Site Search
SXSWedu Session: Whole Child Education—Body, Mind and Spirit
How do we build healthy, active, creative and socially skilled students and adults? AISD is weaving Coordinated School Health, creative learning strategies, social and emotional learning and culturally responsive strategies in all classrooms.National and local research demonstrates that whole child education increases attendance, reinforces positive behavior and improves academic…
Marathon Kids and Austin ISD Launch Partnership for Physical Activity
Marathon Kids and AISD will be celebrating and kicking off a game-changing partnership to take youth exercise in Austin to the next level.Over the course of the year, all AISD elementary school students will be encouraged to run or walk the equivalent of four marathons, or 104.8 miles, during the first 10 minutes of Working out for Wellness time.
Elementary Schools Growing Greener: Eco-Schools Grants Help 8 Campuses Embrace Earth-friendly Practices
The National Wildlife Federation recently awarded eight Austin ISD schools with Eco-Schools grants that will go toward campus greening efforts.
Take a Loved One for A Check-Up Day
Austin ISD has partnered with the African-American Quality of Life Task Force/City of Austin Health and Human Services Department to host the 10th annual Take a Loved One for Check-up Day on Sept. 19.This free event provides medical services for community members who may not have the time or the funds to see a doctor on a regular basis.Please join us from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Delco Activity…
AISD Students to Shed Light on Solutions for Watershed Pollution in Austin
Austin ISD elementary and middle school students will participate in a daylong hackathon to tackle watershed pollution in Austin. The event is hosted by the AISD Science team, in partnership with Jason Learning and the city of Austin Watershed Protection Department.
Guidance beginning Jan. 25 / Recomendaciones que comienzan el 25 de enero
January 21, 2021 Dear Austin ISD families, Thank you for everything you have done to keep our community safe these past few weeks. This week I am writing to you with the very hopeful news that our efforts have paid off. Because of the improvements we are seeing on our campuses and in our community, and in consultation with Dr. Mark Escott of Austin Public Health, beginning Monday,…
Dove Springs into Wellness Fair
Dove Springs into Wellness Fair
Superintendent Check-In: Visual and Performing Arts Q&As
Will students participate in Visual & Performing Arts activities? If yes, what will that look like and what safety protocols will be in place? The health and safety of our students and teachers are our top priority. As of now, we plan to resume in-person instruction on September 8 for art, dance, music and theatre classes.
Eastside Community STEAM Festival and College & Career Fair
Join us for a day of exciting and engaging demonstrations focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).Families will be able to learn about various health and community services, summer camp opportunities, and college and career resources.Kids of all ages can enjoy face-painting, pony and train rides, climbing walls, bouncy castles, and fire trucks.There will be live music…
Benefits Information Meeting
After an extensive search and assessment process, Austin ISD has selected Aetna to provide district staff members with a variety of cost-effective health insurance plan options. Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Aetna will replace our longtime partner, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. To learn more, attend one of the following information sessions: