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Students in cap and gown attire walk to their seats during an outdoor high school graduation ceremony.

Strong Stats: The Class of 2026

June 3, 2026 – We’ve checked the stats, and the Class of 2026 are doing MORE and leaving with some impressive accolades. [read more...]
Cheerleading athlete poses with family at a signing event at Amarillo High School.

We’re Cheering for This D1 Athlete

May 27, 2026 – Big congrats to Amarillo High’s Avery Dunavin. She’s headed to the D1 to cheer for Baylor, after formally signing her commitment at AHS on Thursday, May 21.
AmTech students pose in front of a shed they constructed for competition.

AmTech Team Wins State People’s Choice Award

May 26, 2026 – A design and build team from AmTech’s construction program has been voted the state’s People’s Choice Champion at the DFW Design Build Competition. Voted on by the [read more...]
Superintendent Dr. Deidre Parish high-fives a student as he walks up to school.

That’s a Wrap on the 2025-2026 School Year

May 22, 2026 - 175 days later we say sayonara to another school year and hello to summer. Mark your calendar–registration for the 2026-2027 opens on Monday, July 13. As we get closer, [read more...]
Photo of AHS senior Quan Nguyen. An AHS Sandies logo and a National Merit Scholarship logo accompany his photo.

Senior Awarded National Merit Scholarship

May 20, 2026 – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that Amarillo High School senior Quan Nguyen is a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winner. The 2,500 National Merit [read more...]
Graphic showing a lunch tray with food items on it, and text promoting the AISD Summer Feeding Program for children and teens of AISD.

Summer Meal Program Offers No Cost Meals for Children & Teens

May 20, 2026 - Children and teens ages 18 and under, and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21, can receive free healthy meals in the month of June at more than 20 Amarillo [read more...]
Students pose with certificates that show they are signing letters of intent with employers.

Young Professionals Sign for Their Future Careers

May 19, 2026 – Dozens of AmTech students formally signed to start their careers with local businesses in their respective career paths in skilled trades and other areas that benefit [read more...]
High school senior student walks through a school hallway as elementary students cheer them on.

Senior Walks Inspire Future Generations

May 18, 2026 – The tradition of senior walks is a favorite for seniors, their former teachers, and the younger students who can’t wait to take a walk in their shoes someday. Amarillo [read more...]
Photo of a student wearing cap and gown, seated during a graduation ceremony.

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...]
Female student smiles as she poses with other individuals.

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...]