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🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you to our veterans for your dedication and sacrifice!
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🇺🇸 ¡Feliz Día de los Veteranos!
¡Gracias a nuestros veteranos por su dedicación y sacrificio!
Thank you to our veterans for your dedication and sacrifice!
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🇺🇸 ¡Feliz Día de los Veteranos!
¡Gracias a nuestros veteranos por su dedicación y sacrificio!
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you to our veterans for your dedication and sacrifice!
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🇺🇸 ¡Feliz Día de los Veteranos!
¡Gracias a nuestros veteranos por su dedicación y sacrificio!
Thank you to our veterans for your dedication and sacrifice!
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🇺🇸 ¡Feliz Día de los Veteranos!
¡Gracias a nuestros veteranos por su dedicación y sacrificio!
Austin ISD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
Join us in celebrating the vibrant and rich culture of the Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's honor the contributions, traditions and achievements of Hispanic individuals who have shaped our world.
Join us in celebrating the vibrant and rich culture of the Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's honor the contributions, traditions and achievements of Hispanic individuals who have shaped our world.
September 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Austin ISD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
Join us in celebrating the vibrant and rich culture of the Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's honor the contributions, traditions and achievements of Hispanic individuals who have shaped our world.
Join us in celebrating the vibrant and rich culture of the Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's honor the contributions, traditions and achievements of Hispanic individuals who have shaped our world.
On this day, we pause to remember the lives lost and the resilience that emerged on September 11, 2001. We honor their memory by coming together as a community for acts of service and kindness.
Join us in commemorating this National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Join us in commemorating this National Day of Service and Remembrance.
September 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
On this day, we pause to remember the lives lost and the resilience that emerged on September 11, 2001. We honor their memory by coming together as a community for acts of service and kindness.
Join us in commemorating this National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Join us in commemorating this National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Week 3 of school is here! We hope everyone had a great long weekend! Check out what's happening in our district!
www.austinisd.org/calendar
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¡La semana 3 de clases está aquí! Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un buen fin de semana largo. ¡Descubre lo que está pasando en nuestro distrito!
www.austinisd.org/calendar
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¡La semana 3 de clases está aquí! Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un buen fin de semana largo. ¡Descubre lo que está pasando en nuestro distrito!
September 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Week 3 of school is here! We hope everyone had a great long weekend! Check out what's happening in our district!
www.austinisd.org/calendar
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¡La semana 3 de clases está aquí! Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un buen fin de semana largo. ¡Descubre lo que está pasando en nuestro distrito!
www.austinisd.org/calendar
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¡La semana 3 de clases está aquí! Esperamos que todos hayan tenido un buen fin de semana largo. ¡Descubre lo que está pasando en nuestro distrito!
Houston Elementary's new campus is taking shape! We're excited to share some construction updates.
So far, we've completed the foundation and poured the first-floor concrete slabs. We've also finished installing the main steel structures for Buildings C (kitchen & gym) and A (studios & classrooms)
So far, we've completed the foundation and poured the first-floor concrete slabs. We've also finished installing the main steel structures for Buildings C (kitchen & gym) and A (studios & classrooms)
August 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Houston Elementary's new campus is taking shape! We're excited to share some construction updates.
So far, we've completed the foundation and poured the first-floor concrete slabs. We've also finished installing the main steel structures for Buildings C (kitchen & gym) and A (studios & classrooms)
So far, we've completed the foundation and poured the first-floor concrete slabs. We've also finished installing the main steel structures for Buildings C (kitchen & gym) and A (studios & classrooms)
🎓 Summer Graduation Celebration!
Join us Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center as we celebrate students completing their Austin ISD journey. (🧵/4)
Join us Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center as we celebrate students completing their Austin ISD journey. (🧵/4)
August 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🎓 Summer Graduation Celebration!
Join us Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center as we celebrate students completing their Austin ISD journey. (🧵/4)
Join us Friday, August 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center as we celebrate students completing their Austin ISD journey. (🧵/4)
Join Your Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Today!
