Announcements
A Message from the Austin ISD Board of Trustees: Officer Transitions and Reflections
Dear Austin ISD community, Please join us in welcoming two new trustees to our board and recognizing our new board officers. This is a time with great opportunities and great challenges in our community, and our newly configured board is as committed as ever…
H-E-B surprises two Austin ISD teachers as finalist for 2025 Excellence in Education Awards (En español)
Educators from Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy and Lively Middle School will represent Austin ISD in the statewide H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards this spring, which honors outstanding school professionals. Why it matters:…
‘National Report Card’ shows Austin ISD students returning to pre-pandemic levels (En español)
Austin ISD student scores are higher than state, peer-districts, national charter students and the nationwide average, according to the latest testing cycle of the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Why it matters: Schools nationwide…
Bryker Woods becomes first elementary IB school in Austin ISD (En español)
Before we dive in, have you ever heard of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program Campus? I didn’t know much about it at first, but let me share what I’ve learned. An International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program campus…
Congratulations to our 2025 Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise (En español)
(Española abajo) We're excited to announce the 2025 Campus Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise! Each year, our campus staff get together to vote for one of their teammates as their Campus Teacher of the Year. Campus Teachers of the Year…
A message from Superintendent Segura on immigration and student support (en español)
Dear Austin ISD families, Providing a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment is one of our most important responsibilities. All students and their families are a valued part of our Austin ISD community and our diversity strengthens and…
New food pantry at Galindo Elementary School provides access to healthy food for all Austin ISD families (En español)
On Tuesday, Austin ISD celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new food pantry at Galindo Elementary, thanks to a partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB). Why it matters: One in five kids in Travis County don’t know where their next meal is…
Board Bulletin: A breakdown of the latest Scorecard data
Introducing the Board Bulletin! For those of you who may not consider Board of Trustees meetings appointment viewing, we’re here to break down the actions of the board and keep you up-to-date on the district’s progress toward key initiatives. This week…
Trustee De Urioste sworn in, new board officers elected (En español)
Austin ISD District 5 Trustee Lynn Boswell will lead the Board of Trustees as President after trustees voted in new officers for the next two years. The vote took place after newly-elected At-Large Trustee Fernando Lucas De Urioste was sworn in,…
Update your emergency contact information to keep your child safe (En español)
As we begin the new semester, we’re encouraging all parents to update emergency contact information with your child's school. Why it matters: It's important to have someone on file who you trust and who can assist with your child in case of an…
How to get resources, support over Winter Break (En español)
We recognize many families rely on Austin ISD to access to healthy meals and other services. Thankfully we have several partners who are here to support our community while we’re on break: Central Texas Food Bank - providing nutritious food during…
Austin ISD explores 3-year plan to reduce $92M budget deficit (En español)
Budget cuts can be scary! No need to panic. The district has a plan to save without making major impacts to operations and learning. First, the cuts won’t happen all at once. Phew! There’s a plan in place to reduce the budget deficit over the next…