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  • Headwaters School Survey

    Complete this survey to help Headwaters School!
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  • You're Invited to Headwaters Unbound!

    You are invited to the 3rd Annual Headwaters Unbound (formerly One Page Salon).
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  • Supporting Maui

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  • FREE ACT Math Prep Camp!

    Join Tania Prizio (certified ACT Educator) to start preparing for the math section of the ACT at this free prep camp from Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21! Enroll Today!
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  • May/June Ted Talk: Ted Talks: Celebrating the 2022-2023 School Year

    Being able to participate in the end-of-year ceremonies across various campuses is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my job. From our Springs Campus YCC students to our High School seniors, we celebrate each milestone with joy.
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  • Parents: We Need You!

    The Parent Volunteer Community (PVC) is Headwaters School's parent volunteer organization. You don't have to do anything special to join the PVC–we consider all parents members of the group!
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  • Introducing Our New SmartLab

    We are excited to introduce our new SmartLab on the River Campus!
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  • May/June Student Spotlights

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  • The Current | Headwaters School May/June 2023 Edition

    Check out the May/June 2023 edition of The Current, Headwaters community newsletter.
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  • May/June 2023 Staff Spotlight: Lei Alor

    Meet Lei Alor! Lei joined us in fall 2022 as our Middle School Social Studies Guide.
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  • Thank You to the Board of Trustees

    Earlier this week, you received a Board Update recapping this year. Today, we wanted to send an extra special thank you to outgoing Board Chair Jerry Aubin for his incredible work and dedication to Headwaters School.
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  • Magnus Email for Incoming Families

    Incoming families, see how to access Magnus here.
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  • Magnus Email for Returning Families

    Returning families, see learn more about how to access Magnus here.
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  • Summer 2023 Update from the Board of Trustees

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  • The Picnic Is Today! Open for Details

    Our annual Community Picnic is today, Sunday, May 7 from 2-5 p.m. at Shady Springs Party Barn. We can't wait to see you there!
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  • Vote for Lei Alor in Austin Monthly's Thank A Teacher Contest!

    Take a moment to visit Austin Monthly's voting page to to vote Lei Alor, MS Guide! Voting is through May 7!
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  • The Current | Headwaters School March/April 2023 Edition

    Check out the March/April 2023 edition of The Current, Headwaters community newsletter.
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  • Headwaters Parent Ed Event: Parent Ed: How to Talk to your Child about Climate Change 4/28/23 from 12-12:45 p.m.

    Earth Day 2023: How to Talk to Your Child About Climate Change

    In honor of Earth Day, all Headwaters parents and guardians are invited to join Patricia for a special Parent Ed event called “How to Talk To Your Child About Climate Change.” Patricia will be presenting via a special lunchtime Zoom this Friday, April 28 from 12-12:45 p.m. Register here. We hope parents can join in, listen, and participate virtually. 
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  • March/April 2023 Staff Spotlight: Lauran Janes

    Meet Lauran Janes, our Elementary Health and Fitness Guide on the Creek Campus.
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  • Camping at Gila National Park with ODL

    March/April 2023 Student Spotlight: MS/HS Project Week

    Every year, each Headwaters middle and high school student invests in a personal project. Students pick their topics in January and develop their projects through early March.
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  • March/April Student Spotlight: VASE 2023

    My sincere congratulations to the Headwaters Photography students (Maya, Liza, Odessa, Della, Alex, Amia, Mav, Vishwanathan, Jonah, and Ramsey) who participated in this year’s Visual Arts Scholastic Event!
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  • Ted Talks March/April 2023: Guided by Our Strategic Priorities

    Friend of Headwaters and longtime school psychologist, Rob Evans, has taught us that schools, when faced with change, have more in common with religious congregations than they do with companies or other organizations. It’s demonstrated in our commitment to values, mission, and relationships, especially in the important and immeasurable areas of connection and community.
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  • Join us at the annual Community Picnic on May 7

    Headwaters families are invited to our annual Community Picnic on Sunday, May 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. Join us for food, live music, swimming, games, and more!
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  • Today is PACT Challenge Day!