Campus Advisory Councils bring together parents, students, teachers, community members, and staff to help shape the future of our schools. (🧵/4)
Campus Advisory Councils bring together parents, students, teachers, community members, and staff to help shape the future of our schools. (🧵/4)
August 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Join Your Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Today!
Campus Advisory Councils bring together parents, students, teachers, community members, and staff to help shape the future of our schools. (🧵/4)
Campus Advisory Councils bring together parents, students, teachers, community members, and staff to help shape the future of our schools. (🧵/4)
Exciting news! Pooja Mulgaonker, 2025 Austin ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year from Kiker ES, has been named the ESC Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent at the State level! (🧵/6)
August 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Exciting news! Pooja Mulgaonker, 2025 Austin ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year from Kiker ES, has been named the ESC Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year and will go on to represent at the State level! (🧵/6)
📱Our Digital Device Policy is coming!
Be on the lookout for updates about statewide policy regarding personal communications devices during school hours. (🧵/6)
Be on the lookout for updates about statewide policy regarding personal communications devices during school hours. (🧵/6)
July 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
📱Our Digital Device Policy is coming!
Be on the lookout for updates about statewide policy regarding personal communications devices during school hours. (🧵/6)
Be on the lookout for updates about statewide policy regarding personal communications devices during school hours. (🧵/6)
🛠️ The renovation of Oak Hill Elementary is coming together! 📚
Our partners at AECOM are moving in furniture as we prepare for the start of the school year. As part of the 2022 Bond, the campus is getting improved learning spaces and upgrades to safety and security opening in Fall 2025!
Our partners at AECOM are moving in furniture as we prepare for the start of the school year. As part of the 2022 Bond, the campus is getting improved learning spaces and upgrades to safety and security opening in Fall 2025!
July 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🛠️ The renovation of Oak Hill Elementary is coming together! 📚
Our partners at AECOM are moving in furniture as we prepare for the start of the school year. As part of the 2022 Bond, the campus is getting improved learning spaces and upgrades to safety and security opening in Fall 2025!
Our partners at AECOM are moving in furniture as we prepare for the start of the school year. As part of the 2022 Bond, the campus is getting improved learning spaces and upgrades to safety and security opening in Fall 2025!
Need to make a routine visit to the doctor for an annual exam or immunizations? There’s still time this summer!
With 4 more weeks until the first day of school, now’s a great time to schedule non-urgent medical appointments outside of school hours or on student holidays. (🧵/4)
With 4 more weeks until the first day of school, now’s a great time to schedule non-urgent medical appointments outside of school hours or on student holidays. (🧵/4)
July 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Need to make a routine visit to the doctor for an annual exam or immunizations? There’s still time this summer!
With 4 more weeks until the first day of school, now’s a great time to schedule non-urgent medical appointments outside of school hours or on student holidays. (🧵/4)
With 4 more weeks until the first day of school, now’s a great time to schedule non-urgent medical appointments outside of school hours or on student holidays. (🧵/4)
🎒📚Need a new backpack or school supplies?
Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Fiesta!
📆Saturday, July 26
⏰4–7PM
📍Toney Burger Athletic Center (3200 Jones Rd)
(🧵/4)
Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Fiesta!
📆Saturday, July 26
⏰4–7PM
📍Toney Burger Athletic Center (3200 Jones Rd)
(🧵/4)
July 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🎒📚Need a new backpack or school supplies?
Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Fiesta!
📆Saturday, July 26
⏰4–7PM
📍Toney Burger Athletic Center (3200 Jones Rd)
(🧵/4)
Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Fiesta!
📆Saturday, July 26
⏰4–7PM
📍Toney Burger Athletic Center (3200 Jones Rd)
(🧵/4)
📣 Calling all new and returning Volunteers
It’s time to submit your annual background check!
All volunteers—new and current—are required to complete an annual, no-cost background check.
Interested in joining? This is how to get started: (🧵1/4)
It’s time to submit your annual background check!
All volunteers—new and current—are required to complete an annual, no-cost background check.
