The Awty International School

Congratulations to the Class of 2026. A class that has left its mark across campus and is now ready to leave its mark on the world!

From Houston to every corner of the globe, the Class of 2026 carries with it the languages, the friendships, the curiosity, and the courage that define an Awty education. We could not be more proud.

A special thank you to Mr. James T. Hackett for his inspiring keynote address to our graduates and the entire Awty community. Your words will stay with this class long after they crossed the stage.

To our graduates: you arrived as students. You leave as global citizens. The world is waiting, go show them what Rams are made of.

Congratulations to the families, and a heartfelt thank you to our incredible faculty and staff who guided this class every step of the way.

Valedictorian (French Program): Grace L.
Valedictorian (International Program): Mark L.
Kathleen Awty Award: Anna Y.
APPA Citizenship Award: Grégoire T. & Scotia L.
Community Service Award: Joseph G. & Carl Q.

Go Rams!

Tune in to Rams Radio! 🎙️

Rams Radio is completely run by our incredible 5th Grade/CM2A students, and we couldn't be more proud. From crafting scripts and hosting at the mic to recording, producing, and running the entire board, our Rams are doing it all.

This is student storytelling and innovation at its finest. It is exactly what an Awty education looks like in action.

Thank you to our wonderful faculty for making this hands-on experience possible.

Catch every episode on Awty's YouTube channel and hear our Rams loud and clear, broadcasting from Houston to all around the world.

Every year, a small group of students takes on a quiet but meaningful responsibility — to document life at Awty. Unhurried mornings, candid hallway moments, the energy of a performance, the curiosity of students discovering something new, together.

This year's yearbook editorial team did exactly that, and so much more.

A team of nearly 40 students are the primary artists and editors, allowing them to gain proficiency in a variety of mediums. They are the photographers, digital layout designers, and journalists working to build everything from scratch, under the guidance of Ms. Wood.

They traveled between campuses to interview, photograph, and capture every corner of our community, from the main campus to the Lower School and ELC.

They worked in stages, meeting deadlines throughout the year where even a single missed day could delay the final book by weeks. And they did it all while maintaining one unified vision, one consistent voice, one book that holds Awty whole.

And when it was all done, they handed our community a book that holds this year the way only Awty can.

To the editors and Ms. Wood, whose dedication and leadership made this possible. To the Class of 2026, celebrating your final chapter at Awty. And to our entire community — these are your 2025–26 memories, kept forever, in a book that glows in the dark.

2025/26: Endless Possibilities

A morning of restoration and peace to give back to our Awty volunteers, who give so much energy to our community.

As we practiced synchronized breathwork and found stillness in sound baths, we took a moment to reflect on the school year. The endless hours, teamwork, and dedication our volunteers provide are what make Awty such a special place. By leading with our values of community and kindness, you make a lasting impact on us all.

To our incredible volunteers, we thank you.

Perseverance, focus, and a record-breaking turnout! ♟️🐏

Our Awty Chess Team shined at the T.H. Rogers Chess Tournament. With 39 students representing grades 1 through 7, it was our largest showing to date! In a field of 500 participants, our Rams stayed sharp and earned the 5th-place Middle School team trophy.

We are so proud of the sportsmanship and dedication shown by every student. Congratulations on a fantastic tournament!

Maraam S. has made history as the first Awty student to earn a spot on the Meta4 Houston Poetry Slam Team — one of only 6 students selected citywide to represent Houston at the upcoming Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam.

After winning 5 out of 7 high school slams and advancing through the citywide semifinals and Grand Slam Finals, Maraam will represent Houston on an international stage in 2026 alongside a team that has won the championship two years running.

When she looked up from the stage at the Finals, she found Ms. Mouton, Ms. Cullinane, and Mr. Burton cheering from the audience — giving her all the strength she needed to shine.

Congratulations Maraam, and thank you to our incredible Awty faculty for championing the voices of our Rams!

Our Upper School EatWell team has won the 2026 Teens in AI Global Techathon, the flagship International Women’s Day tech competition for teens worldwide, and part of Awty’s newly launched partnership with Teens in AI.

They finished first against a field of 2,640 registered teen participants from 52 countries, competing across 30 languages and 263 locations.

EatWell is a hyperpersonalized AI nutrition engine and website built to tackle food insecurity and diet-related health risks. The platform offers realistic nutrition guidance, connects users to accessible food options, and operates in both English and Spanish. The team built in safeguards around medical referral, user privacy, and bias mitigation.

The next chapter shifts from competition to entrepreneurship. The team will move into an incubator phase to build their MVP, test it with real users, and explore pathways to scale.

Go Rams!