Announcements
Black History Month profile: Bernice Hart (en español)
This is the second in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Íøºì±¬ÁÏ schools are named. This week we spotlight native Austinite, educator and civil rights advocate Bernice Hart for her lifelong dedication to…
Black History Month profile: Barbara Jordan (en español)
This is the first in a month-long profile series spotlighting Black leaders and pathbreakers for whom Íøºì±¬ÁÏ schools are named. By Paul Stinson As Íøºì±¬ÁÏ begins its celebration of Black History Month, we profile Barbara Jordan: civil rights leader,…
Hill Elementary moves to Padrón Elementary for Feb. 6 (en español)
Because the power is still not restored at Hill Elementary School, students and staff will be hosted by the Padrón Elementary community at their campus for a modified version of school. Students will still receive breakfast and a hot lunch, they can ride…
Most Íøºì±¬ÁÏ campuses set to open Monday, Feb. 6 (en español)
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ will have school on Monday, Feb. 6. For most campuses, this will be a regular school day. As of 1 pm on Saturday, seven elementary schools remain without power: Andrews; Hill; Joslin; Perez; Pillow; Ridgetop; and St. Elmo. We’re…
Updates regarding activities rescheduled due to weather (en español)
Wondering about the status of an upcoming Íøºì±¬ÁÏ event, reschedule or deadline? Here’s what we know as of Friday afternoon, Feb. 3. Bad weather make-up days Íøºì±¬ÁÏ built enough instructional minutes into the school calendar to account for the bad…
Food resources during Íøºì±¬ÁÏ closure (Recursos de alimentos)
We know that access to healthy food may be challenging when the district is closed. Families can use the community resources below to find free meals in their area while Íøºì±¬ÁÏ offices and schools are closed: Central Texas Food Bank United Way for…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ closed Friday, Feb. 3 (en español)
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ will remain closed Friday, Feb. 3. We continue to assess the damage to our campuses and are also aware that many families and employees are still without power. Operations and campus staff are addressing the issues at our schools, and we…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ will remain closed Thursday, Feb. 2 (en español)
Because of continued inclement weather and power outages throughout Austin and the surrounding areas, all Íøºì±¬ÁÏ schools and offices will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 2. District officials considered a late start, but we wanted to ensure…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ schools, offices closed Feb. 1 (en español)
Because of expected inclement weather and icy road conditions, all Íøºì±¬ÁÏ offices and schools are closed Wednesday, Feb. 1. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates regarding our schedule on Thursday. For the most…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ after-school activities canceled today; schools, offices closed Jan. 31 (en español)
Because of expected inclement weather and icy road conditions, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ has canceled all extracurricular and after-school activities for today, Jan. 30. All offices and schools are also closed for tomorrow, Jan. 31. For the most up-to-date information,…
Statement from Interim Superintendent Matias Segura on the death of Tyre Nichols (en español)
Tonight, we join our community in grieving the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. This tragedy reminds us that we must come together to speak out in saying this is not acceptable. In Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, we have fully committed to social and emotional learning and…
Award-winning McCallum fiddler joins friends for upcoming concerts
Although Georgia Halverson won’t graduate from McCallum High School until 2024, the nationally-recognized fiddler is already focused on getting her sound to graduate before she does. Halverson, who started playing violin at age four, is also a member of the…