October 15, 2026 – Six Amarillo ISD seniors are National Merit Commended Scholars for 2027. This places them in the top three percent of graduating seniors nationwide. Amarillo ISD students consistently achieve the area’s most National Merit honors. In the past 10 years, 120 AISD students have earned National Merit designations, qualifying them for substantial merit scholarships at many universities. Students earning 2027 National Merit Commended designations are:

• Hazik Aiyan - Amarillo High
• Mohammad Saif Garasia – Amarillo High
• David J. Hart – Amarillo High
• David Schneider – Amarillo High
• Lucy Schneider – Amarillo High
• Shweta Unnithan – Amarillo High