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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Students at Carver Elementary are getting some hands on experience when it comes to gardening.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  If you're looking to give back to your community, there's always a wonderful organization like Big Brothers Big Sisters to get involved in.

Monday, May 27, 2013  While most of the nation had the day off to pause and remember the sacrifices made by our service men and women, Amarillo Independent School District was in session.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Amarillo residents went out and voted in Saturday’s election to support issues that were important to them.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Amarillo Independent School District named the 2013 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year Friday morning at the Lamar Lively Teacher of the Year Breakfast.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Caprock High School students are doing something special right now to give back to their community. They're taking their love of art and using it to help the MS Society.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Local citizens and parents came together to form the group, "Citizens for Our Schools, Our Children and Our Future," to help educate the community on the importance of the upcoming bond election.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  While $16 Million in AISD fund reserves were approved last fall for additional classrooms and renovations to 6 Amarillo schools , the school board is proposing a $99.45 Million bond to serve additional needs.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Texas Prevention Impact Index shows a steady decline in substance abuse and bullying, and increase in school safety, since 2006.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Potter County Commissioner Alphonso Vaughn held a town hall meeting Wednesday evening at Travis Middle School to discuss issues within the community.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The Don Harrington Discovery Center and Amarillo Bulls teamed up Monday afternoon to promote education during spring break.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Students at Sleepy Hollow Elementary School have come up with a unique idea to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Tragedy.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Amarillo Independent School District officials have confirmed that Mesa Verde Elementary is on lockdown as a precautionary measure.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  300 students across the globe participated in the "Invent-it Challenge" and 16 have been chosen as finalists. That includes a group from Carver Elementary Academy.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Amarillo Independent School District students are working to help students at Sandy Hook Elementary School cope with the tragedy that took place there by creating paper snowflakes.