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Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde's Statement on Governor's Mask Order
Per the Governor’s order, Austin ISD is asking that everyone continue to wear masks on campus and district sites until June 4 because students are only beginning to get vaccinated. Since the Governor’s executive order forbids mask mandates after June 4, it has become all the more critical to increase vaccinations for our students 12 and up and their families now and throughout the summer.
Austin ISD celebrates Earth Month
Austin ISD is celebrating Earth Month with environmental sustainability initiatives at schools and in the community. AISD Earth Month events include:
Crockett ECHS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Austin ISD families! There is a free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine opportunity for individuals 16 years of age and older Saturday, May 1 8AM-8PM Crockett Early College High School 5601 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745 Appointment is not required, walk-ins are welcomed. Provider: U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association Vaccine available: Pfizer Appointment required: No Insurance required?: No (if you have…
Walnut Creek COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Austin ISD families! There is a free COVID-19 Moderna vaccine opportunity for individuals 18 years of age and older: Saturday, May 1 8AM-8PM Walnut Creek Elementary School 401 W Braker Ln, Austin, TX 78753 Appointment is not required, walk-ins are welcomed. Provider: U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association Vaccine available: Moderna Appointment required: No Insurance required?: No (if you have…
Families receive free meals, books at Summer Kick-Off Event
As part of her Thursday routine, Austin ISD parent Diana Celis arrived at Padron Elementary — in one hand she held her daughter’s hand, in the other a reusable bag. The bag was to make sure she could haul home her free seven-day meal packs and the books her daughter picked out to take home.
Trustees approve Third Future Schools to turn around Mendez Middle School
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has approved Third Future Schools to turn Mendez Middle School’s academic performance around as part of what’s called an 1882 partnership. Why it matters: Mendez has been rated as an “F” school by the Texas Education Agency since 2013. If the campus doesn’t improve academics during the 2022-23 school year, or the Texas Education Agency could take over the…
Families with Special Health Problems Could Qualify For Home Learning Program (En Español)
Students with special health problems that prevent them from coming onto campus may qualify to learn from home or the hospital. This is part of a program Austin ISD provides called Homebound Services. Why it matters: With the Austin area approaching Stage 5, Homebound Services could allow students who are at higher risk medically to attend school from home while still being counted present.
Austin ISD Congratulates 2016 UpClose Leadership Graduates
On May 17, participants in this year's UpClose Leadership program were honored during a graduation ceremony at the Clifton Center.During the past year, participants learned about the district's curriculum and instruction, safety and security, campus operations, human capital, facilities, HB5 and graduation plans, budget and finance, district operations, and board governance.The class was divided…
Tools for Success: Austin Parks Foundation (English w/ Spanish Interpretation)
Due to weather this event is canceled and will be rescheduled. Austin Parks Foundation 2:00 PM (English session with Spanish interpretation)
Washington Post Ranks Seven AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the nation year after year," Superintendent Paul Cruz said. "Our staff and students do outstanding work in the classroom every day.