Garcia News
Welcome back!
On Wednesday August 21, Garcia YMLA held its traditional tie-tying ceremonies. We welcomed our new brothers, learned about why we include the lines 'I look good, I feel good' in our creed, and we were joined by some very special guests!
YMLA on the rise!
Huge congratulations to Garcia YMLA students who not only met standard with Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2018-19, but exceeded last year's scores! Through hard work and determination, our students raised Garcia's score in the state of Texas by a whole letter grade.
Free, healthy food in Austin / Comida gratis y saludable para Austin
The Central Texas Food Banks is bringing free, healthy food to your community. Distributions occur on the second Tuesday of every month.
Garcia to benefit from IT partnership with Verizon
Garcia YMLA has been selected as one of fifty middle schools to join the Verizon Innovative Learning schools initiative in 2019-20. The initiative will give every student and teacher at Garcia a device and up to a four-year data plan.
Memorial for our namesake, Gus Garcia
On Monday January 14, we held a memorial service celebrating the life of our namesake, Gus Garcia, who passed away in December.
Welcome, new sixth-grade students!
We had a great morning welcoming our new sixth-grade brothers to Garcia YMLA on Tuesday August 21!
Welcome back!
Welcome back for another year of learning and brotherhood at Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy. Your administrators and teaching staff can't wait to welcome you back on August 20. We are #YMLAproud to call Austin ISD home—watch the video below to find out why.
2018/19 Supply List
Back to school time is almost here and we can't wait to welcome you for another great year at Garcia YMLA! Make sure you check out this year's supply list so that your student arrives with everything he needs.
Austin ISD Assistant Principal of the Year!
We are so #YMLAproud of our amazing Assistant Principal, Ms Brandy Gratten, who was named AISD Assistant Principal of the Year at the Salute awards on Thursday May 17.
Healthy Summer Meals for Kids!
Find out more about the Healthy Summer Meals for Kids program running June 1 through August 30. Check out the flier below, visit www.summerfood.org or text FOODTX or COMIDA to 877-877.
Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter
Here is the most recent Parent and Family Engagement Connection newsletter for Texas in both