Announcements

Sparks of Joy in 91´ô¸ç: Highlighting Tiona Bell at Blackshear Elementary (En español)
We’re celebrating Principal Appreciation Week at 91´ô¸ç and in this installment of “Sparks of Joy†we introduce you to Tiona Bell, principal of Blackshear Elementary School. As the leader of the Blackshear Yellowjackets, Bell brings joy and wisdom to her…

35 Years of Dedication: Ivan Tovar's Legacy of Service at 91´ô¸ç (En español)
As part of Custodian & Groundskeeper Appreciation Week in 91´ô¸ç, we're highlighting the dedicated staff who keep our schools running smoothly. In this installment of “Sparks of Joy†we introduce you to Ivan Tovar, head custodian at the Alternative…

Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1 (En español)
It’s officially fall, which means cooler weather (hopefully), fall festivities and our annual Benefits Open Enrollment starting Oct. 1! This year, we have some new providers, so open enrollment has an earlier deadline of Oct. 15, 2024, for plans starting…

Staff guidelines for election season (En español)
It’s a big year for 91´ô¸ç on the ballot with Prop A and four Board of Trustee positions&nbs

Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 (En español)
District Leadership and Education Austin have agreed on a Draft Employee Compensation Agreement for 2024–25 that would include market adjustments and a 25 cent per hour increase for classified employees. This reflects an investment of approximately $17.8M.

Celebrating the important role of the Speech Language Pathologist (En español)
91´ô¸ç celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month For a decade, Rebecca Rogers has been supporting classrooms, particularly students with diverse speech and language impairments. Rogers, a Speech Language Pathologist at Blanton Elementary…

Salute honors staff across the district (En español)
Congratulations to all the finalists and this year's winners at the annual Salute staff recognition ceremony!

91´ô¸ç celebrates National Nurses Appreciation Week (En español)
91´ô¸ç is recognizing and celebrating the incredible dedication and compassion of our school nurses. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to keeping our students healthy, safe, and thriving every day. Your tireless efforts make a difference in the…

Austin High School CTE Teacher is finalist for a prestigious ACTE ‘Career Teacher of the Year award’ (En español)
Austin High School Career and Technical Education Teacher, Nick Lebo, stands as a distinguished finalist for the prestigious Association for Career & Technical Education National Career Teacher of the Year award.

91´ô¸ç Teacher of the Year finalists announced (En español)
Four 91´ô¸ç teachers were selected as finalists for 91´ô¸ç Teacher of the Year.

Share Your Feedback: 91´ô¸ç 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 91´ô¸ç. By participating, you directly contribute to our ongoing efforts…

Let’s get out the vote, 91´ô¸ç! (En Español)
Early voting for the March 5 primary ends this Friday, March 1. Why it matters: The primary elections typically determine who will represent us in Austin — and this may be the most impactful election for public education in Texas history. Our…