Announcements

Week of March 1-5 / Semana del 1.o al 5 de marzo
Thank you for your flexibility this past week as it provided us an opportunity to assess facility damages, begin repairs, and prepare to welcome students back to campus. We recognize that students need to return to a normal routine and next week, March 1-5,…

Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Serves Community During Winter Storm
When an unprecedented storm knocked out power and water for many members of our community, A°¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ staff worked tirelessly to provide supplies, shelter and support.

Ninety-eight Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Students Earn Recognition for Academic Performance
A total of 98 Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ seniors were recognized for outstanding academic performance as U.S. Department of Education Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars, National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists, and College Board National Recognition Scholars.…

Food, Water, Shelter and Other List of Resources/Comida, agua, refugios y otras listas de recursos
The Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Parent Engagement Support Office has compiled a list of essential resources to assist families and the community during this time. Please visit their "Special Bulletin" newsletter and save the link for the latest updates. Or, stay in touch with…

Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Transfer Deadline Extended to March 1 / Se extiende la fecha lÃmite del Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ para los traslados al 1.o de marzo
Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ has extended the deadline for in-district priority transfers and in-district general transfers for lottery to March 1 due to the winter storm. More information on the transfer process can be found on the Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Transfer website. Questions…

REMINDER: Mass Testing Friday, Feb. 26 / RECORDATORIO: Administración masiva de pruebas el viernes, 26 de feb.
Please remember to sign up for a time slot at the rapid, mass COVID-19 testing event on this Friday, February 26 between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tests are FREE for A°¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ students and staff and administered via drive-thru. This mass testing event is available to ALL…

Donate to Austin Ed Fund Winter Storm Support / Done al Apoyo para la Tormenta Invernal del Austin Ed Fund
To our Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ family - We are thinking of y'all as many navigate beyond last week's storm, and begin the recovery process through perseverance and resolve. We can't wait to see you again. If you would like to impact families across the district, please…

A°¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ to Serve Free Curbside Meals on Monday, Feb. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 25 / El A°¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ servirá comidas gratis desde la banqueta el lunes 22 de feb. y el jueves 25 de feb.
Update Feb. 21: Eight schools were added to Monday's curbside meal service. New locations are highlighted in bold below. (El español está disponible abajo) A°¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ will provide free meals for children and their caregivers at 25 schools from 10:30 a.m. to…

More information for our families / Más información para nuestras familias
Dear Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ families, With the rapidly evolving situation, we remain committed to providing timely updates to help you plan. That’s why we moved swiftly this past week to close our schools and communicate with families. I realize as the weather…

Austin Organizations Accepting Donations for Distribution to Travis, Williamson County Families
Countless residents are currently without electricity and water, but for those who are challenged with preexisting racial and socioeconomic barriers, the impact of recent winter storms is devastatingly amplified. In addition to battling freezing temperatures…

No School on Feb. 22-23, remote classes only Feb. 24 & 25, asynchronous Friday, Feb 26.
Dear Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ families, While we've seen some improvements in the city as the weather begins to warm up, we recognize that many students and families may still be facing challenges. We want to provide our students, families, and community the…

Planning for the coming days / Planificación para los próximos dÃas
Dear Austin °¼Í¹ÊÓÆµ Community, This winter storm will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come. And while the situation has improved slightly, many families, staff and campuses are still facing power, internet, and water outages, and the entire city…