In an effort to promote a college-going culture, higher education officials have designated Friday, May 4 as GenTX Day. GenTX Day celebrates and congratulates the students of Generation TX—especially graduating seniors.

AISD staff, students, elected officials, business leaders and the community are invited to show their school spirit by wearing a college T-shirt that day. Some AISD high schools will have pep rallies and a number of mayors will issue official proclamations.

As students take their next steps towards realizing their futures, communities across Texas are coming together to applaud their successes and support them as they go on to college and begin career training.

Imagine if every person across Texas wears a college T-shirt on GenTX Day. Students will see people all around them united in their belief in higher education. Wearing a college T-shirt invites conversations for people to share their own personal story, choices and careers—a conversation that could inspire and change a student’s life.

GenTX Day is a project of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and part of a statewide movement focused on building a college-going and career-ready culture across the state. Click here to find ways to participate and access free kits and materials.