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Con-GRAD-ulations to Our Class of 2026

5-15-2026 – Cue the hugs, handshakes and diplomas, graduation is here! Amarillo ISD’s Class of 2026. They’re 2,100 strong and, boy, are they going places. With acceptances to Harvard [read more...]
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Senior Stories: Emily Sims

May 14, 2026 – It’s the day before her 17th birthday when Emily Sims sits down for her Senior Stories interview. She’s full of anticipation and excitement. Emily is oh-so-close to [read more...]
Tascosa debate students pose with board trustees in a ceremony honoring their state championship in Debate.

Tascosa Debate Students Earn Region’s First State Championship in 40 Years

May 12, 2026 – Tascosa debate students Ryan Foster and Hudson Turman are State Champions after a win at the Texas Forensic Association State Meet. This is the first time since [read more...]
Two photos of AISD staff with board trustees during a ceremony honoring their life-saving actions at their schools

Staff Honored for Life-Saving Actions

May 12, 2026 – The Amarillo ISD School Board recognized some remarkable staff who helped save the lives of students. [read more...]
Girls tennis doubles teammates smile as they pose with a state championship trophy.

Congratulations to our Tennis State Champs!

5-11-2026 – Amarillo High School tennis players Olivia Hefley and Sara Shelhamer are the UIL 5A Girls Doubles State Champions. Tascosa players Bradley Brown and True Rush finished 3rd in doubles.
AISD Superintendent and Superintendent's Scholars students during a ceremony on stage at Palo Duro High School auditorium.

More than 1,000 Superintendent’s Scholars Honored

May 11, 2026 - 1,385 Amarillo ISD students got a warm congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Deidre Parish and a certificate commemorating their achievement as Superintendent’s [read more...]
Student poses with a mural she painted. The graphic also explains that it is the May 2026 newsletter.

May 2026 Newsletter

May 9, 2026 - We're celebrating students, teachers and competitors in AISD. See what's happening in our May 2026 Newsletter [read more...]
Female student, in a school library, smiling at the camera.

Senior Stories: Zainabu Mwamini

May 12, 2026 – Zainabu Mwamini graduates from Palo Duro High School this month, just three years after she arrived in America. For Zainabu and most children in Uganda, education was [read more...]
Female student posing beside horse statue and posing in front of a mural.

Senior Stories: Talia Sandoval

May 8, 2026 – “I’ve been drawing since I could pick up a pencil,” says Caprock Senior Talia Sandoval. As a Blank Spaces intern, Talia leaves her imprint all over town in the group’s [read more...]
Black and white photo of a young man, smiling.

Senior Stories: Barrett Stroud

May 6, 2026 – Amarillo ISD kicks off our annual Senior Stories series this week, featuring a few select members of the Class of 2026 with unique accomplishments and interesting stories. [read more...]