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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Tosha Villa said her son was bullied to the point where he switched school districts. She said he received threatening and violent "going away" cards from multiple students.

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.

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.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Confusion surrounds the MLK holiday as some school districts hold classes, others hold teacher workshops, or take the day off.

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.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Canyon ISD and Amarillo ISD release statements in regard to Friday morning shooting in Newtown Connecticut.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Amarillo ISD's school board approves an $11.7 million construction bid to keep up with growing city.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  There's a program in Amarillo that gives students from every background a chance to get full scholarships. It's now been expanded to include kids who will go to Tascosa High School.