Budget Briefs: Task Force Refocuses, Reviews Guiding Principles

The Budget Stabilization Task Force used its Aug. 29 meeting as a time to refocus on its charge and review guiding principles prior to moving forward with developing its recommendations. The group has reviewed district spending and is beginning to identify strategies to close the budget deficit, following the Board of Trustees' approval of the latest budget that includes a $29 million dip into…

In-district Transfers, Online Registration Now Open / Traslados dentro del distrito, matriculación en línea disponible hoy

Beginning today, Jan. 3, 2020, Austin ISD families may submit requests for in-district transfers for the 2020–21 school year.   Students who are already on an approved transfer do not need to re-apply. Transfers are valid to the highest grade at a student’s school.   All in-district transfer requests submitted Jan. 3–31 will be given equal consideration.    All priority…

Norman Groundbreaking Ceremony

  You're invited! Please join Austin ISD and Norman Elementary School for a groundbreaking. Followed by a design development and construction meeting.

Celebrating National School Breakfast Week and Encouraging More Students to Begin their Day with a Healthy Breakfast 

According to the latest data from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), moving school breakfast to after the bell is one of the most effective strategies to ensure children have access to a nutritious breakfast.   Research shows that eating breakfast at school improves academic performance, health, and behavior. That’s why Austin ISD is…

Austin ISD Celebrates National School Breakfast Week and Encourages More Students to Begin their Day with a Healthy Breakfast 

Support Doss Elementary in the Follett Challenge

You can support innovation at Austin ISD by voting for Doss Elementary School in the Follett Challenge.

MEDIA ADVISORY Puppetry Group to Offer Helping Hand to Crockett High School Students

The Crockett High School Musical Theatre Department is being trained in puppeteering with a workshop from Austin Public Library’s Literature LIVE!What: The Austin Public Library’s puppeteers are assisting the teens with manipulation and movement, as well as expressing emotion through the medium of puppetry. The students will put their skills to use in the school’s upcoming production of “Avenue Q…

AISD Releases Students Early at 17 Campuses on March 11

Austin ISD anticipates that the combination of SXSW and President Barack Obama's visit on Friday, March 11, will have a significant effect on district operations.To help minimize complications for our families, staff and students, the district will take several steps, including an early release at 17 campuses.   

Oak Hill Elementary Awarded A+ Grants

A+ Education Foundation, a philanthropic arm of A+ Federal Credit Union, announced their 2014 Educator Grant Program recipients. More than $72,000 in grant funding was awarded to 81 educators across Central Texas.Oak Hill Elementary School is pleased to announce that the A+ Education Foundation has awarded grants to 22 of their teachers totaling nearly $20,000. These funds will support trainings…

MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Trustees Hold Special Board Meeting Tonight to Swear in New Members

Tonight, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting to recognize outgoing board members and swear in new trustees in single member districts 1, 4, 6, 7, and at-large position 9.Following the swearing in ceremonies, trustees will elect board officers.Incoming trustees: