Announcements

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Take our Health and Safety Protocols Survey (En español)

You can take our survey about masks and other health protocols now through March 6.

Crossing Guard Returns to His Post as 'Matter of Honor'

Rick Waters is a father, a husband, a Navy veteran, and a crossing guard near Hill Elementary. 

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What is recapture? (En español)

You’ve read the headlines: Austin ISD paid the most in recapture than any other Texas district. But what does that mean? Here is an explainer. 

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Two hour delay Thursday, Feb. 24 (En español)

Because of expected weather and road conditions, we will delay the start time for classes, buses and offices by two hours tomorrow, Feb. 24. Regular school hours vary depending on the grade levels at your child’s campus. A two-hour delay adds two hours to…

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Superintendent Asks Community for Support on Improving Academics, Balancing Budget (En español)

Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde asked the community for support as she has to make tough decisions to improve academics and balance the budget. 

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Bowie Siblings Wrestle With Success

Pinning down your brother or sister in a wrestling match is something most parents are not fond of, but for Bowie High School siblings Joshua and Olivia Moreno, it's just another day at work.

Why do our pipes break?

The long-term impact of February 2021’s Winter Storm Uri is now manifesting across our district in the form of leaks in our plumbing systems.

Elementary Planning Period Proposal FAQ (En español)

Read our announcement about the planning period changes.  1. Why is the elementary master schedule changing? 

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To boost academic outcomes, elementary teachers getting additional planning period for first time (En español)

For the first time in Austin ISD, we are giving elementary teachers more collaborative planning and prep time, in what’s called grade level professional learning communities.

Navarro cinema students get first-hand look at professional production

Netflix's hit show Queer Eye gave Navarro Early College High School Cinema students a glitzy prom at the Long Center and a dramatic renovation of the school's courtyard. But the impact of the episode goes beyond what viewers see on the small screen.

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As Omicron falls, attendance for athletics and fine arts can increase (En español)

We’re opening up our Fine Arts and Athletics events and lifting audience capacity restrictions, effective immediately, while still requiring all attendees to wear masks. Why it matters: Our kids deserve to be celebrated, especially with playoffs and…

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O. Henry Middle School Cheer Team is Going to Nationals

It’s time to cheer on the O. Henry Mustangs on the national stage. The O. Henry Middle School cheer team will be competing at the National High School Cheerleading Championship at Walt Disney World Saturday. "This experience is a culmination of months of…