Announcements

American Indian Education Program

Join the American Indian Education Program!

The American Indian Education Program (AIEP) has returned to ¼öƬapp! Our primary goal is to support our American Indian and Alaskan Native students and their families in their academic journey. Join AIEP: ¼öƬapp students are eligible to join the…

ACC announces FREE tuition for 2024 graduates. (En Español)

This week the Austin Community College Board of Trustees approved a pilot program offering free tuition to 2024 high school graduates. 

¼öƬapp Teacher of the Year finalists announced (En español)

Four ¼öƬapp teachers were selected as finalists for ¼öƬapp Teacher of the Year. 

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Board to discuss Texas Academic Performance Report (En español)

Every year the Texas Education Agency creates the TAPR report, which contains a wide variety of performance data and information about districts and schools.

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Share Your Feedback: ¼öƬapp Spring Climate Survey Now Open

Our annual spring climate survey is now live!  Your Input Matters: Your insights provide invaluable perspectives on the educational climate, culture and engagement within ¼öƬapp. By participating, you directly contribute to our ongoing efforts…

The ¼öƬapp police department announced the creation of the district’s inaugural motorcycle police unit

¼öƬapp Police Department announces motorcycle unit (En español)

The ¼öƬapp police department announced the creation of the district’s inaugural motorcycle police unit, marking a significant enhancement to campus safety and community engagement.

Critical reminder about school bus safety (En español)

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn with our neighbors in Hays CISD and everyone affected by the tragic bus accident in Bastrop County. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2022, seven people were killed and 51 seriously injured in…

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SB 4 again blocked from enforcement (En Español)

Last month we brought you news that Senate Bill 4 was blocked by a federal judge days before the law was set to go into effect.

Celebrating Youth Art Month at ¼öƬapp (En Español)

Art is the heartbeat of expression, and at ¼öƬapp, we're excited to celebrate our incredibly talented students and the powerful impact of art in our schools! Started by the Council for Art Education, this month-long celebration is all about championing…

Board discusses potential budget cuts due to legislative inaction on school funding (En español)

¼öƬapp is entering into the 2024-25 budget planning cycle facing a potential $60M deficit if the district maintains the same spending as last year.  How we got here: Despite Texas’s $33B budget surplus, virtually no additional per-student…

Schools remain open on April 8 for solar eclipse (En Español)

We’re less than a month away from the total solar eclipse! This once-in-a-lifetime event will be a front row learning opportunity for our students and staff and we’re literally counting down the seconds until its here. Why it matters: We’re keeping schools…

¼öƬapp celebrates Pride Week (En español)

¼öƬapp Pride Week is a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all.  Why it matters: Promoting an attitude of acceptance supports a positive environment where students can show up as…