Announcements
More information for our families / Más información para nuestras familias
Dear ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD 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…
ÁùºÏ±¦µä 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 ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD 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 ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD 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…
Classes Canceled Friday, More Important Info
Hello, This is Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendent of ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD. I hope you are staying safe and warm during this historic weather event. Our district will remain closed through Friday, February 19 except for select essential personnel. This means…
UPDATED Info on Shelters and Warming Centers / Información sobre los refugios y los centros de protección contra el frÃo
UPDATE 02/20/21
Mental Health and Additional Resources / Salud mental y recursos adicionales
ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD cares about its community and its wellbeing. Public health emergencies are difficult for anyone to navigate; add in these severe winter weather conditions and it can make coping with the stress of everything even more difficult.
Alternative Work Arrangement pilot program proves effective, expands to other campuses
Teachers and staff from select campuses kicked off the spring semester by implementing a staffing pilot program, which allowed flexibility to accommodate alternative work arrangements while maintaining a focus on student success. Campuses proposed the…
Sadler Means YWLA Celebrates Black History Month with Teen Entrepreneur and CEO, Mikaila Ulmer
Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy kicked off Black History Month this past week with a virtual presentation by guest speaker Mikaila Ulmer, CEO of Me and the Bees Lemonade. Ulmer started her business as a teenager through youth…
An important message from Dr. Elizalde / Un mensaje importante de la Dra. Elizalde
Watch an important video message from Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde. To my ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD family,
DATE CHANGE: Mass COVID-19 Testing Dates for Feb and March
Dear ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD Community, Due to weather, we will be moving the Feb. 11 testing date to Friday, Feb. 12. If you had previously registered for Thursday, Feb. 11 please plan to arrive at your chosen time frame on Friday, Feb. 12, and your registration will be…
Menchaca Elementary Design Wins Architecture Award
Walking onto Menchaca Elementary, you may notice features unlike most other schools: sustainable energy measures, a beautiful modernized library and green space for students to learn outside the classroom. Because of these innovative features, Menchaca won a…