Announcements
15 Austin ISD Students Selected for Presidential Scholars Program
The U.S. Department of Education has selected 15 Austin ISD students as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program. Students from Anderson, Bowie, LASA and McCallum High Schools were selected."It is quite an honor for Anderson to have…
Eastside Memorial Schools Join Creative Learning Initiative
The Eastside Memorial Vertical Team has been selected to be the next group of schools to join the Creative Learning Initiative. They will join the CLI in the 2015–16 school year.A committee of parents, teachers and administrators participating…
My Go Red Day at Austin ISD–By Mathews Elementary School Student Pauline Caldwell
Hi! This is Pauline Caldwell, a sixth-grader at Mathews Elementary. I am shadowing Ms. Blair at Austin ISD, and I get to learn about all of the cool things she does.Today also happens to be the Go Red day where everyone in Austin ISD participates in wearing…
AVID Certifies Bedichek as a National Demonstration School
On Feb. 4, Bedichek Middle School was selected to join the ranks of approximately 140 AVID National Demonstration Schools.AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is a kindergarten through postsecondary curriculum that aims to turn underperforming…
Online Student Registration Now Open
Beginning April 6, parents will be able to register students online through the Parent Cloud.Parents can already check students’ grades, schedules, attendance and vaccinations with a few clicks. This most recent update to the cloud will allow families to more…
Maestro en Casa Clases de inglés
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin le invita a aprender inglés y obtener un certificado que le puede abrir puertas a un mejor futuro. Para preguntas, contacto Norma Garza Mittanck a (512) 414-0023 o norma.garzamittanck@austinisd.org.
Dr. Cruz Speaks To The Next Generation
Dr. Paul Cruz, Superintendent at Austin Independent School District was the keynote speaker at the Young Hispanic Professional Association of Austin and HABLA's "Shaping the Community" event. His vision is clear: Making sure every AISD student has the…
Vision+Voice Student Poetry Contest Now Accepting Submissions
Calling all poets! The second annual Vision+Voice student poetry contest is seeking your submissions.Vision+Voice is a partnership between Austin ISD and the Department of Arts and Humanities at Austin Community College.A panel of published poets will select…
2014–15 Parent and Families Survey Now Available
The Austin ISD 2014–15 Parent and Families Survey is now open and accepting responses through March 31.Parents throughout the district are encouraged to participate so they can share input on district and campus performance.The survey includes questions about…
No Cases of Measles Reported in Austin Area
Dear Austin ISD families, faculty and staff,We are aware of the increased concern regarding the measles outbreak that has occurred in California. We are working closely with the Austin-Travis County Health and Human Services Department and health experts at…
Fight Heart Disease: Go Red For Women on Feb. 6
On Feb. 6, join Austin ISD employees and students in participating in the Go Red campaign. By wearing red that day, you'll show your support for the fight against heart disease in women.Post photos of your class or department on social media, and be sure…
Blackshear Elementary Nominated as Blue Ribbon School
Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy has been nominated as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education — the only Central Texas school to be recognized. Blackshear is one of only 26 schools in Texas to earn the honor. Each…