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Amarillo High School

  • Office Staff Directory

    Please use the list below or call the campus main office at 806-326-2000 for assistance with contacting non-instructional staff members not listed.

     

    AHS Staff Directory

    To find a list of Teachers, Administration and Professional Support Staff, please open our AHS Staff Directory (Google Sheet opens in a new window) which has been organized into three tabs: Alphabetical, By Department/Title, Athletic Staff.

     

    Find Your Student's Teacher or Counselor

    To correspond with a teacher or counselor via email, log into Skyward Family Access (Login screen opens in a new window) and use the instructions below:

    • To contact a teacher, select “Schedule” from the main menu. Click the teacher's name to display the teacher’s email address, and then click the displayed email address to create a message.
       
    • To contact the counselor, select "Student Information" from the main menu. Click the counselor's name (listed on the Student Information screen as "Advisor") and then click the displayed email address to create a message.

    If you do not have Skyward Family Access login credentials or need assistance with your account, please visit the District website's Skyward Family Access page (Opens in new window).

    To contact a teacher or counselor by telephone, contact the campus main office at (806) 326-2000.

  • Visit the Amarillo ISD Athletics Department to view sports schedules for seventh-grade, eighth-grade, and high school.

    Other resources on the Athletics Department web page include:

    • Participation forms required by UIL and Amarillo ISD
    • Information and access to insurance forms
    • Ticket information for AISD athletics events
    • Summer camp information
  • Back to School

  • Start and End Times

    Start time is 8:05 a.m., and the end time is 4:03 p.m.

     

    Amarillo High School Bell Schedule

    • 1st period 8:05 a.m. to 8:56 a.m.
    • 2nd period 9:01 a.m. to 9:49 a.m.
    • 3rd period 9:54 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
    • 4th period 10:50 a.m. to 11:38 a.m.
    • 5th period Lunch 11:43 a.m. to 12:31 p.m.
    • 6th period Lunch 12:36 p.m. to 1:24 p.m.
    • 7th period 1:29 p.m. to 2:17 p.m.
    • 8th period 2:22 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
    • 9th period 3:15 p.m. to 4:03 p.m.

  • Counseling and College & Career Readiness Resources For Families

    For graduation plans, testing information, and other planning resources to prepare your student for options after high school, visit the Amarillo ISD Counseling and College & Career Readiness department.

     

    Need Assistance?

    Contact the Amarillo High School Counseling/College & Career Readiness office at (806) 326-2019.

  • E-Payments
  • Food Services

  • What is an International Baccalaureate (IB) education?

    IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, openminded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. These attributes represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond intellectual development and academic success. This is the IB’s educational philosophy.

    Visit the International Baccalaureate Programmes website to learn more (Page opens in a new window).

     

    Amarillo High School IB Coordinator

    The AHS IB coordinator can answer questions about the general characteristics of IB programmes, the administration, and the implementation of IB at AHS.

    Kirk Stokes  |  (806) 326-7873
    IB Coordinator at Amarillo High School

  • Library

  • Learn More About Online Classes in Amarillo ISD

    Amarillo Virtual Academy (AVA) is Amarillo ISD's online solution to helping students chart their success path around their busy schedules. AVA has been teaching students online since 2002, having joined Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) in 2008 as one of six online schools in the state. As a member of TxVSN we are able to offer nearly every course a student needs to graduate high school in Texas.

    AVA courses are homegrown, developed and taught by Amarillo ISD teachers. We offer courses to students locally and in the Region at reduced rates.

    TxVSN adds dozens of other courses developed and taught by other districts or third-party providers in the state, giving our students as rich an online experience as possible.

    Learn more about Amarillo ISD online courses and registration.

  • Report Bullying
  • Snack SHAK

See Something, Say Something
School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

A red shield with a white outline, depicting a school building with a clock tower and a flag.
Make an anonymous report here.

ParentSquare & Skyward
Stay informed about your student’s school day.

The ParentSquare logo features a colorful icon and green text.     The Skyward Family Access logo features a blue arc and silhouettes.

Log into ParentSquare here  |   Log into Skyward here

Peachjar Digital Flyers
No paper. Just easy-to-view school flyers.

An orange button with a peach icon and the text 'peachjar' with a right arrow.

Take a look at AHS Peachjar eflyers.

Andrea Pfeifer, AHS PrincipalAt Amarillo High School, our mission is to prepare every student for success beyond high school. AHS has become a great example of what commitment, dedication, and teamwork can accomplish.

The Sandies are known all across the region for having outstanding academics, fine arts, and athletic programs. Our students are active in clubs and in the community.

Come check out the Sandstorm. And remember, “Once a Sandie, Always a Sandie!”

Amarillo High School
4225 Danbury
Amarillo, TX 79109

Phone: (806) 326-2000  Fax: (806) 354-5092

Grades: 9th – 12th
Principal: Andrea Pfeifer
Assistant Principal: Lucy Gamboa

Choose Amarillo ISD
As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.

Learn more and explore enrolling your student in AISD (Opens in new window).

 

Amarillo High School Hall of Fame
High schools in Amarillo ISD induct two former students or community members with close ties to the school into their Hall of Fame each year. Hall of Fame committees are comprised of faculty, administration, community members who are graduates of the school, class officers and student council leaders. The committee accepts nominations for inductees during the school year and announces their names at a program held either in the fall or spring semester.

View the AHS Hall of Fame membership list here.

Dr. Carl Spengler and Matt Trevathan

Campus Goals and Performance Objectives

Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives (PDF opens in new window), which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.

 

Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in new window) to view the TAPR.

The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

Bullying Report Form

If you feel that you or another student has been bullied, please make a report using the AISD Bullying Report Form (Opens in new window).

ParentSquare

Amarillo ISD and our schools use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text and app notifications.

ParentSquare automatically syncs with Skyward (our District’s student information system) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.

 

Peachjar Digital Flyers
Take a look at current AHS Peachjar eflyers (Opens in new window).

Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers (Opens in new window) to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.

See Something, Say Something: Anonymous Form

School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Make an anonymous report here (Form opens in new window).

Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information:

  • Choose Amarillo ISD
    As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.

    Learn more and explore enrolling your student in AISD (Opens in new window).

     

    Amarillo High School Hall of Fame
    High schools in Amarillo ISD induct two former students or community members with close ties to the school into their Hall of Fame each year. Hall of Fame committees are comprised of faculty, administration, community members who are graduates of the school, class officers and student council leaders. The committee accepts nominations for inductees during the school year and announces their names at a program held either in the fall or spring semester.

    View the AHS Hall of Fame membership list here.

    Dr. Carl Spengler and Matt Trevathan

    Campus Goals and Performance Objectives

    Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives (PDF opens in new window), which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.

     

    Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

    Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page (Opens in new window) to view the TAPR.

    The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

  • Bullying Report Form

    If you feel that you or another student has been bullied, please make a report using the AISD Bullying Report Form (Opens in new window).

  • ParentSquare

    Amarillo ISD and our schools use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text and app notifications.

    ParentSquare automatically syncs with Skyward (our District’s student information system) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

    ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.

     

    Peachjar Digital Flyers
    Take a look at current AHS Peachjar eflyers (Opens in new window).

    Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers (Opens in new window) to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.

  • See Something, Say Something: Anonymous Form

    School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

    Make an anonymous report here (Form opens in new window).

    Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information:

THRIVE Amarillo Scholarship program is for all eligible students in all four Amarillo ISD high schools.

Learn More about THRIVE