Orenda Superintendent Newsletter

CIRCLE OF COURAGE

BELONGING - INDEPENDENCE - MASTERY - GENEROSITY

2026-27 Draft School Calendars

The 2026-27 Draft School Calendars are posted on each campus website and on the district website here.

Summer School Grades 9-12

Summer school for grades 9-12 will take place at Gateway Tech High School on June 1 - 18, 2026 from 8 AM - 1 PM Monday - Thursday. All summer school registration forms and fees are due no later than noon on Wednesday, May 27.

Texas Public Charter Schools Video And FAQ

Are you new to charter schools or want an easy way to share with your friends and family about Texas charter schools? This short video explains what Texas charter schools are, why they exist, and how they help students in a way that's easy to understand.

Video: Texas Public Charter Schools 101 - YouTube

Video: Texas Public Charter Schools 101 - Google Drive

Have additional questions? See this frequently asked questions about public charter schools and charter school governing boards.

Texas School Safety Teen Ambassador

Do you know a young person who is dedicated to making their school and community safer and healthier? Do they have what it takes to be a leader for their school, community, and state? If so, then we want them to apply to be a Texas School Safety Teen Ambassador for the 2026 – 2027 school year!

The Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors serve as the state’s youth voice for engaging young people in school safety initiatives. These youth educate their peers on topics such as campus safety, mental health, violence prevention, and substance use to help create safe and healthy schools.

What the Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors Do:

Lead educational events/projects on drug prevention, teen mental health, violence prevention, and preparedness at their school.
Host podcast episodes, educational videos, and virtual summits.
Serve as a statewide voice for how youth and adults can work together to create a positive school climate.
Influence other teens to promote positive actions through social media.
Meet and work with like-minded youth at the state level.
Collaborate with the Texas School Safety Center staff to identify school safety trainings and activities for youth to participate in.

To apply, students must be entering 9th-12th grade for the upcoming school year. To learn more about the application requirements, download a promotional flyer, and access the application, click here. Applications close July 10.

Federal Income Tax Resources for Families

Attendance is Important!

Good attendance is important for both students and schools. Students receives the maximum educational benefit by being in school every day. Studies show a strong link between academic performance and consistent daily attendance. In addition, public schools receive state funding based on daily attendance, which is essential to providing high quality instruction, support services, and extracurricular programs.

Lakers Place at TCSAAL Art Competition

Kingsland School recently competed at the TCSAAL 2026 Annual State Arts Festival! It was a wonderful day of competition in the Fine Arts, showcasing all of the talent, hard word, and dedication to the craft. Melody was runner up State Champion in the multimedia High School Category and Gideon was State Champion for black and white drawing, grades 6-8. Great Job, Lakers!

Gateway Theatre Excells at HAYA

The Gateway Prep Theatre Department participated in the Heller Awards for Young Artists and six of our own Gators were recognized for their achievements. Thomas - Best Featured Performer (Ensemble Category); Luca - Best Supporting Performer (Male Category); Aivree - Best Lead Performer (Female Category); Mackenzie - Stage Management; Alexander - Marketing; Drew - Costume Design

Penny War at Nolan Creek

Great job by our students at Nolan Creek for raising $1,366.20 during Penny Wars! A special shoutout to fourth grade for winning the competition. This event helps support our school's Field Day activities.

Upcoming Dates to Remember

April 13 - Orenda Board Meeting 5:30 pm at Gateway College Preparatory School

April 7-May 1 - State Testing Days

May 4-15 - Advanced Placement Testing

May 21 at 6 pm - Kingsland High School Graduation

May 22 at 6 pm - Gateway College Preparatory High School Graduation

May 23 at 11 am - Gateway Tech High School Graduation

Contact Us

Carla Silber, Superintendent

Email: carla.silber@orendaeducation.org
Website: www.orendaeducation.org
Location: 2951 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, USA
Phone: (512) 869-3020