Announcements
Austin ISD Recaps the 87th Legislative Session
The 87th Legislative Session has come to a close. The session had a real effect on how schools will operate in the coming year, between the passing of a bill that will revamp the social studies curriculum to inaction on a bill that would have allowed schools…
STAAR Scores Now Available via Parent Portal
Students took the STAAR tests earlier this spring as one of many ways to measure student learning. The STAAR tests will help schools and teachers better understand where students may have gaps from the disruptions to learning caused by the pandemic. Teachers…
Families receive free meals, books at Summer Kick-Off Event
As part of her Thursday routine, Austin ISD parent Diana Celis arrived at Padron Elementary — in one hand she held her daughter’s hand, in the other a reusable bag. The bag was to make sure she could haul home her free seven-day meal packs and the books her…
LBJ Boys Basketball Coach Heads Back to the Court
The timing just wasn’t sitting right with Freddie Roland, LBJ Early College High School boys basketball coach, who recently retired after 25 years of service. Just days into his retirement, Roland announced his plan to return as head coach of the Jaguars.…
Covington Fine Arts Academy presents ‘Aladdin JR.,’ performances
The Fine Arts Auditorium at Covington Middle School was once again filled with proud family and friends, who gathered Friday night to watch the Theatre Department’s pre-recorded performance of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.”
Austin ISD looks to tackle racial disparities in disciplinary data (En español)
Despite a reduction in overall disciplinary actions during the 2019-20 school year, Black students in Austin ISD were still nearly five times more likely than white students to receive disciplinary action, according to a report compiled by the district.
Fourteen AISD Schools Celebrate Graduation
Many Austin ISD students had to demonstrate resilience this school year, but it was perhaps best illustrated Wednesday evening when Anderson High School students sang the national anthem in the dark, with cell phone flashlights from the stands the only light…
Austin ISD Staff Invited to Submit Interest Survey for Free Spanish Language Course
Austin ISD staff can take free Spanish language classes to better serve and build relationships with our Spanish-speaking students and community. The optional classes will be taught by Austin ISD Spanish language teachers and will focus on learning…
Two AISD Students place in International Science and Engineering Final Competition
From calculating how stars orbit to finding a better way to kill mosquitos, two Austin ISD students recently demonstrated their scientific acumen on the national level. The students placed in their respective categories at the Regeneron International…
Anderson High School Class of 2021 Graduation (Video)
"I mean the lights turned off, mics went out and everything. We had to use a megaphone." - Anderson graduate Kelby Hickerson
Austin ISD Going Mask Optional Starting Saturday
Per the Governor’s order, starting Saturday, June 5, masks and temperature checks will no longer be required to enter Austin ISD schools and facilities. If you have not been vaccinated, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask for your own protection as the…
Austin ISD Celebrates Pride Month with Flag Raising
The Austin ISD community gathered Friday to raise the Pride flag at the district’s Central Office. The ceremony celebrated the start of Pride Month and was a physical symbol of the district’s efforts to support all students, staff and community members.…