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The Girls’ School of Austin’s Art teacher Wins City of Austin’s People’s Choice Art Award
The Girls’ School of Austin’s Art teacher, Nancy Hoover, has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 People's Choice Art Award, City of Austin, for her painting/mixed media on canvas, titled "Giving Directions". Her work was chosen from the 140 pieces, selected...
GSA Announces Dr. Rosa Peña as Interim Head of School for 2020 – 2021 School Year
The Girls’ School of Austin is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Rosa Peña as our interim head of school for the 2020 - 2021 school year. In Dr. Peña, we found a powerful combination of school leadership experience and an educational philosophy that aligns...
An Update from our Board Chair
Dear GSA Community: The past weeks have afforded me the opportunity to meet multiple times with the board, consult with GSA's previous long-term head of school, Lisa Schmitt, and talk with GSA leadership, faculty, and staff. I am inspired by our collective commitment...
A Message from our Board Chair
Dear GSA Community, I am sad to inform you the Board of Trustees voted unanimously yesterday to accept Cathleen Eclarinal’s resignation as head of school, effective immediately. The Board made this decision after Cathleen acknowledged a breach of trust with the...
The Girls School of Austin Supports Local Women and Girls on International Day of the Girl
To honor the International Day of the Girl on October 11, The Girls School of Austin held a Personal Care Supply Drive benefitting women and girls in the Austin Area. Students, faculty, and staff donated baby supplies, sanitary products and hair care during this...