Stephen F. Austin Middle School

"The Grizzly Crawl", our Bruins are exploring the mind boggling true story of Hugh Glass surviving a grizzly bear attack. Students did an amazing job identifying key elements of non-fiction, expanding their vocabulary, and practicing core comprehension skills. Check out our Bruins putting that knowledge into action during Enrichment Camp! Students channelled their inner park rangers to create Bear Safety Pamphlets.

Check out our Bruins working collaboratively after reading Stranded on Devil's Tooth, during Enrichment Camp. In groups, they identified and explained dangers faced by the characters using text evidence. Students shared three camping-related words and one worry they might have about camping. Through discussion and teamwork, they explored the essential question: How do challenges in nature shape the choices we make and the tools we need to stay safe? Great critical thinking and collaboration!

S’mores, Safety & Smiles!

Our Austin Middle School Enrichment Camp students are in for a special treat!

The San Juan Fire Department will be joining us for a fun and educational morning of S’mores & Fire Safety on Wednesday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m. right here at Austin Middle School!

Students will have the opportunity to:
✨ Roast delicious s’mores
✨ Learn important fire safety tips
✨ Meet real-life firefighters
✨ Explore firefighting equipment and gear

This exciting experience combines hands-on learning with unforgettable memories, helping our Bruins stay informed, safe, and engaged while having fun!

Camp Week is HERE at Austin Middle School!

Our Bruins are having an amazing time during Enrichment Camp Week! Throughout the week, students are participating in exciting hands-on activities, building new skills, exploring their interests, and creating unforgettable memories with friends and staff.

From learning opportunities to fun-filled experiences, Camp Week is all about keeping our students engaged, inspired, and having a blast! Be sure to join in on the fun and join us for Enrichment Camp June 8-26, 2026.

Celebrating an Incredible Legacy!

Today, we honor and celebrate Mrs. Davila as she closes an extraordinary chapter after 31 years of dedicated service in education.

For more than three decades, Mrs. Davila has poured her heart into teaching, inspiring generations of students, and making a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom. Her kindness, patience, wisdom, and unwavering commitment have helped shape countless lives, leaving a legacy that will be felt for years to come.

While it is difficult to imagine our halls without her, we are so grateful for the love, passion, and dedication she has shared throughout her remarkable career. The difference she has made cannot be measured by years alone, but by the thousands of students, families, and colleagues she has touched along the way.

Mrs. Davila, thank you for 31 incredible years of service, leadership, and heart. We wish you endless happiness, relaxation, and new adventures in this well-deserved retirement.

Congratulations, Mrs. Davila! Once a Bruin, always a Bruin!

Today, we proudly recognize members of our Austin Middle School family for their years of dedicated service!

Each year represents a commitment to our students, our school, and the Bruin community. Through their hard work, passion, and dedication, these outstanding staff members have made a lasting impact on countless lives and helped make Austin Middle School the special place it is today.

Please join us in congratulating our Service Award recipients and thanking them for their unwavering commitment to excellence. We are grateful for all you do and proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Congratulations, Bruins!

Our Career Day was an incredible success, and it would not have been possible without the generosity and support of our amazing sponsors!

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to every business, organization, and community partner who contributed to making this special day unforgettable for our Bruins. Your support helped create meaningful experiences, inspired future dreams, and showed our students the power of a community that believes in them.

Today, we proudly recognize the sponsors whose generosity helped make Career Day such a memorable event. Every contribution, big or small, made a lasting impact on our students, and for that, we are truly grateful.

At Austin Middle School, we are blessed to be surrounded by community members who invest in the success of our students and help open doors to future possibilities. Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of leaders, professionals, and changemakers.