Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde will welcome back students, families and staff during campus visits on the first day of school.

What: Media will have the opportunity to follow Elizalde as she begins the year visiting campuses. Elizalde will be available at Sanchez Elementary School for interviews.

Schedule and Visuals
Tuesday, Aug. 17
7:30-8 a.m: Sanchez Elementary School, 73 San Marcos Street

• Superintendent Elizalde will welcome students and families during drop-off. Elizalde will also tour the campus, visit multiple classrooms and greet teachers. Elizalde will be available to address the media following the campus tour.

9:15–9:45 a.m: Eastside Early College High School and International High School, 714 Thompson Street

• Superintendent Elizalde will visit the brand new Eastside ECHS and International HS at the original L.C. Anderson location to congratulate the Texas Association of School Administrators’ Region 13 Secondary Teacher of the Year and Finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year, Dr. Sanford Jeames.
• EMBARGO: This is a surprise visit from Elizalde to announce the award. The news will be embargoed until the classroom announcement.

Media: Please arrive early and set up prior to the superintendent’s arrival. The media relations team will be on-site to facilitate. Contact Cristina Nguyen or Eddie Villa for on-site assistance at 512-406-1550.

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