Recent News
The ARS soccer team finished the year with an overall record of 8-12-2 and 6-6-1 in district landing the Stars in 5th place out of 10 teams. Several Stars soccer players were selected for all-district teams: Ashley Thomas – 1st Team, Eliza Martin – 2nd Team, Kiky Chaparro, Sierra Melomo, and Raquel Friedman were Honorable... Read more »
High School Theatre students participated in the UIL 5A One Act Play Zone Competition in Bastrop on Friday, March 27th. Our Stars received an overall production rating of Excellent and received individual awards for Best Actress, All Star Cast, a couple of Honorable Mention All Star Cast members, and Outstanding Technician for the play ‘Breaking... Read more »
Our juniors attended a Committee of 200 (C200) Reachout where our Stars will participated in panels and roundtable discussions with C200 members about career paths, leadership, elevator pitches, and dress for success. C200 represents 400 of the world’s most successful women corporate executives and entrepreneurs, who act as mentors for the next generation of women... Read more »
Ann Richards senior Alexis Taylor interviewed Norah O’Donnell, Co-Host of CBS This Morning on the set of the show on Friday, March 13th. Alexis asked Norah questions centered around curiosity for the Reach for the Stars benefit for the Ann Richards School on May 8, 2015. Be sure to join us as we celebrate the... Read more »
The ARS Band hosted the 1st Annual 5k Color Run. Here are a few pics to highlight the day.
Stars media technology students Olivia Crouch, Guiny Thomas, DaKahla Holiday, and Cici Verastegui created ‘A Day in the Life,’ featuring a profile of Willow Dalehite.
ARS Assistant Principals Kris Waugh and Anah Wiersema presented at a SXSWedu Playground Talk on Monday, March 9th. Ms. Waugh and Ms. Wiersema spoke about the school’s MakerSpace and discussed the success of adopting the maker philosophy in a Project-Based learning curriculum.
Ann Richards seniors Georgia Hernandez and Karina Mendez interviewed actress Lily Tomlin on Tuesday, February 24th. The girls asked Lily questions centered around the theme of courage for the Reach for the Stars benefit for the Ann Richards School on May 8, 2015. Be sure to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our... Read more »
8th grader Bella Thomas competed against students from around the country at the National Performing Arts Competition at Disney in Orlando, FL the weekend of February 22nd. She won a “Best Individual Performance” Medal as “Little Inez” in Hairspray. Congratulations Bella!
Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs across the country nominate Club members for the “Youth of the Year” program, a recognition of commitment to academics, home, family, and the Boys & Girls Clubs. It is the highest honor a Club member can receive. This year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin is proud to announce... Read more »
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