Wayside Schools

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Wayside Schools is a free public school dedicated to the success for ALL scholars.

Wayside Schools is a tuition-free, college prep public charter school district serving South Austin and is the home of Eden Park Academy, Altamira Academy, REAL Learning Academy and Sci-Tech Middle & High School. We believe that ALL children are capable of success, and our goal is to ensure ALL scholars are ready and prepared for college.

06/02/2026

๐Ÿ“š Need help with enrollment? Weโ€™ve got you covered!

Join us for one of our upcoming Enrollment Assistance Sessions this June. Our team can help with every step of the processโ€”from application to registrationโ€”and answer any questions you may have.

๐Ÿ“ Hosted at Wayside: REAL Learning Academy
๐Ÿ—“ Tomorrow | 5:00โ€“7:00 p.m.
๐Ÿ—“ Next Wednesday | 5:00โ€“7:00 p.m.

These sessions are open to families applying to any Wayside campus.

And donโ€™t forgetโ€”our principal-led campus tours are happening this weekend! ๐ŸŽ‰ Itโ€™s a great opportunity to meet the team, tour the school, and learn more about the Wayside experience. Elementary tours kick off at 10 a.m., and middle & high school tours begin at 11 a.m.

Let us know you're coming: https://forms.gle/fVUUm8U6pci1X76u9

We canโ€™t wait to welcome future Waysiders! ๐Ÿ’™

Photos from Wayside Schools's post 06/01/2026

๐ŸŽ“ We're still buzzing with excitement from our Class of 2026 Graduation!

Our graduates were surrounded by the love and support of family, friends, and staff who came together to celebrate this incredible milestone. We are so proud of all you've accomplished and can't wait to see the amazing things you'll do next.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your Wayside family will be cheering you on every step of the way. ๐Ÿ’™

05/29/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendar to come meet the team and see what makes Wayside Schools so special! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“š

Join us for our Meet the Principal Campus Tours on Saturday, June 6 at all Wayside campuses! This is a great opportunity to tour the school, meet campus leaders, ask questions, and learn more about the Wayside experience for your scholar.

๐Ÿ•™ Elementary School Tours: 10:00 a.m.
๐Ÿ•š Middle & High School Tours: 11:00 a.m.

This tour is open to new families, prospective families, and those transitioning to middle school or high school. We canโ€™t wait to welcome you to campus! ๐Ÿ’™

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/fVUUm8U6pci1X76u9

05/28/2026

Summer just began, but we are already looking ahead to August!

Mark your calendar for our first day of school on Wednesday, August 5!

To see school supply lists, after-school care, and more for 2026-27, visit our Back to School webpage: www.waysideschools.org/back-to-school. This page is updated with new info throughout the summer.

05/27/2026

Our Network-Wide All Means ALL Winner is... Drumroll please....

LUPITA GUTIERREZ from Wayside: Sci-Tech High School!

Ms. Gutierrez teaches Spanish I, II & III at our high school, and has been nominated by her peers, campus leadership and network leadership as Wayside's network-wide winner for the year. Congratulations Ms. Gutierrez! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

05/26/2026

Need help with enrollment for the upcoming school year? Weโ€™re here to help! ๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Join Wayside Schools for an Evening Enrollment Session at Wayside: REAL Learning Academy (6405 S. IH-35). Our team will be available to assist families with applications, answer questions, and help guide you through the enrollment process.

Families applying to any Wayside campus are welcome to attend!

๐Ÿ“ Wayside: REAL Learning Academy
๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday, June 3 | 5โ€“7 p.m.
๐Ÿ—“ Wednesday, June 10 | 5โ€“7 p.m.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4dmLGxy

We look forward to welcoming future Waysiders! ๐Ÿ’™

Photos from Wayside Schools's post 05/26/2026

Congratulations to Waysideโ€™s Coach of the Year, Joe Ramirez! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ‘

Coach Ramirez is a local business owner of Blazer Tag & parent who volunteers his time to coach our Middle School Girls Basketball team.

He brings incredible energy, passion, and commitment to the program, helping create a competitive and positive athletics experience for our scholars. We are so thankful for the impact he makes both on and off the court.

Coach Ramirez wanted to share a special thank you to his Assistant Coach Eric Rodriguez for being with him every step of the way!

05/25/2026

Today, Wayside Schools honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

On this Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude on the sacrifices made by our nationโ€™s heroes and extend our appreciation to the military families who carry their legacy forward.

Wishing our Wayside community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Photos from Wayside Schools's post 05/23/2026

This evening, we celebrated the Class of 2026! Congratulations to our grads and to the families who supported them along the way. We canโ€™t wait to see what you achieve!

Stay tuned for more photos from tonightโ€™s event!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our Class of 2026 ๐ŸŽ“

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