Announcements
Reilly Elementary Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School
Reilly Elementary School has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Reilly is one of 367 schools nationwide to be named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. The recognition is based on a school's overall…
An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
Good evening, Austin ISD, I am committed to keeping you informed and aware of decisions that are being made in the district. You may have heard that there were conversations about shifting course regarding the physical return to campus...
PTA Grant Helps Summitt Elementary Carry On Tradition
We are #AISDProud of Summitt Elementary PTA who was awarded a $5,000 grant to help carry on a unique tradition for their school and community when the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to shut it down. The grant money will help the Summitt community continue…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Phase-in plans, facility capacities and more / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD: Planes para la transición por fases, capacidad de las instalaciones y más
This week, we released details regarding how our phased-in approach to on-campus learning will work in Austin ISD. / Esta semana, publicamos los detalles sobre cómo será nuestra estrategia para la transición por fases al aprendizaje en el plantel en el Austin…
“Proud to be Hispanic” Virtual Talent Show / Espectáculo virtual de talento "Orgulloso de ser hispano"
Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Austin ISD joins the rest of the country to observe National Hispanic Heritage Month—a celebration of the diverse cultures and riveting histories of the people in this country with ancestral roots in Spain, Mexico, and…
AISD Awarded District of Distinction from Texas Art Education Association
We are #AISDProud this week as AISD has been awarded a District of Distinction award from the Texas Art Education Association for the second year in a row. This annual award goes to school districts that lead the way in visual arts. The school districts are…
An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
Dear Austin ISD Community, As we prepare to provide parents the option of face-to-face instruction on Monday, October 5, I first want to thank everyone for a successful virtual launch of the 2020-21 school year. Even though virtual instruction has challenges…
Austin ISD Phase-in Period / Periodo de transición por fases del Austin ISD
First of all, it is important to note that Austin ISD will continue to offer a 100% virtual learning option for as long as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) allows us to do so. As a public education entity, we must provide on-campus learning to anyone who…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: First day, phase-in period and more / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD: El primer día, periodo de transición por fases y más
Top Story: Successful First Day Thank you to all of our students, families, teachers, support staff and community members who worked so hard to help Austin ISD prepare for the first day of remote learning. This is a year unlike any other, but your…
Take the AISD Instructional Model Preference Survey / Responda la encuesta sobre el modelo de instrucción del AISD que prefiere
Your voice is always valuable to us, and especially now as the district continues working through reopening campuses for the 2020–21 school year. Below is a link to the final, short survey that asks your instructional model preference for your student(s)…
Superintendent Embarks on First-Day Tour
To celebrate the first day of school, AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde went on a tour of campuses both virtually and in person, introducing herself to students and their teachers as they begin their new school year. The visit allows students and…
AISD to Provide Free Meals through December/El AISD proporcionará comidas gratuitas hasta diciembre
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced an extension of current school meal programs through December 31. This extension allows Austin ISD to continue to provide free meals for any child under 19, or those over the age of 19 who are utilizing…