Welcome to the STAR family!
Whether you're an experienced Star Family, or a brand new one, this page has most of the answers to some commonly asked questions.
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Uniforms
Uniform items are available at Dennis Uniform or in-store.
PTSA also has used and previously worn uniforms for resale. Please email for more information.
Transportation
Bus Questions?
Contact: 512-414-0238
ARS students can travel to ARS on bus routes provided by the AISD Transport Department.
To find a student's route and closest bus stop, download the WheresTheBus app on your phone.
Interested in car pooling? Fill out this form for ARS Carpool Connections.
Community
HispAnnos existe para promover y celebrar la diversidad multicultural y lingüística de Ann Richards. A lo largo del año académico, organizamos eventos de participación familiar en la escuela y en áreas clave de la ciudad. Envía un correo electrónico a hispannos@arsptsa.org para que te agreguen a la lista de correo electrónico.
Stay informed about school news and events through our weekly Star Community News Letter, School Messenger, and the ARS PTSA Facebook Page.
Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to tell us how you'd like to get involved with other ARS families and this fantastic community.
ARS Pop Stars
is a dad-led volunteer group that organizes service events for the whole ARS community.
Email Pop Stars to be added to the email list!
Parent Drop Off
Holiday Sale
Please be advised that Keats Drive features a dedicated bike lane, which coincides with the location of the bus loop. As a result, parents are kindly requested not to obstruct the bike lane. For the safety and convenience of all, please continue to use the Panther Trail entrance when picking up or dropping off your child from school.
What to Do If/When My Student Has a Concern in the Classroom?
At ARS, we are dedicated to serving people and understand that differences of opinion, misunderstandings, and communication issues may arise. When such situations occur, it is important to address them thoughtfully and effectively. Please follow these steps to resolve any concerns or misunderstandings:
STEP 1: As often as possible, we want our students to practice advocating for themselves. The first step in addressing a concern is to encourage your student to speak with their teacher. Most problems can be resolved at this level and it is great practice for students to become advocates in their own lives.
STEP 2: If you and your student feel there is still an issue, please email your teacher directly. You can find their contact information in the AISD Directory or by emailing through the Parent Portal Frontline Self-Service.
STEP 3: The best next step is for the student or their parent to reach out to their support team of AP and/or counselor to help resolve the problem
If your student has a medical condition that requires medication(s) to be kept and/or administered on campus, please refer to the AISD Health Services & Nursing Website for the required forms. Please note that the Austin ISD Request to Administer Medication at School and a doctor's order are both required for all medications, including over-the counter medications (e.g. Advil, Tylenol, Midol, etc.). The website also has specific doctor's order forms for food allergies/anaphylaxis, asthma, seizure, and diabetes, which will require a physician's signature.
Per AISD policy, no medication will be received by the health team without all the required forms. I recommend having all the forms completed as soon as possible to ensure a smooth hand-off during the first week of school.
Please feel free to contact the ARS nurse at 512-414-3240 if you have any questions or concerns.
Health Room News
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is a member of the Young Women Preparatory Network, a nonprofit organization that partners with public school districts to operate the largest network of all-girls’, public, college-preparatory schools in the nation. All YWPN schools feature a STEM-focused curriculum, and a majority of students are economically disadvantaged. The core values are college readiness, leadership and wellness life skills.
In addition to being a member of the Young Women's Preparatory Network (YWPN), the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is also a member of the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS).
Still Have Questions?
Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
Email: school@annrichardsschool.org
Website: https://www.annrichardsschool.org/
Location: 2309 Prather Lane, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: (512)414-3236
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders dedicates itself to prepare young women to attend and graduate from college, commit to a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, lead with courage and compassion, and solve problems creatively and ethically in support of our global community.