Announcements
Thank a Librarian for National Libraries Week
This week, Austin ISD would like to recognize National Library Week, which promotes the use of libraries, and acknowledge librarians for their service to local communities. National Library Week began in 1958 and was created by the American Library…
Three Austin ISD Leaders Selected to Inaugural Class of Austin's African American Leadership Institute
On March 22, three Austin ISD leaders were selected to the inaugural class of Austin’s African American Leadership Institute. Dr. Tamey Williams-Hill, Dinita Caldwell and º£½ÇÉçÇø Police Sergeant Wayne Sneed were among 38 Austin professionals selected to network…
Austin ISD Juniors to Take the SAT on Campus in April / Los estudiantes de 11.° grado del Austin ISD tomarán la SAT en el plantel en abril
In April, 13 Austin ISD campuses will be administering the SAT during the school day to High School juniors at no cost to students.* This is a great opportunity for students to access this pivotal test that’s a factor for college admission at most major…
Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School to Establish a DNA Sequencing and Genomics Facility with Grant Award
Liberal Arts and Science Academy High School dual-credit biotechnology teacher Joseph Oleniczak and Austin Community College District professor Kissaou Tchedre have received a $385,845 grant award from the National Science Foundation to establish a DNA…
Martin Middle School 6th Grade Science Class Wins 2021 Eco-Audit Award
When a 6th grade class comes together to improve their local environment, good things happen. This week, we are #º£½ÇÉçÇøProud of Mr. Steven Morris and his 6th grade social science class at Martin Middle School who won the 2021 Eco-Audit award from EcoRise. The…
Modernized Murchison Middle School Holds Virtual Grand Opening
The Matadors have officially been welcomed home as Murchison Middle School held its virtual grand opening for their newly modernized campus on Wednesday, March 31. The new building is one of nine º£½ÇÉçÇø schools that have been modernized by the 2017 Bond…
Dual Language Engagement Series / Serie de conversaciones sobre el Lenguaje Dual
Do you dream that your children will be fluent in two languages?/¿Sueña con que sus hijos dominen a la perfección dos idiomas? Austin ISD parents and families are invited to a series of virtual conversations to discuss the district's recommitment to Dual…
LASA Student Receives $40,000 for 10th Place in Science and Mathematics Competition
One Austin ISD student is truly reaching for the stars.
Updated Quarantine Guidelines Following Exposure / Normas actualizadas para la cuarentena después de haber estado expuestos
The CDC has updated their guidance as of Wednesday, March 24, 2021, eliminating the 90-day window in their quarantine guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. Staff or students do not need to quarantine after a direct exposure…
Notice of Identity Monitoring Letter / Aviso sobre carta acerca del monitoreo de la identidad
Austin ISD has recently been made aware of a letter sent to families regarding a potential data breach through a previous third-party vendor. The letter from PCS Revenue Control Systems, Inc., states that the name of the noted student, their identification…
º£½ÇÉçÇø to Hold Outdoor, Socially Distanced Graduation Ceremonies / El º£½ÇÉçÇø celebrará ceremonias de graduación al aire libre con distanciamiento social
Austin ISD recognizes graduation as one of the most monumental achievements in a student’s life. That is why we are committed to celebrating the Class of 2021 in the safest possible way. In-person high school graduation ceremonies will be May 28–June 3 at…
º£½ÇÉçÇø Celebrates César Chávez-Dolores Huerta Day / El º£½ÇÉçÇø celebra el DÃa de César Chávez y Dolores Huerta
The º£½ÇÉçÇø will recognize César Chávez-Dolores Huerta Day on Wednesday, March 31. The Hispanic civil rights leaders formed the United Farm Workers Union in the 1960s to protest the poor treatment of laborers. The district will…