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Anna ISD Recognized as a CTE District of Distinction by CTAT

Anna ISD is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT). This esteemed recognition celebrates districts across Texas that demonstrate exemplary leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success through high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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Legacy of Service: Shelli Conway resigns from the Anna ISD Board of Trustees after 17 years of service

Shelli Conway was honored at the November School Board meeting for her 17 years of service to Anna ISD, and Anna’s mayor, Pete Cain, proclaimed November 21, 2024, as Shelli Conway Day.   During her tenure, Shelli helped guide the district through an extraordinary period of growth and development.

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Breaking into History: Clemons Creek Middle School 7th Graders Experience the Texas Revolution!

At Clemons Creek Middle School, history truly came to life for Mr. Kyle Alcosiba's 7th-grade students during an exciting Texas Revolution Breakout EDU game. Designed to engage students in active learning, this hands-on activity had students working together to solve clues and unlock boxes, all while exploring key events and figures from the Texas Revolution.

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Anna ISD 8th Graders Explore Career Pathways at the β€œCareer Passport” Event

Anna ISD 8th-grade students from both middle schools recently embarked on a journey through our “Career Passport” event, discovering pathways that align with their unique interests and aspirations. Before attending, they used Xello to explore careers, which helped them come prepared with insights about the fields that excite them the most. 

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National Champion Small Animal Production and Care Proficiency

At the Fourth General Session of the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Presley Merritt was announced as the 2024 Small Animal Production and Care Proficiency National Champion. The National Proficiency Award Program seeks to recognize the growth and development of students through their Supervised Agriculture Experiences (SAEs).

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Anna ISD students participated in the 2024 Lone Star Leadership Academy Camps

Anna ISD was represented by Mathai Palathunkal from Harlow Elementary (now CCMS) and Amri Marquez from Slayter Creek Middle School at the 2024 Lone Star Leadership Academy Camp this summer. Anna ISD teachers nominated the students to participate based on demonstrated leadership ability, academic success, and involvement in school/community activities.

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2024 Notice of Estimated Taxes

Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information regarding the amount of taxes that each entity that taxes your property will impose if the entity adopts its proposed tax rate. Your local property tax database will be updated regularly during August and September as local elected officials propose and adopt the property tax rates that will determine how much you pay in property taxes.

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Anna ISD and The City of Anna Come Together for a Spectacular Multicultural Night!

In collaboration with The City of Anna, Anna ISD hosted "Multicultural Night" on May 7, a remarkable celebration of diversity and community spirit! Drawing in approximately 500 attendees and featuring over 25 cultures, it provided a platform for participants to sample foods, traditions, and customs from around the world, all within the familiar surroundings of our city.  

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Read Across Anna: Anna ISD Celebrates Literacy with Community Engagement

Anna ISD's District Librarian, Greta Adams, spearheaded a beloved annual event, Read Across Anna, inspired by the nationwide Read Across America initiative. During the first week of March, approximately 30 community members, including firefighters, school board members, and district faculty, dedicated their time to reading in every classroom across all four elementary schools in Anna.

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Anna ISD Career Fair

The Anna ISD Elementary School Counseling Team held a 5th Grade Career Fair on Thursday. More than 50 career professionals, including architects, journalists, artists, dentists, and professionals from the health industry, were present to discuss their jobs and answer student questions. 

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Fresh Brews & Dreams: Grand Opening of the AHS Coffee Cart

The Anna ISD 18+ Transition program students launched their Coyote Coffee Cart today. This was their ‘soft opening’ at AHS. Transition teacher Janet Darr says that the Coyote Coffee Cart is a hands-on experience for students with disabilities to develop real work skills in providing a service to Anna High School faculty while gaining valuable skills to transition into adulthood.

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M is for Monster: A Journey from Kinder Creativity to Middle School Generosity

In a heartening collaboration that spanned across generations and classrooms, Slayter Creek Middle School's Makerspace classes teamed up with Bryant and Rosamond-Sherley kindergarten classes for a unique and imaginative project just two months ago. The project revolved around the letter "M," a pivotal point of learning for the kindergarteners, who embarked on a journey of creativity and expression.

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Anna ISD's Best Buddies program

Anna ISD is now recognized as a Best Buddies school district with an active student group.  Best Buddies programs empower the special abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy, and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

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Lorenzo Dow Hendricks Elementary Groundbreaking

A historic event unfolded in the heart of Anna, Texas, as Anna ISD celebrated the groundbreaking of its fifth elementary school, Lorenzo Dow Hendricks Elementary. This monumental occasion marked a significant step towards enhancing educational opportunities for the city's youngest residents. Anticipation is building as this state-of-the-art educational facility will open its doors to PreK through 5th-grade students for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Anna Hosts Eleven Districts at the Annual Special Olympics Bocce Ball Tournament

It was a day of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and heartwarming competition as eleven school districts gathered at Coyote Stadium on Thursday, September 28, 2023, to take part in the Annual Special Olympics Bocce Ball Tournament hosted by the Anna Coyotes. The event was spectacular, with the stadium pulsating with pride, smiles, laughter, and even some refreshing snow cones to beat the Texas heat.

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