Announcements
Two Thursday Night Football Games Rescheduled
Game on!Because of weather conditions Thursday, two Austin ISD football games have been rescheduled to Friday and Saturday:Anderson vs. Bowie Friday will now be 5.pm. Friday, Sept. 19, at Burger Stadium. This will be a double-header opportunity as the Trojans…
AISD Operates as Scheduled Friday
Austin ISD will operate as scheduled today.Due to weather and possible flooding in some areas, there may be delays in bus pick-up and school arrival times.AISD asks parents to please add extra time to their commutes this morning and to expect road closures…
More Than 850 Volunteers Made Over Wooldridge Elementary School Saturday
Parents, students and teachers were in for a treat when they arrived at Wooldridge Elementary School on Monday.More than 850 community members, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, North Austin Civic Association and the Austin…
Family Support Co-op Offers Workshops for Families of Children with Special Needs
The Family Support Co-op offers workshops, information and support to families of children with special needs. The effort is led by the Austin ISD Special Education Department and the Family and School Support Team.The first workshop of the season will…
VP Biden's Motorcade, Rains May Affect Austin Traffic, AISD Bus Routes
This afternoon and evening, Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade and area rain showers may affect Austin traffic and cause delays to AISD bus routes and schedules.Questions about transportation or specific bus route? If your child rides the bus…
The Austin Project Honors Dr. Paul Cruz with Rostow Community Catalyst Award
Austin ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz has been honored by The Austin Project with the 2014 Rostow Community Catalyst Award.The Austin Project was founded in 1991 by Walt and Elspeth Rostow out of the LBJ School for Public Affairs. The organization…
Community Rallies to Give Wooldridge Elementary School Makeover
This weekend, more than 500 community partners, including members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, North Austin Civic Association and the Austin Police Department, will work together to beautify Wooldridge Elementary School. …
Newsweek Ranks LASA No. 8 in Top 10 High Schools in the Nation
Austin ISD's Liberal Arts Science Academy is ranked eighth in the nation and the highest ranked school in Texas, according to Newsweek's America's Top High School rankings for 2014.The national rankings are determined based on graduation rates, the number of…
City of Austin Supports AISD Programs in New Budget
Today, the Austin City Council voted to support AISD’s community education programs, including the district’s parent support specialists and after-school programming as part of its 2014-15 budget.The city funds to help support the district’s educational and…
AISD Offers Employees 0 to 5k Training Program
AISD Wellness is offering all employees the opportunity to participate in a 0 to 5k training program. The cost is $20. Classes meet twice per week for six weeks, and runners of all fitness levels are welcome.
Sept. 11 is First High School Late-Start Day
This Thursday, Sept. 11, will be the first late-start day of the school year for the following high schools:Akins HSAnderson HSAustin HSBowie HSCrockett HSEastside Memorial HSInternational HSLanier HSLBJ Early College HSLASA HSMcCallum HSReagan Early…
2,000 Austin ISD Teachers Get Creative with CLI
From Aug. 19–21, teachers, administrators and campus support specialists from the Crockett, McCallum and Travis vertical teams participated in professional development through the Creative Learning Initiative. Participants received a half-day of training…