Announcements

Superintendent introduces new timeline for program, consolidation and boundary change plan (En español)

Dear 챬 Community, All 챬 families deserve to have excellent, well-resourced neighborhood schools. That has been a core belief as we developed and revised our program, consolidation and boundary change plan. We knew this process would require…

Food resources, ways to donate (En español)

We understand that some families may be having a hard time getting the food they need right now. 챬 is here to support students every school day with breakfast and lunch, plus afterschool meals at many campuses. School Meal Reminders:

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Listen now! 챬 Podcast for Oct. 31 (En español)

Stay informed with a quick rundown of important news from 챬.

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챬 secures loan to guard against potential revenue delays

Last night, the board of trustees approved a short-term loan to ensure the district has sufficient funds to meet payroll at the end of November.  What to know: 챬 has been working hard to bring down expenses and is currently about $35M under…

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챬 mourns the passing of Nan Clayton, beloved trustee and namesake of Clayton Elementary

챬 is saddened to share that Nan Clayton, former trustee, educator, and the namesake of Clayton Elementary School, passed away on October 24, 2025. Clayton was a long-time South Austin resident and community contributor. Her dedication to public…

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Listen to the 챬 Podcast! News, updates and more for Oct. 24 (En español)

Stay informed with a quick rundown of important news from 챬. This podcast episode covers critical community engagement opportunities and upcoming district events. The district is actively focused on the Draft School Consolidation Plan, with Q&A…

Oct. 20-24 is Transportation Employees Appreciation Week (En español)

Transportation Employees Appreciation Week shines a spotlight on all of the district’s transportation employees. Why it matters: The transportation team, which includes bus drivers, dispatchers, mechanics and supervisors, manages a large-scale operation…

“Be Internet Awesome” this October for Cybersecurity Awareness Month (En español)

Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to keep yourself safe online and protect your personal data.  Why it matters: Being mindful while online helps you avoid being a target! This includes…

챬 Public Facility Corporation Board greenlights Anita Coy Apartments East (Español)

The 챬 Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the development of Anita Coy

Q&A Sessions on School Consolidations (En Español)

Last Friday we released the 챬 Draft Consolidation & Boundary Plan, along with email communications to every school in our district about potential changes at their campus, including: Boundary changes for 98% of schools 13 school…

Board Bulletin: Trustees discuss draft school consolidation and boundary change plan, third-grade math (En Español)

The October Information Session gave trustees the first opportunity to discuss the draft school consolidation and boundary change plan. Then, 챬 leaders gave updates on Scorecard Goal 2: Third-Grade Numeracy, including notable gains year over year.…

Families asked to complete annual student forms through Parent Portal (En Español)

Thank you to the more than 50,000 챬 families who have completed their Annual Forms! If you have not already done so, families are encouraged to take a moment to complete their annual student forms, including the Income Verification Form, through…