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Safety, Security and Wellness in AISD
The district is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of every student and staff member in AISD, and team members should feel secure in knowing that safety is the number one priority. Staff members and families are invited to review the resources that act to help keep our school community well-informed, healthy and out of harms way.
Superintendent Speaks on SXSWedu Panel About Benefits, Importance of Dual Language
Superintendents: Learning a second language is a gift, cultures should be celebrated
MEDIA ADVISORY: Latinos Recognized for Academic Achievement at AISD Award Ceremony
Austin ISD's Department of English Language Learners is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The annual ceremony recognizes students for scholastic accomplishments and community leaders for advocacy, community service and volunteerism.What: AISD will be recognizing more than 300 Latino students in grades 6-12 and three community leaders.Travis HS students will emcee and will also…
SB4 blocked by a federal judge (En Español)
As of February 29, 2024, Senate Bill 4 was blocked by a federal judge, though the State of Texas could appeal the ruling. This law was slated to go into effect March 5. The specifics about SB4 remain unclear, yet it's important to understand that certain places, including all Austin ISD schools, remain protected zones - meaning these are places where this law cannot be enforced.…
Austin ISD Police Department 'Trunk or Treat'
This year, the Austin ISD Police Department will host its first ever “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event for elementary-aged children. The “Trunk or Treat” Halloween event is an opportunity for children and their families to come out and enjoy a safe trick or treating environment while getting to interact with police officers from the district. Police vehicles will be on display for children to…
Award-winning McCallum fiddler joins friends for upcoming concerts
Although Georgia Halverson won’t graduate from McCallum High School until 2024, the nationally-recognized fiddler is already focused on getting her sound to graduate before she does. Halverson, who started playing violin at age four, is also a member of the Perfect Fourth Quartet, a string quartet composed of Halverson and three of her McCallum classmates, fellow violinist Thea Krische, violist…
HopeFest Festival de Esperanza Oct. 18 at Reagan High School
Austin ISD invites families to attend the 9th annual HopeFest, Oct. 18 at Reagan High School.
Lucy Read Pre-K Center Celebrates 10 Years
Lucy Read Pre-K Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a pop-up adventure play event in honor of the school’s 10th birthday. What: The pop-up adventure play event will feature a petting zoo, free popcorn, refreshments and face painting as well as a chance to win raffle prizes. Families will also have opportunities to decorate a cake together for $8 and visit with Clifford the…
LBJ Theatre Makes History (En Español)
By Christina Burbank (El español está disponible abajo) Congratulations LBJ Theatre students for making history! LBJ Jaguar Theatre students competed at the UIL One Act Play Area Contest held at Bastrop ISD April 11, marking the first time LBJ has advanced to this level. Why it matters: LBJ was the only 5A school in Austin ISD to advance to Area this year and it’s the first time…
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Gives Salute to ‘Best of’
Austin ISD, in collaboration with Austin Partners in Education, will celebrate its best-of-the-best at Salute. The annual event recognizes some of the district’s outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in schools.Who: Superintendent Paul Cruz and APIE Board Chairman Mark Curry will host the event. Mayor Steve Adler will co-present the Teacher…