The Austin Independent School District Parent Engagement & Support Office commits to partner, connect, engage,educate & support all students and their families.
We want to assure
@AustinISD
families there will be meal service provided during school cancellation. Our
@AustinISDFood
team is finalizing all locations and details. We will be updating information on the following site .
Need food?
@CTXFoodBank
will be distributing food
@AustinISD
schools.
March 17th Galindo Elem. 12:00pm -1:00 pm
March 18th. Padron Elem. 8:30 am-9:30am
March 19th Linder Elem. 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
March 25th Ortega Elem. 8:30 am-9:30 am
It is always a good day 2 pause & express our deepest gratitude 2 all healthcare workers, first responders, police officers, emergency workers, and all others in essential functions and on the front lines caring 4 the sick, keeping us safe, feeding families, & educating students.
Need food? Drive-Thru Meal distribution, February 19, 2:00pm-4:00pm Navarro Early College High School, 1111 Fairfield Dr., 78758.
¿Necesitas comida? Distribución de comidas, VIERNES, 19 de febrero, de 2:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m.Navarro Early College High School, 1111 Fairfield Dr
We wanted to brag about Anderson engineering teacher Joe Ngo. When the schools closed, he collaborated with ATX hackerspace to manufacture face shields for hospitals. Last week, they created and sent out 150 face masks, and expect to send 300 this week
#AndersonProud
#AISDProud
School is out for the summer! Looking for free fun activities for your
#AISDProud
student(s) linked to learning? Visit Looking for a free breakfast or lunch for your child? Visit for locations.
Count down to
@AustinISD
Pride Week has started.
Every year, to celebrate LGBTQIA+ students, staff and families Austin ISD hosts Pride Week,a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe,supportive and inclusive environment.Join Us!Visit
Announcement for students and staff: Does your
@AustinISD
computer need repairs? If yes, see flyer.
Anuncio para estudiantes y personal: ¿Su computadora necesita reparaciones? Si es así, vea el volante.
Using Inclusive Words Matter: Whether we think before we speak or not, our words have an impact and shape our world environment. Words can affirm or dismiss people’s lived experiences in our
@AustinISD
schools or ATX community.
Announcement: Students in need of healthy meals during Spring Break will still have access to food services while Austin ISD is closed March 12–16. Visit for information.
Families with no insurance and no medical provider experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms can call CommUnityCare at 512-978-9015.
Las familias sin seguro médico o un doctor con síntomas similares al COVID-19 (el coronavirus) deben llamar a CommUnity Care al 512-978-9015
Free food and supplies TODAY!
All Are Welcome-see flyers for details.
¡Dos ubicaciones que ofrecen alimentos y suministros gratis HOY!
Todos son bienvenidos: consulte los folletos para obtener más detalles.
@AustinISD
A brief note to all our families to let you know that we
@AustinISD
are thinking about you.
Una breve nota a todas nuestras familias para hacerle saber que estamos pensando en usted.
Thank you to all our
#AISDproud
volunteers for having a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love to be a service to all our students, families, teachers and schools. Visit
#AISDGot
❤️
#AISDgotTalent
Happy New Year: As we prepare to say farewell to 2018 & welcome 2019 with an open heart, mind & arms. Let us renew our intentions to continue working together for all
#AISDProud
students, families, educators, partners & ATX neighbors.
#AISDHome
where
#AllAreWelcome
DYK that AISD has several School Based Mental Health Centers? Students and families can receive free services- visit for details. Información disponible Español.
On the first day of school we have excitement about welcoming students, families, teachers and community partners who all have diverse needs. We are enthusiastically partnering to eliminate the predictability of who succeeds or fails in
@AustinISD
.
Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Spring Break! There will be NO school. Classes will resume on March 19th for all
#AISDProud
students. Students & families in need of healthy food visit for information. TY
@CTXFoodBank
Need food?
@CTXFoodBank
will be distributing food
@AustinISD
schools.
March 17th Galindo Elem. 12:00pm -1:00 pm
March 18th. Padron Elem. 8:30 am-9:30am
March 19th Linder Elem. 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
March 25th Ortega Elem. 8:30 am-9:30 am
Communicating with
@AustinISD
families:
School Messenger is the primary mass notification tool used by Austin ISD for a variety of communication purposes. It is capable of sending Phone, Email and Text Messages. Please visit to update or confirm.
Who is
@2WardEquity
?
Dr. Ward is an Equity Warrior, Visionary, Courageous Leader, Cultivator of hope and systemic change.
It has been a privilege to work, learn, reflect and grow with you mi amiga. You will be missed
@AustinISD
- thank you for my compass.
This week we recognize the contributions that
@AustinISD
School Social Workers, Parent Support Specialists and Educational Diagnosticians make.Their work is diverse, far reaching and the impact they have on our students,families & schools is immeasurable.Join us in thanking them!
It is a great week to express our gratitude to all our
#AISDproud
Parent Support Specialists!
#ParentSupportSpecialistWeek
! PSS engage w parents in their child's education by providing family support, conducting outreach, creating parent leadership opportunities & much more!
