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Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting
Special Session: Budget Feedback Virtual Meeting from 5:30-6:30 pm AISD's Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The purpose of the EAC is to provide recommendations and counsel on a wide range of matters related to equitable outcomes in resource allocation, evaluation, policies, and practices. Register via zoom…
Registration open for out-of-school students to take October exit-level TAKS tests
Out-of-school students who still need to take exit-level retests of the October TAKS exam can register online, now through Sept. 17, at www.TexasAssessment.com/taksoos. The TAKS exit-level tests will be administered on the following dates:Oct. 22-English language artsOct. 23-mathematicsOct. 24-scienceOct. 25-social studiesVisit www.TexasAssessment.com/oosTestSites for a list of campus testing…
Rosedale Grand Opening
Join us for the grand opening of the newly-modernized Rosedale School campus. This event will be live-streamed at AISD.TV and Facebook.com/AustinISD.
Copy That: Five Austin ISD Schools Awarded Top Honors in Student Publications
Akins, Bowie and McCallum high schools, along with Kealing and Gorzycki middle schools, were presented Crown Awards by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association for scholastic publications at the CSPA 94th Annual Convention.The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a side-by-side comparison.The following AISD…
Copy That: Five Austin ISD Schools Awarded Top Honors in Student Publications
Akins, Bowie and McCallum high schools, along with Kealing and Gorzycki middle schools, were presented Crown Awards by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association for scholastic publications at the CSPA 94th Annual Convention.The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a side-by-side comparison.The following AISD…
2023 SEL and CP&I Symposium: “Connected on Purpose”
Doss Elementary School, 7005 Northledge Drive, Austin, TX 78731 Don't miss the ninth annual SEL and CP&I Symposium! The SEL and CP&I Symposium brings educators, community leaders, and families together to share their creativity, experiences, and promising practices around social and emotional learning and cultural proficiency and inclusiveness. Join us for a collective learning…
Resources for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
As our students, families and staff clean up after the Oct. 30 floods, Austin ISD focuses on providing support and resources to those impacted. Links to several resources, including information on transportation, housing and debris pick up, have been provided by the City of Austin and Travis County for your convenience.Time Off for Employees Affected by Flood
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement and considered one of the two holiest days in the Jewish calendar, along with Rosh Hashanah. Jewish families may observe Yom Kippur by fasting for a full day from sundown to sundown, refraining from work, and attending synagogue services. Source: Blakemore, E. (2021, September 14). Why Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. History.
Media Advisory: AISD, Q2 and Austin Area Urban League Announce Partnership at Recruiting Event
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD joins Q2 and Austin Area Urban League at Q2’s Project R recruiting event to announce a partnership to promote careers in computer science, programming and technology applications to Austin ISD students.Who: Edmund Oropez, Interim Chief Schools Officer for Austin Independent School District, and Teddy McDaniel, affiliate CEO of Austin Area Urban LeagueWhen: 5:30-9 p.m. Wed…
Students to get free meals all year (En español)
Austin ISD students will receive free meals all year no matter what their family income is. Why it matters: Parents can skip packing a lunch and save money this year with free breakfast and lunch for every student. Yes, but: Even though meals are free for everyone, campuses will still collect income verification for funding purposes. Families may submit income…