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MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Austin ISD Hosts Mass COVID-19 Testing Sites Ahead of First Day of School
Austin ISD will host four COVID-19 mass testing sites ahead of the first day of school. Families and staff who live and work in zip codes designated as COVID-19 hotspots can access a free COVID-19 rapid test at one of the drive-thru events this Monday, Aug. 16 from 7-11 a.m. The district’s Director of Health Services Alexandra Copeland will be available for interviews at one of the sites to…
Two Austin ISD Students Receive National Scholarship Out of 5,800 Applicants
By Eddie Villa Two Austin ISD seniors are shining bright on the national stage after being selected as just two of 61 recipients of the Cooke College Scholarship. They were selected for the scholarship out of a pool of more than 5,800 applicants nationwide. Anderson High School student Ha “Ketty” Nguyen and Liberal Arts and Science Academy student Ian Poe will each receive up to $40,000…
AISD Holds Town Hall On Back To School
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde used two virtual town halls Wednesday and Thursday to encourage families to “do what science says we need to do” and wear a mask in the classroom.
Head Start
Austin ISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program Register your 3-year-old child for free, full-day, AISD Head Start Pre-K3 Program. The program serves children who turn 3 on or before September 1 of the current school year. The program provides free breakfast, lunch, and a free snack every day in a high-quality developmentally appropriate environment. For more information, view the Head Start…
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Martin Middle School
We have a free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by Travis County Mobile Vaccine Collaborative. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment required.
A Message from Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde: Staying Prepared
As we get ready to take a much-needed break for Thanksgiving, we want to work with our community to be prepared. We have learned many lessons in the past eight months living with COVID-19, including how quickly we may need to pivot as health guidelines are updated. Austin-Travis County entered Stage 4 of Austin Public Health’s risk-based guidelines this week. We are monitoring the situation and…
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Langford Elementary School
We have a free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by Travis County Mobile Vaccine Collaborative. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment required.
AISD, Whole Kids Foundation Partner to Offer Free, Nutritional Workshops to District Employees
As part of its ongoing initiatives to help improve the health and wellness of its employees, the Austin Independent School District is teaming up with two educational nonprofit organizations to offer free, nutritional workshops to district employees. Staff members will have the opportunity to attend one of two six-hour workshops on either May 9-10 or May 11. The free workshops are…
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Akins Early College High School
We have a free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by Code 4. Appointment preferred, walk-ins welcome.
COVID-19 protocols for the new school year (En Español)
We’re releasing an overview of our health and safety protocols for the new school year. You can view the entire document below. As conditions continue to change, we will be updating our protocols. We’re committed to providing a safe and healthy environment so that we can welcome each and every student back. The Centers for Disease and Prevention are backing the return to full in-person…