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When Class of 2022 senior Cielo R. was a tiny little 6th grader at the Ann Richards School, she decided to take action on the school’s mission statement and help her community. Cielo organized a toy drive at school to donate toys to kids at Dell Children’s Medical Center for the holidays. Cielo continued that... Read more »
The Austin Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of Education reception and recognized the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders for multiple honors. Thanks to the hard work from our Stars, faculty, and staff the Austin Chamber of Commerce awarded the Ann Richards School for the Highest ApplyTexas Submission Rate by Enrollment for... Read more »
Formula One will be in Austin this weekend at Circuit of The Americas for the United States Grand Prix, and the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team dropped by the Ann Richards School for a STEM lesson in racing. As part of a developing partnership with the Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team, students at... Read more »
The Ann Richards Stars kicked off homecoming week welcoming over 100 colleges for the annual Ann Richards School College Fair. All high school students had the chance to connect with college representatives from all over the country. Our Stars asked questions about campus life, housing, majors, financial aid, and internship opportunities.
Finding the right college fit is a key component to the success of our Stars attending and graduating from college. Part of this process to find the right fit involves determining money for college. The College Center team welcomed hundreds of Stars and their families to FAFSA Parent Night at Ann Richards to help them... Read more »
KVUE News Austin is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting local leaders in the community. The Ann Richards School Foundation is proud to see three current and former Board members listed among the featured Latino leaders.
The Ann Richards School Foundation proudly unveiled the community support wall in September, prominently located at the heart of the school in the library. The community support wall is made from the old school’s gym floor and is a way for supporters to leave their legacy or honor someone to help sustain the academic programming... Read more »
Class of 2023 junior Josie B. was one of 24 students from across the country to be named an EngineerGirl Ambassador for the 2021-22 school year. Josie wants to study aerospace engineering and hopes to take what she learned during her time from middle school with the Cities in Space Competition, and share her passion... Read more »
Our supporters help Ann Richards School students achieve their dreams, regardless of socioeconomic barriers. Thank you! School Year 2020-21 *List updated 8.31.21
Ann Richards School 7th grader Lily R. spent her Thursday after school providing public comment at City Hall to speak in favor of a resolution for the City of Austin to turn off all non-essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Lily shared, “light pollution is a problem we have come to live with,... Read more »
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