Interested in joining? This is how to get started: (🧵1/4)
July 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
📣 Calling all new and returning Volunteers
It’s time to submit your annual background check!
All volunteers—new and current—are required to complete an annual, no-cost background check.
Interested in joining? This is how to get started: (🧵1/4)
It’s time to submit your annual background check!
All volunteers—new and current—are required to complete an annual, no-cost background check.
Interested in joining? This is how to get started: (🧵1/4)
Sánchez Elementary School was recently featured on the CBS series America ByDesign! (🧵1/5)
June 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Sánchez Elementary School was recently featured on the CBS series America ByDesign! (🧵1/5)
🍔☀️ ¡Las comidas gratuitas de verano están de vuelta! ☀️🥗
Este verano, estamos ayudando a las familias locales a mantener a los niños sanos, felices y con energía para divertirse, ofreciendo desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos en más de 30 escuelas. (1/4)
Este verano, estamos ayudando a las familias locales a mantener a los niños sanos, felices y con energía para divertirse, ofreciendo desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos en más de 30 escuelas. (1/4)
June 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🍔☀️ ¡Las comidas gratuitas de verano están de vuelta! ☀️🥗
Este verano, estamos ayudando a las familias locales a mantener a los niños sanos, felices y con energía para divertirse, ofreciendo desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos en más de 30 escuelas. (1/4)
Este verano, estamos ayudando a las familias locales a mantener a los niños sanos, felices y con energía para divertirse, ofreciendo desayunos y almuerzos gratuitos en más de 30 escuelas. (1/4)
🍔☀️ Free Summer Meals Are Back! ☀️🥗
This summer, we are helping local families keep kids healthy, happy, and fueled for fun by offering free breakfast and lunch at over 30 school locations. (1/4)
This summer, we are helping local families keep kids healthy, happy, and fueled for fun by offering free breakfast and lunch at over 30 school locations. (1/4)
June 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🍔☀️ Free Summer Meals Are Back! ☀️🥗
This summer, we are helping local families keep kids healthy, happy, and fueled for fun by offering free breakfast and lunch at over 30 school locations. (1/4)
This summer, we are helping local families keep kids healthy, happy, and fueled for fun by offering free breakfast and lunch at over 30 school locations. (1/4)
You’re invited to learn more about the co-location of the Austin ISD Alternative Learning Center (ALC) at Mendez Middle School! Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the ALC, as well as some community partners, will co-locate at the Mendez Middle School campus.
May 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
You’re invited to learn more about the co-location of the Austin ISD Alternative Learning Center (ALC) at Mendez Middle School! Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the ALC, as well as some community partners, will co-locate at the Mendez Middle School campus.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board Meeting at 1:00 pm Friday, May 2.
View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...
Meetings are broadcast on the Austin ISD Facebook Page (bit.ly/3Ol0HmB) and YouTube (bit.ly/3UlRDBE)
View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...
Meetings are broadcast on the Austin ISD Facebook Page (bit.ly/3Ol0HmB) and YouTube (bit.ly/3UlRDBE)
May 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a Special Board Meeting at 1:00 pm Friday, May 2.
View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...
Meetings are broadcast on the Austin ISD Facebook Page (bit.ly/3Ol0HmB) and YouTube (bit.ly/3UlRDBE)
View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...
Meetings are broadcast on the Austin ISD Facebook Page (bit.ly/3Ol0HmB) and YouTube (bit.ly/3UlRDBE)
El Buen Samaritano invites the community to discover their variety of services, including food access, health, financial and rental assistance, and education and workforce development.
📅 May 1st
⏰ 9:00 AM English (bit.ly/TFSMay01S1)
⏰ 1:00 PM Spanish (bit.ly/TFSMay01S2)
📅 May 1st
⏰ 9:00 AM English (bit.ly/TFSMay01S1)
⏰ 1:00 PM Spanish (bit.ly/TFSMay01S2)
April 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
El Buen Samaritano invites the community to discover their variety of services, including food access, health, financial and rental assistance, and education and workforce development.
