Recent News
The Ann Richards School proudly hosted its 14th Annual College Fair, welcoming 99 college representatives from across the country to campus. This annual event continues to be a highlight of the fall semester, giving our high school Stars an incredible opportunity to explore their futures and connect directly with college and university representatives. Our Stars... Read more »
Ahead of the United States Grand Prix, the Ann Richards School hosted an inspiring event that brought together trailblazers in STEM and motorsport for a day of conversation, connection, and hands-on exploration. In partnership with Arm and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, a little over 120 students from two school districts, Austin ISD... Read more »
Through the month of September, the Really Small Museum, located on the Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, will feature work from the Action Through the Arts: Creating Constellations of Change festival, which our current 8th-grade Stars held for their younger, now 7th-grade peers during the previous school year. In partnership with artist... Read more »
The Ann Richards School Foundation has been awarded a generous $10,000 grant thanks to the support from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. The grant expands the wellness component of the 6th-grade STARS gardening program. The funding will allow the program to add hands-on nutrition and cooking lessons, giving students even more opportunities to develop lifelong... Read more »
September 8, 2025, will be known in the City of Austin as Ms. Minda Anderson Day, honoring our Star Librarian. On behalf of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, Ryan Alter, Austin City Council Member for District 5, proclaimed the honor during Monday morning’s all-school assembly at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. The proclamation... Read more »
The Ann Richards School Foundation is proud to welcome new board member Amy Jones 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 Amy Jones President/CEO, O’Connell Robertson
The Ann Richards Marching Stars were the recipients of the Mockingbird Foundation’s summer tour grants in celebration of the summer tour locations for the band Phish. The Mockingbird Foundation is an all-volunteer, fan-founded and -managed 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting music education for children. The Mockingbird Foundation generates funds through donations from its loyal fans, as... Read more »
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders was named one of the top public high schools in the country according to a new national list. The 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings placed our Stars at #2 in Austin, #17 in Texas, and #142 nationally. The list ranked 17,901 public... Read more »
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders kicked off the 19th year by welcoming back more than 900 Stars for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year. Interim Principal Christina Ortiz opened the morning celebrations with a fun welcome, followed by inspiring remarks from special guest speaker, Ellen Richards, Chair Emeritus of the... Read more »
Over the summer, our 101 Star seniors from the Class of 2026 returned to campus for Senior College Days, the first step in beginning the college application process. Over several days, these rising Stars took a deep dive into their college applications, setting the stage for turning their college dreams into reality. With guidance from... Read more »
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