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DAC Meeting
Meeting Location: Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of the DAC include providing review and comment on: District Educational…
Classes Canceled for Palm Elementary School Students on Nov. 2
During the storms on Oct. 30, portions of 23 classrooms at Palm Elementary School were flooded with 4–5 inches of water. Because of the damage caused by the water, Palm students will not report to school on Monday, Nov. 2. AISD restoration crews removed the water from the building and began cleanup on Saturday. The damaged wing of the building has been…
Let’s Talk Question of the Week (En español)
Question: Will Austin ISD require masks and/or offer a virtual learning option in response to recent news about new variant strains?
Celebrating 2022-23 Volunteers of the Year
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re #AISDProud to recognize the Austin ISD 2022-23 Volunteers of the Year. We know public schools could not work without the people from the community who step up to do what’s needed, and this is our chance to salute the best of an indispensable bunch.
City's Volunteer Mentorship Program Expands to Include Firefighters
As students in the Austin Independent School District return to class, dedicated citizens across Austin are preparing to support these students through the City of Austin’s Mentor and Tutor Program. For years, the City of Austin has encouraged its employees to actively participate in education initiatives, even allowing time off during the workday for staff members to visit campuses. Each year,…
Energy & Water
Earth Week 2025 We’ll be promoting activities all week, feel free to use these themes or make up your own. Show what you’re doing on these days of the week on Twitter and Instagram @AustinISDGreen, and use #AISDGreen!
Austin ISD Police Sergeant selected to Inaugural Class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute
Austin ISD Sergeant Wayne Sneed was recently selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Sneed is one of 38 professionals and leaders accepted into this year’s institute.
Austin ISD Celebrates Grand Opening of the Modernized Murchison Middle School
Austin ISD and Murchison Middle School today celebrated the grand opening of the school’s new modernized campus, built as part of the 2017 Bond Program. Families and community members joined AISD and Murchison campus leadership this morning in a virtual event to honor the school’s new spaces.
LASA Grad’s Donation Supports Elementary School Scientists
LASA graduate Alex Mancevski donated $2,000 of his Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winnings to the Austin Science Education Foundation. With Mancevski attending Harvard, his mother, Maria Teresa Graziani, presented the check on his behalf to Austin Science Education Foundation Executive Director Ingrid Weigand.
Superintendent Carstarphen to AISD Community: Support for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
Dear Colleagues:Many of our families and school communities were devastated by last week’s severe flooding in Austin. Over the weekend, I visited affected neighborhoods, particularly in southeast Austin. I walked the streets, talked to families, and entered damaged homes. Our schools are back in operation, but many families, including at least one AISD staff member, have lost their homes and…