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Mesa Verde Teacher Michael Renteria Elected to ATPE State Board

September 1, 2026 - Mesa Verde Elementary School teacher Michael Renteria has been elected to serve on the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) 25-member Board of Directors [read more..]
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Amarillo ISD Leader Honored at Annual Business Excellence Awards

August 28, 2026 – Amarillo ISD staff member Yadira Garcia, Director of Community Relations & Board Services, was named to the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce "Top 20 Under 40" list, [read more...]
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Gold Card Club Registration & Alumni Challenge

August 25, 2026 – If you are 60 or older and live within the Amarillo ISD attendance zone—or if you are an AISD retiree or a veteran—you are eligible to join the Gold Card Club. [read more...]
High school students walk up to school with tennis rackets and backpacks, ready for the first day of school in 2026.

Welcome Back to Amarillo ISD!

August 24, 2026 – Welcome back to Amarillo ISD! Our whirlwind first week of school was filled with MORE memories, MORE community and MORE growth, and we’re here for it. Regardless of [read more...]
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The Amarillo ISD 2026-27 School Year is Underway

August 18, 2026 – We cruised a few schools to bring you some pics of the first day of school for the 2026-27 school year. Books are open, phones are closed (at least they should be), [read more...]
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High-Rated High Schools

August 14, 2026 – State accountability results show Amarillo ISD has plenty to celebrate as the District continues to make academic gains, based on the most recent scores from STAAR and [read more...]
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Welcome Back (Almost!) Pre-First Day of School Newsletter

August 14, 2026 – Take a look at the fun team-building activities our schools participated in at Dick Bivins Stadium ahead of our first day of school for 2026.
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Free and Reduced-Price Meals for 2026-27

For the 2026-2027 school year, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. [read more...]
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Shaping Texas Ed: AISD Teacher Appointed to State Panel

August 3, 2026 – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amarillo ISD teacher Cassidy Estes and 20 other current and former educators from school districts across Texas to serve on the newly [read more...]
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Take the Pledge: I’ll Slow Down. Will You?

August 3, 2026 - Amarillo ISD has partnered with the City of Amarillo on a Back-to-School safety campaign focused on encouraging drivers to slow down in school zones. For many Amarillo [read more...]