Announcements
Welcoming Students Back to Campus (En español)
Dear Austin ISD families, It's hard to believe we've only a few weeks left in the school year, and they are as important as the first weeks. That’s why I’m writing to you. We’ve missed having your children in our schools. We know that you may have…
AISD Reconnects with Students In Inaugural Event
Dozens of AISD volunteers wearing bright red shirts and carrying flyers could be seen in the neighborhoods around Northeast Early College High School on the morning of Saturday, April 10. As part of Operation Reconnect, their mission was to talk to some of…
Garza High School Teachers Celebrate Designation at H-E-B Texas Loves Teachers Tour
On Friday, one of the country’s best alternative high schools was recognized by the country’s favorite grocery store when H-E-B Excellence in Education stopped at Garza Independence High School on its Texas Loves Teachers Tour. As part of the tour, H-E-B…
Thank a Librarian for National Libraries Week
This week, Austin ISD would like to recognize National Library Week, which promotes the use of libraries, and acknowledge librarians for their service to local communities. National Library Week began in 1958 and was created by the American Library…
Three Austin ISD Leaders Selected to Inaugural Class of Austin's African American Leadership Institute
On March 22, three Austin ISD leaders were selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill, Dinita Caldwell and AISD Police Sergeant Wayne Sneed were among 38 Austin professionals selected to network…
Austin ISD Juniors to Take the SAT on Campus in April / Los estudiantes de 11.° grado del Austin ISD tomarán la SAT en el plantel en abril
In April, 13 Austin ISD campuses will be administering the SAT during the school day to High School juniors at no cost to students.* This is a great opportunity for students to access this pivotal test that’s a factor for college admission at most major…
Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School to Establish a DNA Sequencing and Genomics Facility with Grant Award
Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School dual-credit biotechnology teacher Joseph Oleniczak and Austin Community College District professor Kissaou Tchedre have received a $385,845 grant award from the National Science Foundation to establish a DNA…
Martin Middle School 6th Grade Science Class Wins 2021 Eco-Audit Award
When a 6th grade class comes together to improve their local environment, good things happen. This week, we are #AISDProud of Mr. Steven Morris and his 6th grade social science class at Martin Middle School who won the 2021 Eco-Audit award from EcoRise. The…
Modernized Murchison Middle School Holds Virtual Grand Opening
The Matadors have officially been welcomed home as Murchison Middle School held its virtual grand opening for their newly modernized campus on Wednesday, March 31. The new building is one of nine AISD schools that have been modernized by the 2017 Bond…
Dual Language Engagement Series / Serie de conversaciones sobre el Lenguaje Dual
Do you dream that your children will be fluent in two languages?/¿Sueña con que sus hijos dominen a la perfección dos idiomas? Austin ISD parents and families are invited to a series of virtual conversations to discuss the district's recommitment to Dual…
LASA Student Receives $40,000 for 10th Place in Science and Mathematics Competition
One Austin ISD student is truly reaching for the stars.
Updated Quarantine Guidelines Following Exposure / Normas actualizadas para la cuarentena después de haber estado expuestos
The CDC has updated their guidance as of Wednesday, March 24, 2021, eliminating the 90-day window in their quarantine guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. Staff or students do not need to quarantine after a direct exposure…