Announcements
District Names Four Teachers of the Year for 2017
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2017 Teachers of the Year.Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors the district can award its educators.
McCallum Winter Guard Caps Stellar Inaugural Season
The McCallum High School Winter Guard capped off an impressive inaugural season with a second-place finish at the state championships March 25.The team posted its highest score of the season by earning silver medals at the Texas Color Guard Circuit's State…
Let's Roll: Austin ISD Launches Second Food Truck
Hundreds of Travis Early College High School students were among the first to try out AISD's new food truck menu, which rolled out last Friday. With the support of Life Time Foundation, Austin ISD launched its second food truck March 24 at Travis Early…
Austin ISD 2017–18 Instructional Calendar / Calendario Escolar 2017–18 del Austin ISD
Austin ISD wants to share some important dates for the 2017–18 school year. With the board’s approval Monday night that Austin ISD become a District of Innovation, there is more flexibility in the instructional calendar.Specifically, the district is…
Austin High School Band to Start 2018 with a Bang
This morning, Lord Mayor of the City of Westminster Steve Summers officially invited the Austin High School Band to perform at London’s 2018 New Year’s Day Parade.“We’re excited to represent our school, our town and our country,” said Austin High School…
District's Facility Master Plan Nears Completion
After months of independent analysis and community collaboration, the Facilities and Bond Planning Advisory Committee is nearing completion of the recommended Facility Master Plan.This week, community members on the trustee-appointed FABPAC are…
A Message from the Superintendent: 2017 Save Texas Schools Rally
Dear Team AISD, I want to make you aware of an opportunity for the Austin community to support our public schools. Save Texas Schools will be holding a statewide rally at the capitol from 10 a.m.–noon March 25, to support fair and equitable…
McCallum Bowling Team Rolls Into State Finals
For the first time in program history, the McCallum High School bowling team will travel to the state tournament hoping to strike gold.After winning eight of 10 matches in the regional tournament earlier this month, the Knights will battle bowling's best…
Vision+Voice Announces Winners of Annual Poetry Contest
The annual 2016–17 Vision+Voice poetry contest, a collaboration between Austin ISD and Austin Community College, has announced the winners of this year's competition. Winning poems from students at every grade level will be paired with art by an ACC art…
Austin ISD Closes for Spring Break, March 13–17
Austin ISD will be closed for Spring Break, March 13–17. All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this time. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 20.
Framed for Success: Ann Richards Wins its First UIL State Championship
Ann Richards School for Young Women won its first state championship in a UIL competition.Ann Richards student Brooke Brogan won the UIL State Champion in division 2 for her short film, “The Garden,” in the traditional animation category. Brogan…
Hot Wheels: Anderson High School Para-Athlete Blazes Toward State
Anderson High School junior Hayden Sipple had never suited up for Trojans athletics. But when AHS track and field coach Daniel Hunter spied Sipple's incredible strength several months ago, the coach said he knew that had to change."I watched Hayden get…