When Ronnie Volkening, affectionately known as ‘Mr. Ronnie’, steps onto the UT Elementary campus to read to students each week, he is met with cheers, smiles and some of the biggest little hugs you have ever seen. “The students show great enthusiasm as soon as they see me entering the… read more
On November 22, 2024, the UT Charter School system hosted an online training for parents. Our training was for both parents of students with diagnosed dyslexia but also for parents who want to learn more about dyslexia; its signs and what services are available to children with reading difficulties. The… read more
The Little Longhorns spent the month of October learning about how to prevent bullying by learning to recognize bullying and gaining the skills to stop it. Coach Z spent time teaching about kindness and showing students how to choose to be kind, even if it is not the easiest thing… read more
It’s after 3:00 p.m. at UT Elementary School, and kids are excitedly running around the play yard letting off steam from a busy day as they wait for their parents. But a few kids troop into the library in pairs, happy to drop off their backpacks, grab a quick snack,… read more
Over the past two years, UT Elementary offered volleyball as a limited, afterschool enrichment session to tutoring students. The program’s popularity inspired Pre-K teacher Norma Robinson to create a program open to all 4th and 5th grade girls, aiming to provide them with the benefits of team sports and physical… read more
The UT Elementary Management Board held its first meeting on August 20, where it welcomed four new members: Jolie Kinyamahanga is a parent of a first grader and a third grader at UT Elementary. She brings a parent voice to the Board. Eddie Lopez is the Executive Director of the… read more
We Texans love our HEB not only for its iconic grocery stores but its community service and commitment to Texas education. The Little Longhorns at UT Elementary are no exception! Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting H-E-B representatives on our campus to explore new volunteer opportunities. On August 22,… read more
We have a number of students with nut allergies, some quite severe. As a result, we have declared that the UT Elementary campus is a nut free zone. Please be vigilant about packed lunches, sweets etc. and ensure that no nuts come on to the school campus. Please do not… read more
Before the school year begins, UT Charter School System hosts Convocation for both of our school districts. Teachers from UT Elementary and the UT Charter campuses across Texas come to Austin for celebration and professional development. Every year we have a theme and this year it is: Connections Change Everything. The… read more
