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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Covington Middle School
UPDATED TIME: The free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine clinic at Covington Middle School on Friday, Aug. 20 is now 4-7 p.m. We have a free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by VAX Together Austin and Walgreens. Appointment preferred, walk-ins welcome.
Superintendent Check-In: Operations FAQs
When face-to-face instruction resumes, what are we providing to staff to keep them safe? AISD has been working hard to ensure that all students and staff are as safe as possible when face to face instruction begins. AISD will provide all necessary personal protective equipment including masks, face shields, gloves, hand sanitizer and any other items necessary to support all of our students and…
Norman-Sims Elementary Renaming Committee Meeting
Austin ISD initiated the renaming process for the modernized Norman Elementary School in accordance with board policy. The district is accepting nominations via online form through Monday, May 4. The Norman-Sims Elementary Campus Advisory Council—composed of school personnel, parents, and community members from both the Norman and Sims communities—is serving as the renaming committee.
Austin ISD WiFi Buses Expand Hours / Autobuses con wifi del Austin ISD extienden el horario
Austin ISD has expanded hours for WiFi bus service to accommodate Advanced Placement testing through May 22. The buses will now be available to students from 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m. All bus locations can be found on the Austin ISD school bus wifi locations map. For two of our WiFi bus service locations, WiFi is available from 2–8 p.m. thanks to our partner, CapMetro. Those locations…
AISD Hires Director of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach
Superintendent Meria Carstarphen has named Alejandro (Alex) Sanchez as the Austin Independent School District's Director of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach. The official appointment is pending approval by the Board of Trustees at its Monday, May 23, Regular Meeting.
In-Person Graduation Walks–AM
Austin ISD will host in-person graduation walks on June 23-25 to further celebrate the Class of 2020. Following social distancing guidelines, the AISD Class of 2020 will have the opportunity to walk across the stage in their cap and gown and celebrate with loved ones. The Tuesday, June 23 morning walks are from 8-11 a.m. and include the following schools and locations:
Central Texas African American Family Support Conference
Join us for the Central Texas African American Family Support Conference which will be held virtually, Feb. 3-5 from 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Community Meeting on Extending Dual Language Programs to Middle School
AISD is hosting a meeting to provide families with more information about the district's dual language programs. During the presentation, families will learn about AISD's efforts to extend the program to the middle school level. Additionally, experts in the field of dual language education, doctors Virginia Collier and Wayne Thomas, will share information from their award-winning national…
Austin ISD Board Names Geronimo Rodriguez to Fill District 6 Seat
At tonight's board special meeting, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees selected Geronimo Rodriguez as the new District 6 trustee.Rodriguez, a chief advocacy officer, has lived in District 6 for 13 years and in Austin for more than 16.
AISD Employees Offered Free, Confidential Health Checkups at Campuses
The Austin Independent School District has teamed up with independent health provider Catapult Health to offer free, confidential health checkups to all district employees and their spouses enrolled in AISD’s employee health plan. The checkups, which began as a soft launch in March and run through September, are part of AISD’s ongoing commitment to invest in the health and well-being…