We are excited to announce that Austin ISD’s Back-to-School BASH will be back in-person, and will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
District departments and community organizations from across the city will offer exhibits for AISD families to learn about numerous programs and services that can help students enjoy a safe and successful school year.
Austin Public Works: Safe Routes to School is featuring students from Sánchez Elementary School, who will demonstrate how to be safe at crosswalks.
Event highlights
- Community organizations
- Austin ISD programs
- Booster seats (Limited quantity, must show proof of enrollment in AISD)
- School supplies – drawstring bags, markers, supply kits, etc. Austin ISD students must be present to receive supplies.
- Free haircuts
- Dental kits
- Eye exams and vouchers
Immunizations (Please bring your child’s immunization/shot records/insurance info) UPDATE: We are no longer able to offer immunizations at Bash.
- COVID-19 vaccinations
- Student performances
- Door prizes
- On-site enrollment
- Interpretation available in American Sign Language, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, French, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Pashto, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili and Vietnamese.
Parking and transportation
- Free shuttle buses – Austin ISD is providing FREE transportation starting at 7 a.m. Attendees may park at these two locations to catch shuttle buses to BASH:
- Burger Stadium – 3200 Jones Rd. Austin, TX 78745
- Nelson Field – 7105 Berkman Dr. Austin, TX 78752
- Free CapMetro Bus Passes – Request your FREE digital Local Day Pass to get you to and from the Austin ISD Back to School Bash 2022:
- Free Parking – Free parking for BASH at the following garages near the Palmer Events Center:
- One Texas Center – 505 Barton Springs Rd.
- Austin Energy Town Lake Center Building – 721 Barton Springs Rd.
- Parking – Paid parking is available on-site for $8 at the Palmer Events Center Garage.
For more information or questions, please contact us through Let’s Talk.