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Apply for Pre-K Tuition Programs by Jan. 29
AISD is accepting applications for Pre-K tuition programs—including 12 dual-language programs—at 36 elementary schools. The deadline for applications to be included in the lottery is Friday, Jan. 29.Applications are available at the campuses where the programs are offered. The district offers tuition-supported Pre-K programs at Baldwin, Blackshear, Boone, Brooke, Casis,…
Reminder: AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks to reduce energy costs from June 23 through Aug. 8. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The district will…
Superintendent's Message: Education for All — Giving Thanks for Your Work
Dear AISD Community,Every day, you educate our students’ minds and hearts. Every day, you work hard to nurture their abilities and dreams to ensure that every student is ready for college, career and life. Every day, you are helping Austin’s students prepare for the future today. But, it’s not every day that we take the opportunity to pause, reflect and say thank you. I would like to take that…
Austin ISD Welcomes Community to 11th Back to School Bash
Austin ISD and the city of Austin welcome students, their families and members of the community for the 11th annual Back to School Bash!This event brings together more than 100 community organizations and nonprofits focused on providing services and educational opportunities to Austin ISD students and their families.
Three Austin ISD Leaders Selected to Inaugural Class of Austin's African American Leadership Institute
On March 22, three Austin ISD leaders were selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill, Dinita Caldwell and AISD Police Sergeant Wayne Sneed were among 38 Austin professionals selected to network and gain knowledge and history related to the Black experience in trending issues.
Reminder: News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR and TAKS Exams
Austin, Texas—Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness and theTexas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, during April and May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of:
Austin ISD Will Serve Up Good Nutrition for Local Children This Summer
Bringing healthy summer meals to the Austin community ensures kids have a healthy vacation and return to school ready to learn. This summer, Austin ISD will serve anyone 18 years old and younger healthy meals at more than 50 campuses at no cost through the Summer Food Service Program. Both breakfast and lunch will be offered at all AISD summer meal sites.
Pre-K Registration Fair
Austin ISD offers free Pre-K for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds at campuses throughout the district! Join us for our districtwide Pre-K Registration Fair 9 a.m.–1 p.m. July 20 at Crockett Early College High School, 5601 Manchaca Road, 78745. The fair is a chance to meet our staff, learn about our programs at campuses across the district and register your student for Pre-K. The Pre-K…
AISD Announces Schools Frozen to Transfers for 2016-17
Last night, Austin ISD announced the names of 23 schools that will be frozen to transfers during the 2016-17 school year. Each year, AISD determines which schools should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities.
News Media Access to Schools Limited During STAAR and TAKS Examination Periods
AUSTIN, TX--Students in the Austin Independent School District are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness and theTexas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, during April and May.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, the news media's access to AISD campuses will be limited during the weeks of: