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Eyes on Safety: A walkthrough of Austin ISD's security protocols (En español)
As we step into the new semester, let's take a moment to go over our safety guidelines together, ensuring a safe and enjoyable continuation of the school year for all students and staff. Keeping campuses secure: Access to all doors at our schools is restricted, only key cards can open our school doors from outside. Visitors must enter via the main entrance, check in at the front office, and…
AISD Receives $4.48 Million Grant For On-Campus Mental Health Centers
The Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Governor has awarded Austin Independent School District a grant of almost $4.5 million. These funds will provide mental health services to elementary children and their families who are victims of crime.AISD is the first school district in Texas to receive funding from this source.
Let’s work together to keep our students and schools safe (En español)
Austin ISD is hosting a series of Mental Health and School Safety Community Conversations over the next month. Why it matters: Our students, families and staff have valuable insights into how we can prevent and respond to critical incidents and we want to hear from you. Let’s work together to create physically and psychologically safe schools. What to expect: Come talk with…
MEDIA ADVISORY Austin Ed Fund, Donors to Tour Campus Mental Health Center
Austin ISD staff and donors will visit a campus mental health center to learn more about counseling and mental health support for students. The Austin Ed Fund recently secured $1.3 million in donations from the Austin Community Foundation, Ascension Texas Foundations, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and the St. David’s Foundation to fully fund 16 campus mental health centers in the district…
Anonymous Tips
Anonymous Tips Austin ISD partners with Capital Area Crime Stoppers to provide an easy and confidential way for students and families to report bullying, harassment or other personal crises. You can leave an anonymous tip 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consider including your name and contact information so that we can investigate your tip more thoroughly.
Message from the Interim Superintendent (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Community, Thank you for showing up and giving it your best this first week of school. Seeing everyone’s work in action, from students, to staff, to families, was a beautiful reminder of how our schools truly are the heart of our community. I want to acknowledge that for many in our Austin ISD family, amidst the excitement and anticipation of a new school year, the last week has…
Williams Elementary Wildcat Health and Wellness Night
Wildcat Health and Wellness Night is a free family engagement event focused on living a healthy lifestyle though physical fitness, nutrition, mental and emotional well-being, connections to resources within the city of Austin and health assessments performed by students from the Akins High School Health Science department.
Message from the Austin ISD Board of Trustees
We are grateful to have you as part of our Austin ISD family. Our school board recognizes it has been a difficult back to school time for many in our community, and our hearts are with all who are suffering and struggling to make sense of recent events.
Open for Learning Newsletter: Mental health, mass testing and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: ¡Salud mental, administración masiva de pruebas y más!
Mental Health We care about your mental wellness, and we are here to support you. This year has been unpredictable and students or staff may need extra resources to help process the many changes. That is why we offer the following mental health resources for families, students and staff.
Health Services & Nursing
Health Guidelines for School Attendance Keeping a sick child home protects other children, school staff, and visiting community members from catching an illness that can be spread from person to person. A sick child who is unable to participate at school should be kept home to rest and recover until symptoms improve. Please be aware of the following guidelines for school attendance.…