Recent News
The Ann Richards School welcomed more than 80 guests from Leadership Women and the Leadership Texas program for a special day of conversation, connection, and learning on campus. Founded by Governor Ann Richards, Leadership Texas brings together women leaders from across the state to explore important issues impacting Texas communities, education, healthcare, the economy, and... Read more »
All 93 juniors from the Ann Richards School Class of 2027 spent a week of the school year stepping into workplaces across Austin as part of Junior Internship Week, one of the school’s most impactful learning experiences. Our Star students worked at 42 internship sites with organizations and businesses representing a wide range of STEM... Read more »
The Ann Richards School recently hosted its first-ever Career Success Day, bringing alumni and professionals to campus to connect with our current Star students. Inspired by College Success Day, the event gave students a chance to hear real stories about life as a professional. Panelists shared how they found their path, what they chose to... Read more »
Reach for the Stars was a memorable evening that reflected how the legacy of Ann Richards continues to grow through the students of the Ann Richards School. This year’s event was a night filled with energy, inspiration, and celebration. Guests had the opportunity to hear directly from our Stars, including student emcees Valeria, Sam, Yulissa,... Read more »
Our juniors are getting ready to step into the real world with Junior Internship Week, one of the most exciting experiences of the year. This spring, the Class of 2027 will choose from 42 internship sites across the Austin area, spending a full week on the job from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while exploring... Read more »
Last month, two teams from the Ann Richards School traveled to Dallas for the 2026 Young Women’s Preparatory Network STEM Challenge at NorthPark Center. After first competing locally, one middle school team and one high school team earned the opportunity to present their ideas alongside students from all 11 Young Women’s Preparatory Network schools. The... Read more »
Last week, our Star students had the opportunity to be part of something special at the Western Governors University Austin Women in Tech Impactors Network gathering, held at Austin Community College’s Rio Grande Campus. Students, nonprofit leaders, and community partners came together with a shared goal of opening more doors for girls and women in... Read more »
The Ann Richards School Library proudly hosted the annual Battle of the Books for the fourth consecutive year, welcoming student readers from across Central Texas for two exciting days of literary competition. This year, sixteen high school teams from Austin ISD and Pflugerville ISD participated in the high school competition, while ten Austin ISD middle... Read more »
The main commons area at the Ann Richards School transformed into a hub of scrubs, stethoscopes, and career possibilities during the Ascension Seton Healthcare Exploration Day. Through a partnership with Ascension Seton, all of our Stars in grades 6–12 spent the day rotating through interactive sessions led by professionals from 20 hospital departments, including pharmacy,... Read more »
The Ann Richards School Foundation is proud to welcome new board member Kathy Burrell to its Board of Directors. We are grateful to the Foundation’s Board for their leadership and support of the Ann Richards School community. New Board Member Kathy Burrell Senior Vice President at Bank of America, N.A.
