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Trauma Expert Tells AISD To Be Patient In Healing Process
A world-renowned brain expert specializing in children impacted by trauma had a message for Austin ISD as it looks to address its students’ and teachers’ mental health: "If we want to go far, we have to go slow.”
Buford the Book Bus visits Uphaus Early Childhood Center
Free books! The Austin ISD School Libraries Buford the Book Bus is giving out free books this summer! Join us to get your free books, participate in a fun activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books. We’ll have books for all levels (toddlers through young adult) in English and Spanish. Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!"…
Buford the Book Bus visits Walnut Creek Elementary School
Free books! The Austin ISD School Libraries Buford the Book Bus is giving out free books this summer! Join us to get your free books, participate in a fun activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books. We’ll have books for all levels (toddlers through young adult) in English and Spanish. Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!"…
Buford the Book Bus visits Travis Heights Elementary School
Free books! The Austin ISD School Libraries Buford the Book Bus is giving out free books this summer! Join us to get your free books, participate in a fun activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books. We’ll have books for all levels (toddlers through young adult) in English and Spanish. Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!"…
Austin ISD prepared for Omicron, ready to start school on Wednesday (En Español)
With Austin ISD resuming classes as scheduled after the Winter Break, staff and families can help prevent the spread of the Omicron variant by getting boosted this week, getting tested at one of our 11 hubs beginning Monday, Jan. 3, and by double-layering masks that fit well on Wednesday when classrooms re-open.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Northeast Early College High School
We have a free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by UT Health Austin. No appointment is required for this walk-in vaccine clinic.
AISD Reconnects with Students In Inaugural Event
Dozens of AISD volunteers wearing bright red shirts and carrying flyers could be seen in the neighborhoods around Northeast Early College High School on the morning of Saturday, April 10. As part of Operation Reconnect, their mission was to talk to some of the 5,500 families who stopped coming to school this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The district recruited 195 volunteers to go to the…
Cases of water are available as refill stations are being installed (En español)
Austin ISD crews are replacing drinking fountains with water-bottle refilling stations across the district. Why it matters: The filling stations are easier and more sanitary than traditional drinking fountains, which have been shut off since the start of the pandemic. What you should know: In the meantime, if your school needs bottled water delivered, your principal can put in a service…
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Lamar Middle School
We have a free COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccine opportunity available for our AISD Community, all family members included, 12 years of age and older. This opportunity is being hosted by UT Health Austin. No appointment is required for this walk-in vaccine clinic.
District beats goal for first semester of attendance initiative (En español)
Districtwide attendance has increased by 1.41% year over year, thanks in part to the newly implemented attendance initiative. Why it matters: Improved attendance boosts student performance and engagement. Plus, attendance is how schools receive funding, so even 1% means the district gains $4.5 million in additional revenue.