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.
Campus Goals and Performance Objectives
Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives, which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.
Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page 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.
Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact
To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact.
Pre-K 4-year-old through Fifth Grade
The start time is 7:55 a.m., and the end time is 3:21 p.m.
Lunch and Recess Schedules
Lunch Schedules
Adapted Curriculum Environment (ACE) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Lunch
- Rice 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
- Beckett 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Medrano 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pre-K Lunch
- Pre-K PKA, PKD 10:50 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
- Pre-K PBL, PBA 10:55 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Kindergarten Lunch
- KA and KD 11:10 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
- KB and KC 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
1st Grade Lunch
- 1A and 1E 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- 1B and 1C 11:25 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.
2nd Grade Lunch
- All second grade 12:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.
3rd Grade Lunch
- 3A and 3D 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- 3B and 3C 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
4th Grade Lunch
- 4A and 4D 12:35 p.m. to 1:05 p.m.
- 4B and 4C 12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m
5th Grade Lunch
- All fifth grade 12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Recess Schedule
Pre-K Recess
- PKA and PKD 10:20 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.
- PBL and PBA 10:40 a.m. to 10:55 a.m., 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten Recess
- KA and KD 10:40 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.
- KB and KC 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
1st Grade Recess
- 1A and 1E 11:00 a.m. to 11:30
- 1B and 1C 10:55 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.
2nd Grade Recess
- All second grade 11:35 a.m. to 12:05 pm
3rd Grade Recess
- 3A and 3D 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- 3B and 3C 11:20 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
4th Grade and ACC Recess
- 4A and 4D 12:05 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.
- 4B and 4C 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.
5th Grade Recess
- All 5th grade is from 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Bullying Report Form
If you feel your 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 Emerson Peachjar eflyers.
Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.
General Information
Visit the Amarillo ISD Extended School Day page for an overview of the program, link to the application form, and rates and fees with instructions for setting up payments if your application is approved.
If you have questions or would like specific information about our school's Extended School Day program, please contact our school office at 806-326-4000.
It’s Never Too Early To Get InSync
InSync exists to help families of young children connect with early learning experiences and helpful information.
Early childhood education can happen in one of the preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary classrooms available through AISD, but it also happens in homes and in families every day, and we are here to help you through all of it!
Visit our Families Schools InSync web page to learn more!
Welcome
Greetings,
My name is Debbie Hernandez, and I am the Parent Engagement Liaison, I am here to help connect our families to our school. Please contact me if I can be of service.
Office: 806-326-4350
Email:
debbie.hernandez@amaisd.org
Saludos,
Mi nombre es Alacyn Dean y soy la Coordinadora de Involucramiento de los Padres, estoy aquí para ayudar a conectar a nuestras familias a nuestra escuela. Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo si puedo estar de servicio.
Oficina: 806-326-4350
Correo electrónico:
debbie.hernandezan@amaisd.org
Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact
To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact.
Parent Institute Monthly Newsletter & Activity Planning Calendar
Newsletters and the Parent & Student Activity/Parent Pointers Calendars from The Parent Institute help parents get involved with the education, discipline, responsibility and well-being of their children to promote student achievement and school success.
The content in this section provides a new edition of the Newsletter each month (September through May), as well as a 3-month Calendar every three months, so be sure to check back for each month's Newsletter!
Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter
Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center.
Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page 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.
See Something, Say Something: Anonymous Form
School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Make an anonymous report here.
Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information:
Office Staff Directory
Please use the list below or call the campus main office at 806-326-4350 for assistance with contacting non-instructional staff members not listed.
- Amanda Bales, Principal, 806-326-4350
- Sonia Reynaga, Assistant Principal, 806-326-4354
- Claudia Soriano, Secretary, 806-326-4350
- Lisa Burrell, Nurse, 806-326-4358
- Marina Chavez, Health Clerk, 806-326-4358
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 806-326-4350.
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We are honored to work alongside our parents and community to provide a meaningful educational program full of rigor that equips our scholars with the academic and social skills necessary for postsecondary success.