Announcements
Austin ISD Pride Week, March 23-27
Austin ISD Pride Week 2026 will take place from March 23–27, highlighting the district's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students can show up as their full selves. This year's celebration features daily themes such as…
Update regarding district events and March 31 holiday (En español)
Dear Austin ISD community, We hope you are enjoying a restful and safe Spring Break. We wanted to share an update on our district calendar and upcoming activities ahead of our return to school next week. Update on the César Chávez Parade The…
Austin ISD board to consider 2026–27 academic calendars, including pilot Additional Days School Year plan
Austin ISD is proposing an Additional Days School Year (ADSY) calendar for a pilot group of campuses to add instructional opportunities over the summer and on select Saturdays at no cost to families. During the pilot year, ADSY would be implemented at Mendez…
Austin ISD announces potential 1882 charter partnership for Webb, Burnet and Dobie Middle Schools (En español)
Austin ISD leaders are now proposing an 1882 partnership with the Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS) to continue student achievement efforts at Burnet, Dobie and Webb middle schools.
2026 Salute Awards Finalists Announced
Austin ISD is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Salute Awards, our annual celebration of exceptional staff. Staff, students and families were invited to submit open nominations across ten categories from November through January. Austin ISD…
What to know about the Anita Ferrales Coy repurposing project (En español)
Let’s talk about the Anita Ferrales Coy repurposing project! First, let’s go over how we got to where we are now. The space was originally used as a junior high school in 1916 and was home to many schools throughout the years until 2013. After evaluating…
Austin ISD seeks community input on future of closing campuses
Last semester, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to close 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and International High School at the end of the 2025-26 school year in an effort to better support our schools while facing steep budget deficits. Now, we’…
Listen now! Austin ISD Podcast: News, updates and more for Feb. 27
In this week’s episode we cover:
Listen now! Austin ISD Podcast: News, updates and more for Feb. 20
In this week’s episode, we cover a historic milestone for Austin ISD as the district is formally released from Texas Education Agency oversight regarding special education services.
Austin ISD completes TEA Agreed Order, released from state oversight
After nearly three years of intensive efforts to transform our special education services, Austin ISD has successfully completed all required actions under our Special Education Agreed Order with the Texas Education Agency and has been formally released from…
Message from the Austin ISD Board of Trustees
Dear Austin ISD community, After two and a half years of focused effort, a real difference has been made in how we are meeting the needs of students who receive special education services and in the systems required to ensure that good work continues.
Austin ISD board of trustees elects new officers
Austin ISD District 5 Trustee Lynn Boswell will continue to lead the Board of Trustees as President after trustees voted in new officers at the Feb. 12 Board Information Meeting. The trustees selected District 6 Trustee Andrew Gonzales to serve as Vice…