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Our Girls Will Change the World

We've moved! Our new address is 2309 Panther Trail.
The Ann Richards School is a nationally recognized school focused on leadership, college readiness, project-based learning, and STEM.

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Ruiz Signs to Play Volleyball at Concordia University
Senior KK Ruiz signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Concordia University next fall for the Tornados. Ruiz was a 1st Team All-District Setter and All-Academic Player in 2020 for District 17-5A, helping lead the Stars to a 17-2 record, the best in school history, and District championship. The senior was also an... Read more »
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Middle School Stars Place 1st in YWPN STEAM Challenge
A group of our middle and high school Stars participated in the Young Women’s Preparatory Network STEAM Challenge on Saturday, March 27. Our middle school group proposed creating a wearable sensor to detect proper social distancing to protect against COVID-19. Our high school groups worked on safe drinking water in Bangladesh and alternative electronic vehicle... Read more »
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Ms. Abby Eakin Named ARS Teacher of the Year
The 2020-2021 school year Teacher of the Year for the Ann Richards School is Ms. Abby Eakin. Ms. Eakin is in her 6th year at the Ann Richards School and teaches AP French, runs the PALS program (Peer Assistance Leadership and Service), and coaches cross country and middle school track. We caught up with Ms.... Read more »
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CREW Career Day

9th grade CREW Career Day via Zoom.

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Reach for the Stars

Virtual celebration at 6 p.m. for the Class of 2021 and to honor the Ann Richards Legacy Award recipient. RSVP to attend for free.

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Graduation

Class of 2021 outdoor graduation at House Park at 9 a.m.

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The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders dedicates itself to prepare young women to attend and graduate from college, commit to a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, lead with courage and compassion, and solve problems creatively and ethically in support of our global community. The Ann Richards School is a public all-girls school of choice that serves grades 6-12 for the Austin Independent School District.

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65% of graduates will be the first in their families to graduate from college

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The Ann Richards School serves all 84 elementary schools in Austin ISD

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Over $78 million in merit-based scholarships from 8 graduating classes

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100% accepted to college and 89% of graduates persisting in college

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I’m proud of the person I’ve become because of the Ann Richards School: a confident, motivated, young woman leader who is not afraid to dream big.

Elena Gonzalez
Class of 2017 and University of San Diego Student

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The Ann Richards School Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, whose purpose is to secure sustainable resources and build effective partnerships to advance the mission of the Ann Richards School and the success of its students and alumnae.

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My mother felt it was important to have a school for girls that creates an educational foundation to be successful, and changes the lives of their family and people around them.

Ellen Richards
Chair Emeritus for the Ann Richards School Foundation

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The Ann Richards School is a public school of choice with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for young women who love learning, have the desire to succeed, and care about the future of our world.

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Apply by Friday, February 4, 2022 for the 2022-2023 School Year

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2022-23 School Year Application available October 2021

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Our students work hard, and play hard. Students are encouraged to enhance their studies through athletics, band, orchestra, choir, theatre arts, & dance. Our Stars compete in the 6A district for UIL in Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, Cross Country & Swimming.

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15

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30

Library Book Checkout Rate Per Student

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Nia has grown into what every mother wants their daughter to grow into, healthy, independent, truly caring about others, and your larger community.

Deborah Thomas
Parent of Nia Thomas, ARS Class of 2014
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The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders (ARS) is a public, all-girls college preparatory school of choice founded to educate young women from diverse backgrounds, and serves grades 6 - 12 within the Austin Independent School District (AISD).

ARS is part of the Young Women's Preparatory Network (YWPN), a member of the National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS), and an affiliate school of the Young Women's Leadership Network (YWLN).

The annrichardsschool.org website is funded and maintained by the Ann Richards School Foundation.

The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders dedicates itself to prepare young women to attend and graduate from college, commit to a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, lead with courage and compassion, and solve problems creatively and ethically in support of our global community.

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