This week, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) released updates on key initiatives and upcoming events for students and families. The district announced that enrollment applications for the 2026-27 school year will open on Monday, February 16. To assist families with the process, an Enrollment Support Clinic will be available at the Central Office.
AISD also reported notable progress in student achievement, particularly among second graders from historically underserved groups. The district credits a “back-to-basics” approach for helping these students make double-digit gains in literacy and math.
In extracurricular news, AISD celebrated its teams’ victories at the Texas Cheerleader Open State Championship.
Students interested in filmmaking are invited to participate in the “Turn Around – Don’t Drown” video contest. The competition encourages middle and high school students to create videos promoting flood safety awareness, with prizes available for winners.
Families are reminded that Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17, are student holidays.
The Austin Independent School District serves more than 72,000 students across 116 schools, including elementary, middle, high schools as well as early college and magnet programs. Over 5,000 classroom teachers work within the district’s diverse communities (official website). Students speak over 100 languages and instruction is offered in more than 11 languages besides English (official website). AISD maintains a graduation rate of 93.3 percent and consistently exceeds state averages on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT (official website). The district emphasizes partnerships with families and community members to prepare students for success after graduation (official website).
