Hello Friends,
Countdown! ⏱We have two more weeks until the last day of school.
🎓Until then, the district is gearing up for graduation celebrations. Graduations begin May 28.
If you’re attending a graduation and want to be better prepared, take the opportunity to read the Graduation FAQs on the Austin ISD Graduation 2025 page. Here you’ll find information on pre-paid parking and what items are allowed inside the graduations.
Now let’s get started…
To avoid deeper budget cuts and safeguard the academic experience, Austin ISD will consolidate schools starting in the 2026–27 school year.
Why it matters: The school consolidation process will ensure every student learns in a well-resourced, fully staffed school, with strong programs and rich opportunities.
Currently, our resources are spread too thin, leaving all schools feeling under-resourced. That’s not OK.
Consolidating schools will allow us to invest more fully in fewer campuses.
What this means: School consolidation means merging one or more campuses, which will entail:
School closures
Boundary changes
Transfer policy evaluation
Facility repurposing
By the numbers:
82% of Austin school children attend one of Austin ISD’s 116 schools.
Student enrollment has decreased by more than 10,000 students over the last 10 years, leaving the district with 25,000 empty seats.
While we’ve made $63M in non-campus cuts this year, we still have a $100M+ budget shortfall.
Get involved: Help us understand what matters most to you about your school.
Staff and families received an email with a unique survey link Tuesday, May 13. Use this link so your responses will be tied to your school.
Community members may use the general survey link.
Be sure to complete the survey by Friday, June. 6.
Where we’re headed: This summer, we’re laying the groundwork:
Setting board priorities to guide the process,
Creating a transparent tool to inform school consolidation,
Developing a process for boundary changes and transfer policy decisions and
Using community input and data to shape options.
We anticipate having a detailed plan outlining specific school consolidations and transition plans by mid-fall 2025.
This won’t be easy, but we’re committed to doing it with care, transparency and with our community.
The bottom line: This is about more than budgets or buildings. It’s about ensuring every student in Austin ISD has access to a high-quality education. And when we get it right, we’ll build a stronger Austin ISD, together.
Visit austinisd.org/consolidate to learn more and stay involved.
Crockett Early College High School Senior Celina McCormack is moving to the big apple to attend her dream school: Columbia University.
Celina credits her success to the supportive community at Crockett, where students are encouraged to pursue their unique paths.
What they’re saying: "We’re all different people from different places, but Crockett really preaches inclusion and helping each other succeed," Selena said.
What’s next: Celina plans to continue helping others feel included while working toward her long-term goals at Columbia and beyond.
As we migrate from Microsoft Outlook and transition to Google Workspace, we’re helping you along the way with Google Tips.
Reminder: Microsoft Teams and Outlook will be available until 6 p.m. on June 9 when we transition to Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Chat. You can start using Google Chat now.
Google Sheets
You can use Google Sheets to track and analyze data, collaborate on projects and more.
Select from one of the options in the dropdown menu on the left of your new Google Sheet to customize pre-built templates to fit your project needs.
Dig deeper: To view a previous recording from the May 14 training session, please refer to the 2025 Austin ISD Google Schedule.
For more helpful tips and resources, you can explore Google Central, also located in the Staff Portal.
Thinking about becoming a homeowner? Join us for the 2025 Home Buyer Fair on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center. This free event is open to the public. Register today at homebuyerfair.com
Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 1 to 31
Jewish American Heritage Month - May 1 to 31
Inspire the Future Grant Program Info Session #3 - May 21
Board Regular Voting Meeting - May 22
For graduation dates, please visit the Graduation 2025 page.
For more calendar events visit Austin ISD Calendar of Events.
The countdown to graduation is on. Austin ISD is proud to celebrate the Class of 2025 from May 28 through June 4. View the full schedule and purchase parking passes at austinisd.org/graduation
Former NFL star opens new reading space in South Austin school - CBS Austin
Longhorns star, Austin native Andrew Mukuba honored by high school - KXAN
Austin ISD to begin consolidating campuses in 2026-27 amid over $100M budget shortfall - Community Impact
🎉Summitt Elementary School celebrated its 150th anniversary! The school celebrated with a morning assembly with special guests. Check out some of the photos from the celebration!
Happening this weekend:
Free entry to the Girls Flag Football Tournament! The inaugural event is happening at 9 a.m. Saturday at Burger Stadium! The Championship is taking place May 23.
Happening Sunday: The Austin Central Library is celebrating the opening of its latest gallery exhibit, Roots Unveiled: Exploring the Chinese Experience.
Have a great weekend, y’all!
-JJ
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