The UT Elementary School Management Board approved the 2026-2027 school calendar at their board meeting on January 20, 2026. Please see our Annual School Calendar page for more information. The 2026-2027 calendar will be posted on the main page of our website at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.… read more
At the UT Elementary school Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 21, our campus was filled with gratitude and community spirit as students, families, and supporters came together for a festive lunch. School Management Board members Bill Lasher and Kathy Armenta, along with Kathy’s husband Richard and PK-12 Schools Executive Director… read more
On Thursday, November 20, our 2nd through 5th graders experienced the magic of live theater thanks to Big UT. A talented troupe from the UT College of Fine Arts, Texas Theatre and Dance performed “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing”—a whimsical and thought-provoking play written by… read more
PK-12 School Leaders Discover the Power of Team Feedback: “Water What You Want to See Grow” What happens when educators who usually give feedback learn to give and receive it as a team? On October 24, leadership teams from UT Elementary, UT University Charter School, and UT High School found… read more
The Texas Cowboys, UT Austin’s oldest men’s organization, have been a symbol of leadership and service since their founding in 1922. Known for maintaining Smokey the Cannon—the iconic tradition that fires every time the Longhorns score—the Texas Cowboys also make a lasting impact beyond game day. Notable Texas Cowboys alumni… read more
This month, our focus in on gratitude – noticing and appreciating the good around us, even in small moments. Research shows that practicing gratitude can increase happiness, improve relationships, and help children manage stress and big feelings. To view the whole newsletter, click on the image above or link… read more
New UT Elementary music teacher Sarah Uy is uniquely qualified for the job. Growing up in Chicago, her own musical journey began at age five with the Suzuki method—the same approach used in UT Elementary’s Musical Lives program. “When I first started playing violin, I was five, and it was… read more
Supporting a kind and caring community October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and this issue of Campus Care Corner is dedicated to helping families talk openly about bullying. Inside, you’ll find resources from the Texas Center for School Safety and conversation tips for talking to your child about bullying.
In this month’s edition, learn more about how our school is teaching Growth Mindset and find some books to help you reinforce it at home.
Welcome back Little Longhorns! We are ramping up to see you all on August 13th. Read more about preparing your Little Longhorn for the new school year in our first edition of the Campus Care Corner.
