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Repurposing Sims Elementary School
Overview Sims Elementary School is a 44,444 square foot school facility constructed in 1956 situated on a 7.95 acre site located in East Austin at 1203 Springdale Road and bordered by Springdale Road, East 12th Street, Webberville Road, and residential homes to the North. Sims closed after the 2020-2021 school year and was merged with the modernized Norman Elementary School, which is located at…
The IB Experience
On Thursday, January 16 Anderson High School will host The IB Experience, an informational forum on the school's International Baccalaureate program. The event will feature an overview of the program, followed by a panel discussion with current and former students and faculty. The IB program is a rigorous curriculum based on international standards of achievement, which focuses on…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Board of Trustees, Superintendent Announce $1.05 Billion Bond Election
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz and community members will visit Menchaca Elementary School to officially announce the $1.05 billion bond election. The bond election, if approved, would bring 21st century learning spaces to the district with no tax rate increase. The bond would also modernize or build 16 schools, including Menchaca. Additionally, all AISD schools…
Summer School Session II Registration / Inscripción en la segunda sesión de la escuela de verano
This summer AISD will offer a number of learning opportunities for elementary and middle school students. Below you will find a listing and description for you to select and enroll your student. SESSION II July 13–August 7 3 hours daily, Monday – Friday 9 a.m.–noon
Bilingual STEM Fair - AISD Hispanic Futures
The AISD Hispanic Futures Program and local nonprofit Con Mi Madre invite the Austin community to the free Bilingual STEM Fair.This is an interactive fair that will expose students of all ages and their families to careers in the STEM field. The event is sponsored by Google. To register visit http://goo.gl/forms/dm12XVRhgcFor more information, please visit www.conmimadre.org.
Free Summer Meals
View 2025 Summer Meal Sites Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow, and thrive—even when school is out. Thanks to federally funded Texas Department of Agriculture meal programs, we provide free breakfast and lunch for students at many schools throughout the summer.
Central Texas Dyslexia Conference 2019
"Your Story is Your Strength"—The public is invited to attend the 2019 Central Texas Dyslexia Conference on Sat., Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the AISD Performing Arts Center located at 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723.
Austin ISD Pride Week - Local Pride - Spirit Day
Austin ISD Pride Week Events Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts its own Pride Week, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. This year's weeklong celebration is April 19–24, which aligns with GLSEN’s student-led National Day of Silence on Friday, April 23.
Community Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
The Board of Trustees appoints individuals to the CBOC to ensure that bond projects remain faithful to the scope of work approved by Austin voters.All bond projects will be overseen by the CBOC.For more information about the CBOC, visit austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cboc.
Mentoring Program Started To Honor Legacy of UT Football Star Cedric Benson
Jackqueline Benson, mother of the late University of Texas and NFL football player Cedric Benson, told her son to 'strive to achieve.' Now that saying will echo for years to come at Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy as the school announced a new mentoring program Friday dedicated to the star football player.