View the entire January 2021 Newsletter here Vea el boletín completo de enero de 2021 en español aquí Boletin en Espanol
December 2020 District Newsletter
December 2020 Newsletter in English boletín de diciembre 2020 en lineal
Sarah Mahoney – 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year
Sarah Mahoney first started working with young people as a counselor at a summer camp for handicapped kids. Sarah, who uses a wheelchair for mobility assistance, said that she has been a recipient of services since she was three. She said that she chose to become a special needs teacher… Continue Reading Sarah Mahoney – 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year
40 for Forty – UTCS’ fundraiser for computers
UT Charter Schools partners with residential facilities that are serving students who have specialized needs. Many of our schools educate children who are living in group foster care settings. Some are hospitals that provide education while the young person is in recovery. A few are maternal care programs that serve… Continue Reading 40 for Forty – UTCS’ fundraiser for computers
Fall 2020 District Reopening Plan Released
On July 20, Superintendent Chavez released the UT Charter School Fall 2020 District Reopening Plan. Due to the frequently changing nature of this situation, the plan will be updated timely and the date of the most recent published version will be noted on this website. Please find additional information on… Continue Reading Fall 2020 District Reopening Plan Released
April 23 Letter from Superintendent Chavez
The following is a message with important district-wide information from the UT Charter School System Superintendent Dr. Melissa M. Chavez. The UT Charter School System COVID-19 (Coronavirus) response is rapidly evolving and we will continue to post regular updates on our website and share information with our families and partners.… Continue Reading April 23 Letter from Superintendent Chavez
April 16 – School Closure for the Remainder of the Academic Year
Governor Greg Abbott announced an executive order today, April 16, 2020 to close all schools in the state of Texas for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. UT Elementary School and UT Charter School, along with all other districts in the state, will comply with this executive order and… Continue Reading April 16 – School Closure for the Remainder of the Academic Year
Updated Information on Meals During Closure – Información Actualizada Sobre Comidas Durante el Cierre de la Escuela
Texas parents and caregivers can visit the TXSchools.gov MealFinder Map to find locations near them where local school systems are offering free school meals—both breakfast and lunch—for pick-up while school buildings are closed because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Launched by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), in partnership with the… Continue Reading Updated Information on Meals During Closure – Información Actualizada Sobre Comidas Durante el Cierre de la Escuela
April 1 District Updates
The following is a message with important district-wide information from the UT Charter School System Superintendent Dr. Melissa M. Chavez. The UT Charter School System COVID-19 (Coronavirus) response is rapidly evolving and we will continue to post regular updates on our website and share information with our families and partners.… Continue Reading April 1 District Updates
April 1 District Update
The following is a message with important district-wide information from the UT Charter School System Superintendent Dr. Melissa M. Chavez. The UT Charter School System COVID-19 (Coronavirus) response is rapidly evolving and we will continue to post regular updates on our website and share information with our families and partners.… Continue Reading April 1 District Update
March 26 District Update
The following is a message with important district-wide information from the UT Charter School System Superintendent Dr. Melissa M. Chavez. The UT Charter School System COVID-19 (Coronavirus) response is rapidly evolving and we will continue to post regular updates on our website and share information with our families and partners.… Continue Reading March 26 District Update
District Update Letter from Superintendent Chavez
The following is a message with important district-wide information from the UT Charter School System Superintendent Dr. Melissa M. Chavez. If you have any difficulties reading the images below, please click the link for a pdf copy of the letter. 23 Mar 20 District Letter from Dr C
Meals During School Closures – Comidas Durante el Cierre de la Escuela
Texas parents and caregivers can now visit the TXSchools.gov MealFinder Map to find locations near them where local school systems are offering free school meals—both breakfast and lunch—for pick-up while school buildings are closed because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Launched by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), in partnership with the Office… Continue Reading Meals During School Closures – Comidas Durante el Cierre de la Escuela
Letter to Parents and Partners – March 17, 2020
Dear UT Charter School Parents, Partners and Community: Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, The University of Texas Charter School System will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 3rd in an effort support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or… Continue Reading Letter to Parents and Partners – March 17, 2020
School Closure – Extended Spring Break
In response to the developing and rapidly-changing situation and in consideration of maximizing ways to further prevent the risk of exposure to COVID-19, all UT-UCS schools will follow the guidance set forth by the larger ISD in their area. Currently, the guidance is: UT-UCS campuses in these districts: Austin, Bastrop,… Continue Reading School Closure – Extended Spring Break
Winter 2020 Newsletter
Catch up on all of the news from The University of Texas Charter School District in our Winter 2020 Newsletter. Lea las noticias del Distrito Escolar Charter de la Universidad de Texas en nuestro boletín de enero de 2020. Click here to download the newsletter in English. Haga clic aquí… Continue Reading Winter 2020 Newsletter
Fall 2019 District Newsletter
Catch up on all of the news from The University of Texas Charter School District in our Fall 2019 Newsletter. Lea las noticias del Distrito Escolar Charter de la Universidad de Texas en nuestro boletín de otoño de 2019. Click here to download the newsletter in English. Haga clic aquí… Continue Reading Fall 2019 District Newsletter
Meet UT-UCS Teacher of the Year: Candace Berrier
Long before entering college, Candace Berrier knew that her heart was in teaching. By the time she reached high school, she discovered her path in special education while working with at-risk youth. “I choose to work in special education because I believe in teaching students in the way that they… Continue Reading Meet UT-UCS Teacher of the Year: Candace Berrier
Teaching to the Whole Child is More than a Philosophy at UT-UCS
Each year the University of Texas Charter School (UT-UCS) educates approximately 3,000 students with a focus on the whole child. The success of the school, which received an “A” rating from the Texas Educational Agency, is remarkable given the serious challenges its students face every day. “Our students don’t have… Continue Reading Teaching to the Whole Child is More than a Philosophy at UT-UCS
Teacher Spotlight: Angela Lara, Shriner’s Hospital for Children
During her first year as a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin, Angela Lara struggled to adjust to the pace and rigor of college life on a sprawling campus so far from home in Guadalajara, Mexico. “I went through very difficult times when I wanted… Continue Reading Teacher Spotlight: Angela Lara, Shriner’s Hospital for Children