Announcements
Get involved! What’s happening at Austin Ƶ this September! (En español)
Looking for ways to support Austin Ƶ students and staff this month? Here’s what’s on our radar for September: The Faculty and Staff Fine Arts Exhibit is a must! The exhibit showcases amazing work from our educators and staff from across the…
New this Year: Progress Reports and Report Cards are heading straight to your inbox (En español)
Starting this fall, progress reports and standard report cards will now be emailed to families directly to their email. Why it matters: We’re committed to building connections between our students’ homes and our classrooms. By sending these documents…
Attendance Awareness Month: You Count and Attendance Matters (En español)
September is Attendance Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of regular student attendance and academic success. Why it matters: Attendance is directly linked to academic achievement, social-emotional development…
Learn more about the school consolidation and boundary change process (En español)
A new visualization of the school consolidation and boundary change process is available for families to understand factors impacting the analysis, boundaries, feeder patterns, projected empty seats and programming.
“Ms. Minda Anderson Day” honors Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders' Librarian in Austin (En español)
The City of Austin proclaimed Sept. 8 as “Ms. Minda Anderson Day” in honor of Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Librarian Minda Anderson. Why it matters: The proclamation by the City is a testament to Anderson’s commitment to her work and…
Austin Ƶ accountability update & next steps (En español)
Dear Austin Ƶ Family, I want to update you on a complex but critical topic: our district's accountability ratings and the next steps we must take. This information is detailed and has significant implications for our entire community, so I want to be as…
Inspire the Future Grants fuel 80 creative projects across Austin Ƶ campuses (En español)
The Austin Ed Fund awarded more than $517,000 in grants as part of its annual Inspire the Future grant program, funding 80 innovative, teacher-led projects across the district Why it matters: The grant provides an opportunity for Austin Ƶ educators to…
Bryker Woods PTA honors U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett with Inaugural Alumni Achievement Award (En español)
U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett was presented with the first-ever Bryker Woods Elementary School Alumni Achievement Award Aug. 27 by the Bryker Woods PTA. Why it matters: The congressman, an alumni of Bryker Woods, O. Henry Middle School and Austin High…
Austin Ƶ, Travis County partner to open free childcare programs at nine schools
Extended Pre-K 3 and afterschool care will soon be coming to nine campuses in Austin Ƶ thanks to a partnership with Travis County.
Board Bulletin: Digital device policy, consultation agreement with Education Austin, and Lone Star Governance evaluation renewal (En español)
The board met Aug. 21 for a Regular Voting Meeting, where they approved all agenda items. You can check them out on BoardDocs.
Board Bulletin: Trustees review early literacy gains, school consolidation updates, special ed system changes, and new state laws (En español)
The board met Aug. 14 for an information session. From early literacy gains, to school consolidations, and new laws from the 89th Texas Legislature, we have a ton to cover. Here’s what you need to know.
Latest on the digital device policy and disciplinary measures (En español)
During the most recent legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481, banning student use of personal communications devices on school campuses during school hours. We now have a clear set of disciplinary measures for violations. The law aims…