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Austin ISD Encourages Eligible Families to Apply for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program
The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program could provide Austin ISD families a one-time benefit for eligible families to buy food. Families could receive up to $285 per child, which can be used in the same way as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits to pay for groceries.
Texas House Public Education Committee Testimony on House Bill 3
On Monday, Oct. 28, Nicole Conley, Chief Business and Operations Officer at Austin ISD provided testimony to the Texas House Public Education Committee on the Texas Education Agency’s implementation of recent legislation in House Bill 3, including:
15th Annual St. John Unity Walk & Kids Fest
You are invited to participate in KidsFest 2018! This festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at John H. Reagan Early College High School.Help celebrate our schools and kick off the event by joining us at Webb Middle School at 9 a.m. for the mile-long St. John Unity Walk.
No School on Feb. 22-23, remote classes only Feb. 24 & 25, asynchronous Friday, Feb 26.
Dear Austin ISD families, While we've seen some improvements in the city as the weather begins to warm up, we recognize that many students and families may still be facing challenges. We want to provide our students, families, and community the opportunity to recover and reset during this time.
Author Visit: Sonia Nazario (Spanish)
What: The Department of English Language Learners presents Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey. The presentation will bring awareness of culturally relevant literary resources to the AISD community and bring attention to a sensitive and timely topic that is affecting the entire country.Where: Travis High School Auditorium, 1211 E. Oltorf *Spanish presentation and guest panel
Pre-K Partnerships
En Español
Wellness
Employee Wellbeing at Austin ISD Austin ISD’s Employee Wellbeing is dedicated to the total wellbeing of all AISD employees. Employees are able to participate in a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, designed to focus on mental health, financial wellbeing, nutrition, and physical activity. Participation in these activities will encourage—and reward—lifestyle changes, behavior…
MEDIA ADVISORY Metz Elementary School 6th Annual Walk Against Hate
This week, Metz Elementary School is participating in its annual Walk Against Hate.What: Metz students and staff will walk around their school to show support of diversity, peace, tolerance, love and acceptance. Following the walk, they will meet in front of Metz for a short presentation. Walkers will wear a Metz shirt or white T-shirt.When: 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 9Where: Metz Elementary School…
Austin NAACP Honors Carstarphen with DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award
AUSTIN, Texas—This weekend, the Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People awarded the 2013 DeWitty/Overton Freedom Award to Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen.The award is based on the collective works of the honorees in the areas of civil rights and social justice. Carstarphen received the award at the 48th Annual DeWitty/Overton Freedom Fund…
AISD Athletics Promotes Domestic Violence Awareness
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Austin ISD Athletics is doing its part to promote safe and healthy relationships.In partnership with the Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Advocacy Project and SAFE, student athletes will be wearing purple ribbons to encourage others to stand up against dating and domestic violence.