Announcements
Mrs. Olyvia Green, a Fearless Trailblazer: The First Black Teacher at Pease Elementary (En español)
By: Stephanie Hawkins As ¼öƬapp continues to celebrate Black History Month, we must recognize the trailblazers of the past who have shaped the district today. This week, we’re honoring Olyvia Green — ¼öƬapp’s first Black teacher at Pease…
Board seeks community input on district vision and values (En español)
The ¼öƬapp Board of Trustees will be working throughout the spring to develop the district’s Scorecard. Why it matters: This process is done in collaboration with families, staff, students and community members and will guide the district’s work…
Remembering the Original L.C. Anderson High School (En español)
The Original L.C. Anderson Alumni Association are honoring the legacy of the campus this Black History Month by giving tours of the Yellow Jacket Conference Center, built inside the modernized Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C.…
¼öƬapp Teams Up with Austin Apartment Association for Employee Housing Solutions (En español)
The ¼öƬapp Property Directory is back for 2024 to help district employees find housing across the city. Why it matters: Affordable housing is a constant challenge in Austin and we’re committed to using our leverage as a large employer to get…
Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse: Resources for Campus Viewing (En español)
¼öƬapp is gearing up for a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! 🌞🌑And we have a big goal: We’re aiming for 100% of ¼öƬapp campuses offering students a front-row seat to witness this rare phenomenon firsthand. Why it matters: To make sure…
¼öƬapp clears backlog of delayed special education evaluations (En español)
¼öƬapp is caught up on the backlog of evaluations and compensatory services that brought about TEA intervention last school year. This major milestone has been vetted by our TEA monitors and verified by TEA.
¼öƬapp Attendance Challenge: #BeTheChange at School (En Español)
¼öƬapp is kicking off the #BeTheChange Attendance Campaign in partnership with SaulPaul to urge all students to encourage their peers to attend school every day. Why it matters: Attending school every day has a positive effect on students'…
Early College High Schools athletics score big with YETI cooler donation (En español)
¼öƬapp Early College High School student athletes will have new ways to stay cool and hydrated after the Austin Ed Fund and YETI partnered to donate coolers to school athletic programs. YETI representatives, Superintendent Matias Segura and Austin…
Congratulations to our 2024 Teachers of the Year & Teachers of Promise (En español)
(Española abajo) Campus Teachers of the Year Each campus selects a Teacher of the Year representative who exemplifies excellence in teaching and a commitment to our ¼öƬapp mission, vision, and values
Classical guitar students collab with Hollywood director (En español)
¼öƬapp classical guitar students and famed Hollywood film director Robert Rodriguez recently collaborated for a audio recording and music video for the Spy Kids film.  Why it matters: Our students are getting real world experience with a…
Audition Notice: ¼öƬapp 2024 Summer Theatre Series (En español)
Calling all actors, singers, dancers, musicians and technicians! The ¼öƬapp 2024 Summer Theatre Series auditions are open Feb. 1 through March 18. Students can join the STS Blend Course to register and submit audition videos. Why it…
Board Names Matias Segura as ¼öƬapp Superintendent (En español)
Dear ¼öƬapp community, At the January 25 voting meeting of the ¼öƬapp Board of Trustees, the board hired Matias Segura as the new ¼öƬapp Superintendent, approving his contract with a unanimous vote. This is an important moment for our district.…