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The Anna Independent School District Board of Trustees, at its January 29, 2025 meeting, named Toby Tucker of New Home ISD, as the finalist for superintendent. By law, the Board must now wait 21 days before voting to hire Tucker to be the new superintendent for Anna ISD.
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.
We are thrilled to announce Gabe Medrano as the new principal of Lorenzo Dow Hendricks Elementary. With a rich background in educational leadership, Mr. Medrano brings a transformative vision to the school and is dedicated to creating a supportive and inspiring learning environment for students and staff.
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.
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.
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.
The Anna High School English Language Development and Acquisition students have been working on a special project in the MakerSpace.
Anna High School Senior Bryce Denton is the 5A Cross Country State Champion. Bryce ran a 15:17, winning with a 15-second lead.
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).
Students at Anna High School earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program.
Anna ISD students have the opportunity to explore a range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, gaining insights into various industries through hands-on learning experiences.
Anna ISD libraries are an invaluable resource for Anna's teachers and students. They offer a wide range of services that enrich the learning experience.
With 30+ years of experience, Rod Townsend steps in as interim superintendent following Michael Comeaux’s retirement. Townsend will guide the district during the search for a permanent leader.
Michael Comeaux announced at the September 19, 2024, School Board meeting that he will retire after thirty years in Texas public education. Most recently, Comeaux served seven years as Superintendent of Schools of Anna ISD.
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.
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.
Bus registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.
Important Dates:
- July 28: Register by this date to guarantee transportation on the first day of school.
- After July 28: Students registered after July 28 may not be eligible to ride the bus during the first week of school.
At last week's school board meeting, the Anna ISD Education Foundation presented Anna ISD Career and Technical Education Director Ted Mackey and Coordinator Emily Burke with a $40,000 check for the CTE program.
Please take a moment to review important dates and information in our latest newsletter.
The newsletter includes details on:
- returning student annual registration
- annual bus registration
- a vaccination clinic for Anna students, and
- a discount on after-school program registration
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.
Anna ISD proudly celebrates the graduation of our newest Anna ISD Ambassadors! Discover how community members dedicated six evenings to gain invaluable insights into our district's inner workings, shaping the future of education. Explore their journey and learn how you can become part of this impactful program!
The Anna High School Treble Select Choir received a superior Sweepstakes Rating at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading competition.
Coyote Vision is the fully functional broadcast and live production program at Anna High School. This year, as of Spring Break, Coyote Vision has broadcasted 41 events for Coyote fans to enjoy.
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.
Megan Massey, Counselor at Rattan Elementary, is a finalist in the HEB Excellence in Education Award program. Representatives from HEB and Buddy, the HEB mascot, surprised her and the students with a visit and a $1,000 check for Rattan Elementary.
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.
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.
In a thrilling display of skill, determination, and teamwork, the Anna Coyote football team succeeded by clinching their first-ever state championship title. They left it all on the field from the first snap to the final whistle, showcasing their unwavering commitment to excellence.
The Holidays came early for some well-deserving teachers and students in Anna ISD. The Anna Education Foundation awarded more than $30,000 worth of grants to 20 teachers across the district at the end of November. The program is called ‘Grants for Great Ideas’.
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.
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.
The Anna Student Advisory Council has been making waves by spearheading initiatives that have profoundly impacted Anna High School and its community. Comprising a diverse group of students, this council has shown how the youth can drive positive change in their educational environment.
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.
Anna High School medical assistant practicum students are practicing their EKG skills.
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.
The College Board National Recognition Programs award academic honors to underrepresented students. The four national recognition programs include the National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program.
In the bustling halls of Anna High School, the medical assistant students were eager to kickstart their journey towards becoming healthcare professionals.
The Anna ISD Board of Trustees approved a 3% midpoint pay raise for all Anna ISD employees for the 2023-2024 school year.
Anna ISD hosted a ribbon cutting for Clemons Creek Middle School this week. Clemons Creek is Anna ISD's second middle school and is projected to house more than 600 students in its first year.
Anna ISD is moving to a 4-day instructional week for the 2023-2024 school year.
Annual registration (Coyote Crossing) is right around the corner.
Anna ISD attendance zones have slightly changed due to rapid student growth.