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Austin ISD to Provide Free, Healthy Meals for Kids This Summer (en español)
This summer, Austin ISD is helping local families keep their kids healthy and energized by offering free summer meals at more than 30 schools. All children 18 and under, plus enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21, are eligible to receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches at no cost.
Listen now! Austin ISD news, updates and more for May 26 (En español)
In this episode: Senior Success: Meet Northeast Early College High School seniors and twin brothers Jose Ignacio and Jose Emilio Araujo Rodriguez, who share their story of perseverance and success as they prepare to graduate. Graduation & Milestones: A look at the upcoming graduation schedule starting May 27, and a celebration of the recent graduates of the UpClose program, a leadership…
Additional Day School Year (ADSY)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved a pilot for the Additional Days School Years calendar to add instructional opportunities over the summer and on select Saturdays at no cost to families. During the 2026-27 pilot year, ADSY would be implemented at Mendez Middle School and at eight of our campuses with Turnaround Plans: Linder ES, Pecan Springs ES, Sanchez ES, Wooldridge ES, Burnet MS,…
Austin ISD board to consider 2026–27 academic calendars, including pilot Additional Days School Year plan
Austin ISD is proposing an Additional Days School Year (ADSY) calendar for a pilot group of campuses to add instructional opportunities over the summer and on select Saturdays at no cost to families. During the pilot year, ADSY would be implemented at Mendez Middle School and at eight of our campuses with Turnaround Plans: Linder ES, Pecan Springs ES, Sanchez ES, Wooldridge ES, Burnet MS, Dobie…
Listen now! Austin ISD Podcast: News, updates and more for Feb. 27
In this week’s episode we cover:
How to get resources, support over Winter Break (En español)
When schools are closed, it can be tough for some Austin ISD students to get healthy meals at home. Families may access community resources to locate food assistance in their area while Austin ISD offices and schools are closed for the winter break.
AISD to Provide Free Meals for All Students at 76 Schools (En español)
For the 2025–26 school year, Austin ISD will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students at 76 campuses through the federally funded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program (schools are listed below). The CEP is a federal meal service option that allows schools in qualifying low-income areas to serve free meals to all enrolled students, no applications or documentation required.
Food resources, ways to donate (En español)
We understand that some families may be having a hard time getting the food they need right now. Austin ISD is here to support students every school day with breakfast and lunch, plus afterschool meals at many campuses.
Austin ISD schools and offices closed Tuesday, Jan. 27
Dear Austin ISD Community, All Austin ISD offices and schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27. All extracurricular activities and athletic events are also canceled. Decisions like these are never easy because we know our students do best when they’re in school. However, when faced with the choice between a normal schedule and the physical safety of our students, families and staff,…
Austin ISD to provide free, healthy meals for kids this summer (En español)
This summer, Austin ISD is helping local families keep their kids healthy and energized by offering free summer meals at more than 30 schools. The details: All children 18 and under — plus enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21 — are eligible to receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches at no cost.