Announcements
Introducing the newest member of the 챬 family…Alvan the Book Van! (En español)
The details: Thanks to the generous donation from The Assistance League of Austin, the mobile library will bring exciting summer reading options to students in Title I schools and areas of east Austin where access to reading materials is limited.…
Join the Fiesta: Hispanic Heritage Talent Show Winners! (En Español)
The Join the Fiesta Hispanic Heritage Talent Show was a showcase of incredible talent, creativity, and culture from students and staff across 챬. From captivating performances to stunning art, this event truly honored the richness of Hispanic heritage…
Stay safe online with these cybersecurity tips (En español)
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Let’s work together to protect our data and ensure we’re mitigating any risks online. Why it matters: It’s important to be mindful of protecting computer systems, networks and sensitive information from unauthorized…
Sparks of Joy in 챬: Highlighting Tiona Bell at Blackshear Elementary (En español)
We’re celebrating Principal Appreciation Week at 챬 and in this installment of “Sparks of Joy” we introduce you to Tiona Bell, principal of Blackshear Elementary School. As the leader of the Blackshear Yellowjackets, Bell brings joy and wisdom to her…
챬 Students Shine at ACL Fest Immersion Day (En español)
Entrepreneurial students from two 챬 high schools joined the inaugural ACL Fest Immersion Day to put their learning to the test in creating their own festival. Why it matters: Going to school in 챬 gives student incredible…
Strings of Tradition: Mariachi and Hispanic Heritage (En español)
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to highlight a symbol of music that has become very important to the Hispanic community—El Mariachi.
Budget Committee takes next steps in budget reduction exploration (En español)
The Joint Community Budget Committee reconvened Tuesday to deep-dive into the Operations Department budget, — which includes maintenance, facilities, custodial and transportation — during its first round of budget reduction exploration.
Athletics Spotlight: Gearing Up for District Meets and More (En Español)
챬's athletics scene is buzzing this fall with our student-athletes making big strides in their sport and in the community. Why it matters: Athletics plays a huge role in developing the whole child in 챬. You’ll start to see regular…
35 Years of Dedication: Ivan Tovar's Legacy of Service at 챬 (En español)
As part of Custodian & Groundskeeper Appreciation Week in 챬, we're highlighting the dedicated staff who keep our schools running smoothly. In this installment of “Sparks of Joy” we introduce you to Ivan Tovar, head custodian at the Alternative…
Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1 (En español)
It’s officially fall, which means cooler weather (hopefully), fall festivities and our annual Benefits Open Enrollment starting Oct. 1! This year, we have some new providers, so open enrollment has an earlier deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, for plans starting…
Golden Raves awarded to Teacher Assistants for TA Appreciation Week (En español)
This week Superintendent Matias Segura surprised four Teacher Assistants with Golden Rave Awards in recognition of Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week.
District and community continue work of evaluating budget reductions (En español)
The Ad-Hoc Joint Community Budget Committee continues its work to identify opportunities to reduce costs. As cost-saving opportunities are found, the administration will evaluate the potential budget reductions using the newly developed equity rubric.