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Deadline for Priority Transfers, Requests for First-round Lottery is Today
AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin School District continues to accept applications for school transfers for the 2014-15 school year. The deadline to apply for priority transfers and non-priority transfers to be considered during the first-round lottery selection is today, Friday, Jan. 31st.
AISD Partners with Whole Kids Foundation for Free, Nutritional Workshops to District Employees
Austin, TX—As part of its ongoing initiatives to help improve the health and wellness of its employees, the Austin Independent School District is teaming up with two educational nonprofit organizations to offer free, nutritional workshops to district employees.
MEDIA ADVISORY Permanent Collection of Former Black-Only High School Memorabilia to Live at Anderson High School
Join Anderson High School for a ceremony celebrating the continued excellence of L.C. Anderson from its inception in East Austin to its current location in West Austin. The ceremony will include a presentation of original L.C. Anderson memorabilia (1907-71) from the Original L.C Anderson Alumni Association to be permanently displayed at Anderson High School.
Joint Statement of Austin Association of Public School Administrators, Austin Council of PTAs Executive Council, Austin Independent School District and Education Austin
Joint Statement of Austin Association of Public School Administrators, Austin Council of PTAs Executive Council, Austin Independent School District and Education Austin Jan. 11, 2021 Austin, Texas—Texas' school districts are faced with compounding concerns for the health and safety of all Texans due to a horrific pandemic; the educational, mental, and emotional well-being of Texas' youth; and…
Austin ISD Black History Month
Austin ISD Celebrates Black History Month Join Austin ISD in celebrating Black History Month! Every February, to honor the multifaceted experiences our Black students, staff and families Austin ISD celebrates Black History Month, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.
Facilities assessment and Ed specs info session (Spanish with English interpretation)
Join us as we take a deeper dive into our draft facility assessment reports and proposed updates to our Educational Specification. We'll also provide a preview of what to expect from the district's long-range planning process. For more information, contact Ali Ghilarducci at alison.ghilarducci@austinisd.org or 512-414-4487. Tuesday, July 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (English with Spanish interpretation)…
MEDIA ADVISORY: ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go’: Blackshear Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday During Read Across America
Blackshear Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America, a nationwide day of reading, with administrators and community leaders reading Dr. Seuss classics in all its classrooms.The National Education Association’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2. For a list of…
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Superintendent to Provide Update on District Operations
Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde will provide an update on the district’s plans for in-person classes after winter break during a virtual media availability. What: Dr. Elizalde will be available to provide information and answer questions from the media regarding district operations after winter break. When: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 Where: Zoom. Login details are…
Grandparents & Guardians Support Group
This yearlong series of meetings is tailored for grandparents, foster parents and other non-biological parents of children with special needs.Presenters will provide information, training and emotional support for people raising a child with special needs. The environment is casual and comfortable, and is open to the community.Meetings are 9–10:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at…
Background
(El español está disponible abajo) Previous long-range planning efforts In April 2017, the Board adopted a 25-year Facilities Master Plan, which informed the development of a $1 billion bond investment approved by voters to modernize schools and create learning spaces worthy of our students’ talents as they prepare for an ever-changing global marketplace. The FMP called for a minor update every…