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AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: First day, phase-in period and more / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD: El primer día, periodo de transición por fases y más
Top Story: Successful First Day Thank you to all of our students, families, teachers, support staff and community members who worked so hard to help Austin ISD prepare for the first day of remote learning. This is a year unlike any other, but your adaptability and innovation ensured that learning could continue for our students.
AISD’s Own Ian McKenna Becomes Finalist for Time Magazine’s Kid of The Year
When Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Ian McKenna began gardening in the third grade, he couldn’t have realized it would one day land him in the pages of Time Magazine, but that’s exactly what happened. McKenna's story started with a simple garden plot, where he’d give the produce grown there to friends and neighbors. After a few years, McKenna asked his school to set up…
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Montserrat Garibay (en Español)
This is the second in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Montserrat Garibay, a bilingual pre-K teacher turned education, immigration, and labor rights activist.
2017 Bond Open House–Reagan ECHS
Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. Meetings are 5:30–7:30 p.m. and are designed in a come-and-go format, with presentations at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The schedule of…
2017 Bond Open House–LBJ ECHS
Austin ISD is hosting a series of informational open houses to learn more about the 2017 Bond and how it could affect each campus. Meetings are 5:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and are designed in a come-and-go format, with presentations at 5:45 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. A districtwide open house will be 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, with presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p…
Austin ISD extends pre-K schedule, adds teacher assistants
Families can expect more out of Austin ISD’s prekindergarten program for four year olds this school year with 45 minutes of additional instruction. “The extra 45 minutes means additional time for high-quality programming; hands-on learning experiences, exposure to literacy and learning through play,” said Nikki Demby, director of early learning.
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 6, July 16 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 6, 16 de julio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to know: 2020–21 School Year to Begin with Virtual Instruction As you may have heard, Austin ISD will suspend in-person education and deliver virtual instruction for the first three weeks of the 2020–21 school year. We will continue to look to federal, state and local authorities for guidance and directives. You can anticipate further communication on how…
2022 Bond Construction Kick-Off (En español)
Thank you for your support in 2023! Over the last year a lot of work has gone into the 2022 Bond projects and we’re wrapping up the year on a high note. On Dec. 12, we hosted the construction kick-off for Odom Elementary School — the first major school renovation as part of the 2022 Bond.
District Seeks Parent Feedback in Surveys
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District is seeking feedback from its families through a survey, available from the schools on paper or on the district's website in an online form. Results from the survey will help district leaders determine how to improve educational services for AISD students.
Bowie HS Graduation
Celebrating the class of 2023. Day: Friday, June 2 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Burger Stadium For more information, visit the graduation website.