Little Longhorns celebrated the spirit of the Olympics at UT Elementary’ s annual Olympic Day on Thursday, Oct. 12. After a festive opening ceremony, the teams—representing various countries across the globe—set forth on a number of challenging events, from relay races to ring tossing to group hula-hooping! Family members joined… read more
UTES Students Participate in Outdoor School
This September, 37 fifth-grade-students at UT Elementary School had the opportunity to take part in a unique experiential learning opportunity during Outdoor School. During the three-day field trip at Camp Champions in Marble Falls, students learned about the natural environment while also engaging in fun and exciting personal development and… read more
UTES Green Day: Working with New Friends to Improve the School Environment
On Saturday, September 23, UT Elementary School families teamed up with the nation-wide Hispanic Googlers Network (HOLA) and the Subiendo Leadership Council from the McCombs School of Business for a “Green Day” on campus. The volunteers and families built new raised garden beds, sanded all of the wooden handrails, and… read more
2017 UTES Olympic Days
Please join our Little Longhorns, teachers, staff, parents, and UT Olympians at The University of Texas Elementary School for a special event, where we will honor the history of the Olympics and foster a healthy and active lifestyle for children and their families. Thursday, October 12 8:30 a.m. – Olympic… read more
Little Longhorns Take In the Eclipse
On Monday, like many of us in Austin and across the country, the Little Longhorns of UT Elementary School celebrated the awesomeness that was the 2017 solar eclipse. Students gathered in the front of the school and after a safety talk – do not look into the ellipse without proper… read more
Celebrating Our Superheroes
Faculty and staff from UT Elementary School and UT-University Charter School (UT-UCS) came together to celebrate the upcoming school year at the annual convocation ceremony at UT Elementary School on Friday, Aug. 4. Dressed in capes, masks, and tutus, the teachers worked together in a number of activities revolving around… read more
Now Accepting Pre-K Applications for 2017-2018
UT Elementary Pre-K Admissions Policy Admission Policy: As an open enrollment charter school within the Texas public school system, the UT Elementary School offers equitable learning opportunities to all students regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, culture and linguistic background, economic status, physical and personal attributes… read more
UT Elementary Celebrates Spring Graduation
On May May 22, UT Elementary School held its annual Fifth Grade Completion and Senior Recognition Ceremony. UTES is the 1st university-sponsored public charter school in the state of Texas and is part of the UT Charter School System. This year UTES graduated its 10th class of fifth graders – to go along… read more
UTES Teacher Rebecca Vore Champions East Austin Garden Alliance
Wellness teacher Rebecca Vore has spearheaded a unique partnership between UT Elementary School, Brooke Elementary (AISD), Metz Elementary (AISD), and Sustainable Food Center to create a new East Austin School Garden Alliance. The Alliance kicked off at the Sustainable Food Center’s Downtown Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 20, where students… read more
Thank You Cain Foundation! Summer School Underway at UTES
While other kids are likely at a local swimming pool on this hot June day, rising fifth-grade UT Elementary School students are chatting excitedly about a 300-page book they have finished reading called The One and Only Ivan. In the adjoining room, fourth-graders proudly display virtual zoo habitats they are… read more
