Announcements
Trustee Invites Families to Special Community Conversation
Austin ISD Board of Trustees Secretary and District 2 Trustee Dr. Jayme Mathias is hosting a special community conversation to gather input on issues that affect students and families in District 2.The meeting will be 6–7 p.m. in Spanish and 7–8 p.m…
Dr. Cruz Joins Ice Bucket Challenge to Raise Awareness About ALS
It’s hot outside, but Austin ISD Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz knows how to cool off—while supporting a good cause.This week, Dr. Cruz joined the ranks of civic leaders and celebrities across the country—from Bill Gates and the Kennedys to Lady Gaga,…
Austin ISD Offers Eligible Students Free and Reduced-Price Meals
As in previous years, Austin ISD is again providing free and reduced-price meals to students eligible for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.Applications for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program soon will be sent to all student…
Come Learn About the Extension of the Dual-Language Program to Middle School
Parents are invited to join the Austin ISD Department of English Language Learners for two information sessions—9 a.m.–noon and 6:30–8:30 p.m.—Friday, Aug. 15, at the Metz Elementary School Cafeteria, 84 Robert T. Martinez Jr. St.
Austin ISD Graduation Rates Reach All-Time High
Graduation rates for the º£½ÇÉçÇø have reached an all-time high of 84.1 percent for the Class of 2013, which is a 1.6 percentage point increase from the previous year and nearly a 10 percentage point gain during the past five years,…
Registration for 2014–15 Classes Begins Aug. 11
All students new to Austin ISD must provide a birth certificate, current record of immunizations, child's most recent report card, proof of address (rental contract or utility bill with valid address), parent photo identification or driver's license, and the…
New Austin ISD Athletics Director Welcomes Fans
Welcome, Austin ISD Athletics fans and guests!The vision of the Austin ISD Athletics Department is to instill a passion for lifelong learning in all student-athletes through the development of the athletics programs at the high school, middle school and…
2014–15 School Year Starts Aug. 25
Classes for the 2014–15 school year begin Aug. 25!Austin ISD has collected onto our Back to School Web page all the information that parents and students need to know to get a solid start to the new year. Visit the district's page to learn…
Lanier Math Teachers Receive $20,000 Through 3M Ingenuity Grant for Professional Development
Four Lanier High School teachers received a check this summer for nearly $20,000 that will allow them to further their education to support algebra II, calculus and geometry classes.Andrea Bowen, Kirsten Cole, David Preston and Nathan Woodward said they…
Anderson High Hosts 4th Annual Robot Roundup Aug. 1–2
Anderson High School’s ausTIN CANs will host the Fourth Annual Robot Roundup, a competition of more than 40 FIRST robotic teams from across Texas, this weekend at the Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 5.