Blackshear Elementary will close as Austin ISD advances $47 million Oak Springs campus plan

March 31, 2026

Austin Independent School District has finalized plans to relocate Blackshear Elementary to the Oak Springs campus, a project with a price tag of $47 million. The district says the change will be permanent, with students and staff scheduled to begin at Oak Springs in January 2028.

District leaders characterized the move as part of broader facility planning and campus development in Austin. The Oak Springs site will serve the former Blackshear population when the transfer takes effect early in 2028.

Families and employees will see operational changes tied to the consolidation, including new classroom locations and routines when the campus opens for the spring term. The district will manage the logistics of the transfer, including classroom assignments and staff placement, ahead of the January move.

Community members can expect updates from Austin ISD on timelines, transportation adjustments, and any transitional supports for students. School officials plan to provide details on enrollment procedures and how the district will maintain instructional continuity during the relocation.

The Oak Springs campus, funded at $47 million, represents the district's investment in updated facilities for neighborhood students. That investment is part of Austin ISD's broader facility strategy, which the district says aims to address aging buildings and changing enrollment patterns.

As the January 2028 date approaches, the district will release additional information about open houses, site walkthroughs, and family meetings to help ease the transition. District staff will also outline how classroom resources and student services will move from Blackshear to Oak Springs.

Parents and community members who want more information should follow Austin ISD announcements and contact their school administrators. The district will continue to post formal notices and timelines as plans progress toward the campus opening next year.