Announcements
District Looking for Feedback on Safe Return to School Plan (en espa帽ol)
Austin ISD is looking for input on our safe return to in-person instruction plan. This is part of our submission for $155 million in one-time federal funding, called ESSER funds.
Austin ISD teacher honored at Austin FC Game
Paredes Middle School teacher Kiara Dailey scored the Teacher of the Match recognition at an Austin FC match Wednesday night.
Students to get free meals all year (En espa帽ol)
Austin ISD students will receive free meals all year no matter what their family income is. Why it matters: Parents can skip packing a lunch and save money this year with free breakfast and lunch for every student. Yes, but: Even though鈥
Austin ISD Appoints New General Counsel
Stuart Bowen has been appointed as the general counsel for Austin ISD. A lifetime public servant, Stuart has served elected officials of both parties in rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, providing legal strategy, managing crises, and ensuring regulatory鈥
Students, Teachers Get Warm Welcome from Superintendent on First Day
As they exited their buses in front of their new school, students at Sanch茅z Elementary were eager and excited to explore their modernized campus, but might not have expected a welcome from their superintendent. 鈥淚鈥檓 so excited. This is so great, there鈥檚鈥
Oak Springs Students Receive Free Backpacks at Fourth Annual Event
Parents and their children were moving and dancing to a DJ鈥檚 music at Oak Springs Elementary on Monday while waiting to collect a free backpack and school supplies. While the event was an outdoor, drive-thru event, the pull of the music was too strong for鈥
Austin ISD Teacher Named Finalist for 2022 Texas Teacher of the Year
On the first day of school, Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde surprised Sanford Jeames, health sciences teacher at Eastside Early College High School in his classroom with a gift bag, colorful orchids and an excited 鈥渃ongratulations!鈥
Students in Extracurricular Activities Don't Need Masks During Most Practice, Play (En Espa帽ol)
Students in extracurricular activities, including athletics, won鈥檛 have to wear a mask when outdoors and socially distanced or when engaged in vigorous physical activity.
Texas Supreme Court ruling doesn't affect Austin ISD mask mandate (En espa帽ol)
Masks will still be required in all Austin ISD schools and facilities regardless of the latest Texas Supreme Court ruling, which blocked temporary restraining orders that had allowed Dallas County and San Antonio to impose mask mandates.
Austin ISD offering free COVID tests Monday (en espa帽ol)
Families and staff who live and work in zip codes designated as COVID-19 hot spot can access a free COVID-19 rapid test at one of four drive-thru events this Monday, Aug. 16 from 7-11 a.m. Why it matters: Testing is one of the screening tools鈥
One in Four Austin ISD Elementary School Buildings Rated 鈥淯nsatisfactory鈥 (En espa帽ol)
The Austin ISD 2021 draft Facility Condition and Educational Suitability assessments support what families and staff already know鈥攎any of our schools are due for major renovations or need to be replaced with new buildings entirely.
海角社区 Holds Town Hall On Back To School
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde used two virtual town halls Wednesday and Thursday to encourage families to 鈥渄o what science says we need to do鈥 and wear a mask in the classroom.