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This image depicts a framed picture of Caesar Chavez with students of Metz signed by Chavez himself.

Certification of Appreciation for Metz to commemorate Metz participating in the first Cesar Chavez Essay Writing Contest.
A plaque recognizing Metz Elementary's participation in the first César Chávez essay writing contest, dated December 4th, 1993.

Newspaper article outlining Metz students visit with Cesar Chavez after founding the United Farm Workers Union.

Video of Cesar Chavez when he visited Metz in 1987.https://youtu.be/Hz2QnLAVPZA

Students warmly welcome Cesar Chavez to their school.

This chart uses raw data from the Texas Education Agency to map the decrease in enrollment from 2011-2020.

This graph displays how white residents have disproportionately moved into East Austin from 2000 to 2010.

This image shows flags posted outside of the school notifying people that enrollment is open. These flags can be read in both Spanish and English.

Though the school was initially started in 1916, the first Metz school building was not finalized for use until 1919.