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Learning through Literacy: Grant Connects AISD Schools with Libraries
Late last month, kindergarten students at Graham Elementary School filed in, one by one, into their school library.
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 6, July 16 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 6, 16 de julio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to know: 2020–21 School Year to Begin with Virtual Instruction As you may have heard, Austin ISD will suspend in-person education and deliver virtual instruction for the first three weeks of the 2020–21 school year. We will continue to look to federal, state and local authorities for guidance and directives. You can anticipate further communication on how…
AISD Board of Trustees Approves New Principal Appointments
Correction: Corrine Saenz taught in Sheldon ISD at Sheldon Elementary, Sheldon Intermediate and C.E. King Middle schools and was a counselor in Grand Prarie ISD, Saenz did not teach in GPISDOn Monday, June 20, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved the appointments of six new AISD principals. Anderson High SchoolSammi Harrison was appointed as the leader of Anderson High School.
Austin ISD Strategic Plan 2020–25
Austin ISD Strategic Plan 2020–25 Strategic planning is one of the tools Austin ISD uses to provide the district with focus and direction. It consists of the following elements: Strategic Plan Framework The AISD Board of Trustees approved the framework for the 2020-25 strategic plan which includes our mission, vision, values and priorities. This provides the high-level strategic direction and…
Open for Learning: Reopen Updates, Family Choices and more! / Abierto para el aprendizaje: ¡Noticias sobre la reapertura, opciones para las familias y más!
On Monday, Sept. 28, Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde gave a presentation of the district’s reopening plan to the Board of Trustees. / El lunes, 28 de septiembre, la superintendente Stephanie S. Elizalde les presentó el plan de reapertura del distrito a los miembros de la mesa directiva.
City's Volunteer Mentorship Program Expands to Include Firefighters
As students in the Austin Independent School District return to class, dedicated citizens across Austin are preparing to support these students through the City of Austin’s Mentor and Tutor Program. For years, the City of Austin has encouraged its employees to actively participate in education initiatives, even allowing time off during the workday for staff members to visit campuses. Each year,…
ESA Digital Living Project Expands in AISD
The Entertainment Software Association and Austin ISD recently announced the expansion of the ESA Digital Living Project to include the Radius-STEM Readiness course.The course explores topics, such as careers in STEM, binary numbers and rational and irrational numbers.
Family End-of-Year Feedback / Comentarios de fin de año de las familias
(El español está disponible abajo) The current health crisis has changed every facet of our world—including how we educate students. We are incredibly proud of our families and staff for the innovation, adaptability and resourcefulness that has been shown throughout this crisis. We also thank our families for the feedback that has helped us improve along the way.
Summer Vision 2020: Edition 5, July 2 / Visión del Verano de 2020: Edición 5, 2 de julio
(El español está disponible abajo) Need to Know: AISD Offices Closed July 6–10 and draft overview plan Austin ISD will be closed July 6–10 and “Summer Vision 2020” will not be published next week. The newsletter will return to its regular Thursday distribution schedule on July 16. Online registration will still be available, however, AISD staff will not be accessible until our return to…
Austin ISD Food Access During District Closure July 5-9 (En español)
Families can use the community resources below to find free meals in their area while Austin ISD offices, schools, and meal sites are closed from July 5-9: