Announcements
An Important Message From Superintendent Elizalde / Un mensaje importante del Superintendente Elizalde
Dear Austin ISD Community, As we prepare to provide parents the option of face-to-face instruction on Monday, October 5, I first want to thank everyone for a successful virtual launch of the 2020-21 school year. Even though virtual instruction has challenges…
Austin ISD Phase-in Period / Periodo de transición por fases del Austin ISD
First of all, it is important to note that Austin ISD will continue to offer a 100% virtual learning option for as long as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) allows us to do so. As a public education entity, we must provide on-campus learning to anyone who…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: First day, phase-in period and more / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD: El primer día, periodo de transición por fases y más
Top Story: Successful First Day Thank you to all of our students, families, teachers, support staff and community members who worked so hard to help Austin ISD prepare for the first day of remote learning. This is a year unlike any other, but your…
Take the AISD Instructional Model Preference Survey / Responda la encuesta sobre el modelo de instrucción del AISD que prefiere
Your voice is always valuable to us, and especially now as the district continues working through reopening campuses for the 2020–21 school year. Below is a link to the final, short survey that asks your instructional model preference for your student(s)…
Superintendent Embarks on First-Day Tour
To celebrate the first day of school, AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde went on a tour of campuses both virtually and in person, introducing herself to students and their teachers as they begin their new school year. The visit allows students and…
AISD to Provide Free Meals through December/El AISD proporcionará comidas gratuitas hasta diciembre
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently announced an extension of current school meal programs through December 31. This extension allows Austin ISD to continue to provide free meals for any child under 19, or those over the age of 19 who are utilizing…
Two of AISD's Own Become Finalists for Austin Under 40 Award
We are #AISDProud this week as LBJ Early College High School Principal Jon Bailey and Social Emotional Learning Mindfulness Specialist James Butler were nominated for an Austin Under 40 finalist award. The Award is given out annually and is…
Reopen Plan, Wi-Fi buses and more/Plan de reapertura, autobuses con wifi y más
AISD Open For Learning Newsletter, Top Story: Back to School and Reopening Plan We are excited for school to start online this Tuesday, Sept. 8. We want to remind you that for the first four weeks, instruction will be on-line with your child’s teacher.…
Austin ISD Expands Wi-Fi Bus Service Times/El Austin ISD expande el horario de servicio de los autobuses con wifi
Austin ISD Expands Wi-Fi Bus Service Times Austin ISD will continue to use Wi-Fi-enabled buses to provide free internet access to students. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 until October 5, Austin ISD has expanded the times its Wi-Fi buses are available from 7:30…
Community Questions for Dr. Elizalde / Preguntas de la comunidad para la Dra. Elizalde
Dear Austin Community, Thank you for reaching out to me to learn more about my views and experiences. I am pleased to share with you my response to your questions. / Estimada comunidad de Austin: Gracias por comunicarse conmigo para averiguar más sobre mis…
Chief Business Officer Announcement / Anuncio sobre el director general de Negocios
Dear Team AISD, I am writing to announce the appointment of Larry Throm as Chief Business Officer. He will begin with AISD on Monday, and will oversee both the finance and operations divisions. During his 40-year career, mostly in school finance, Mr.…
AISD Open For Learning Newsletter / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje del AISD
Top Story: Reopening plans for students and staff - Earlier this week communication was sent out to our team outlining district expectations for the first four weeks of school.