Announcements
Join the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Calendar Task Force! (En Español)
Join us as we shape the future of our district by serving on the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Calendar Task Force! We’re working on developing the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars, and we need your input to make a meaningful difference for our students,…
Ortega Elementary School’s Magical Approach to Attendance (En Español)
For the past four years, Sandy Castro—affectionately known as the "Attendance Fairy" at Ortega Elementary School—has worked her magic to inspire students to come to school. Dressed in her whimsical costume, complete with fairy wings, Sandy has become a…
Talking to Your Children About School Safety (En Español)
Dear Íøºì±¬ÁÏ community, Today we hosted a regional press conference with neighboring school districts and local authorities to call attention to our shared commitment to school safety. Everyone in our community has a role in keeping our schools…
Assistance League of Austin donates $30K to reduce lunch debt (En español)
To mark the organization’s 50th anniversary, the Assistance League of Austin visited Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Sept. 13 to present the grant that will help provide healthy meals to students, regardless of account…
Sparks of Joy in Íøºì±¬ÁÏ: Bianca Jimenez, Shelby Rooker
Every day we hear stories about how our staff members are embracing Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Joy and celebrating what it means to support students, families, and each other! In the Sparks of Joy series, we’ll meet teachers and staff from around Íøºì±¬ÁÏ who exemplify how…
Class of 2025 graduation dates, locations (en español)
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is excited to announce the graduation schedule for the Class of 2025! Commencement ceremonies will be held at Burger Arena, Burger Stadium, and the Performing Arts Center from May 28 to June 4. Here’s when and where to celebrate our graduates:…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ reaches new milestones in TEA Special Education Agreed Order
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ has now completed nearly two-thirds of the priorities outlined in the Texas Education Agency Special Education Agreed Order. Why it matters: This marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for students with…
Austin Ed Fund awards $450K in ‘Inspire the Future’ grants to Íøºì±¬ÁÏ teachers (En español)
Congratulations to the 66 recipients of the 2024 Inspire the Future Grants by the Austin Ed Fund! Why it matters: These grants empower educators to bring innovative ideas to life, enhancing classroom literacy, improving educator experiences, and…
Audit shows Íøºì±¬ÁÏ invests more in students than peer districts (En español)
A new audit of Íøºì±¬ÁÏ finances shows the district spends more per student than the statewide average and our peer districts in Texas.
Free gun locks now available through Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Police (En español)
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ families and community members can now get free cable-style gun locks to ensure safe gun storage at home through a partnership with Project ChildSafe. Why it matters: Keeping firearms stored safely at home or in vehicles is an essential…
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Bond creates safe, secure entrances to schools (En español)
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ built 28 new secure entry vestibules over the summer as part of the 2022 Bond Why it matters: These secure entrances ensure all visitors are checked in and enter through the front office, increasing safety and security on campus.…
It's time for leveling (En español)
This week we’ll begin our process of moving teachers to where they’re most needed. Why it matters: This annual process, often called leveling, will help balance class sizes across campuses and the district. Of note: Each year we do our best to…