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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF O. HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Happy Friday, Mustangs!
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, please take a close look at next week’s schedule. Due to final exams, we will follow an ABABC schedule next week.
Additionally, students will turn in their Chromebooks for the year on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure your student brings both their Chromebook and charger to school so they are ready for collection. Thank you for helping us make this process as smooth as possible as we wrap up the school year.
In addition to the high school credit classes a group of students pursued college credits this week via the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam, a multi-hour assessment of their reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills. We are very proud of these students for the dedication they have displayed over the last years enhancing their Spanish abilities. Special thanks to our OHMS Spanish team, Srs. Jurkovic and Munoz.
8th Grade Families: Please bookmark our dedicated HS Advancement Newsletter! It will continue to be updated with relevant information throughout the spring.
Transfers:
General enrollment and general transfers such as to Austin HS opens on Feb 16th. Applications for admissions-based and magnet programs opened on January 12th.
Calling all rising 3rd–8th grade Future Maroons! Join Austin High football coaches and players for a fun, non-contact camp focused on building fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game. Open to all skill levels, the camp will be held June 18–19 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM on the Austin High turf field.
Registration Link:
https://ahsfootballboosterclub.org/youthcamp
2026 AHS Summer Speed & Strength Camp: For 7th - 9th Grade Athletes
The Austin High summer strength and conditioning program will run June 8th through July 30th. Camp will be Monday-Thursday weekly with the exception of Thursday, June 18th, for our Future Maroons Football Camp, and the week of July 4th. Camp will be $250.00 and the link for registration and payment is below. Choose Maroons Summer Speed & Strength Camp and choose the appropriate group from the drop down menu. See attached flyer as well.
https://austin.myschoolcentral.com/(S(hjv0g24vypafwnrz4bxsmfjc))/Index.aspx
*If the link does not show up correctly click the Start Again button and you should be redirected to the correct page."
Car, Bus, Bike, and Walking Transportation
Bus Transportation: Students who take AISD buses will be picked up and dropped off on Wayside Dr on the east side of the property. The map to the side shows our bus lane. Families use the Where's the Bus through the AISD Portal or the phone app to track bus arrival times. Students pick up and drop off in the same place on Wayside Drive. Link to AISD's Bus Transportation Department homepage with contact information. Families seeking a "bus pass" to ride a route that they are not zoned to cannot be placed on routes for the first two weeks of school until space for zoned riders is confirmed. More information is available 7:45 am to 4:45 pm Monday though Friday at 512-414-0238.
Car Riders, Walkers, and Map: We understand that car dropoff can be a stressful time for families, especially at the beginning of the year for unfamiliar drivers and passengers. The map to the side shows the main drop off areas as well as the bus lane. While we do not close the street to eastbound traffic, having cars travel westbound on 10th Street is the safest option so that students do not have to cross in front of traffic or risk opening doors into traffic.
Staying on Campus Once Dropped Off: A reminder to all students, whether walkers, car riders, or bus riders, that once your mode of transportation has brought you to campus, you may not leave the campus to visit HEB, 7/11, or other locations. Students may not leave the property without being checked out by their guardian.
