Announcements
AISD Launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese Language Programs in 2016-17
Austin ISD students will have more language options next year as the district launches Arabic, Korean and Vietnamese programs at a handful of schools. "As we continue toward globalization, it is paramount that we prepare our students for college, career…
Coming soon! The 2016 Austin ISD Districtwide Summer Musical
The Austin ISD Fine Arts Department is looking for student actors, singers, dancers, musicians,and crew to be a part of the very first districtwide summer musical!All AISD students in fifth grade and older—including 2016 graduating seniors—are encouraged to…
AISD Students Outperform Their Peers in Austin Charter Schools
Each year, charter schools use this week (#CharterSchoolsWeek) as a time to raise awareness about their schools. But here at Austin ISD, we feel this is also an opportunity for us to raise awareness about our amazing schools, students and academic successes.…
Three Names Submitted to AISD Board for Consideration in Renaming of Robert E. Lee Elementary School
Robert E. Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council has recommended three names to Austin ISD trustees for consideration for the renaming of the school. The names are, in order of preference: Russell Lee, Bettie Mann and Wheeler’s Grove.In a report…
Show Your Teacher Appreciation May 2–6
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2–6 this year. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 17, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD…
Trustees Recognize 24 National Board-Certified Teachers
Trustees recognized 24 new National Board Certified teachers during the board's meeting April 25.
Community Budget Meetings
Austin ISD wants your feedback about the district’s preliminary budget. During the month of May, AISD will host community budget conversations to discuss strategic investment in priorities, and long-range financial planning.Two in-person conversations will be…
After-School Programs Welcome Families to 16th Annual Showcase
Austin ISD Prime Time and ACE 21st Century After School Program celebrate the 16th annual showcase Saturday, May 7, to highlight the importance of after-school programming.AISD student musicians and dancers will perform throughout the showcase. The event…
Washington Post Ranks Seven AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Seven Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 Washington Post America's Most Challenging High Schools rankings. "I am excited to see Austin ISD schools continue to be recognized in Texas and the…
Committee Announces Eight Names for Renaming of Lee Elementary School
After a robust community engagement process, the Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council announced it has identified eight names to be considered for the renaming of Lee Elementary School.The community submitted hundreds of names from which the eight…
Community Engagement Meetings Set for Facilities Master Plan
AISD will host a series of community engagement meetings about the district's long-range facilities master planning process and to hear from our community.We want to learn from you: What it means to "reinvent the urban school experience"; andWhat are the…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Six AISD High Schools Among Best in Nation
Six Austin ISD high schools are among the best in the nation, according to the 2016 U.S. News & World Report rankings.“Austin ISD has some of the best schools in the country. I am excited to see Austin schools continue to rank well in Texas and…