As a child, Mariah Garza remembers crawling under classroom decks to pick up trash on Beautification Day, tending school gardens, and learning to play string instruments and the accordion at UT Elementary. Years later, she’s back—this time on the other side of the classroom. When it came time to apply… read more
A mentor partnership between the Texas Cowboys and UT Elementary School is connecting college students with the next generation of Longhorns and developing leaders at every level. Every Friday afternoon, the energy at UT Elementary School shifts. Fourth and fifth graders rush toward the playground, eyes scanning for their… read more
Every March, UT Elementary comes alive with imagination and laughter as we celebrate Dr. Seuss / Read Across America Day, a beloved school tradition that brings students, stories, and our community, together. In honor of the day, we welcome UT Elementary board members, supporters, and community partners into classrooms to… read more
Each year, UT Elementary School strengthens its commitment to whole‑child support through longstanding partnerships with the UT School of Social Work and several other Texas universities, including Texas State University and East Texas A&M. This year, Social Work Coordinator Andrea Menchaca, LMSW, is supervising five Master of Social Work (MSW)… read more
UT Charter School System recently introduced the Whole Child Champion Award to celebrate educators who embody trauma‑informed practices and create learning environments where every student feels safe, valued, and supported. The award was initiated by School Social Work Coordinator Andrea Menchaca, LMSW, who saw a need to honor teachers who… read more
STEAM teacher Mr. Kameron Koeffler transformed the UT Elementary gym into a bustling hub of discovery as fourth and fifth grade Little Longhorns presented their 2026 Science Fair projects after weeks of hands‑on investigation, critical thinking, and creativity. “The Science Fair is a cornerstone of curiosity and critical thinking. Students… read more
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
