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Contract & Procurement Services
Dedicated to working together for quality purchases for the District The Austin Independent School District's Office of Contract and Procurement works with schools, departments, vendors and stakeholders to provide goods and services of the highest quality and best value for the District. We are dedicated to meeting our goal through competitive pricing while adhering to relevant laws, Board…
125th Anniversary Scholarships Awarded to 12 Austin ISD Seniors
When the Austin School District undertook its 125th Anniversary Celebration in 2006, the major goal was to establish an endowment fund that would award college scholarships to AISD graduates in perpetuity. The first awards were made in 2007, and with awarding of scholarships in 2011, the fund continues to fulfill its annual goal.Twelve seniors have been awarded college scholarships this year by…
Dove Springs Students Prepare for Inspirational Trip to Nation’s Capital
Story by Stephanie De Luna, senior, UT College of CommunicationFrom left: Social Studies Coach Kenetra Malone and Mendez student Adela Cabrera will both be attending the D.C. trip in June.
Important COVID-19 Updates (En español)
We’re getting a lot of questions about vaccinations and our COVID-19 policies, especially in light of the CDC’s big news today about fully vaccinated people not needing to wear masks. We want to let you know how this impacts Austin ISD and update you on other COVID-19 policies and vaccination opportunities. How does the CDC decision impact Austin ISD?
Superintendent Check-In: Food Services Q&As
When face-to-face on-campus instruction resumes, how will students safely eat lunch not to spread COVID-19? To minimize contact, all schools will serve breakfast and lunch in the classroom. We are ordering 55,000 desk shields to protect students when they take off their masks to eat. Schools may allow meals to be consumed outdoors after they have been delivered to the classroom, however, we…
Retirement Celebration
Austin ISD's 2025 Retirement Celebration We are excited to express our heartfelt gratitude and admiration to all of our esteemed colleagues retiring this year. Our incredible journey here at Austin Independent School District is continually shaped and driven by the dedicated people who serve our district, students, and community.
District Leaders Discuss Plans for 2021-22 At Event / Los líderes del distrito discuten los planes para 2021-22 en un evento
By Eddie Villa Going back to school this August will be getting back to normal, the Superintendent said Wednesday. “We will definitely be offering a much more traditional face-to-face school year for the 2021-22 school year,” Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde told parents in a public forum. “And we will continue to require masking as long as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Promotional Tips: Pre-K Registration
Starting early in school helps children get a head start in their education—and 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.AISD offers a challenging and nurturing environment to help children discover and develop the full…
Community Questions for Dr. Elizalde / Preguntas de la comunidad para la Dra. Elizalde
Dear Austin Community, Thank you for reaching out to me to learn more about my views and experiences. I am pleased to share with you my response to your questions. / Estimada comunidad de Austin: Gracias por comunicarse conmigo para averiguar más sobre mis opiniones y experiencias. Me complace compartir con ustedes mis respuestas a sus preguntas.
Zero Waste
Zero waste is more than just recycling—it's a mindset and approach aimed at minimizing waste, conserving resources, and protecting both the environment and human health. It prioritizes reducing waste at the source, reusing items whenever possible, and finally recycling or composting what remains. At its core, the zero waste philosophy recognizes that one person’s trash is another person’s…