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Buford the Book Bus visits Reagan 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!"…
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!"…
Introducing Early Bird Pre-K (En español)
Early birds get the worm, or in this case, a spot in the brand new Austin ISD Pre-K4 lottery. Why it matters: Historically, Austin ISD hasn’t opened up Pre-K until April 1 because of state regulations on free Pre-K eligibility. But this year, we’re opening tuition-based seats early so families can secure their seat for high-quality affordable Pre-K4.
Dove Springs families get visit from AISD at Operation Reconnect Action Day
Austin ISD families in the Dove Springs neighborhood received a friendly visit at their homes Saturday morning as part of the district’s Operation Reconnect Action Day.
Children’s Author Yuyi Morales to Visit Mathews Elementary School
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Austin ISD welcomes Yuyi Morales children’s book author and illustrator to Mathews Elementary School for a reading of her new book, “Niño Wrestles the World.” What: Reading with Mexican-American author Yuyi Morales, featuring remarks by AISD Chief Academic Officer Pauline Dow
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Geographic Explorer Visits AISD Schools
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, AISD students and teachers will learn about geothermal energy from Andrés Ruzo, a geoscientist and National Geographic Young Explorers grantee.
Zero Waste & Recycling
Earth Week 2025 We’ll be promoting activities all week, feel free to use these themes or make up your own. Show what you’re doing on these days of the week on Twitter and Instagram @AustinISDGreen, and use #AISDGreen.
Bryker Woods becomes first elementary IB school in Austin ISD (En español)
Before we dive in, have you ever heard of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program Campus? I didn’t know much about it at first, but let me share what I’ve learned. An International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program campus is a school that focuses on helping young students grow into curious, creative, and thoughtful learners.
Austin ISD Groundbreaking and Construction Kick-off Celebrations (En español)
Austin ISD recently hosted three groundbreaking ceremonies for schools undergoing full modernizations, marking the commencement of the first modernization projects since voters approved the 2022 Bond.
Media Advisory: ‘Dinosaur George’ Visits Maplewood Elementary School Today
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, “Dinosaur George” Blasing, a paleontologist and animal behaviorist, will visit Austin ISD’s Maplewood Elementary School. What: A travel "museum" presentation with George Blasing showcasing dinosaur displays in the gymnasium for a day of student visits.Where: Maplewood Elementary School, gymnasium, 3808 Maplewood Ave.