The Superintendent of the University of Texas-University Charter School (UT-UCS) serves as the central administrative officer for the district and is responsible for providing leadership in all aspects of the operations of the district. Melissa M. Chavez Ph.D., assumed the role of Superintendent of UT-UCS on August 13, 2014. She… read more
NOW ACCEPTING K-5th APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2018-2019 LOTTERY
UT Elementary is now accepting K-5th Applications for 2018-2019 Lottery. Please complete Application and bring into the front office with all supporting documents. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 2ND AT 4PM. LOTTERY WILL BE HELD: MARCH 9TH AT 1PM. Please contact the front office if you have any questions. Office: 512-495-3300… read more
UT Elementary Summer Schedule
We will be operating on a Summer Schedule June 5-July 21 Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am-1pm CLOSED Friday
Bright Stars of Texas Honored at Completion Ceremony
Each year at the fifth-grade completion ceremony, the UT Elementary School’s highest honor—the Star of Texas Award—is given to individuals who strongly support the mission of UT Elementary School and whose gifts of time and resources have significantly enhanced the school’s programmatic efforts and goals. Angie Pete Yowell GIVING AND… read more
Alejandro’s Teacher
UT Elementary School fifth-grade teacher and UT Austin alumna (’12) Scarlett Calvin is the kind of teacher we all would have liked to have had. Not only is she a great science and math instructor, but she is energetic, cheerful and dedicated to her students. During the 2015-16 school year,… read more
Teacher of the Year – Melissa Garcia
Although Melissa Garcia comes from a family of teachers, she initially took a different career path. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration, she became a program manager for a market research firm that provided research for the tech industry. “I realized my job was missing something,” she said.… read more
Jennifer Montoya – Staff Member of the Year Dispenses Good Cheer and Assistance
Administrative Assistant Jennifer Montoya’s smile has been welcoming UT Elementary School families and students to the school for the past three years. “Helping someone—whether parent or child—is the favorite part of my job,” she said. “Jennifer is indispensable,” said Principal Tonya King. “With job duties that range from greeting everyone… read more
Alexis Blackman – First Little Longhorn to Attend UT Austin
Incoming University of Texas at Austin freshman Alexis Blackman has been a Longhorn since age 5. As the first UT Elementary School alumna to attend the “big UT,” she will do so on a full tuition scholarship from the University Co-op. George Mitchell, retired CEO of the Co-op pledged the… read more
Mission Accomplished – Training Future Teachers
Through the school’s partnership with the UT College of Education, every teacher at UT Elementary has a pre-service or “student” teacher in his or her classroom. The training the preservice teachers receive has been described as “phenomenal” by former student teachers. And, a number of teachers at the school like… read more
Longhorns Big and Small Benefit from UT Austin
When you experience the student excitement around the field trip to the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, you understand just how important the partnership between UT Elementary School and The University of Texas at Austin is. Students look forward to the trip for years—and no wonder.… read more
