In this week’s episode:
Healthy Meals & Sustainable Food Services: Austin ISD earned the "Good Food Leader: Silver" recognition from the City of Austin and The Good Food Purchasing Program during a celebration at Bowie High School. Discover how the food service team prioritizes the health and wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment by serving locally-sourced, nourishing meals across all campuses.
Student Achievement at Summitt Elementary: Fourth-grade students participating in the Digital Skills and Coding program—funded by Apple and Region 13—showcased their self-designed, coded obstacle courses. The event featured visits from special guests, including Apple CEO John Ternus and representatives from Region 13.
Record Fundraising at the Inspire the Future Luncheon (https://www.austinedfund.org/luncheon/): Community supporters rallied at the Austin Ed Fund’s Inspire the Future Luncheon, raising $700,000 for Austin ISD students and educators. Key event sponsors included 3M, SXSW EDU, H-E-B, A+ Federal Credit Union, and Samsung.
📨 We Want to Hear From You: Got a question or a story to share? Reach out to the new Austin ISD Mail Bag at aisdcommunications@austinisd.org.
For more information visit www.AustinISD.org (http://www.austinisd.org/). And, don’ t forget to follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/austinisd), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/austinisd), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/AustinISDSchools) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/austinisd.bsky.social)!
26 Oct 2026
Pódcast oficial del Austin ISD del 26 de octubre
En el episodio de esta semana:
Comidas saludables y servicios alimentarios sostenibles: El Austin ISD obtuvo el reconocimiento "Buen Líder Alimentario: Plata" del ayuntamiento de Austin y el Programa de Compra de Buena Comida durante una celebración en la Escuela Preparatoria Bowie. Descubran cómo el equipo de Servicios Alimentarios prioriza la salud y el bienestar de las personas, los animales y el medio ambiente al servir alimentos nutritivos de fuentes locales en todas las escuelas.
Rendimiento estudiantil en la Primaria Summitt: Los estudiantes de cuarto grado que participan en el programa Destrezas Digitales y Programación ―fundado por Apple y la Región 13― presentaron los campos de obstáculos que ellos mismos diseñaron y programaron. El evento incluyó visitas de invitados especiales, incluyendo al director ejecutivo de Apple John Ternus y a representantes de la Región 13.
Récord en los fondos recaudados en el Almuerzo de Inspira el Futuro (https://www.austinedfund.org/luncheon/): Nuestros simpatizantes de la comunidad se reunieron en el Almuerzo de Inspira el Futuro de Austin Ed Fund y recaudaron más de $700,000 para los estudiantes y educadores del Austin ISD. Los patrocinadores clave del evento incluyeron a 3M, SXSW EDU, H-E-B, A+ Federal Credit Union y Samsung.
📨 Nos encantaría escucharlos: ¿Tienen alguna pregunta o historia que compartir? Comuníquense con el Buzón de Correos del Austin ISD a aisdcommunications@austinisd.org.
Para más información, visiten www.AustinISD.org (http://www.austinisd.org/). ¡Y no olviden seguirnos en Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/austinisd), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/austinisd), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/AustinISDSchools) y Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/austinisd.bsky.social)!
19 Oct 2026
The Austin ISD official podcast for Oct. 19
In this week’s episode:
Parent Petition Validation (Burnet & Webb Middle Schools): The district received parent petitions on Oct. 15 under the Texas Education Agency (TEA) parent petition process. The superintendent will begin validating the petitions following the statewide enrollment snapshot on Oct. 30, with results submitted to the TEA by Dec. 1. District leadership reiterated its commitment to maintaining active engagement with the Burnet and Webb communities throughout the year.
Boundary Realignment Proposal (Linder & Marshall Middle Schools): Trustees reviewed proposed attendance boundary changes affecting Linder and Marshall Middle Schools during a recent Information Session. The board will vote on the proposal on Oct. 29, with any approved boundary adjustments taking effect for the 2027–2028 school year. Impacted guardians were notified by email and can provide input via an online comment card (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezVgHFFzlZzs36ZFN7iklzkLhb0qnMT04HvHIZ9rYFwBN4-Q/viewform).
7th Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event (https://www.austinisd.org/calendar/events/2026/10/24/7th-annual-trunk-or-treat): The district is hosting a free, safe Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Nelson Athletic Complex. Children can trick-or-treat around decorated district police vehicles, interact with officers, wear costumes, and enjoy free food, drinks, and music.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ballet Folklórico group at Akins Early College High School (https://sites.google.com/austinisd.org/akinsballet-folklorico/home). Group president Mayte Castellanos-Toledo shares how participating in the program brings her joy and provides a meaningful connection to her Mexican heritage, family, and community.
Book Recommendation of the Week: Debra Squires, librarian at General Marshall Middle School, recommended Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch. The novel follows Lena's journey to Italy after her mother's passing, where she discovers romance, family, and friendship. The title is part of the Austin ISD 2026 Middle School Battle of the Books selection and is available across district libraries.
📨 We Want to Hear From You: Got a question or a story to share? Reach out to the new Austin ISD Mail Bag at aisdcommunications@austinisd.org.
For more information visit www.AustinISD.org (http://www.austinisd.org). And, don’ t forget to follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/austinisd), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/austinisd), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/AustinISDSchools) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/austinisd.bsky.social)!
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