Garcia News

Communities In Schools: Demonstrates Powerful Generosity to Support Gus Garcia Families

Communities In Schools recently made a generous and heartfelt donation to the Gus Garcia food pantry, ensuring that families in our community had essential items to care for their homes.

UTeach Competition: 1st & 3rd Places

Our STEM Club had an incredible day at the UTeach STEM Club Field Trip, and we are proud to share just how successful the experience was!

Library: 2025 AISD Grant Recipient!

We are excited to announce that the Garcia YMLA Library has been selected as a recipient of the Austin ISD Library Grant, earning

PALS: YMLA Hosting the District PALS Training

We are excited to announce that Gus Garcia YMLA will serve as the host site for this year’s AISD Middle School PALS Training, taking place on January 22.

UT Neighborhood Longhorns: Generosity in Action

There’s nothing like a little Sunday morning shopping—especially when it comes with a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Gardening Club: Kale Party

Our Gus Garcia YMLA Gardening Club is thriving—literally!

Neighborhood Longhorns Program Scholarship Recipients!

We are incredibly proud to announce that eight outstanding Gus Garcia YMLA students were honored last night at the Neighborhood Longhorns Program Scholarship Banquet f

PALS: Mentors Take Reading to the Next Level

Our PALS students had an inspiring and meaningful visit to Barbara Jordan Elementary, where they continued their ongoing mentoring relationship with younger students t

UTeach STEM Club Field Trip

We are excited to share that on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, our campus will participate in a special STEM enrichment experience through the UTeach Outreach After-School STEM Clu

Fine Arts: 2025 Winter Showcase

Tis the season for music performances!

Boy Scouts: Rifle Merit Badge Campout

Our YMLA Boy Scouts Troop recently teamed up with Troop 413 for an exciting rifle safety merit badge event.

YMLA Highlights - November 2025

  YMLA Highlights - November 2025: