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Youth Film & Food Festival
The best of food and film collide from from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 14th at the Marchesa Hall and Theatre. The Youth Film and Food Festival showcases students from elementary through high school in the fields of media and culinary arts.Participants will gather for the screening of student-created 30 second (psa) films, visit healthy living and food stations and celebrate their great work in…
AISD Monitors Weather
As of 5:35 p.m., May 12 Austin ISD is closely monitoring the weather as more rain is expected by tonight and Tuesday morning.At this time, the district does not anticipate the weather will affect operations tonight or tomorrow. The district plans for all schools and offices to operate as scheduled Tuesday.Inclement Weather Process for AISD When would the district make decisions on late start…
Enroll in Person!
Austin ISD will host an Enroll Austin Registration Clinic for families at AISD Central Office (4000 S. I-H 35 Frontage Rd, Austin, 78704) in the Board Auditorium on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
‘Pride Out! Party in the Park’ event takes place this weekend as part of Austin ISD Pride Week
Austin ISD is proudly hosting their ‘Pride Out! Party in the Park’ event this Saturday, March 26 with live music, a drag show, and activities for all ages.
Educator Helps Create Program that Applies Arts in Core Subjects
When Lucy Hamre was in a Creative Learning class in the second grade, she said she doesn’t remember being taught through traditional means, but remembers learning a lot. “It was more beneficial than worksheets or textbooks because we were the ones creating what we were learning about,” Hamre said.
Angie Baca-Ross Teacher of the Year finalist
By Jack Orloff Teacher of The Year finalist Angie Baca-Ross, a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Joslin Elementary School, has served the district for four years, making a tremendous impact on her community by showing the value in communication between parents and caregivers. "Being involved with my families is about getting to know each family respectfully––their struggles, their joys, their…
Reminder: Families Invited to Review Human Sexuality & Responsibility Lessons, Resources
Two days remain for Austin ISD families to review proposed new Human Sexuality & Responsibility lessons and resources, and to offer feedback. After completing the RFP (Request for Proposals) process to solicit vendors, AISD has proposed using the Get Real curriculum for grades 6–8, and staff has written the lessons for grades 3–5.
Superintendent Segura awards Golden Rave for Dyslexia Awareness Month (En Español)
In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Superintendent Matias Segura made a special visit to Palm Elementary School to recognize Dyslexia Interventionist Jessica Gomez with a Golden Rave Award! The details: Gomez has been part of Austin ISD for 21 years and goes above and beyond to provide specialized instruction and resources that help her students succeed.
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.
All Austin ISD classes, offices delayed two hours Jan. 17 (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community, Due to ongoing freezing temperatures, all Austin ISD classes will be on a two hour delay Wednesday, Jan. 17. All district offices will also be on a two hour delay. All after-school and/or outdoor activities will be brought indoors according to our temperature guidelines.