Announcements
"Powwows, Jingle Dresses and what it means to be Native American."
Join us this month as we learn about the rich cultures and heritage of the Native American Community as Austin ISD celebrates Native American Heritage Month. Have you heard about the “The Austin Powwow”? It’s a unique Austin experience that…
Have your say in the 2024-25 school calendar (En español)
The District Calendar Task Force—composed of families, staff and community partners—have developed two calendar options for the 2024-25 school year and we need your feedback. Why it matters: We have some flexibility in details like when the district goes on…
After School Activities Continue as Scheduled
After School Activities Continue as Scheduled, Moving Indoors The National Weather Service is predicting inclement weather and heavy rain throughout the day, Thursday, Oct. 26. Please be advised that our campuses have protocols in place to keep…
Become a mentor: Seedling Mentor Program is looking for mentors! (En Español)
Once a week for no more than 40 minutes Dennis McFall meets with an Austin ISD student to listen, get to know him and to support him. “The impact that I and other mentors are able to make in such a short period of time. It can be very impactful for our…
Increased school funding could come at the cost of vouchers (En español)
As the second week of the special legislative session started, Austin ISD has its eye on two important bills passed by the Senate: SB 1 and SB 2. SB 1 would give some Texas families tax dollars to pay for private school, commonly referred to as school…
“We are the wheels of the district” (En Español)
October 16-20 is Austin ISD Transportation Employees Appreciation Week and we would like to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary individuals who make up the Austin ISD transportation team— meet Rae Hudson. After a 20-years administrative career, in 2015…
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Emma Herrera Galindo (En Español)
This is the last in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced Austin ISD in some way. By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile dual language…
Message from Interim Superintendent Segura (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Community, We would like to acknowledge the pain the Austin ISD community is feeling due to the terrorism and heinous violence in Israel and Palestine.
Board resumes conversations about superintendent hiring process (En español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is resuming conversations about the superintendent profile and hiring process. Why it matters: The board will seek community input to determine if there is a need for a nationwide search process in the spring.
Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Richard Moya (en Español)
By Paul Stinson As Austin ISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile Richard Moya: Korean War veteran, civic leader, and Mexican-American political trailblazer.
Texas Education Agency names monitors to support Austin ISD Special Education (En español)
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the Texas Education Agency appointed Sherry Marsh and Lesa Shocklee as the monitors who will oversee the work of the district's Special Education department. Their role will include:
Governor Abbott calls special legislative session (En español)
Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week a special 30-day session of the 88th Texas Legislature to begin October 9.