Announcements
Classes Canceled at Paredes Middle School on Sept. 26 / Clases están cancelados en la secundaria Paredes el 26 de septiembre
This weekend, a pipe burst on the third floor of the academic building at Paredes Middle School. The flooding damaged classrooms, the basement and administrative spaces.Because of the damage caused by the flooding, there will be no classes at Paredes on…
Celebrating the Past and Future: Mathews Celebrates 100 Years
Mathews students, parents and teachers share memoriesMathews Elementary School brought many generations together for one big celebration today at its 100th anniversary celebration.Pat Cloud attended Mathews from first through sixth grade, skipping one…
AISD Encourages Veterans to Apply for Belated Diplomas
Austin ISD awards belated high school diplomas to veterans whose service prevented them from finishing high school.Veterans who are eligible have served in World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Iraq War, War in Afghanistan, or any other…
Travis Rebels Listen, Learn From Law Enforcement
Travis Early College High School football coach Joe Frank Martinez said he was motivated by the July 7 attack on Dallas police officers to bring together his athletes and police officers."Something just got my attention," Martinez said. "I wanted our …
Facility Feedback: Tell Us How to Improve the PAC, Burger Center and South Soccer Fields
Austin voters approved bonds for the AISD Performing Arts Center, South Soccer Field and Burger Center. To ensure funds from the AISD bond program are spent wisely, the Community Bond Oversight Committee is seeking feedback from…
AISD Launches New Teaching Tool For High School Students
Austin ISD is pleased to announce a partnership with Edgenuity to provide an innovative and engaging way for high school students to prepare for college, career and life. A leader in “blended learning,” Edgenuity uses a combination of animations,…
On Your Marks! Marathon Kids Starts Sept. 16
Austin ISD celebrates the second year of partnering with Marathon Kids to encourage students to incorporate physical activity into every day.Through the collaboration, AISD elementary school teachers will use the Marathon Kids research-based curriculum during…
Student's Barbecue Sauce Debuts Throughout District
Student lunches got a touch sweeter today with the debut of Carter Hull's BBQ Sauce to accompany barbecue items in all Austin ISD middle schools and high schools. The brown sugar-based sauce was created by Murchison Middle School student Carter Hull, who…
AISD Honors Austin Police Officers Under the Friday Night Lights
Commitment to excellence, effort and teamwork are on full display every week under the Friday night lights, and not just from Austin ISD's standout football teams.The district is honoring some of Austin's finest police officers prior to kickoff every week in…
Austin ISD Commits to Increasing Participation by Historically Underutilized Business
Austin ISD trustees voted Monday night to approve a new program that establishes targets for the number of contracts awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses, known as a Historically Underutilized Business program. The HUB program is intended to…
Austin ISD kicks off football season
Austin ISD football teams kicked off the 2016 season in style, highlighted by the 15th annual Taco Shack Bowl at House Park.The Anderson Trojans carried a two-game winning streak into the showdown with the McCallum Knights, but it was the Knights who…
Take a Deep Breath: Austin ISD Hires SEL Mindfulness Specialist
Former AISD Teacher of Year transitions from Pre-K to Social and Emotional Learning team Austin ISD continues to be a leader in Social and Emotional Learning, adding a position this year that will help students and staff become more centered: Social and…