📅 May 1st
⏰ 9:00 AM English (bit.ly/TFSMay01S1)
⏰ 1:00 PM Spanish (bit.ly/TFSMay01S2)
📅 May 1st
⏰ 9:00 AM English (bit.ly/TFSMay01S1)
⏰ 1:00 PM Spanish (bit.ly/TFSMay01S2)
🐝The Bowie Bee Club installed two new hives on campus just in time for Earth Week! Their mission is to protect pollinators and promote sustainability.
Shoutout to all the club members for their hands-on work in preserving bee habitats and spreading awareness—one hive at a time.
Shoutout to all the club members for their hands-on work in preserving bee habitats and spreading awareness—one hive at a time.
April 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🐝The Bowie Bee Club installed two new hives on campus just in time for Earth Week! Their mission is to protect pollinators and promote sustainability.
Shoutout to all the club members for their hands-on work in preserving bee habitats and spreading awareness—one hive at a time.
Shoutout to all the club members for their hands-on work in preserving bee habitats and spreading awareness—one hive at a time.
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a Board Regular Voting Meeting at 6:00 pm Thursday, April 24
View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...
View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...
April 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a Board Regular Voting Meeting at 6:00 pm Thursday, April 24
View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...
View the agenda: go.boarddocs.com/tx/austinisd...
🌍 We’re celebrating 55 years of Earth Day on our planet!
Today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday! Say goodbye to waste by reusing, refusing single-use items, and reinventing what you already have.
Explore all the fun planned across our schools: austinisd.org/earthweek
Today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday! Say goodbye to waste by reusing, refusing single-use items, and reinventing what you already have.
Explore all the fun planned across our schools: austinisd.org/earthweek
April 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
🌍 We’re celebrating 55 years of Earth Day on our planet!
Today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday! Say goodbye to waste by reusing, refusing single-use items, and reinventing what you already have.
Explore all the fun planned across our schools: austinisd.org/earthweek
Today is Trash to Treasure Tuesday! Say goodbye to waste by reusing, refusing single-use items, and reinventing what you already have.
Explore all the fun planned across our schools: austinisd.org/earthweek
📣 Recordatorio: No habrá clases mañana, viernes 18 de abril, en conmemoración del Viernes Santo.
¡Les deseamos un fin de semana largo seguro y tranquilo!
Consulta nuestro calendario escolar en: www.austinisd.org/calendar
¡Les deseamos un fin de semana largo seguro y tranquilo!
Consulta nuestro calendario escolar en: www.austinisd.org/calendar
April 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
📣 Recordatorio: No habrá clases mañana, viernes 18 de abril, en conmemoración del Viernes Santo.
¡Les deseamos un fin de semana largo seguro y tranquilo!
Consulta nuestro calendario escolar en: www.austinisd.org/calendar
¡Les deseamos un fin de semana largo seguro y tranquilo!
Consulta nuestro calendario escolar en: www.austinisd.org/calendar
📣 Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday.
Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend!
Check out our Austin ISD calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar
Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend!
Check out our Austin ISD calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar
April 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
📣 Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday.
Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend!
Check out our Austin ISD calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar
Wishing everyone a safe and restful long weekend!
Check out our Austin ISD calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar
Congratulations to the over 200 graduates who crossed the stage at the Maestro en Casa 10th Anniversary Graduation!
This milestone reflects a decade of empowering families with essential English skills, thanks to the dedicated partnership between Austin ISD, ACPTA, and Texas PTA.
This milestone reflects a decade of empowering families with essential English skills, thanks to the dedicated partnership between Austin ISD, ACPTA, and Texas PTA.
April 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Congratulations to the over 200 graduates who crossed the stage at the Maestro en Casa 10th Anniversary Graduation!
This milestone reflects a decade of empowering families with essential English skills, thanks to the dedicated partnership between Austin ISD, ACPTA, and Texas PTA.
This milestone reflects a decade of empowering families with essential English skills, thanks to the dedicated partnership between Austin ISD, ACPTA, and Texas PTA.