Announcements
‘Day of Service’ at LBJ Early College High School (En español)
This year dozens of volunteers came together on ‘The Day of Service’ to transform the campus of LBJ Early College High School into a vibrant and attractive space for students. They painted, built, and beautified the landscaping, creating a greater sense of…
Austin ISD celebrates student, community achievement at Latino Academic Achievement Awards (En español)
The Austin ISD community gathered last week at the 16th annual Latino Academic Achievement Awards to spotlight the remarkable achievements of some of the district’s most-accomplished students. The event also honors community members who have supported student…
UpClose participants take immersive tour of Austin ISD (En español)
This year’s cohort of the Austin ISD leadership program, UpClose, jumped on an electric bus and set off to see how the district honors the past while putting some of the district’s most medically vulnerable students in modern spaces. Why it matters: The tour…
Student safety and advocacy (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Families, We are aware that students from some of our high schools are planning a peaceful walkout this afternoon. We want to assure you that we have protocols around these kinds of events and are prepared to keep all students safe.…
Board, administration expands public comment access (En español)
There will now be more time to sign up for public comment, allowing elementary-level teachers to call outside their duty hours.
Board considers tax rate election to raise funds for teacher and staff raises (En español)
A VATRE would ask the community to consider approving a tax rate that would allow Austin ISD to gain an estimated $44M in funding annually. Why it matters: Those additional funds would help Austin ISD continue to recruit and retain highly-qualified…
Celebrating Earth Week with ‘Food of the Future’ (En Español)
Have you ever tried chocolate cinnamon cricket cake? Yes, crickets... This unique dish is one of four crafted by Austin ISD High School culinary students just in time for Earth Week at the “Food of the Future” tasting event. Why it matters: …
LBJ Theatre Makes History (En Español)
By Christina Burbank (El español está disponible abajo) Congratulations LBJ Theatre students for making history! LBJ Jaguar Theatre students competed at the UIL One Act Play Area Contest held at Bastrop ISD April 11, marking the first time LBJ has…
McCallum High School student named JEA's 2024 national Journalist of the Year (En español)
Alice Scott is Texas’ eighth winner of the national award, which consists of a $3,000 scholarship, according to the Journalism Education Association. Why it matters: JEA awards gives students a platform to showcase their work and receive the…
Despite significant systemic improvements, issues persist, according to special education audit (En español)
As part of the TEA Order regarding special education, Austin ISD underwent an audit conducted by Stetson & Associates this spring. What they found: The audit outlines significant strides made to improve special education services for students, as…
‘Maestro en Casa’ celebrates its 1000th graduate (En Español)
During an evening full of excitement and pride, Austin ISD proudly celebrated its 1,000th Maestro en Casa graduate since the program’s inception in 2015. Participants attend classes at their students' schools to learn English, manage common scenarios…
Drumroll, please…announcing Salute finalists
Salute, our annual staff celebration, is three weeks away and for the first time, we’re expanding our recognition categories and celebrating even more of our incredible team members. Why it matters: We know it takes a whole system to give our students and…