    Today is the Day! Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to give more students access to the Headwaters experience.
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  • Don't Miss the PACT Challenge Concert on 3/2/23 & Giving Challenge!

    Our PACT Challenge to Benefit Financial Aid is February 27-March 3!
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  • 2/22 Author Reading: Blue Ink Tears with Roberto Germán

    Join Headwaters in welcoming Roberto Germán to the River Campus for a very special Author Reading of Blue Ink Tears. You may recognize Roberto, he was our Middle School Director from 2017-2020 and continues to live the PACT every day!
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  • Don't Wait! Hoodie Sweatshirt Presale Until Monday 2/20

    We’re hosting a special, limited time hoodie sweatshirt presale until Monday, February 20, 2023. During this time, you will have a chance to order a limited edition hoodie in your size.
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  • Re-Enrollment for 2023-2024

    Re-enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is open and we invite you to complete your re-enrollment paperwork through the Nest by Monday, February 13. Click here to learn more and see step-by-step instructions. If you do not intend to re-enroll your student for the coming school year, please complete this short form.
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  • School Canceled Friday 2/3/23

    Due to continued power outages throughout the area and clean-up efforts on our campuses, all Headwaters campuses and offices will remain closed Friday, February 3, 2023. All classes and after-school events are canceled.
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  • Soccer Trial Week Rescheduled for Next Week

    Due to last week’s bad weather and school cancellations, we have decided to reschedule Trial Week for next week.
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  • Celebrate Black History Month

    Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
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  • Headwaters Canceled Thursday 2/2/23

    Due to continued bad weather and power outages throughout the area, all Headwaters campuses and offices will remain closed Thursday, February 2, and all classes and after-school events are canceled.
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  • Headwaters Canceled Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2023

    Headwaters classes and after-school activities are canceled for Wednesday 2/1/23.
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  • Headwaters Canceled Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31, 2023

    Due to forecasted hazardous road conditions, all Headwaters School's Campus will be closed. All classes and after-school student activities are canceled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
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  • 2023-2024 At-A-Glance Calendar Is Live

    See the 2023-2024 A t-A-Glance Calendar for next year's major dates.
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  • Announcing The PACT Challenge

    The Development Office is excited to announce our new take on Amplify Austin Day–the PACT Challenge! Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 2, when we will host a concert at Springdale Station to support financial aid at Headwaters!
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  • College Acceptances for the Class of 2023

    Each year, Director of College Counseling & Senior Class Sponsor Lisa Dubuque Wood supports our high schoolers as they look towards the future after high school.
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  • January/February Staff Spotlight: Mary Irreno

    Meet Mary Irreno, our Primary Bluebirds Assistant Guide! Mary started with us in the 2022-2023 school year and we are so fortunate to have her on our team!
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  • Sewing Machines for Afghan Refugees

    I want to express particular pride in two students who are living the “A” in our PACT by being advocates for Afghan refugee families here in Texas. Yara Hussain (‘23) and Stewart Haas (‘24) were showcased on both Fox 7 and KXAN on December 11 for seeing their Community Leader’s (CLs) project–fundraising to purchase sewing machines to help Afghan refugee women economically support their families and themselves–come to fruition.
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  • Ted Talks January/February 2023: Shining a Spotlight on Three Strategic Priorities

    It is easy to be anxious these days, very easy. This has been true many times in human history and it is especially true for those of us in care of children and students–both parents and educators. While it can feel counter-intuitive given the daily demands of the world, it is important for us to think ahead and do our best to imagine what our school could become for current and future students.
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  • The Current | Headwaters School January/February 2023 Edition

    Check out the January/February 2023 edition of The Current, Headwaters community newsletter.
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  • Recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Headwaters School celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the celebration of MLK Day on Monday, January 16, 2023.
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  • COVID-19 Update: Moved to Medium Risk (1/9/2023)

    With Austin moving into Medium Risk, Headwaters students and faculty in Primary classrooms and above are recommended to mask indoors when social distancing is not possible.
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  • Civil Rights Day 2023: Redefining Equality For All

    The River Campus Middle and High School Community is celebrating its annual Civil Rights Day on Monday, January 23, 2022. This year’s theme is “Redefining Equality for ALL.”
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