AISD Closed Friday

Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for a staff and student holiday Friday, March 29.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, April 1.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.For more information,…

AISD Trustees Voted to Extend Professional Contracts to Three Years

AUSTIN, Texas--Tonight, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees voted to extend professional employees contracts from one year to three years.During the January 2014 consultation process under Board Policy DGB (Local), Education Austin and the administration reached impasse on the issue of duration of employment contracts for professional employees.

Super Bowl-winning Coach to Pecan Springs: Set Your Goals High

Tony Dungy, the first African-American head coach to win a Super Bowl, met with students March 10 at Pecan Springs Early College Prep Elementary School.The popular football analyst for NBC and national spokesman for the All Pro Dad fatherhood program encouraged students to follow their dreams to be successful."Set your goals high," he said. "Don't let anyone talk you out of dreaming."Dungy…

AISD Students Join Inaugural Walk at North Acres Bridge and Sidewalk Project Celebration Tomorrow

AUSTIN, Texas—Tomorrow morning, Austin ISD will join the City of Austin’s Public Works Department, city officials, neighborhood leaders and partners at a ribbon-cutting for the North Acres Bridge and Sidewalk Project.What: Child Safety Crossing Guards will escort Hart Elementary School students across the bridge to the campus. City and AISD officials and partners will speak about the project as…

MEDIA ADVISORY Latino Academic Achievement Awards to be Held May 6

Austin ISD is hosting the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. The ceremony will recognize students for various accomplishments and community leaders for community service, advocacy and volunteerism.  When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6

AISD Proposes to Sell Two Prime Properties

Anticipating continued budget challenges into the 2013-2014 school year, and possibly beyond, the Austin Independent School District is requesting sealed bids for the sale of two prime administrative properties.

Support Doss Elementary in the Follett Challenge

You can support innovation at Austin ISD by voting for Doss Elementary School in the Follett Challenge.

Stop for Students: AISD, City of Austin Partner to Prepare Students for the New School Year at 13th Annual Back to School Bash

Oak Hill Elementary Awarded A+ Grants

A+ Education Foundation, a philanthropic arm of A+ Federal Credit Union, announced their 2014 Educator Grant Program recipients. More than $72,000 in grant funding was awarded to 81 educators across Central Texas.Oak Hill Elementary School is pleased to announce that the A+ Education Foundation has awarded grants to 22 of their teachers totaling nearly $20,000. These funds will support trainings…

AISD Releases Students Early at 17 Campuses on March 11

Austin ISD anticipates that the combination of SXSW and President Barack Obama's visit on Friday, March 11, will have a significant effect on district operations.To help minimize complications for our families, staff and students, the district will take several steps, including an early release at 17 campuses.