Announcements

Copy That: Five Austin ISD Schools Awarded Top Honors in Student Publications

Akins, Bowie and McCallum high schools, along with Kealing and Gorzycki middle schools, were presented Crown Awards by The Columbia Scholastic Press Association for scholastic publications at the CSPA 94th Annual Convention.The Crown Awards honor top student…

Austin Board of Realtors Members Get 'Schooled' with Austin ISD

Austin ISD hosted members of the Austin Board of Realtors on Wednesday to give Austin-area Realtors a firsthand look at four AISD schools.In its fifth installment, the tour focused on special campuses, beginning with the Liberal Arts and…

Symphony of SXSW: Bedichek Orchestra Receives $22K in Musical Instruments from Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, StubHub

A surprise donation turned into a symphony when Bedichek Middle School was chosen as the recipient of 13 new musical instruments from Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation during the annual SXSW festival.The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, in partnership with StubHub…

Austin ISD Campus Safety / Seguridad en los planteles del Austin ISD

Dear Austin ISD families,We hope that you and your family had a restful and relaxing Spring Break, but we understand that tension may be high as our children return to school in the midst of the situation in Austin involving explosives.We want you to…

Travis Country AISD Families- Transportation Impacted by Police Activity, March 19/Transporte a escuelas del AISD afectada por actividad policiaca el 19 de marzo

Austin ISD families in the Travis Country neighborhood, we are aware of police activity in your area. We are working with the Austin Police Department to take appropriate measures. Due to police activity, we will not be able to send school buses into the…

Austin ISD Offices, Schools Closed March 12–16 for Spring Break

Austin ISD will be closed for Spring Break, March 12–16.All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period.The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 19.For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the…

Auditions for Districtwide Summer Musical Open March 12

DEADLINE EXTENDED! We've added one more week to give everyone a chance to get their submissions to us. Submissions will now be accepted until April 8. Details below! Calling all actors, singers, musicians, dancers, and tech students!Auditions for the…

Superintendent Speaks on SXSWedu Panel About Benefits, Importance of Dual Language

Superintendents: Learning a second language is a gift, cultures should be celebrated

Central Texas Food Bank Meals Available During Spring Break

Students in need of healthy meals during Spring Break will still have access to food services while Austin ISD is closed March 12–16. The Central Texas Food Bank will provide services at various locations throughout the region and is available for…

Reaching New Heights: Youth Art Month Billboard on Display Throughout Austin

Austin ISD Youth Art Month kicked off with the signing of a student-designed billboard. Travis Early College High School art student John Ramirez signed his artwork on the billboard at 1614 Montopolis Road. The Austin Fire Department lifted Ramirez, Fine…

Akins Senior Sets School Record with 2,091 Career Points

Senior point guard Denae Lofton is atop the Akins High School record books for points scored in a basketball career.With 2,091 points, Lofton surpassed all Akins High School basketball players—girls or boys—in the school’s history.“It’s pretty surreal,”…

Safety Information and Resources / Información y Recursos de Seguridad

Dear Austin ISD Families,Our thoughts are with those affected by last week’s incident in Florida. We know these issues are affecting our community. Please know that the safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority in AISD.Members…