Announcements
Trustees Honor Local Education Icons Willie Mae Kirk and Dr. Charles Akins
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved resolutions to honor two iconic figures of Austin's education scene—Willie Mae Kirk and Dr. Charles Akins.
AISD Board of Trustees Approve Two New Principal Appointments
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved two new principal appointments.
Safety, Security and Wellness in AISD
The district is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of every student and staff member in AISD, and team members should feel secure in knowing that safety is the number one priority. Staff members and families are invited to review the resources that…
AISD Invites Community to Inform; Help Shape Long-term District Plans
AISD's Office of Facilities will host a community-wide meeting about the purpose of the district's Facility Master Plan. Team members will provide a snapshot of the district's profile and financials and review the board-approved Facility Master Plan's guiding…
Eagle Talk Show Takes on Bullying during Bullying Prevention Month
As part of National Bullying Prevention Month, AISD’s Eagle Talk Show presented “Take a Stand, Lend a Hand,” an episode dedicated to preventing bullying.The show, hosted by Parent Support Specialist Mycah Lee Arellano, is a bilingual program focused on…
Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week Oct. 21-25
Through Oct. 21-25, AISD will join other districts around the state to celebrate Texas Digital Citizenship Week. The week is a great time to jumpstart, renew or double-down on your school’s commitment to engaging students in learning important digital…
Anderson High School Celebrates 40th Anniversary Oct. 25-26
L.C. Anderson High School invites alumni, current and former staff; students and their families; and the community to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an Anniversary Program, Homecoming game and other events Oct. 25-26.
Children's Author Yuyi Morales to Visit Mathews Elementary
AISD welcomes children's author and illustrator Yuyi Morales to Mathews Elementary for a special reading of her newest book, Niño Wrestles the World.Born and raised in Mexico, Morales has been a radio producer and children's book creator since coming to the…
ATPE News Highlights AISD's Social Emotional Learning Program
The Association for Texas Professional Educators recently featured AISD's Department of Social and Emotional Learning in its latest issue or ATPE News, the organization's quarterly magazine. The article described the benefits of SEL on students’ academic…
Celebrate National School Bus Safety, Appreciation Weeks with These Tips
This year’s National School Bus Safety Week and AISD’s Transportation Employee Appreciation Week are Oct. 21-25, 2013. AISD Transportation joins school districts and transportation agencies throughout Texas and the nation in celebrating the importance of…
Superintendent Carstarphen: How AISD Works to Ensure Gun Free Zones; Prevention and Security for Student and Staff Safety
Dear AISD Colleagues and Community: Experts report that school- and college-age kids are not only safer but far more secure on school campuses than anywhere else. Still, I know that I am struggling in the wake of the recent tragedy at Lanier High School.
Tonight: We are all Vikings; Happy Homecoming Lanier
Go all ye Vikings: After this week's tragedy, Lanier students come together for Homecoming festivities tonight at Nelson Field.Principal Kathy Ryan thanks Austin for the outpouring of love and support for the school and invites the community to cheer on the…