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Austin ISD prepared for Omicron, ready to start school on Wednesday (En Español)
With Austin ISD resuming classes as scheduled after the Winter Break, staff and families can help prevent the spread of the Omicron variant by getting boosted this week, getting tested at one of our 11 hubs beginning Monday, Jan. 3, and by double-layering masks that fit well on Wednesday when classrooms re-open.
AISD Facilities Closed to the Public / Las instalaciones del AISD estarán cerradas al público
Austin ISD is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the health of its staff, students, families and the community at large. Effective 7 p.m., Thursday, April 9, all Austin ISD facilities and open spaces — including tennis courts, tracks, football fields, basketball courts and playfields — will be closed to the public. This measure is in alignment with the city of Austin and Travis…
Let’s Talk Question of the Week (En español)
Will all children (vaccinated or not) have mask choice next year without restrictions such as distancing or plexiglass? Answer: Restrictions such as distancing and plexiglass will depend on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Austin Public Health at that time. We’ll communicate with our families about those procedures and any changes over the summer.
HopeFest 2018
HopeFest, Austin's largest campus-based family resource fair, is 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 27 at Reagan Early College High School. This free event is, now in its 13th year, brings together more than 3,000 attendees with 150 exhibitors to celebrate the northeast Austin community and provide health, dental, vision, housing, employment, legal, educational, Blue Santa and other resources.
Domestic Partnership Insurance Coverage Update
Dear Team AISD,As you know, on March 26, 2013, Austin ISD announced its intentions to expand its insurance coverage to include domestic partnerships. We did so because our employees and students represent a diverse population, and expanding coverage was about offering competitive and quality benefits for all employees, which also can help with recruiting and retaining great talent.
Austin ISD Principal honored as one of Texas A&M 2019 Dean's Roundtable of Transformational Leaders
The Austin Independent School District is pleased to announce that the Kealing Middle School Principal Kenisha Coburn has been honored as one of 33 transformational leaders for the Texas A&M Dean’s Roundtable.
Prekindergarten
The Future Begins Today—In Pre-K Starting early in school helps children get a head start and greatly improves their chances for success in life. From the littlest learners to college-bound graduates, Austin ISD offers a world of opportunities—including arts, athletics, health sciences and robotics—to help all students achieve their greatest potential.
Superintendent Carstarphen: How AISD Works to Ensure Gun Free Zones; Prevention and Security for Student and Staff Safety
Dear AISD Colleagues and Community: Experts report that school- and college-age kids are not only safer but far more secure on school campuses than anywhere else. Still, I know that I am struggling in the wake of the recent tragedy at Lanier High School.
AISD Holds Press Conference at Back-to-school Bash
AUSTIN, TX—Austin ISD and the City of Austin will hold a press conference during the Back-to-school Bash on Saturday.Who: Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, AISD Police Chief Eric Mendez and Austin City Council member Laura Morrison.
Board Approves Human Sexuality and Responsibility Scope and Sequence
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the revised Human Sexuality and Responsibility scope and sequence at its February 25 meeting. The scope and sequence contains the topics that will be taught and the grade level at which those topics will be taught. AISD will post the scope and sequence on the AISD health webpage within the next week. Administration will return to the board…