#AISDproud
to be in a reflective “Beyond Diversity” journey with an amazing group of
@AustinISD
staff. Asking myself-What I am doing to Promote Equity through Family-School Partnerships to improve student success, relationships & trust.
Unsung Hero’s: Parent Support Specialists.
It has been truly humbling to witness your courage, self-sacrifice and resilience. For all you’ve done and continue to do, there are no words to express my gratitude. I’m honored to lead & work with all of you!
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month.
Austin ISD is committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all
@AustinISD
students, staff and families.
#WeAreAISD
#AISDproud
to have started my day in a restorative circle led by
@MendezMiddleSch
students. We reflected on what matters to us about our community, our fears and how important it is for everyone to feel safe. We acknowledged that we need each other regardless of our color or age.
Austin ISD COVID-19 Updates:
We care about the health of our
@AustinISD
students, staff and families and we want to keep everyone updated on what we’re doing as a district to combat COVID-19. Visit to stay informed with the latest information.
@AustinPta
On
#SchoolPrincipalsDay
we salute and express our gratitude to all our AISD
#principals
for their leadership and commitment to all our
@AustinISD
schools, students, families, educators and ATX neighbors.
#AISDHome
where all students can grow and succeed in all classrooms!
Dr. Paul Cruz shares a powerful personal message with our
#AISDproud
families-“ As a father, I want the best for all my children and I also want the best for your children!” “Be proud of being bilingual and of your heritage!” Juntos Si Puede!
Did you know customer service impacts the level of trust, relationships and family engagement in schools? Excited to collaborate with
@WeAreAISD
to create professional development for Parent Support Specialists & families.
Student Meds: Nurses will begin calling
@AustinISD
families Monday who have medication(s) at schools. Nurses will be scheduling appointments with families at each school beginning Wednesday. Families needing medication before Wednesday, arrangements will be made.
Gracias!
@AustinEdFund
Crisis Support Fund,niños menores de 19 años y sus padres tendrán la oportunidad viernes 27 de marzo de recoger comida para el sábado y domingo. Recomendamos que familias traigan bolsas para llevar sus comidas en una manera segura.
@AustinISD
is in gratitude to our generous partner
@HEB
for donating $100k to help feed students.
Offers of support can be shared and financial contributions can be made
Donate food at
Please share with our
@AustinISD
families the following link whose first language is:
Arabic
Burmese
Dari
Kinyarwanda Translation
Pashto
Swahili
Vietnamese
Important information about continuous learning etc.
@AISDMultilingue
@AISDRefugeeTeam
@AustinPta
Día de los Muertos- A celebration of our Ancestors
It is a good day to remember and honor our ancestors, to appreciate them and thank them for the life they have provided us. Today I honor my ancestors who paved the way 4 me 2 be present where I am today.
Wishing all our
#AISDProud
students, families, teachers, staff and community partners a holiday season filled with joy, love, peace and light.
#AISDGot
❤️
#All
Are Welcome
Learning At Home:
Monday April 6th is a new frontier for
@AustinISD
students, teachers, families, and caregivers as we move from cancelled classes to continuous learning. Visit for details.
@AustinPta
Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Connor & his mother at a book store-they were educating & requesting book donations 4 the Women’s Story Book Project-connecting children w their incarcerated moms through the joy of literature. TY 4 helping me select a book-We Are All Wonderful!
Calling on all
@AustinISD
teachers, students, families and community partners to support El Paso students...see flyer from a fellow educator for details.
Save the Date: “Adelante” Conference
@AustinISD
will kick the year off by offering a series of learning opportunities to connect families to resources offered by the district and community partners to create a successful academic year at home and at school.Interpreters provided.
Meals During School Cancellations:
@AustinISD
Food Services will prepare and provide meals for children under the age of 19 and their parents or caregivers. Meals will be available Monday-Friday. Visit for complete details.
Need Food? Please see the flyer for locations and times. Thank you
@CTXFoodBank
for everything you and the volunteers are doing to support our
@AustinISD
families and ATX neighbors
School starts August 20th. Every student, family & educator must know that they are welcome in all our
@AustinISD
schools. Visit to read an “All Are Welcome” message from Superintendent Paul Cruz. Información disponible en español
Que descanse en paz.
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
All Are Welcome
@AustinISD
Join Us Monday, April 19th at 6:30 pm for an amazing learning opportunity.
"Don't Wait to Become an Ally!"
Visit
for details.
#SomosAISD
#WeAreAISD
Happy Father’s Day to all our
#AISDproud
fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, stepfathers, father-in-law,uncles,husbands,partners,brothers,friends,fellow fathers, mentors and women who are both father and mother to their children.
#AllAreWelcome
#AISDproud
of PSS Dianna
@THESThunderbird
Elementary. In partnership with their PTA, they are designing a Family Welcome Center that welcomes all their diverse families. It has a clothing closet, a food pantry and other resources linked to learning.
