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Students at Ann Richards School Embark on School-wide College Visits
Today, all students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders are embarking on a school-sponsored field trip to college campuses across Central Texas—the first large-scale college visit field trip in the school’s history—as part of the school’s annual College Week festivities.
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Sponsors School-wide College Visits; More than 700 Students Visit Central Texas College Campuses
Austin, TX–Tomorrow, students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders will embark on school-sponsored visits to college campuses across Central Texas--the first large-scale, college field trip in the school's history.Who: More than 700 students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women LeadersWhat: Students embarking on buses to visit colleges in Central TexasWhen: 8 to 9:30 a.m.,…
East Austin Parents and Community Leaders Visit IDEA Flagship School
On Tuesday, November 8, a group of parents and community leaders from the Eastside Memorial Vertical Team traveled by bus to Donna, Texas for a site visit to IDEA College Prep (Donna), IDEA Public School's flagship campus.Founded in 2000, the campus has grown from 75 to 1,407 students, and recently celebrated its second year in a row graduating 100% of its seniors.
Five Austin ISD Teachers Receive Surprise Visit and Classroom Supplies
Five deserving Austin Independent School District teachers received a surprise visit on October 4 from OfficeMax and their school principals where they were awarded $1,000 worth of much-needed classroom supplies as part of the retailer’s A Day Made Better national event. One day each year, the nationwide program honors 1,000 teachers for their extraordinary efforts in the classroom. Teachers were…
AISD, Whole Kids Foundation Partner to Offer Free, Nutritional Workshops to District Employees
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. Staff members will have the opportunity to attend one of two six-hour workshops on either May 9-10 or May 11. The free workshops are…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Free Child Dental Care, Child Vision Care to be Featured at Family Resource Festival
AUSTIN—This weekend, Austin ISD is hosting HopeFest, a community-led family resource fair with more than 125 exhibitors, at Reagan Early College High School. Last year, over 4,000 community members attended the event.What: Hopefest is a free, family resource festival with live music, food, games, free dental and vision care for children, immunizations and flu shots, Blue Santa registration…
Austin ISD Closed for Spring Break
Austin ISD will be closed for Spring Break March 17-21, 2025. All Austin ISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours and students return to classes on Monday, March 24.
AISD Encourages Families to Review Schools’ List of Supplies Before the Tax-Free Weekend Aug. 9-11
AUSTIN, TX—As families prepare to take advantage of next week’s tax-free weekend, AISD encourages parents to review the district’s list of supplies by schools and grade levels. The school supplies list is different for every campus and grade level. Parents should check with their child’s school during or around orientation to get a final list.
Austin ISD gathering input to guide school consolidation process (En español)
To avoid deeper budget cuts and safeguard the academic experience, Austin ISD will consolidate schools starting in the 2026–27 school year. Why it matters: The school consolidation process will ensure every student learns in a well-resourced, fully staffed school, with strong programs and rich opportunities.
Chelsea Clinton Visits AISD’s Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders welcomes Chelsea Clinton to talk about her new book, “It’s Your World.”Who: Chelsea Clinton and students from Ann Richards School for Young Women LeadersWhen: 1–2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8Where: Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, 2206 Prather Lane