AISD Delays School Start Times and the Running of Buses Tomorrow Due to Weather

AUSTIN, Texas—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Austin area until noon tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, Austin will open schools and run district buses on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Safety Information and Resources / Información y Recursos de Seguridad

Dear Austin ISD Families,Our thoughts are with those affected by last week’s incident in Florida. We know these issues are affecting our community. Please know that the safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority in AISD.Members of the AISD Police Department and Emergency Management team have met with principals from all of our campuses to reinforce safety and…

Govalle Grand Opening Ceremony

Save the Date! Please join join Austin ISD for a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the modernized Govalle Elementary School Friday, February 28 from 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM. Location: Govalle Elementary School, 3601 Govalle Ave. Austin, TX 78702 Phone: (512) 414-2078

Reminder: Media Lunch and Learn on School Funding

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media Lunch and Learn: School Funding

Austin ISD continues its Lunch and Learn series for the media with a showing of a short video on school funding, presented by AISD's Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley.What:  Nicole Conley, chief financial officer, will present a video about the district's unique financial situation within Texas and will be available for questions.

Employee Effectiveness

Employee Effectiveness and Supporting Student Achievement The Office of Employee Effectiveness oversees the district’s appraisal systems and evaluations and provides an array of professional development and support to Austin ISD employees. We aim to positively impact and support the recruitment, development, and retention of effective teachers and staff members throughout Austin ISD. We work to…

Media Advisory: Doss Elementary Students Turnip the Lunch Options

Doss Elementary School student volunteers will be teaching other students how to have a healthier lunch this Friday during Salad Bar Day. The school recently launched a made-to-order salad bar, which includes fresh, locally grown foods. What: School volunteers will lead other students through the salad bar during lunch. When: 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday, April 10

2014 Curriculum Writers Cadre

The Curriculum Writers Cadre is an incredible opportunity for Austin ISD to rally around what matters most—the students of the district.At the CWC, master teachers and content specialists will design and write curriculum, exemplar lessons and assessments with a focus on students developing literacy and biliteracy, evaluating their own learning, constructing meaning, and applying their learning…

United Way for Greater Austin And Austin Independent School District To Make Significant Early Childhood Education Announcement That Will Impact Hundreds of Low-Income Children in Austin

On Behalf of United Way:WHAT: United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX) will announce a significant grant to Austin Independent School District (AISD) to allow for expanded early childhood education. The grant will target low-income families from under-resourced neighborhoods in Austin. 

HUB Community Meeting

Please join the Austin Independent School District as we present the findings of the "AISD Disparity Study: Methods, Findings & Conclusions" prepared by National Economic Research Associates. We will also discuss the current informal HUB Program and expected changes as the district adopts a formal HUB Program. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. There…