This week’s quick update from Austin ISD brings you essential planning information and exciting community event announcements.

In this episode:

• New Principal Appointments: Superintendent Segura announced new principals for campuses affected by consolidation and reassignment. (List available online.)

• 2026-27 Enrollment Dates: Get ready for next year! Round 1 (Admission-Based Programs) opens January 12–February 6. Round 2 and Pre-K applications begin Spring 2026.

• Spoken Word Poetry Contest: Students are invited to submit poems around the theme “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” by January 16.

• Dobie Beauty Academy Showcase: See student artistry at the Beauty Academy demonstration on December 16th (5:30 – 6:45 p.m.). Guests can enjoy appetizers and network.

• Trail of Lights: Learn how Austin ISD is distributing 5,000 complimentary Trail of Lights tickets donated by HEB.

Find all this information and more on the Austin ISD website.