Announcements
AISD Transportation Department Named Among Best 100 in North America
AISD Transportation Department was recognized among the top 100 School Districts Fleets of North America in April 2014 by School Bus Fleet Magazine.
AISD's First Literacy Summit, Featuring Dr. Richard Allington
The Austin ISD Literacy Work Group was established to develop a plan for literacy in the district. A Board-Approved AISD Strategic Priority for school year 2014–15 includes the implementation of the district literacy plan. The Literacy Work Group consists of…
'Vision + Voice' Poetry Contest for K–12 Students
**Submissions for the 2014 contest are no longer being accepted. Please visit austinisd.org in fall 2016 for details on the 2016 contest.**
April 14 Update on Superintendent from AISD Board President
On April 14, Vincent Torres, president of the AISD Board of Trustees, provided the following update to AISD employees, families and the community:Dear AISD Community: Earlier today, Dr. Meria Carstarphen informed me that she had formally accepted the…
Thank You, AISD
Dear AISD Community: Today, I formally accepted the position of superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. I will work with the AISD Board of Trustees on a successful transition plan.As I leave Austin, I feel assured knowing that AISD will remain in the good…
April 11 Update from AISD Board President
On April 11, Vincent Torres, president of the AISD Board of Trustees, provided the following update to AISD employees, families and the community:Dear AISD community,The Austin ISD Board of Trustees met this past Monday in open session and Tuesday in…
Information on Opting Out of Standardized Tests
Many parents, and even many educators, are dismayed by the frequency and emphasis on standardized tests in public schools. These testing programs are required by state and federal law. Other than very specific exceptions related to English language learners,…
Photo Slideshow: 2014 Student Art Show
AISD's 2014 Youth Art Month celebration—Art Can Take Many Shapes—highlights student artwork from throughout the district.Hundreds of photos, sculptures, drawings and much more are on display at the district art show inside the Wells Fargo building downtown,…
Update from AISD Board President
On April 4, Vincent Torres, president of the AISD Board of Trustees, provided the following message to AISD employees, families and community members about the contingency plan should Superintendent Meria Carstarphen be officially selected April 14 to lead…
AISD to Host Free City-wide Electronics Recycling Event April 26
The Austin Independent School District will host a free, city wide electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the parking lot at Austin High School at 1715 W Cesar Chavez Street.Consumers are encouraged to bring their used…
AISD School Nurse of the Year, AISD School Health Assistant of the Year
Cassie Moffitt has been selected as AISD School Nurse of the Year and Victoria Valero as AISD School Health Assistant of the Year.For the second year in a row, this honor has gone to a school health team who work together covering two busy schools, Clayton…
Grand Opening of Lanier High School Community Garden
Lanier High School, along with its community, neighbors, and sponsors, officially unveils the new Lanier Community Garden with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, on Thursday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. The Lanier Garden was made possible as a part of a Green…