Austin ISD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the vibrant and rich culture of the Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's honor the contributions, traditions and achievements of Hispanic individuals who have shaped our world.

On this day, we pause to remember the lives lost and the resilience that emerged on September 11, 2001. We honor their memory by coming together as a community for acts of service and kindness. Join us in commemorating this National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Week 3 of school is here! We hope everyone had a great long weekend! Check out what's happening in our district! www.austinisd.org/calendar • • • • • ¡La semana 3 de clases está aquí! Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un buen fin de semana largo. ¡Descubre lo que está pasando en nuestro distrito!

Houston Elementary's new campus is taking shape! We're excited to share some construction updates. So far, we've completed the foundation and poured the first-floor concrete slabs. We've also finished installing the main steel structures for Buildings C (kitchen & gym) and A (studios & classrooms)

🎓 Summer Graduation Celebration! Join us Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center as we celebrate students completing their Austin ISD journey. (🧵/4)

Join Your Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Today! Campus Advisory Councils bring together parents, students, teachers, community members, and staff to help shape the future of our schools. (🧵/4)

Exciting news! Pooja Mulgaonker, 2025 Austin ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year from Kiker ES, has been named the ESC Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent at the State level! (🧵/6)

📱Our Digital Device Policy is coming! Be on the lookout for updates about statewide policy regarding personal communications devices during school hours. (🧵/6)

🛠️ The renovation of Oak Hill Elementary is coming together! 📚 Our partners at AECOM are moving in furniture as we prepare for the start of the school year. As part of the 2022 Bond, the campus is getting improved learning spaces and upgrades to safety and security opening in Fall 2025!

Model Making provoking school leaders and learning environment designers to increase student agency on every #AISDProud campus at ATX's #ShakeUp!

Need to make a routine visit to the doctor for an annual exam or immunizations? There’s still time this summer! With 4 more weeks until the first day of school, now’s a great time to schedule non-urgent medical appointments outside of school hours or on student holidays. (🧵/4)

🎒📚Need a new backpack or school supplies? Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Fiesta! 📆Saturday, July 26 ⏰4–7PM 📍Toney Burger Athletic Center (3200 Jones Rd) (🧵/4)

📣 Calling all new and returning Volunteers It’s time to submit your annual background check! All volunteers—new and current—are required to complete an annual, no-cost background check. Interested in joining? This is how to get started: (🧵1/4)

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has begun its Regular Voting Meeting at 7:53 p.m. Watch live on youtube.com. Austin ISD and is available live at austinisd.org/aisdtv as well as Channel 22 on Spectrum, Grande, & AT&T U-verse (Ch. 99). #AISDBoard

The board has begun its public hearing on the turnaround plans. You may view the agenda through the board of trustees website. www.austinisd.org/board/meetings

Sánchez Elementary School was recently featured on the CBS series America ByDesign! (🧵1/5)

🍔☀️ ¡Las comidas gratuitas de verano están de vuelta! ☀️🥗 Este verano, estamos ayudando a las familias locales a mantener a los niños sanos, felices y con energía para divertirse, ofreciendo desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos en más de 30 escuelas. (1/4)

🍔☀️ Free Summer Meals Are Back! ☀️🥗 This summer, we are helping local families keep kids healthy, happy, and fueled for fun by offering free breakfast and lunch at over 30 school locations. (1/4)

You’re invited to learn more about the co-location of the Austin ISD Alternative Learning Center (ALC) at Mendez Middle School! Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the ALC, as well as some community partners, will co-locate at the Mendez Middle School campus.

The Austin ISD Board Informational Meeting has begun at 6:01 p.m. Watch live on youtube.com. Austin ISD and is available live at austinisd.org/aisdtv as well as Channel 22 on Spectrum, & AT&T U-verse (Ch. 99). #AISDBoard

The Austin ISD Board Special Meeting has begun at 1:07 p.m. Watch live on youtube.com. Austin ISD and is available live at austinisd.org/aisdtv as well as Channel 22 on Spectrum, & AT&T U-verse (Ch. 99). #AISDBoard

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board Meeting at 1:00 pm Friday, May 2. View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd... Meetings are broadcast on the Austin ISD Facebook Page (bit.ly/3Ol0HmB) and YouTube (bit.ly/3UlRDBE)

El Buen Samaritano invites the community to discover their variety of services, including food access, health, financial and rental assistance, and education and workforce development. 📅 May 1st ⏰ 9:00 AM English (bit.ly/TFSMay01S1) ⏰ 1:00 PM Spanish (bit.ly/TFSMay01S2)

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees has begun its Regular Voting Meeting at 6:03 p.m. Watch live on www.youtube.com/@austinisd and on Channel 22 on Spectrum, Grande, & AT&T U-verse (Ch. 99).

🐝The Bowie Bee Club installed two new hives on campus just in time for Earth Week! Their mission is to protect pollinators and promote sustainability. Shoutout to all the club members for their hands-on work in preserving bee habitats and spreading awareness—one hive at a time.

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a Board Regular Voting Meeting at 6:00 pm Thursday, April 24 View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...

🌍 We’re celebrating 55 years of Earth Day on our planet! Today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday! Say goodbye to waste by reusing, refusing single-use items, and reinventing what you already have. Explore all the fun planned across our schools: austinisd.org/earthweek

📣 Recordatorio: No habrá clases mañana, viernes 18 de abril, en conmemoración del Viernes Santo. ¡Les deseamos un fin de semana largo seguro y tranquilo! Consulta nuestro calendario escolar en: www.austinisd.org/calendar

📣 Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend! Check out our Austin ISD calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar

Congratulations to the over 200 graduates who crossed the stage at the Maestro en Casa 10th Anniversary Graduation! This milestone reflects a decade of empowering families with essential English skills, thanks to the dedicated partnership between Austin ISD, ACPTA, and Texas PTA.

