Garcia News
Garcia YMLA Families Are Eligible for P-EBT Benefits, Deadline Extended to July 31st
Because Garcia YMLA participates in the Community Eligibility Provision Program, or Provision 2, your family is automatically eligible to apply for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to buy food from any retailer that accepts the Texas Lone Star Card.
Student Survey
Dear Austin ISD student, We hope you are doing well and staying healthy.
Ready. Set. Text! Let's Talk Introduces Texting Option
Austin ISD is here to serve you. We know it’s not always easy to find time to reach out and that other unforeseen obstacles can present additional changes.
Voice Your Opinion on our Changing School District
AISD Families are encouraged to participate in our conversation circles regarding our changing school district. Voice your opinion about the Austin ISD 2020-25 Strategic Plan and family support.
Every Child Counts! Respond to 2020 Census Today!
Did you know that today is El Dia Del Niño (Children's Day)? Celebrate today by responding to the Census to make sure your children are counted!
Austin ISD will resume distributing weekend meals Friday, April 24
Following new guidelines from the Texas Department of Agriculture, Austin ISD will resume distributing weekend meals Friday, April 24.
Computer Repairs for Students and Staff
AUSTIN ISD COMPUTER REPAIRS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF Starting Tuesday, April 21, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., families may drop off non-working Austin ISD Chromebooks at:
Garcia YMLA Online Enrichment Ready To Go
1. Access student's online account through portal.austinisd.org
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.