Announcements
Feedback on Engagement Ratings
House Bill 5 requires that each school district assign ratings of Exemplary, Recognized, Acceptable, or Unacceptable for each campus on nine factors related to community and student engagement by August 8 of each year, starting in 2014. The criteria used to…
Amplify A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ through Amplify Austin
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ partners are a vital part of our district. From non-profit organizations working to create arts-rich school to businesses helping to prepare students for college, career and life, every organization devotes countless hours, to enriching the…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Delays Classes, Start Times March 4 Due to Weather
AUSTIN, Texas—Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ would like to inform its communities that all classes for Tuesday, March 4, have been delayed due to weather and road conditions.
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Participates in SXSWedu
The °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ District is pleased to once again partner with SXSWedu. Education’s most energetic and innovative leaders from all backgrounds of the learning landscape including teachers, administrators, university professors, business and…
2014 Weather Updates
As of 7:19 a.m., March 4 A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ remains on a two-hour delay. Classes and district office hours for all A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ campuses will operate on a two-hour delay.A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ buses will also operate on a two-hour delay. Parents with questions about transportation can…
Eastside Students Gaining Valuable Healthcare Knowledge during Clinicals
Students who are enrolled in the Health Practicum course of the Health Tech Education program at Eastside Memorial High School are currently participating in clinical rotations at Seton Main Hospital in Austin.
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Develops New Resources to Support Campus Advisory Councils
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ has developed new user-friendly materials to help Principals, CAC co-chairs, and CAC members get the most from our Campus Advisory Councils. Examples of these resources include a calendar of activities, brief narrated training presentations, sample…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ High School Late Start for Feb. 27 Canceled
The late start scheduled for Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ high schools this Thursday, Feb. 27, has been canceled to make up instructional time lost due to inclement weather.A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ will have a regular, full instructional day on Thursday, February 27, and classes will be begin at…
Addressing Time Worked During Delayed Start & District Closure Days
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ is providing guidance related to honoring the time worked by employees to ensure safety and preparedness in the areas of transportation, facilities, food services and police operations during the series of bad weather days where the district has…
Update on Bad Weather Make-up Day
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ appreciates the cooperation of staff members, students and families during the inclement weather days earlier this year, which caused district-wide cancelations and late-starts at A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ schools and district offices. When school is closed…
A°¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Celebrates African-American Heritage Sunday
This weekend, Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ will be honoring the heritage of African-Americans and their legacies, which can be seen throughout the school district. The district also will honor students for academic success and community members for their leadership and service…
Perez Elementary Students First to See Kids Vision for Life Van in Central Texas
Perez Elementary School students were the first in Central Texas to benefit from a joint effort between the Austin Community Foundation and Essilor Vision Foundation bringing a mobile vision van to Central Texas.