Announcements
'This will be a transparent process': District leaders unveil budget process, invite community feedback (En español)
The Board of Trustees met July 23 for an in-depth conversation on long-term budget planning and the possibility of a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to invest in our teachers and staff.
Austin ISD Receives 7,300 CapMetro Bus Passes (En español)
CapMetro is helping to remove the transportation barrier for Austin ISD families by generously donating 7,300 single-day bus passes to Austin families. Why it matters: Transportation to or from school can often be a challenge. While all children ride…
Summer Theater Series performs to sold out crowds (En español)
For the first time in the history of the Austin ISD Summer Theatre Series, a musical sold out completely, filling the Performing Arts Center to capacity.
Trustees, District leadership continue discussion on possible tax election, budget planning (En español)
The Board of Trustees will meet for a special information session July 23 to discuss the possible Voter-approval Tax Ratification Election and long-range budget planning.
Kate's Olympic dream: From McCallum to Paris (En español)
As Kate Knifton prepares to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she carries not only her own dreams, but also the hopes of her family and the Austin ISD community. A proud Austinite and a graduate of McCallum High School, Knifton’s journey into…
Austin ISD implements strategies to improve student achievement (En español)
Results of the 2024 STAAR are now available and show Austin ISD, along with other Texas school districts, still struggling to get scores back on track post-pandemic. Why it matters: While test scores aren’t the only measure of academic knowledge, the…
Board adopts five-year district scorecard focused on student achievement
District leaders and the board of trustees will have a new way to track student achievement for the next five years with a new scorecard. Why it matters: The scorecard is like the superintendent's report card — it's how the board will hold the…
Board adopts $954 million annual budget (En español)
The Board of Trustees adopted the 2024–25 budget, totaling $954 million in operating expenses, at its June 20 Regular Voting Meeting. The details: Austin taxpayers generated $1.69 billion in revenue for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.…
Austin ISD celebrates Juneteenth (en español)
Juneteenth celebrations are in full-swing in Austin as the community celebrates the holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the United States.
Board of Trustees one step closer to approving budget, scorecard (En español)
The Board of Trustees is meeting weekly this month as they refine two major items that will determine how Austin ISD operates for years to come. Why it matters: With the ongoing financial strain due to outdated state funding and recapture, it’s critical for…
Inaugural Austin ISD Summer Internship Program kicks off
Dozens of students began their first day of the inaugural Austin ISD Summer Internship program, in partnership with the Austin Ed Fund and the Austin Chamber. The new program is in collaboration with the Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program…
Austin ISD Summer Registration Clinics
YOU are invited to Enroll in-person with Austin ISD this summer at AISD Central Office and campuses throughout the summer. These events are your opportunity to receive one-on-one support with the new registration process and learn more about school choice…