The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a Board Information Session at 6:00 pm Thursday, April 10. View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...

Just in time for School Librarian Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating one of the best! Congratulations to Ms. Minda Anderson, named the Texas Library Association’s 2025 Librarian of the Year!

¡Inscriba a su hijo en Pre-K en Austin ISD! El equipo de inscripción está organizando una clínica virtual de inscripción para Pre-K. 📆jueves, 3 de abril de 2025 ⏰5 - 8 p.m 🖥️Únase a través de Zoom: bit.ly/PreKEnrollClinic ¡Nos vemos!

Enroll your child for Pre-K at Austin ISD! The Enrollment Team is hosting a Virtual Pre-K Enrollment Clinic! 📆Thursday, April 3, 2025 ⏰5 - 8 p.m. 🖥️Zoom: bit.ly/PreKEnrollClinic See you there!

Le invitamos a descubrir libros que apoyan a lectores con dificultades, incluyendo lectores con dislexia, TDAH, TOC y autismo. ¡Compartiremos recursos e historias divertidas en inglés, español y árabe! 📅 3 de abril ⏰ 9:00 AM (bit.ly/TFSApr03S1)

Discover books that support struggling readers, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, and autism. Find helpful resources and fun stories in English, Spanish, and Arabic! 📅 April 3rd ⏰ 9:00 AM (bit.ly/TFSApr03S1) *English Session with Spanish interpretation.

Conozca el contenido de las clases de Sexualidad Humana y Responsabilidad del Austin ISD, las políticas estatales y locales, y por qué es importante estar informados. 📅 2 de abril ⏰ 9:00 AM (bit.ly/TFSApr02S1) *Sesión en inglés con servicios de interpretación al español.

Learn about Austin ISD’s Human Sexuality and Responsibility curriculum, key state and local policies, and why it matters. Get tips on staying involved and having open conversations with your child! 📅 April 2nd ⏰ 9:00 AM (bit.ly/TFSApr02S1) *English Session with Spanish interpretation.

Recordatorio: ¡No hay clases el lunes, 31 de marzo! En celebración del Día de César Chávez-Dolores Huerta, todas las oficinas y escuelas del Austin ISD estarán cerradas. Disfruten su fin de semana largo ¡y nos vemos de nuevo en la escuela el martes, 1.° de abril!

Reminder: No School on Monday, March 31! In observance of César Chávez-Dolores Huerta Day, all Austin ISD district offices and campuses will be closed. Enjoy your long weekend, and we’ll see you back in school on Tuesday, April 1!

📣 ¡Únete a SAFE en Herramientas para el Éxito esta semana y conoce sus programas gratuitos que apoyan a las familias y previenen el abuso! Descubre recursos gratis como asesoría, asistencia para vivienda y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas! 🗓️ 26 de marzo ⏰ 9 a.m. inglés (bit.ly/TFSMar26S1)

Join SAFE in this week’s Tools for Success and learn about its free programs and how they empower families and prevent abuse! Learn about free resources like counseling, housing assistance, and more! 🗓️ March 26th ⏰ 9 a.m. English (bit.ly/TFSMar26S1) ⏰ 1 p.m. Spanish (bit.ly/TFSMar26S2)

Spring Break Vibes! 😎 We hope everyone is enjoying a well-deserved Spring Break—whether you’re relaxing, adventuring, or just soaking up the sun! ☀️ Shoutout to our Barton Hills Elementary School 2nd graders for bringing the cool factor to this video! See you all back in class next week!

The Austin ISD Board Informational Meeting has begun at 6:01 p.m. Watch live on youtube.com. Austin ISD and is available live at austinisd.org/aisdtv as well as Channel 22 on Spectrum, & AT&T U-verse (Ch. 99). #AISDBoard Agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...

Reminder, Austin ISD! There will be NO SCHOOL on March 14, and the following week is Spring Break (March 17-21)! Enjoy the break, recharge, and we’ll see you back in class soon! Check out the Austin ISD calendar at bit.ly/2024-2025AustinISDCalendar

Did you know that missing only two days of school a month equals missing 10% of the school year? Research shows that chronic absenteeism can affect academic performance throughout a child’s student career. Find resources on how to encourage and support great attendance at austinisd.org/you-count.

🎉 Happy 75th Birthday, Zilker Elementary School! Last week, we celebrated 75 years of learning, community, and tradition at Zilker Elementary! Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Superintendent Matias Segura joined students, staff, and families to mark this special milestone.

En la sesión de TFS el 12 de marzo, aprenderemos cómo tener conversaciones abiertas y adecuadas para la edad sobre el cuerpo, los límites y la seguridad personal para ayudar a proteger a los niños del abuso. Presentado por El Centro para la Protección Infantil.

How to Talk to Kids About Body Safety In this week’s TFS session, we’ll learn how to have open, age-appropriate conversations about bodies, boundaries, and personal safety to help protect children from abuse. Presented by The Center for Child Protection.

🏈 Girls Flag Football is coming to Austin ISD! Starting Spring 2025, every Austin ISD high school will compete in our first-ever Girls Flag Football League, with support from the Dallas Cowboys! 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/austinisdfla...