Announcements
Davis Elementary PTA Wins National Award for Outstanding Advocacy
Contending with PTAs from across the nation, Davis Elementary PTA has stood out for their actions to protect, support and educate Texas children, and the organization has now received recognition on the national level. National PTA is presenting the group…
Modernized Govalle Elementary Opens Its Doors
The modernized Govalle Elementary celebrated its grand opening on Friday with students, families and staff in attendance. “This is the moment we have all been waiting for,” said Superintendent Paul Cruz as he and Principal Paula Reyes cut the ribbon to…
Board of Trustees' Update Regarding Superintendent Search - March 2, 2020/Mesa directiva: Últimas noticias acerca de la búsqueda de un superintendente. 2 de marzo de 2020
Board of Trustees' Update Regarding Superintendent Search - March 2, 2020 On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to provide an update regarding Dr. Cruz's departure and the hiring of a new superintendent. First and foremost, we want to again stress…
Perez Elementary Teacher Named National Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year
Perez Elementary dual language teacher María 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 Ϲ Board of Trustees / Declaración de la mesa directiva del Ϲ
Statement from the Board President on behalf of the Ϲ 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…
Ϲ 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 Ϲ Performing Arts Center for the second annual UT/Ϲ 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…
Ϲ 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 Ϲ 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 Ϲ 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…