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Image of the Metz Cobra (mascot)

Picture of two students walking beside AISD school buses

Ray Akin was an elementary school teacher, vice principal, and principal in the Austin Public Schools from 1936 through 1974. Ray was vice-principal and sixth grade teacher at Metz in 1949-53. His students in those days included Joe Lung, one of old…

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.

Students warmly welcome Cesar Chavez to their school.

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

This picture of the Austin's 1928 city plan shows how Austin's City Council planned to implement racial segregation by creating communities in the outskirts of Austin specifically for racial minorities.

The events held at Metz Elementary exemplified the efforts of the community to provide the best experiences for their students. This festival held at Metz provided a space for students from across the county to display their musical talents. Here is…