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By Anne Drabicky At their final meeting of the school year, principals wearing flower leis celebrated student successes, heard from district leaders, discussed professional learning opportunities… and danced in a silent disco, competed in a scavenger hunt and donned accessories for a photo booth. The work—and the play—is part of the district’s focus on re: ensuring that staff have time…
District to reduce $92 million budget deficit with three-year plan (En español)
As the Joint Community Budget Committee wraps up, district officials are evaluating options to cut the $92 million budget deficit over three years.
Employee Benefits for 2013-14
Dear AISD Colleagues, As the school year comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you do for our students and AISD community. As we turn our attention to the summer, we would like to draw your attention to the benefits AISD will be offering employees next year—and how you can ensure your health care coverage continues uninterrupted.
Metz-Sánchez Elementary School Community Meeting
Curious about what the new, modernized campus will mean for your students? We are just a few months away from the completion of the construction and we invite you to join us! Please join us on Tuesday, May 4, at 6 p.m. for the Metz-Sánchez Elementary School Community Meeting. Learn about: (a) Academic programs and offerings for the next school year (b) Ideas for the grand opening (c)…
College & Career Readiness
The Austin ISD Learning Community is committed to preparing all students to graduate college, career and life ready! We are focused on ensuring that our students are prepared for a changing and increasingly complex future; to cultivate the knowledge, skills, mindset of a lifelong learner in order to be successful beyond high school.
Off-Campus Physical Education
The Austin ISD Off-Campus Physical Education Program (OCPE) is designed to accommodate students who are pursuing high-level skills in a specific activity that exceeds what the school district can offer through the general physical education program. OCPE allows students in 7th through 12th grade to earn credits that meet the district and state physical education requirements. In Austin ISD, only…
Austin ISD Marks 15-Year Milestone in Social Worker Support, Thanks to CapCityKids Grant (En español)
“School Social Workers are the link between the home, school and community in providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success,” -- this is how the School Social Work Association of America defines this profession.
Update on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (en Español)
Update on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Last month, we shared information about the temporary changes made to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. These changes, called the “Limited PSLF Waiver,” are helping borrowers across the nation more easily get their student loans forgiven.
AISD to Resume Weekend Meal Offerings
Austin ISD Food Services has reinstated its weekend meal program, allowing families with students under the age of 19 to again pick up bundles, which include six meals, during Friday distribution. Families are recommended to bring bags to help get their weekend meals home safely on Fridays. Meals are provided for free at more than 70 locations while school is closed due to COVID-19…
$2,500 Scholarship Available for FAFSA Social Media Video Contest
It’s never been this exciting to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form before! Austin ISD, in partnership with the Austin Chamber of Commerce, invites our high school seniors to participate in the 2020-21 FAFSA Social Media Contest. The goal is to encourage FAFSA submissions and help students qualify for college scholarships. High school seniors who participate will…