Announcements

We’re updating to how we respond to e-cigarettes on campus (En Español)
A new District of Innovation exemption regarding HB 114 will allow the district more flexibility in supporting students found in possession of nicotine e-cigarettes.

After school activities moved indoors Tuesday, April 9 (En español)
Dear Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ families and staff, We are under a tornado watch from the National Weather Service until 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. This means that a tornado is possible but not imminent, so we are prepared and monitoring the forecast.

District Safeguards Classrooms As It Seeks To Cut Spending (En español)
Yesterday, Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ proposed the preliminary budget for the 2024-25 school year that included $30 million in cuts to non-campus based expenses. Why it matters: Though we must make difficult cuts, we committed to finding savings in…

Important Reminders: Solar Eclipse Event on Monday, April 8
Attention Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Families and Staff, We're eagerly counting down to the solar eclipse event happening this Monday, April 8th! To ensure the safety and educational experience of our students and staff, please note the following important reminders:

Join the American Indian Education Program!
The American Indian Education Program (AIEP) has returned to Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ! Our primary goal is to support our American Indian and Alaskan Native students and their families in their academic journey. Join AIEP: Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ students are eligible to join the…

ACC announces FREE tuition for 2024 graduates. (En Español)
This week the Austin Community College Board of Trustees approved a pilot program offering free tuition to 2024 high school graduates.

Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Teacher of the Year finalists announced (En español)
Four Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ teachers were selected as finalists for Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Teacher of the Year.

Board to discuss Texas Academic Performance Report (En español)
Every year the Texas Education Agency creates the TAPR report, which contains a wide variety of performance data and information about districts and schools.

Share Your Feedback: Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Spring Climate Survey Now Open
Our annual spring climate survey is now live! Your Input Matters: Your insights provide invaluable perspectives on the educational climate, culture and engagement within Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ. By participating, you directly contribute to our ongoing efforts…

Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Police Department announces motorcycle unit (En español)
The Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ police department announced the creation of the district’s inaugural motorcycle police unit, marking a significant enhancement to campus safety and community engagement.

Critical reminder about school bus safety (En español)
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn with our neighbors in Hays C°¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ and everyone affected by the tragic bus accident in Bastrop County. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2022, seven people were killed and 51 seriously injured in…

SB 4 again blocked from enforcement (En Español)
Last month we brought you news that Senate Bill 4 was blocked by a federal judge days before the law was set to go into effect.