Austin Independent School District announced on April 10 the recognition of its 2025-26 Volunteers of the Year as part of Volunteer Appreciation Month. The district highlighted the important role community members play in supporting public schools and expressed gratitude for their contributions.
The annual recognition program allows each campus to select one or two volunteers and mentors who have provided exceptional support to their schools. A dashboard is available for community members to find this year’s honored volunteers and mentors at each school.
The Austin Independent School District educates more than 72,000 students and employs over 5,000 classroom teachers across its diverse communities, according to the official website. The district operates 116 school communities that include elementary, middle, high, early college, academy, magnet, alternative and community schools according to the official website.
In addition to recognizing volunteers’ efforts, Austin ISD supports a multicultural environment with over 100 languages spoken by students according to the official website. The district also provides instruction in more than 100 languages and offers programs in eleven languages other than English according to the official website.
Austin ISD maintains a graduation rate of 93.3 percent and exceeds state averages on SAT and ACT scores according to the official website. The district focuses on partnering with families and the community to equip students with knowledge and skills for success in college, career and life according to the official website.
