Announcements
Strings of Tradition: Mariachi and Hispanic Heritage (En español)
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to highlight a symbol of music that has become very important to the Hispanic community—El Mariachi.
Budget Committee takes next steps in budget reduction exploration (En español)
The Joint Community Budget Committee reconvened Tuesday to deep-dive into the Operations Department budget, — which includes maintenance, facilities, custodial and transportation — during its first round of budget reduction exploration.
Athletics Spotlight: Gearing Up for District Meets and More (En Español)
Austin ISD's athletics scene is buzzing this fall with our student-athletes making big strides in their sport and in the community. Why it matters: Athletics plays a huge role in developing the whole child in Austin ISD. You’ll start to see regular…
35 Years of Dedication: Ivan Tovar's Legacy of Service at Austin ISD (En español)
As part of Custodian & Groundskeeper Appreciation Week in Austin ISD, we're highlighting the dedicated staff who keep our schools running smoothly. In this installment of “Sparks of Joy” we introduce you to Ivan Tovar, head custodian at the Alternative…
Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1 (En español)
It’s officially fall, which means cooler weather (hopefully), fall festivities and our annual Benefits Open Enrollment starting Oct. 1! This year, we have some new providers, so open enrollment has an earlier deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, for plans starting…
Golden Raves awarded to Teacher Assistants for TA Appreciation Week (En español)
This week Superintendent Matias Segura surprised four Teacher Assistants with Golden Rave Awards in recognition of Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week.
District and community continue work of evaluating budget reductions (En español)
The Ad-Hoc Joint Community Budget Committee continues its work to identify opportunities to reduce costs. As cost-saving opportunities are found, the administration will evaluate the potential budget reductions using the newly developed equity rubric.
Join the Austin ISD Calendar Task Force! (En Español)
Join us as we shape the future of our district by serving on the Austin ISD Calendar Task Force! We’re working on developing the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars, and we need your input to make a meaningful difference for our students,…
Ortega Elementary School’s Magical Approach to Attendance (En Español)
For the past four years, Sandy Castro—affectionately known as the "Attendance Fairy" at Ortega Elementary School—has worked her magic to inspire students to come to school. Dressed in her whimsical costume, complete with fairy wings, Sandy has become a…
Talking to Your Children About School Safety (En Español)
Dear Austin ISD community, Today we hosted a regional press conference with neighboring school districts and local authorities to call attention to our shared commitment to school safety. Everyone in our community has a role in keeping our schools…
Assistance League of Austin donates $30K to reduce lunch debt (En español)
To mark the organization’s 50th anniversary, the Assistance League of Austin visited Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Sept. 13 to present the grant that will help provide healthy meals to students, regardless of account…
Sparks of Joy in Austin ISD: Bianca Jimenez, Shelby Rooker
Every day we hear stories about how our staff members are embracing Austin ISD Joy and celebrating what it means to support students, families, and each other! In the Sparks of Joy series, we’ll meet teachers and staff from around Austin ISD who exemplify how…