Announcements
State Officials Release Federal Funding for School Districts
Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials this afternoon announced that they would release $11.2 billion in one-time federal funds to Texas schools. Designed to help districts address unfinished learning and costs incurred because of the COVID-19…
Trojan Girls’ Golf Team Headed to State
The L.C. Anderson High School girls golf team is making school history by going to state for the first time in 20 years. The team earned the spot by placing second in the University Interscholastic League Region III-5A Golf Championship, qualifying them for…
Govalle families treated to curbside coffee, treats and registration information
By Benjamin Beane Govalle Elementary families were treated to curbside coffee and sweet bread in their cars Tuesday morning as they dropped their students off at school. “The curbside coffee event was a great way to reconnect parents to our campus…
AISD Campus National Standout in STEM-Focused Program
By Jack Orloff Austin ISD is home to Project Lead The Way, an innovative program that helps students develop in-demand skills in computer science, engineering and biomedical science, and one AISD campus has received national recognition for its…
Martin MS social science teacher helping to grow environmental awareness through gardening
By Benjamin Beane The accolades are piling up for social science teacher Steven Morris and his sixth graders at Martin Middle School, who earned their second EcoRise Eco-Audit Award in just three weeks.
After School Activities Cancelled (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Community, Due to inclement weather, possible hail and high winds expected in the Austin area, all districtwide after-school activities are canceled today, April 23. This includes athletics, after-school care and any other events. …
District Leaders Discuss Plans for 2021-22 At Event / Los líderes del distrito discuten los planes para 2021-22 en un evento
By Eddie Villa Going back to school this August will be getting back to normal, the Superintendent said Wednesday. “We will definitely be offering a much more traditional face-to-face school year for the 2021-22 school year,” Superintendent Stephanie…
Sustainability in Action at Govalle Elementary School
Earlier in April, AISD Urban Forester Matt Mears worked with students to plant seedlings in Govalle Elementary School's new open field. The seedlings came from a beloved tree that was removed from the site due to poor health and safety concerns. “Family tree…
AISD, ACC Offer Free Paraeducator Certification Program
Bring your passion into the classroom as a teacher assistant! Join Austin ISD and Austin Community College for the Pathway to Paraeducator Certification Program. This free certification program is a pathway to a career supporting AISD students as a teacher…
La 'exención de responsabilidad' causa confusión: Explicación de la relación de la asistencia con el financiamiento escolar
Por Anne Drabicky Un reciente esfuerzo de traer a los estudiantes de vuelta a los salones de clases durante las últimas seis semanas de clases ha resultado en una confusión generalizada sobre las cambiantes reglas en torno a un tipo de financiamiento estatal…
Nuevo nombre para Eastside a ser considerado a medida que el proyecto histórico del bono se acerca a su conclusión
Por Anne Drabicky & Ali Ghilarducci Como parte del programa del bono de 2017 del distrito, la Escuela Preparatoria de Universidad Temprana Eastside Memorial y la Escuela Preparatoria International, ambas ubicadas en la actualidad en el plantel de…
Vaccine Opportunities on 04/24 and 04/25, including FREE student transportation (En español)
We have two new vaccine opportunities available this weekend for our AISD students, staff and families who are ages 16 and older. Questions can be directed to the AISD Department of Health Services at health@austinisd.org. Availability is first-come-…