TY
@AISDSupt
for your wisdom & acknowledgment of the Parent Support Specialists
#AISDGameChangers
. “Everything you need to accomplish your goals is already in you.” “You Never give up in our students & families”. “ I know that I can count in you.”
Warm wishes to our
@AustinISD
Muslim students, families, colleagues and neighbors as they prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, which begins at sunset on Monday, April 12, and ends at sunset on Wednesday, May 12.
@aisdparents
wish you a Ramadan Mubarak.
Our
@McCallumHS
Knights end the best season in school history with a tough loss to College Station in the 5A DII semi-finals at NRG Stadium. Congratulations Knights and thanks for the wild ride! Eyes wide open. Hearts on fire. FRIENDS & MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME. NO REGRETS!
#AISDProud
to Welcome Back
@AustinISD
Parent Support Specialists: Rethinking Family-School Engagement in the time of COVID-19.
While this pandemic is an incredibly stressful time for all, it offers an opportunity to fortify relationships with families to impact student learning.
Great learning from Dr. Luis Urrietta today at Travis Vertical Team Equity Conference, “Time to reflect how we are perpetuating and sustaining white supremacy and settler colonial state in our schools and our curriculum...TIME to decolonize with our stories and our strengths.”
TODAY: Starting March 23,
@AustinISD
will prepare and provide meals for children under the age of 19 and their parents or caregivers at more than 70 locations while school is closed due to COVID-19 precautions. Learn more at:
Mon. 2/22 - Water distribution from 9am-5pm or until supplies run out, limit 1 case. Reserved for those who can’t buy or boil.
Lun. 2/22 - Distribución de agua de 9am-5pm o hasta que se agoten las provisiones, límite de 1 caja. Para aquellos que no pueden comprar o hervir agua.
Announcement: Free food on Saturday, May 02, 2020. See flyer for details.
Anuncio: Comida gratis el sábado 02 de mayo de 2020. Vea el folleto para más detalles.
Our hearts go out to our families,educators & neighbors of Asian descent who are impacted as result of the recent racial targeting & hate crimes against the Asian community.
@aisdparents
wholeheartedly rebuke this behavior & want you to know that you are beloved members of AISD.
It’s Official! The
@AustinISD
Parent Engagement Support Office ( PSSs) is the first 2 voluntarily engage in Isolating Race as a team. Let the record show that we R proactive game-changers leaning into Cultural Proficiency & Inclusiveness & Antiracism 2 support families & students
A special thank you to all the men and women in law enforcement that bravely serve and protect our
#AISDproud
schools & ATX community each and every day!
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
See an officer today-take time to express your gratitude for everything they do.
January is School Board Recognition Month! Join us in acknowledging & thanking these amazing local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for all our
#AISDproud
students and public schools.
#All
Are Welcome
#AISDGot
❤️
To the families of our fallen soldiers-- husbands, wife’s, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends:Today we honor, remember and express our sincere gratitude for the gift of freedom you and your loved one’s have given us.
Student Meds: Nurses will begin calling
@AustinISD
families Monday who have medication(s) at schools. Nurses will be scheduling appointments with families at each school beginning Wednesday. Families needing medication before Wednesday, arrangements will be made.
@AISDSupt
Dreamers R our students, teachers,friends,neighbors and cmty members. Know that we stand with you & all our students !We are
#AISDproud
to be a district where
#All
Are Welcome! We R here 2 educate EVERY student who comes 2 our schools. Visit for resources.
In light of the tragic events that have happened. We
@AustinISD
want our students, families & employees to know of the free resources available to them in our district. For employees & thier families: & for students & families:
Save the Date: Friday, April 20th-Parent Leadership Conference-Empowered by the Multilingual Brain. All
#AISDProud
families are welcome to attend. Keynote Speaker will be State Representative Gina Hinojosa.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TODAY!
Wishing everyone an amazing day!
Thank you in advance for…
1. Wearing your mask
2. Keeping your distance
3. Staying home if you are sick
4. Being kind
Visit to see the Start/End Times For your child’s
@AustinISD
School.
All AISD students will receive FREE school meals through June 3, the last day of school.
Todos los estudiantes de AISD recibirán comidas escolares GRATIS hasta el 3 de junio, el último día de clases.
Información disponible en español-Visit for details
What are your school’s core beliefs around Family Engagement? DYK a national research showed that families want more academic related workshops to learn how to support their child’s learning than social events?
Congrats to all the
#AISDproud
grads and their families. Visit for important information regarding-schedules, shuttle information, parking and much more.
#AISDGotTalent
Congratulations!The National PTA Legislative Committee announced that Austin Council of PTAs has been selected as the winner of the 2019 Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award for their leadership, advocacy & support of free rides for all
#AISDproud
students on CapMetro.
#AISDHome
¿Necesitas un lugar para dormir?
@AustinISD
¡Los refugios para climas fríos están activados! Para más información: 512-305-4233 (línea directa 24/7).
Need a place to sleep?
Cold weather shelters are activated! For more info: 512-305-4233 (24/7 hotline).