Announcements
Message from Superintendent Paul Cruz: All are welcome
At ºÚÁϹÙÍø, All Are Welcome. The District believes that a valuable element of education is development of respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual…
Free Physicals available for Austin ISD students participating in sports and band
In partnership with Travis County Medical Society, Austin ISD will offer free physicals for Middle and High School students who want to participate in athletics, cheerleading or high school marching band in 2019-2020 school year. These clinics are…
Bowie Journalism Teacher, Michael Reeves, Awarded National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year
Every year the Columbia Scholastic Press Association recognizes Journalism teachers across the country with the Special Recognition Adviser Award. The 2019 National High School Journalism Teacher Awards competition was cosponsored by the Dow Jones News Fund…
Austin ISD Proud: Three High School Students bring home top awards in Texas Science and Engineering Fair
On March 29-30 more than 4,000 participants, teachers, family members, friends judges, and sponsors gathered on the Texas A&M University campus to attend the state Texas Science and Engineering Fair.
Austin ISD's 2019 Volunteers of the Year
Whether they are tutoring students, helping out in the cafeteria, decorating a bulletin board or serving as field trip chaperones, volunteers make an important difference in Austin ISD schools. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and campuses have…
Prom Rack Event Gives Away Dresses To Central Texas Teens
While finding the perfect prom dress can be the stuff of teenage dreams, this treasured tradition can also be the source of stress because of expenses that quickly add up.
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Proud: 2019 Teachers of the Year Surprised by Superintendent
Superintendent Paul Cruz surprised four teachers in their classrooms today to announce their selection as Austin ISD's 2019 Teachers of the Year for elementary and secondary schools. Being selected as a Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors…
Austin ISD Teachers Named Finalists for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Eight Central Texas area educators have been named finalists for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas. Six teachers were presented with a $1,000 check for themselves and a $1,000 check for…
ºÚÁϹÙÍø Board of Trustees Approve Williams Elementary School Principal Appointment
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has appointed Natalie Cardona-Villanueva to serve as principal of Williams Elementary School. The board approved the decision at its March 25 regular board meeting. Cardona-Villanueva most recently served as interim…
Board Approves Renaming of Lanier to Juan Navarro Early College High SchoolÂ
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the renaming of Sidney Lanier Early College High School to Juan Navarro Early College High School at their March 25 regular meeting. The motion was contingent upon the name clearing criteria identified in Austin ISD…
Austin ISD Offices and Schools Closed March 18-22 for Spring Break
Austin ISD will be closed for spring break March 18-22. All ºÚÁϹÙÍø offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 25. For information about upcoming ºÚÁϹÙÍø holidays and…
2017 Bond Newsletter, Volume 2 Issue 1
As part of Austin ISD's continued commitment to communicate the progress of the 2017 Bond to the community, we are sharing the latest issue of our ºÚÁϹÙÍø Future: 2017 Bond Newsletter.