Announcements
Sparks of Joy in Austin ISD: Highlighting Tiona Bell at Blackshear Elementary (En español)
We’re celebrating Principal Appreciation Week at Austin ISD and in this installment of “Sparks of Joy” we introduce you to Tiona Bell, principal of Blackshear Elementary School. As the leader of the Blackshear Yellowjackets, Bell brings joy and wisdom to her…
Austin ISD Students Shine at ACL Fest Immersion Day (En español)
Entrepreneurial students from two Austin ISD high schools joined the inaugural ACL Fest Immersion Day to put their learning to the test in creating their own festival. Why it matters: Going to school in Austin ISD gives student incredible…
Strings of Tradition: Mariachi and Hispanic Heritage (En español)
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to highlight a symbol of music that has become very important to the Hispanic community—El Mariachi.
Budget Committee takes next steps in budget reduction exploration (En español)
The Joint Community Budget Committee reconvened Tuesday to deep-dive into the Operations Department budget, — which includes maintenance, facilities, custodial and transportation — during its first round of budget reduction exploration.
Athletics Spotlight: Gearing Up for District Meets and More (En Español)
Austin ISD's athletics scene is buzzing this fall with our student-athletes making big strides in their sport and in the community. Why it matters: Athletics plays a huge role in developing the whole child in Austin ISD. You’ll start to see regular…
35 Years of Dedication: Ivan Tovar's Legacy of Service at Austin ISD (En español)
As part of Custodian & Groundskeeper Appreciation Week in Austin ISD, we're highlighting the dedicated staff who keep our schools running smoothly. In this installment of “Sparks of Joy” we introduce you to Ivan Tovar, head custodian at the Alternative…
Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1 (En español)
It’s officially fall, which means cooler weather (hopefully), fall festivities and our annual Benefits Open Enrollment starting Oct. 1! This year, we have some new providers, so open enrollment has an earlier deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, for plans starting…
Golden Raves awarded to Teacher Assistants for TA Appreciation Week (En español)
This week Superintendent Matias Segura surprised four Teacher Assistants with Golden Rave Awards in recognition of Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week.
District and community continue work of evaluating budget reductions (En español)
The Ad-Hoc Joint Community Budget Committee continues its work to identify opportunities to reduce costs. As cost-saving opportunities are found, the administration will evaluate the potential budget reductions using the newly developed equity rubric.
Join the Austin ISD Calendar Task Force! (En Español)
Join us as we shape the future of our district by serving on the Austin ISD Calendar Task Force! We’re working on developing the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars, and we need your input to make a meaningful difference for our students,…
Ortega Elementary School’s Magical Approach to Attendance (En Español)
For the past four years, Sandy Castro—affectionately known as the "Attendance Fairy" at Ortega Elementary School—has worked her magic to inspire students to come to school. Dressed in her whimsical costume, complete with fairy wings, Sandy has become a…
Talking to Your Children About School Safety (En Español)
Dear Austin ISD community, Today we hosted a regional press conference with neighboring school districts and local authorities to call attention to our shared commitment to school safety. Everyone in our community has a role in keeping our schools…