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PTA Grant Helps Summitt Elementary Carry On Tradition
We are #AISDProud of Summitt Elementary PTA who was awarded a $5,000 grant to help carry on a unique tradition for their school and community when the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to shut it down. The grant money will help the Summitt community continue celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. For this year’s festival, each student will receive a lantern kit and Vietnamese gift bag to participate at…
Buford the Book Bus @ Lanier Early College High School
Austin ISD's Buford the Book Bus will be giving out free books to students Pre-K to 12th grade.Join us at Lanier Early College High School to get your free books, participate in an art activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books.Buford says, "Stop the Summer Slide by reading all summer!".
Cultural Competency Brief
This report integrates 2009-2010 campus, central office, student climate survey and parent survey responses that address cultural competency in the district. Longitudinal data are provided when available. Click on the report to learn more.Buford the Book Bus—Martin Middle School
Austin ISD's Buford the Book Bus will be giving out free books to Austin ISD students Pre-K to 12th grade.Join us at Martin Middle School 10–11:30 a.m. July 11 to get your free books, participate in an art activity, and learn how to access and download AISD digital resources and e-books.Buford says, "Stop the summer slide by reading all summer!"
Superintendent Check-In: UIL Athletics Q&As
Will students participate in Athletics activities? If yes, what will that look like and what safety protocols will be in place? The health and safety of our student athletes are our top priority. As of right now, we plan to resume athletics on September 8. This decision will need to take into account the daily monitoring of local health conditions and recommendations.
Superintendent Check-In: Multilingual Education Q&As
How will AISD serve emergent bilingual students (English learners) in a virtual classroom? For students who are learning English, AISD provides dual language, transitional bilingual and ESL (English as a Second Language) programs. In addition, students who already speak English at home can participate in two-way dual language programs.
AISD, City of Austin Partner to Prepare Students for the New School Year at 14th Annual Back to School Bash
Austin ISD and the City of Austin's Safe Routes to Schools will partner to emphasize safety at the 14th annual Back to School Bash on Aug. 3. The event, held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, brings thousands of families together to prepare students for the new school year.
Palm and Blazier Elementary Schools to Hold Classes Today
Blazier and Palm elementary schools will resume classes today following severe weather that dumped up to 10 inches of rain in some parts of Austin and caused flooding and power outages.Families of students who attend the campuses were informed by their principals this morning that power to the schools had been restored and regular school hours would resume today.
Classes Canceled at Perez ES Today due to Road Conditions
Classes at LCPL Nicholas Perez Elementary School have been cancelled due to road conditions in the neighborhood and leading up to the school.The school hopes to resume regular school hours at the campus on Monday.Families who need support with food, water or shelter due to the flooding and power outages may find resources at the Dove’s Springs Recreation Center at 5801 Ainez Drive…
AISD Open for Learning Newsletter: Sept. 25
Top Story: Bus Riding Protocols Austin ISD is committed to providing safe, reliable transportation to our students. We are implementing protocols that all families who qualify for bus transportation should know if they plan on using this service. The full plan for our bus-riding families can be found on the Open for Learning Plan Version 4. Below are highlights of this communication.