Mental Health Summit

Hispanic Austin Leadership and Austin ISD are proud to present a community health summit focused on mental wellness and health Saturday, November 2 from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Navarro Early College High School, 1201 Payton Gin Road. Join us to learn about the mental health resources available in AISD, Austin and Travis County; meet mental health professionals; and learn the…

Buford the Book Bus visits Lanier Early College High School

Free books! The Austin ISD School Libraries Buford the Book Bus is giving out free books this summer!  Join us to get your free books, participate in a fun activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books. We’ll have books for all levels (toddlers through young adult) in English and Spanish. Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!"…

‘Pride Out! Party in the Park’ event takes place this weekend as part of Austin ISD Pride Week

Austin ISD is proudly hosting their ‘Pride Out! Party in the Park’ event this Saturday, March 26 with live music, a drag show, and activities for all ages.

Austin ISD prepares for new state law that requires armed security officer on every campus (En español)

Last spring the Texas Legislature passed a new law, HB 3, requiring all Texas school districts to have at least one armed security officer at every campus during school hours.

MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD to Hold Flood Disaster Recovery Fair Dec. 17

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Austin ISD, Mendez Family Resource Center, Mendez Middle School and The Austin Project will hold a Flood Disaster Recovery Fair for community members affected by the recent floods.

Tapestry and Buena Vista Foundations Offer $40,000 Matching Donation for AISD Flood Victims

AUSTIN, Texas—The Tapestry Foundation and Buena Vista Foundation have joined efforts to each provide a $20,000 challenge grant for a total of a $40,000 contribution to The Austin Project to provide direct assistance for families with children enrolled in the Austin Independent School District, as well as for AISD employees who were also displaced by the storms that flooded neighborhoods in…

Austin ISD Classes, Work Canceled Feb. 16-18

For the safety of all our students and staff, Austin ISD is canceling classes Tuesday, Feb. 16, Wednesday, Feb. 17 and Thursday, Feb. 18. This Friday, Feb. 19 will be an asynchronous learning day.  No students will report to campus Feb. 16., Feb. 17, Feb. 18 or Feb. 19, and buses will not transport students. There will be no remote instruction Feb. 16, Feb. 17 or Feb. 18 as internet and…

Introducing the Austin ISD Inclusion Calendar

We’ve updated our Austin ISD calendar to be more inclusive of major faith and cultural observances within the AISD community.  Why it matters: We’ve unintentionally scheduled some school events on important religious holidays in the past.

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Mental Health Summit

Hispanic Austin Leadership and Austin ISD are proud to present a community health summit focused on mental wellness and health Saturday, September 28 from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Kealing Middle School, 1607 Pennsylvania Ave. Students and families will learn about the mental health resources available to them in AISD and Austin/Travis County. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms…