Announcements
Austin ISD one step closer to permanent superintendent (En Español)
Interim Superintendent Matias Segura will step into the new year as the lone finalist for Austin ISD’s long-term superintendent position.
2022 Bond Construction Kick-Off (En español)
Thank you for your support in 2023! Over the last year a lot of work has gone into the 2022 Bond projects and we’re wrapping up the year on a high note. On Dec. 12, we hosted the construction kick-off for Odom Elementary School — the first major school…
Board of Trustees approve 2024-25 School Calendar (En Español)
Austin ISD trustees approved the calendar for the 2024-25 school year during its Dec. 14 regular voting meeting. The final calendar incorporates community feedback requesting additional faith based and cultural observances and staff development days:
Austin ISD Board of Trustees names superintendent lone finalist (En Español)
Dear Austin ISD community, The Austin ISD Board of Trustees is excited to announce that we have chosen Matias Segura as the lone finalist for the position of AISD Superintendent. The decision was made unanimously during the December 14 meeting.
Support the Austin ISD Library Fund during this season of giving (En Español)
Every year librarians make sure they have the most current and favorite books on their shelves, and we’re inviting our community to support their efforts through the Austin ISD Library Fund.
Board could vote on lone finalist, academic calendar (En Español)
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular voting meeting Thursday, Dec. 14. Here’s some highlights of what they’re scheduled to decide:
Clifton Plant Science sparks joy this holiday season (En español)
Red and green fill the room of the Greenhouse Nursery at Clifton Career Development School. Large and mini Poinsettias lay in rows and rows neatly organized by the Plant Science students. Why it matters: The Plant Sale is one of Clifton’s many…
An Update from Trustees on the Superintendent Search (En español)
Dear Austin ISD Community, The Austin ISD Board of Trustees met in executive session at our December 7 board meeting to review applications for superintendent. We received six applications and considered each one. Thank you to everyone who applied for…
Future of school funding looking bleak following failure of school voucher bill (En español)
The most recent efforts at the Texas Capitol to create a school voucher program were defeated after lawmakers voted 84-63 to remove the creation of education savings accounts from the session’s education funding bill, HB 1. A coalition of all…
A Message from Interim Superintendent Matias Segura (En español)
Austin ISD Community, Yesterday one of our Austin ISD Police officers sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while on duty at the joint Northeast ECHS and International High School campus. We're grateful that Sergeant Val Barnes is now recovering at…
Austin ISD to launch pilot program to bridge digital divide (En español)
Austin ISD to launch pilot program to bridge digital divide The project—called Project Lighthouse—will increase internet access in neighborhoods where it has historically been limited. Why it matters: Students’ academic performance can be…
Austin ISD Wellness Program Awarded Platinum Second Year in a Row (En español)
Austin ISD has been awarded Aetna’s 2023 Workplace Well-Being Platinum Award for the second straight year! This award recognizes the commitment our district has made to creating a healthier, happier workplace for employees through a comprehensive and engaging…