Community Engagement

Community Engagement Division The Austin ISD Police Department recognizes that one of the most critical components of effective law enforcement is the establishment and maintenance of public trust. Our Community Engagement Division was created to further the Department’s goal in building and maintaining lasting meaningful relationships with the students, staff, parents, and community…

Austin ISD to Hold New Blazier Relief School Groundbreaking Ceremony

Modernization Construction to Start Summer 2019 The New Blazier Relief School is one of the modernization projects included in the 2017 Bond Program.  This school is intended to provide immediate overcrowding relief for Blazier Elementary by constructing a facility to accommodate grades 4 through 6. 

Bowie High School Groundbreaking

Norman Elementary School Groundbreaking

On May 23, the Norman Tiger Community were on the move! Community members gathered to celebrate the new milestone in the school's modernization project with a student parade from Sims Elementary to Norman and a groundbreaking ceremony at the Norman campus. 

Dobie Middle School's College Preparatory Academy Receives National Recognition for High Performance

Austin, TX—J. Frank Dobie College Preparatory Academy has been selected as a National Demonstration Site for Advancement Via Individual Determination, a kindergarten through postsecondary school system that has supported thousands of students to become confident, college-going scholars.

Access to Schools Limited During STAAR Testing

Austin ISD students are scheduled to take state exams, including the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, through May.As has been the practice on test days in the past, the district will limit visitors’ access to schools during the week of May 9. Students will also take advanced placement exams May 2–13.To reduce distractions and help students focus on their tests, media access to…

Austin ISD 2017–18 Instructional Calendar / Calendario Escolar 2017–18 del Austin ISD

Austin ISD wants to share some important dates for the 2017–18 school year. With the board’s approval Monday night that Austin ISD become a District of Innovation, there is more flexibility in the instructional calendar.Specifically, the district is allowed to begin instruction before the fourth Monday in August.Key dates

Keeping Austin Bilingüe at Paredes

Middle School Dual Language Expansion 9–10 a.m. Jan. 26 at Paredes Middle School Library, 10100 S. Mary Moore Searight Drive. Learn about the expansion of dual-language programs into middle school, the benefits of raising bilingual children and much more! For more information, call Patti Estep at 512-689-7116.Visit www.duallanguage.org for more information. 

Food

AISD Food Service is a national leader in sustainability and innovative food service with menus featuring local, sustainably-sourced, and clean label foods. The best way to support sustainable food systems at AISD is to dine at school. The district receives federal funding from the Department of Agriculture for each meal served to students.

Bands of America San Antonio Super Regional Marching Contest

The Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble will compete against some of the best band programs across Texas and the United States.Dozens of bands perform Oct. 30–31 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. This is one of the top marching events in the country. Please join us to support our Bowie Bulldogs!Visit the Music for All website for more information.