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Our mission
We foster the growth of student self-worth and integrity to empower and inspire each individual to meet the challenges of the future.
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Congratulations to Austin Academy for being names a 2025 Texas Honor Roll Campus
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Austin Academy received an A Rating from TEA and seven distinctions.
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Starting in 2026-27, all students must wear an ID badge and use it to board and exit the bus. See the Student ID Badges page to learn more.
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Students like to visit the library during lunch to read.
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Collaborative learning about digital citizenship using Breakout EDU kits.
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Students enjoy playing chess before school and during lunch in the library.
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Students relaxing and sharing books.
Recent News
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26-27 School Supply List
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Summer break is here! The 2026-27 school year will begin August 10.
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Interested in working for our district? Come to our June 16 Job Fair! We're hiring Teachers, Bus Drivers, Counselors, and Instructional/Office Aides.
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Starting in the 2026–27 school year, student ID badge requirements will expand district-wide to include all students.
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AAE students have multiple opportunities to get involved in clubs and organizations while finding other students with similar interests.
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ID badges and lanyards have arrived and students should have received theirs.
Calendar
Let's celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery in the U.S.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.
It is also known as "Emancipation Day", "Freedom Day", and "Juneteenth Independence Day".
All administrative facilities will be closed.
GISD administrative facilities are closed from June 29 through July 3.
All administrative facilities will be closed.
GISD administrative facilities are closed from June 29 through July 3.
All administrative facilities will be closed.
GISD administrative facilities are closed from June 29 through July 3.
All administrative facilities will be closed.
GISD administrative facilities are closed from June 29 through July 3.
All administrative facilities will be closed.
GISD administrative facilities are closed from June 29 through July 3.
Together we celebrate America's independence.
July 4 is Independence Day.
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