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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF O. HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
O. Henry Families,
What a wonderful evening at House Park last night for Future Maroon Night. It was great to see so many families from across the Austin High Vertical Team come together to celebrate our future Maroons. Students from Bryker Woods, Barton Hills, Zilker, Casis, Oak Hill, Patton, Mathews, Small Middle School, and O. Henry Middle School had the opportunity to run through the tunnel before the varsity football game and line the sidelines to give high fives to the Austin High football players as they took the field. It was such a fun experience for our future Maroons.
The evening was even more special as the Austin High Red Jackets celebrated their 100th anniversary. One of my favorite parts of the night was seeing so many former Mustangs and Mustang parents. I even had the opportunity to chat with former students from my days as a science teacher at O. Henry. It was a wonderful reminder of the connections and relationships that make our school community so special.
I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and a little fall break. As a reminder, students will not have school on Monday, October 12, but our staff will be on campus for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Middle school conferences work a little differently than elementary school conferences. Rather than scheduling a conference with every family, our teachers reach out to families when a conversation would be helpful to support student learning and growth. If you would like to connect with one of your child's teachers, please don't hesitate to reach out by phone or email. If they are unable to meet with you on Monday due to scheduling constraints, they will work with you to find another time to connect.
Finally, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our O. Henry community for all the kindness shown to me during Principal Appreciation Week. The thoughtful messages, notes, beautiful flowers, and wonderful luncheon made me feel so appreciated. I truly felt the love this week, and I am grateful every day for the privilege of leading and supporting O. Henry Middle School. We have the best students, staff, and families, and I feel lucky to be part of the best middle school in Austin.
Enjoy your long weekend, Mustangs.
Giddy Up!
Camie Fillpot
Principal, O. Henry Middle School
Walking, Biking, Busing, and Driving to O. Henry
- Westbound dropoff/pickup is fastest and safest for students
- For pickups during the day, feel free to park on 10th Street, otherwise keep clear
- Be mindful of bikers and walkers during peak times
- Bike racks located by front entrance
