AVID Certifies Bedichek as a National Demonstration School

On Feb. 4, Bedichek Middle School was selected to join the ranks of approximately 140 AVID National Demonstration Schools.AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is a kindergarten through postsecondary curriculum that aims to turn underperforming students into college-going scholars and graduates."It is a tremendous honor to be selected as a demo, and we are proud of our AVID program and…

Bowie High School Groundbreaking

Norman Elementary School Groundbreaking

On May 23, the Norman Tiger Community were on the move! Community members gathered to celebrate the new milestone in the school's modernization project with a student parade from Sims Elementary to Norman and a groundbreaking ceremony at the Norman campus. 

2017 Bond Open House–Rosedale School

Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. Meetings are 5:30–7:30 p.m. and are designed in a come-and-go format, with presentations at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The schedule of…

Food

AISD Food Service is a national leader in sustainability and innovative food service with menus featuring local, sustainably-sourced, and clean label foods. The best way to support sustainable food systems at AISD is to dine at school. The district receives federal funding from the Department of Agriculture for each meal served to students.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Latinos Recognized for Academic Achievement at AISD Award Ceremony

Austin ISD's Department of English Language Learners is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The annual ceremony recognizes students for scholastic accomplishments and community leaders for advocacy, community service and volunteerism.What: AISD will be recognizing more than 300 Latino students in grades 6-12 and three community leaders.Travis HS students will emcee and will also…

Austin ISD Technology Team Awarded Statewide Honors for IT

Austin ISD has been named the recipient of the Texas K-12 Consortium of School Networking Council’s Team Award for innovative approach to working with departments throughout the district.  

Dial it in: Phone Registration Now Available for Public Comment at Board Meetings

Beginning Aug. 28, community members can sign up by phone to participate in the public comment portion of Austin ISD board meetings. Registration is from 1–5 p.m. the Friday before a board meeting and 7:45 a.m.–7 p.m. the day of a board meeting; from 4:45–7 p.m., sign up is in person only.To sign up by phone, call 512-414-4411. Sign up in person at 1111 W. Sixth St., A250.For more…

2014 Weather Updates

As of 7:19 a.m., March 4 AISD remains on a two-hour delay. Classes and district office hours for all AISD campuses will operate on a two-hour delay.AISD buses will also operate on a two-hour delay. Parents with questions about transportation can call AISD's transportation department between 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. at 512-414-0238. 

Lucy Read Pre-K Center Celebrates 10 Years

Lucy Read Pre-K Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a pop-up adventure play event in honor of the school’s 10th birthday.  What: The pop-up adventure play event will feature a petting zoo, free popcorn, refreshments and face painting as well as a chance to win raffle prizes. Families will also have opportunities to decorate a cake together for $8 and visit with Clifford the…