U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos named Amarillo ISD’s Whittier Elementary a National Blue Ribbon school. 

The September Board meeting began with a presentation from Lavin Architects about plans and designs for a construction project to include the addition of 12 classrooms, as well as a secured entrance, window replacements, code upgrades, restroom refurbishment, and new lighting at Fannin Middle School.  

A retired Amarillo ISD teacher who has devoted countless hours since her retirement to volunteering in AISD schools, is one of this year’s Heroes for Texas Children. The award is bestowed upon individuals by the State Board of Education (SBOE) to recognize outstanding public school volunteers. 

Two Amarillo ISD educators have been named finalists for the nation’s highest recognition of mathematics and science teachers, the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). 

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Amarillo Independent School District (the "District") deems it advisable to call the bond election hereinafter ordered (the "Election");