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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.
AISD to Hold Graduation Walks June 23-25 / El AISD tendrá los desfiles de graduación del 23 al 25 de junio
We are excited to announce Austin ISD will hold in-person graduation walks on June 23-25 to further celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates. Following social distancing guidelines, the AISD Class of 2020 will have the opportunity to walk across the stage in their cap and gown and celebrate with loved ones.
Superintendent Check-In: Transportation FAQs
Will Austin ISD be providing transportation when face-to-face learning resumes? Yes. We will be providing transportation service like we do every school year. This year we are implementing many additional safety precautionary measures to ensure our students and employees are kept safe as much as possible. What measure will be in place to keep students and staff safe…
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…
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…
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…
Off-Campus Physical Education
The Austin ISD Off-Campus Physical Education Program (OCPE) is designed to accommodate students who are pursuing high-level skills in a specific activity that exceeds what the school district can offer through the general physical education program. OCPE allows students in 7th through 12th grade to earn credits that meet the district and state physical education requirements. In Austin ISD, only…
AISD, City of Austin partner to prepare students for the new school year at 10th Annual Back to School Bash
Austin ISD and the city of Austin's Safe Routes to Schools stressed safety to the entire community at this year's 10th Annual Back to School Bash. The Bash is a resource fair that brings together thousands of families each year to prepare students for the new school year. "The Back to School Bash gives families a single place for resources and safety information.
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?
Dressed to Include: Austin ISD Adopts New Dress Code
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved and adopted a revised student dress code June 17, the first revision since May 2007. The change was made after the district reviewed best-practice dress code policies from throughout the U.S. Director of Health Services Tracy Spinner said, “The Board requested staff review and update the dress code policy because ultimately our goal is to have…