Announcements
Reilly Elementary Principal Selected as Texas PTA’s Elementary Principal of the Year
On Tuesday, Texas Parent Teacher Association announced the recipients for the 2021 Outstanding Educator of the Year Awards. Among 400 nominations at the elementary, secondary and district level, Reilly Elementary Principal Corrine Saenz has been selected as…
Barriers, Strategies, and Resources to Thriving School Gardens
School gardens engage our communities beyond the school through care and maintenance of the space, flourishing the landscape and relationships. The Reilly Mustang community embraced this concept through their Social and Emotional Garden, which opened its…
AISD Community Looks Forward to In-Person Graduations
Iva Sanchez, a senior at Crockett Early College High School, did not expect to have an in person graduation. But when AISD announced earlier this year ceremonies would be in person, she said she felt grateful and excited to share the moment with her friends…
Galindo Elementary Teacher Tells Her Story At The White House
Joyful tears ran down Karen Reyes's face as she called her mother on May 14. She had just talked with President Joe Biden alongside five other individuals like herself — recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.
Let’s Talk Question of the Week (En español)
Will all children (vaccinated or not) have mask choice next year without restrictions such as distancing or plexiglass? Answer: Restrictions such as distancing and plexiglass will depend on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
District Reforms PTA Funding Role
To create a more equitable situation for its schools, Austin ISD announced in a recent community meeting that PTAs would no longer be able to fund positions, and that if campuses have a demonstrated staffing need, the district will meet it. For the 2020…
Teachers of the Year, Among Other Awards, Announced at Salute
The winners of the Austin ISD Teachers of the Year and other recognitions were announced Thursday at Salute: A Tribute to Excellence. Sanford Jeames was named as the secondary teacher of the year, and Angie Baca-Ross was named as the elementary teacher of…
Sadler Means YWLA introduces new spaces and programs while honoring namesake
Families got their first view of new features and programs at the Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy’s open house May 15. The new Bertha Sadler Means Read and Reflection Center was christened via a special ceremony commemorating its…
Remote Learning’s Future in Texas Lege’s Hands
All eyes are on the Texas legislature as House Bill 1468 makes its way to a senate hearing on Friday. HB 1468 is the only remaining bill that would allow school districts to create a virtual school for families for the next school year.
District Presents $1.73 Billion Budget to Trustees
Austin ISD’s $1.73 billion budget for 2021-22 includes some increases for critical areas, such as $137 million for special education and $1.5 million for additional transportation routes, as well as funds to help the district address mental health and…
District Encourages Vaccinations in Wake of Governor’s Order
Austin ISD leaders encouraged students ages 12 and older and their families to get vaccinated because masks will become optional after June 4, per the governor’s executive order issued Tuesday, May 18.
Highland Park Elementary Archery Coach Receives National Award
Lots of teachers tell their students to aim high. But one Austin ISD teacher is doing it in more ways than one, and getting national awards in the process.