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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…
Austin ISD ConnectFEST
Austin ISD ConnectFEST Join us for ConnectFEST on March 8th, 2025, at Mendez Middle School (5106 Village Square Drive Austin, TX 78744) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register Here!
Austin ISD Connect
2025 Events ConnectFEST ConnectFEST is a community event aimed at connecting families with educational programs, services, and support systems within our schools, and strengthening the bond between the community and Austin ISD. It's an opportunity to get involved with the Austin ISD community and enjoy activities, games, food and resources. ConnectFest is free to the public with…
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.
Austin ISD's Mary Thomas Recognized As Top 100 Leaders in Education
Austin ISD’s Dr. Mary Thomas believes she was born with the passion to serve. Over her career, Dr. Mary Thomas has dedicated her life's work to teaching, and she continues to work toward making sure that each child in Austin ISD is receiving the best education.
Our Commitment to Safety: Addressing Wednesday's Incident
Dear Austin ISD families, This was a difficult week and before we head into the weekend, I want to personally address the gaps in communication during Wednesday’s police incident in the Barton Hills community. Most importantly, I deeply apologize for the stress and fear that we undoubtedly contributed to this week. Our top priority at Austin ISD is the safety of our students. We exist to…
COVID, student success top themes at State of the District
Superintendent Stephenie Elizalde spoke to how Austin ISD continues to deal with keeping children, staff, and their families safe more than a year and a half into the pandemic. The State of The District interview was conducted by Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune, who asked questions ranging from masks to student outcomes and enrollment.
Austin ISD named Top K-12 Green Power User in the Nation
Austin ISD families can rest assured their school district is one of the top in the nation in regards to the environment and sustainability, and it’s saving them money too. The Environmental Protection Agency named Austin ISD as the No. 2 Kindergarten through 12th grade Green Power user.