Announcements
Perez Elementary Teacher Named National Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year
Perez Elementary dual language teacher MarÃa Jesús Sebastián was named National Bilingual Education 2020 Teacher of the Year.
Coronavirus Precautions
Austin ISD has been closely following the media reports and information shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). While no cases have been suspected among our local community, please be assured that we…
Statement from ºÚÁϹÙÍø Board of Trustees / Declaración de la mesa directiva del ºÚÁϹÙÍø
Statement from the Board President on behalf of the ºÚÁϹÙÍø Board of Trustees: The Board of Trustees had its first opportunity to discuss Dr. Cruz’s announcement at our February 24, 2020 Board meeting. First and most importantly, Austin ISD and our employees…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø and University of Texas Host 2nd Annual Education Collaborative Research Forum
Distinguished members in the field of education and researchers gathered in the main hall at the ºÚÁϹÙÍø Performing Arts Center for the second annual UT/ºÚÁϹÙÍø Collaborative Research Forum on Friday. The purpose of the forum was to tout the work that the…
Message from Superintendent Paul Cruz / Mensaje del Superintendent Paul Cruz
Dear Austin ISD Family, After long and careful consideration, I want you to be the first to know that I have accepted a position with The University of Texas at Austin. As a result, I intend to resign my position as superintendent. Serving as superintendent…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Community is Invited to Attend Easterseals Central Texas Partnership Proposal Community Conversation
Easterseals Central Texas and Austin ISD are exploring an 1882 partnership to offer transition-aged young adults with autism and related neurodivergent conditions a new transition program. An 1882 partnership is named for the Texas Legislature Senate Bill…
St. Elmo Elementary Spreads Love with Curbside Coffee
Love was in the air at St. Elmo Elementary on Thursday morning as faculty and staff handed out curbside coffee and sweetbread to families dropping their students off at school. The coffee and treats were a warmhearted welcome to commemorate Valentine's day…
District Seeks Applicants for Strategic Plan Advisory Committee
Strategic planning is one of the tools Austin ISD uses to provide the district with focus and direction, and to maintain our forward momentum. As ºÚÁϹÙÍø begins to develop the Strategic Plan 2020–25, we will work to ensure that the elements are innovative and…
Austin ISD Releases 2019–20 Demographics Report
At the ºÚÁϹÙÍø Board of Trustees' information session on Monday, Feb. 10, trustees heard projections for student enrollment over the next 10 years. Each year, the district commissions a demographic report. The information helps to identify and inform…
Mendez Middle School Unveils Mural Dedicated to Diana Castañeda
Families, staff, students and the community came together at Mendez Middle School last week for a special family night. The unveiling of a mural dedicated to Diana Castañeda, a longtime trustee and Dove Springs community member who dedicated her life…
Will Davis Elementary Raises Money for Australia Wildfire Relief
Sounds of paper scratching and laughter engulfed the cafeteria at Will Davis Elementary School on Thursday morning as first graders made arts and crafts for a special cause. Before the winter break, first graders at the elementary school learned about the…
Screening for Coronavirus at ºÚÁϹÙÍø
The health of our students and staff are one of the district’s top priorities, and we realize that the coronavirus outbreak happening in other parts of the world may be a concern for our community. With that in mind, we wanted to reassure the Austin…