Announcements
Know the Signs, Ask for Help
The number one priority for all ÁùºÏ±¦µä teachers and principals is the safety and well-being of our students. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is among the five leading causes of death for teenagers, and it’s critical to us…
Uphaus Early Childhood Center Dedicates Library to Elizabeth Anne Polk
Showing kindness and encouragement and presenting your best self can inspire others to do amazing work. It was a teacher who always presented herself in the best clothes and gave Elizabeth Anne Polk one of her bracelets when she was a young girl that inspired…
Board Recognizes Carstarphen, ÁùºÏ±¦µä Students for Achievements Tonight
Tonight, ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD’s Board of Trustees will recognize Superintendent Meria Carstarphen and nearly 100 students who have earned statewide and national achievements in arts, athletics, science and service. The trThe trustees' Special Meeting for Recognitions…
Dr. Paul Cruz Accepts Position as Interim Superintendent of ÁùºÏ±¦µä
On April 15, Dr. Paul Cruz, interim superintendent, provided the following update to ÁùºÏ±¦µä employees, families and the community:
Update on Interim Superintendent from ÁùºÏ±¦µä Board President
On April 15, Vincent Torres, president of the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Board of Trustees, provided the following update to ÁùºÏ±¦µä employees, families and the community:Dear ÁùºÏ±¦µä Community,Tonight, the Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Paul Cruz as interim…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä Transportation Department Named Among Best 100 in North America
ÁùºÏ±¦µä Transportation Department was recognized among the top 100 School Districts Fleets of North America in April 2014 by School Bus Fleet Magazine.
ÁùºÏ±¦µä's First Literacy Summit, Featuring Dr. Richard Allington
The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Literacy Work Group was established to develop a plan for literacy in the district. A Board-Approved ÁùºÏ±¦µä Strategic Priority for school year 2014–15 includes the implementation of the district literacy plan. The Literacy Work Group consists of…
'Vision + Voice' Poetry Contest for K–12 Students
**Submissions for the 2014 contest are no longer being accepted. Please visit austinisd.org in fall 2016 for details on the 2016 contest.**
April 14 Update on Superintendent from ÁùºÏ±¦µä Board President
On April 14, Vincent Torres, president of the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Board of Trustees, provided the following update to ÁùºÏ±¦µä employees, families and the community:Dear ÁùºÏ±¦µä Community: 

Earlier today, Dr. Meria Carstarphen informed me that she had formally accepted the…
Thank You, ÁùºÏ±¦µä
Dear ÁùºÏ±¦µä Community: Today, I formally accepted the position of superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools. I will work with the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Board of Trustees on a successful transition plan.As I leave ÁùºÏ±¦µä, I feel assured knowing that ÁùºÏ±¦µä will remain in the good…
April 11 Update from ÁùºÏ±¦µä Board President
On April 11, Vincent Torres, president of the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Board of Trustees, provided the following update to ÁùºÏ±¦µä employees, families and the community:Dear ÁùºÏ±¦µä community,The ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Board of Trustees met this past Monday in open session and Tuesday in…
Information on Opting Out of Standardized Tests
Many parents, and even many educators, are dismayed by the frequency and emphasis on standardized tests in public schools. These testing programs are required by state and federal law. Other than very specific exceptions related to English language learners,…