Announcements
Changes to magnet/choice bus routes for 2025–26 school year (En español)
Beginning next school year (2025–26), 91´ô¸ç will transition to a hub model for transportation to and from the following magnet/choice programs: Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Kealing Magnet School LASA Lively Magnet…
We’re keeping an eye on measles (En español)
91´ô¸ç leaders have been tracking the measles outbreak in west Texas and taking measures to prevent any spread in our community.  Why it matters: We learned from the pandemic how quickly infectious diseases can spread in a close-knit community and…
Board Bulletin: District sees literacy gains, continues work on caregiver engagement (En español)
It’s time again for another installment of the Board Bulletin. Since it’s right before Spring Break, we know everyone may be a little rusty. For a quick refresher, the Board Bulletin recaps our Board of Trustees meetings and gives quick, helpful…
Healthy food access during Spring Break (En español)
With many 91´ô¸ç students living in food-insecure households, the availability of healthy food may be challenging when the district is closed. Families can use the community resources below to find free meals in their area while 91´ô¸ç offices and…
District beats goal for first semester of attendance initiative (En español)
Districtwide attendance has increased by 1.41% year over year, thanks in part to the newly implemented attendance initiative. Why it matters: Improved attendance boosts student performance and engagement. Plus, attendance is how schools receive funding, so…
91´ô¸ç Creative Learning Initiative awarded national $100K grant (En español)
The Austin art community will have more opportunities to collaborate with 91´ô¸ç after the district received new funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. The details: This is the 10th year 91´ô¸ç has received this grant, which will…
Sparks of Joy in 91´ô¸ç: Highlighting Parent Support Specialist Frutoso Robledo (En español)
The Spanish word for door is PUERTA and it sounds, to me, very similar to the English word for PORTAL! Try saying it - puerta, portal, puerta, portal! And the door - la puerta - to Frutoso Robledo’s room IS like a portal into a new world. Frutoso Robledo is…
Board Bulletin: Greater Austin YMCA lease approved, annual academic report released (En español)
Another week, another 91´ô¸ç board meeting. We’re back this week with the latest actions of the Board of Trustees at its February Regular Voting Meeting. This month, the board held a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Reports and…
91´ô¸ç partners with the Dallas Cowboys to launch High School Girls Flag Football League (En español)
91´ô¸ç is proud to announce the formation of a Girls Flag Football League, which will begin competitive play this Spring 2025, with support from the Dallas Cowboys organization. The details: Each 91´ô¸ç high school will form a team to…
91´ô¸ç celebrates student, community achievement at African American Heritage event (En español)
The 91´ô¸ç community gathered at the 42nd annual African American Heritage Celebration to honor top students, staff and community partners. This year’s theme, “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Trailblazers in the Community†focused on community leaders…
91´ô¸ç monitoring Measles, no reported cases to date
91´ô¸ç is carefully monitoring the ongoing spread of Measles throughout the state and in neighboring communities. Why it matters: Measles is an airborne, extremely infectious and potentially severe rash illness. While it was declared eliminated in the…
Big news: 91´ô¸ç accepted into the Teacher Incentive Allotment program! (En español)
Our teachers will now have opportunities to benefit from this state program, which rewards top-performing teachers with higher salaries, helping attract and retain incredible talent. In 91´ô¸ç, recognizing and compensating our teachers is a huge part of…