Announcements
AISD Faculty Invited to Edcamp Austin, Free Participant-driven Conference
AISD faculty members are invited to attend the first ever Edcamp Austin, which is a free ‘un-conference’ hosted at Crockett High School, Saturday Nov. 9.An unconference is a participant-driven professional development, where teachers (and administration and…
Resources for Families and Staff Affected by Flooding
Austin ISD's number one priority continues to be the safety of our students, families and staff members. Below is a list of the resources available to our school community, information on employee time off and ways you can help.
AISD Celebrates Dedication Ceremony of Janis Guerrero Thompson Elementary School
Austin ISD held an official dedication ceremony for the Janis Guerrero Thompson Elementary School on Sunday, Nov. 3. The dedication ceremony featured remarks by Board President Vince Torres, Trustee Ann Tiech and Director of Construction Management Jeff…
Perez Elementary School will be Open Monday
Perez Elementary School will be open tomorrow, Monday, Nov. 4. AISD has been working with City of Austin officials, including Austin Energy and the Austin Police Department, to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff members and families…
McCallum Fine Arts Academy Hosts Audition Workshop for Prospective Students
The McCallum Fine Arts Academy will host two workshops for students who are interested in auditioning for the fine arts magnet high school.
Give Back to Schools, Libraries, Parks and More through Utility Bill Donations
Austin community members can now support Austin ISD and other local school districts by adding a few dollars to their utility bills. The added money goes to school districts, parks and libraries or to individuals experiencing extraordinary emergencies…
Stand with Your Community: Volunteers Needed to Assist with Flooding Relief
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is seeking volunteers to help provide relief to families affected by this week's flooding. Review the needs below to learn more about how you can help.
Eastside Memorial High School Hosts Harvest Fest for Community
Eastside Memorial High School will host a Harvest Fest that brings together resources for the community and provides a forum for celebration with food, games and live music. Resources
Palm and Blazier Elementary Schools to Hold Classes Today
Blazier and Palm elementary schools will resume classes today following severe weather that dumped up to 10 inches of rain in some parts of Austin and caused flooding and power outages.Families of students who attend the campuses were informed by their…
Classes Canceled at Perez ES Today due to Road Conditions
Classes at LCPL Nicholas Perez Elementary School have been cancelled due to road conditions in the neighborhood and leading up to the school.The school hopes to resume regular school hours at the campus on Monday.Families who need support with food…
Superintendent Carstarphen: Weather Impact on AISD Schools
AISD Colleagues:As you know, AISD staff, parents and students were impacted by the severe weather last evening.
212 AISD Seniors Earn Recognition in National Scholar Programs
AUSTIN, Texas—This fall, more than 200 seniors earned recognition for outstanding academic performance from the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program. Eleven students…