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Galindo Elementary Teacher Tells Her Story At The White House
Joyful tears ran down Karen Reyes's face as she called her mother on May 14. She had just talked with President Joe Biden alongside five other individuals like herself — recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.
How to Request a Student Transfer for the 2015–16 School Year
Austin ISD will begin accepting requests for school transfers for the 2015–16 school year.Transfer Information Webpage
Laura Bush to Visit Blackshear Elementary School
On Monday, Laura Bush will visit Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy to announce the 2015 grants from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. Six schools in Austin ISD will receive grants up to $7,000 each, as part of more than $820,000 in grants being awarded to 123 schools in 35 states.AISD recipients include: Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy, Anita Uphaus Early Childhood…
The Austin Ed Fund raises $590K at 10th annual fundraiser (En español)
The Austin Ed Fund’s 10th annual Inspire the Future luncheon brought public education advocates across the city together this week in support of Austin ISD. Why it matters: Strong Schools, Stronger Austin isn’t just a saying in Austin ISD. With the support of businesses, elected officials and community leaders, our students will continue thriving in our classrooms.
Info Session: Monitor Your Students' Grades, Attendance, Assignments
Families are invited to learn how to use online tools straight from a phone or computer to monitor your child’s grades, attendance and assignments.This session will update you on how to sign up for alerts about your child’s attendance and grades.We will also be able to answer questions regarding how absences are treated for truancy, credits earned and more.We'll be hosting two info sessions:
Info Session: Monitor Your Students' Grades, Attendance, Assignments
Families are invited to learn how to use online tools straight from a phone or computer to monitor your child’s grades, attendance and assignments.This session will update you on how to sign up for alerts about your child’s attendance and grades.We will also be able to answer questions regarding how absences are treated for truancy, credits earned and more.We'll be hosting two info sessions:
Burnet Middle School Eighth-graders Named Writing Program Ambassadors
Two Burnet Middle School eighth-graders have been named national ambassadors for the Do the Write Thing Challenge.This year marks the first time that the two national ambassadors from the Austin-Travis County are from the same school.Rudolph (R.C.) Hardin and Vivian Pan were selected as ambassadors for the program, which is an initiative of the National Campaign to Stop Violence.
Benefits & Leave
Your Well-Being is Our Priority Austin ISD is committed to investing in the health and well-being of its greatest assets—its employees. As part of this commitment, the district offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees and their families so that they are empowered to live healthy, balanced and fulfilling lives.
Preparing for Life After Graduation: A Guest Lecture Series
Preparing for Life After Graduation: A Guest Lecture Series in collaboration with Texas State University Office of Disability Services held at Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf.
Summer Theater Series performs to sold out crowds (En español)
For the first time in the history of the Austin ISD Summer Theatre Series, a musical sold out completely, filling the Performing Arts Center to capacity.