Announcements
The Thank A Million Teachers Program Comes to Austin
On Thursday, January 16, 2014, Austin ISD launched the Thank A Million Teachers program at Anderson High School as a national initiative led by Farmers Insurance to thank every teacher in the country. Principal Donna Houser opened the Thank A Million Teachers…
UPDATE: AISD Classes, After-school Activities Canceled Today, Tuesday, Jan. 28
In light of new weather developments late this morning, and based off of the latest information available to AISD by the National Weather Service (NWS), Austin’s Emergency Operations Center and the City of Austin, all schools and district offices are closed…
Celebrate School Board Recognition Month
January is dedicated to honoring some of the hardest working members of Team AISD: our Board of Trustees. This month is School Board Recognition Month and Austin ISD invites its families, staff and community members to recognize the nine members of AISD’…
AISD to Operate on Two-Hour Delay Tuesday, Jan. 28
This evening, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Austin area until noon tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 28. Out of an abundance of caution, Austin ISD will open schools and run district buses on a two-hour delay tomorrow.The…
District Monitoring Weather Overnight; Check Back for Updates
Update since original post: The information in this announcement has been updated since it was posted at 5:30 p.m. AISD is scheduled to operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 28. For the most recent information, please review the new announcement…
AISD to Resume Regular Operations Friday, Jan. 24, After 5 P.M.
The Austin Independent School District will return to normal operations today, Friday, Jan. 24, after 5 p.m., including athletic events and other activities scheduled for this evening and throughout the weekend. Varisy AISD games are still scheduled for…
AISD Classes Canceled Friday, Jan. 24
Based on information from the National Weather Service and Austin’s Emergency Operations Center, all schools and district offices will be closed today Jan. 24, due to inclement weather. We plan to resume regular school and district hours on Monday, Jan.…
Oak Hill Elementary Website Wins Gold Award
Oak Hill Elementary School was recently awarded the gold-level award from Texas Parent Teacher Association for its outstanding website, which serves as a one-stop site for parents, students and faculty. The site, launched in 2008 and managed by Geeta…
The Ladies of Distinction Honoring Day at the Capitol
The Ladies of Distinction were honored by the African American Heritage Committee on Jan. 20 at the state Capitol for their volunteer services in their community. This was an amazing honor that showed a true representation of how positive things do occur…
Instructional Materials Adoption
As per the Education Code, “instructional materials selected for use in public schools shall be furnished without cost to students attending those schools”. Each school district is entitled to an annual allotment from the state instructional materials…
Help a Student: Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in volunteering your time to help a student? If so, Austin Partners In Education (APIE) needs you.APIE offers Math and Reading Classroom Coaching to Austin ISD schools who are in need of Volunteer Tutors.
Free Health Risk Assessments Available to AISD Employees Beginning Jan. 21
Beginning Jan. 21 through Feb. 16, all AISD employees who are eligible for health care benefits can take a free, and 100% confidential Health Risk Assessment. The assessment will provide you with insight on your current health and can help…