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Campus Parent Ambassador (CPA) Program Meeting
The Campus Parent Ambassador Program is a special education parent engagement initiative that identifies campus parent leaders who are knowledgeable about resources available to families with special needs.This ambassador assists families by educating them on the various programs, services, supports, and information systems found within AISD and the greater Austin community that focus on families…
Media Advisory: TEA Commissioner Tours Nationally Recognized AVID Program at Dobie Middle School
Austin, TX—Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams and Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will tour Dobie Middle School’s nationally recognized Advancement via Individual Determination program, which helps close the achievement gap by preparing students for the rigors of college and success in a global society.Who: TEA Commissioner Williams,…
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an official harvest festival celebrated by Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese people. The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second-most important holiday tradition for the Vietnamese.Summitt Elementary School and Austin ISD Vietnamese Dual-Language Program staff will celebrate this festival with students and their families from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Sept 19 at…
Austin ISD Opens Additional Warming Centers
Austin ISD has opened two more of its campuses to serve as warming centers for families from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Lee Elementary, 3308 Hampton Rd, Austin, TX 78705 Murchison Middle School, 3700 N Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78731. The centers are open to any families who need access to a warm location during this historic weather event. The City of Austin and Austin ISD have also opened the…
Vaccine Opportunities on 04/24 and 04/25, including FREE student transportation (En español)
We have two new vaccine opportunities available this weekend for our AISD students, staff and families who are ages 16 and older. Questions can be directed to the AISD Department of Health Services at health@austinisd.org. Availability is first-come-first-serve, so please register as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity. Please make sure to read the important…
Budget Briefs: Budget Stabilization Task Force Begins Work
The Budget Stabilization Task Force convened for its first meeting June 25, beginning a months-long process to review district spending and identify creative strategies to close the budget deficit. Here are three things to know as the task force moves forward. Begin With the End in Mind The 31-member task force, comprised of Austin ISD staff, parents, community members and a high school…
Deadline: Common Application for Specialty Programs
Today is the final day to submit applications for the district's specialty programs. Learn more about dozens of programs available from kindergarten through high school, and submit your application today! For more details, and to apply, please visit www.austinisd.org/programs.
AISD Help
Announcements We are now using AISD Help for general questions, feedback, and concerns, and Safe Space for anonymous reporting. This reporting tool makes it easy and confidential for students and families to report bullying, harassment, or other personal crises.
Dual Language Application Process
Elementary, Middle, and High School Dual Language Application Process To enroll in Austin ISD’s Dual Language Program, visit the district’s enrollment system at the link below.
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Pfc. Daniel Ortega (En Español)
This is the first in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way. By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD begins its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Pfc. Daniel Ortega: WWII hero, Mexico native, and Bronze Star recipient.