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Welcome to Austin Area School District
At Austin Area School District, you matter. At our small, public school, we serve approximately 180 pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade students on one campus. AASD serves the Austin Borough as well as Keating, Portage, Sylvania, and Wharton townships in rural Potter County, Pennsylvania.
A Message from Our Superintendent
Greetings and Welcome!
I would like to extend a warm welcome on behalf of our small rural school district. We are thrilled to have you join us and hope that your experience here will be enriching and memorable.
At our school we believe in the values of innovation, creativity, and personalized one-on-one experiences for our students. We strive to provide a learning environment that fosters creativity and encourages students to think outside the box. Our small class sizes allow for more personalized attention from our dedicated teachers, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to succeed.
As you explore our district, we hope that you will discover the many opportunities we offer for students to engage in hands-on learning experiences from our STEM programs to our arts and music programs. Our commitment to innovation means that we are constantly seeking new ways to enhance our curriculum and provide our students with the best possible education.
We are proud of the community we have built here, and we invite you to become a part of it. Whether you are a parent considering enrolling your child in our district, or a visitor interested in learning more about what we have to offer, we welcome you to join us and experience the warmth and hospitality of our rural community.
Thank you for choosing to be a part of our school district, and we look forward to getting to know you better.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Rees
Kimberly Rees
Superintendent
Smallest public school in PA
PreK–12 STEM program
100% graduation rate
Individualized learning experience
1:1 technology