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Students, teams recognized: Packard Pantry volunteer, scholarships and fall-sports highlights

Austin Public School District Board of Education · December 9, 2025

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Summary

Board meeting included recognition of a student (Ally) nominated for a national food-heroes award, Thielen Foundation scholarship recipients, and multiple fall-sports teams reporting section finishes, state qualifiers and fundraising/community service.

The Austin Public School District board opened with student recognitions and athletics reports. A student nomination for a national "10 under 20" food-heroes award drew praise for leadership of the Packard Pantry and student volunteers; the board gave applause and district speakers thanked the students for addressing food insecurity.

The board also recognized Thielen Foundation scholarship recipients (Isabel Owens, Yasmin Herrera, Jonas Helvand, Ada Baron and Bella Lyon) and other student honors. Student speakers and coaches highlighted season results across sports — including section placings, state-qualifying performances, a successful Austin invite win for one team, and fundraisers that engaged local businesses. Presenters noted volunteer and community-service projects such as holiday-card deliveries to nursing homes and outreach through the National Honor Society.

Board members and students exchanged brief comments and thanks; presenters said many extracurricular events remain active through December (music concerts, winter athletics) and encouraged community attendance. The board moved to the consent agenda after the recognitions.