09-04-2025
STEAMing Ahead: Mann Middle School gets new name & vision
ABILENE, Texas () – Mann Middle School, located on Abilene's North Side, officially has a new name: Mann STEAM Academy.
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The Abilene Independent School District (AISD) Board unanimously voted to rename the campus during its April 7 meeting, marking a significant step in the school's transition to a STEAM-focused curriculum.
As part of AISD's entry into the state's System of Great Schools program, discussions began on transforming both Mann and Ortiz Elementary into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) campuses. But district leaders decided to go a step further at Mann — adding the 'A' for art to create a full STEAM Academy.
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'This shift to STEAM isn't just about adding art — it's about helping kids become the kind of problem solvers who can think critically and creatively,' staff explained during the board meeting. 'That blend of logic and imagination leads to deeper learning and stronger engagement across all subjects.'
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