Austin Elementary School - Tyler ISD

Austin Elementary School - Tyler ISD The official Tyler ISD page of Austin Elementary School. The school was named for Thomas Jessie Austin, the principal of Emmett J. Scott School. Mr.

Austin, a scholarly Fisk University graduate, came to Tyler from Brownsville, Tennessee. This tall, quiet educator was strong and courageous in his convictions and emphasized the importance of character, self-respect, and industry to his students. Austin served as a member of the Board of Stewards for St. James CME Church for 20 years and as a Sunday-school teacher for 44 years. He was also presid

ent of the Westview Cemetery Association. At the age of 92 he was presented with the coveted Silver Beaver Award by the Boy Scouts of America for outstanding service. Austin died in 1959.

🥫💙 **T.J. Austin Families, Let’s Make a Difference!** 💙🥫We are excited to support the **East Texas Food Bank** through o...
08/30/2026

🥫💙 **T.J. Austin Families, Let’s Make a Difference!** 💙🥫

We are excited to support the **East Texas Food Bank** through our campus food drive! We are asking our Lobo families to help by sending **non-perishable food items** to school with your child.

📅 **Donations will be collected through Thursday, September 3rd, before noon.**

🏆 **Special Incentive:** The **top 3 classes** that donate the most canned goods will earn the exciting opportunity to **run out onto the field with the Tyler High Lions** during their game against Crandall on **October 16th!**

Every can counts, and together we can make a meaningful difference for families in our community! 💙💛

Let’s show our **Lobo pride** and come together to support a great cause! 🐾

# # # 📣 PTA Reminder, Lobos! 💙🖤🤍Have you joined our PTA yet? If not, **now is the perfect time!** 🐺When you join PTA, y...
08/15/2026

# # # 📣 PTA Reminder, Lobos! 💙🖤🤍

Have you joined our PTA yet? If not, **now is the perfect time!** 🐺

When you join PTA, you’re not only supporting our students and campus, you’ll also be **entered into our raffle for a Skip-the-Line Parent Pick-Up Spot!** 🎉🚗

🎟️ **The winner will be able to:**
✨ Pick up their student first
✨ Skip the regular parent pick-up line
✨ Leave campus before the first parent pick-up car is released!

⏰ **The raffle closes next Wednesday**, so don’t miss your chance to join PTA and enter to win!

👉 **Join PTA today:** https://www.joinpta.org/

Let’s support our Lobos and make this school year amazing! 💙🐺

**Join PTA. Support our school. Skip the line!** 🎉

🎮🏆 GAME ON, LOBOS! 🐺💙Week 1 is officially in the books, and our Lobos are OFF TO A GREAT START! 🎉From building relations...
08/15/2026

🎮🏆 GAME ON, LOBOS! 🐺💙

Week 1 is officially in the books, and our Lobos are OFF TO A GREAT START! 🎉

From building relationships and learning routines to setting goals and making great memories, there are so many amazing things happening on our campus. Our students and staff have shown up ready to learn, grow, and give their best!

The energy is high, the excitement is growing, and we are just getting started! 🚀

One week down… and we’re ready to level up! 🎮🔥

Keep showing up, keep working hard, and keep making us proud, Lobos!

GAME ON, LOBOS! 🐺🎮💙

08/12/2026

🎉 IT’S FINALLY HERE, LOBOS! 💙🖤

Tomorrow is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, and we are so excited to welcome our students back! Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare for an amazing school year, and we can’t wait to see our Lobos walk through the doors! 🐺

A few important reminders for tomorrow:

⏰ Morning Arrival
Parents are welcome to walk their students to class on the first day. The tardy bell rings at 7:50 a.m. We will begin clearing the campus after the tardy bell, with a goal of having all guests off campus by 8:10 a.m.

🚗 Car Rider Tags
Temporary car rider tags will be provided tomorrow. We will do our best to catch parents during drop-off to provide them. If you need a car tag, please visit the front office.

🍎 Lunch Guests
To help our students get acclimated and comfortable with being back at school, we will not have lunch guests this week. Beginning Monday, August 17, parents and approved guests will once again be welcome to join students for lunch.

🚗 Dismissal
Please be patient with us during dismissal tomorrow. The first few days may take a little longer as we work through procedures and make sure every student gets home safely.

We are so excited to begin a new school year with our students and families! Thank you for your patience, support, and partnership as we get our year off to a great start.

Let’s make it a great first day, Lobos! 🐺💙🖤

Game On, Lobos!

💙🐺 Meet the Teacher was a SUCCESS! 🐺💙Our campus was full of smiles, excitement, and Lobo pride! We loved welcoming our s...
08/11/2026

💙🐺 Meet the Teacher was a SUCCESS! 🐺💙

Our campus was full of smiles, excitement, and Lobo pride! We loved welcoming our students and families and seeing our teachers ready to kick off an amazing school year.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff, PTA, and King Kone for making the evening so special! 🍧

We are READY for an amazing year!

Game On, Lobos! 🎮🐺💙

💙🖤 Meet Our PTA Board! 🖤💙We are so excited to introduce the amazing T.J. Austin Elementary PTA Board for the 2026–2027 s...
08/08/2026

💙🖤 Meet Our PTA Board! 🖤💙

We are so excited to introduce the amazing T.J. Austin Elementary PTA Board for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉🐺

These dedicated parents have stepped up to help make this an incredible year for our Lobos. They are committed to building a strong school community, creating memorable experiences for our students, and partnering with our teachers and families to make T.J. Austin Elementary the very best it can be!

Please join us in welcoming and celebrating our PTA Board! 👏💙

✨ PTA Board Members:
📌 Kamya Moore – President
📌 Candi Holder – Vice President
📌 Lizbeth Prado – Secretary/Treasurer

We are incredibly grateful for their willingness to serve and can't wait to see all the great things they have planned for our students and families this year!

Welcome to the team, PTA! We are so glad to have you! 💙🖤

🐺 GO LOBOS! 🐺

our PTA board members.

🎉 T.J. AUSTIN ELEMENTARYMeet the Teacher NightWe Can't Wait to Welcome Our Lobos Back!📅 Monday, August 10, 2026🕟 4:30 PM...
08/05/2026

🎉 T.J. AUSTIN ELEMENTARY
Meet the Teacher Night
We Can't Wait to Welcome Our Lobos Back!

📅 Monday, August 10, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 T.J. Austin Elementary School

✨ Meet Our Newest Lobo! 💙🖤Please help us give a warm Lobo welcome to Ashley Dethlefs, better known as Ms. D, our new 2nd...
07/20/2026

✨ Meet Our Newest Lobo! 💙🖤

Please help us give a warm Lobo welcome to Ashley Dethlefs, better known as Ms. D, our new 2nd Grade Teacher at T.J. Austin Elementary!

Ms. D is a single mom of three, and she and her family are excited to begin their new adventure in Tyler. She believes in a simple motto: "Get the job done, then have fun!"

⭐ A Few of Ms. D's Favorites
🥤 Favorite Drink: Zero Sugar Monsters, water, and an occasional Dirty Dr Pepper
🍿 Favorite Snack: Yoggies, pickle-flavored chips, popcorn, and other tasty treats
🥡 Favorite Restaurant: Panda Express or a good steakhouse
🛒 Favorite Store: Amazon
💙🧡 Favorite Colors: Blue and Orange
🏐 Favorite Hobbies: Playing volleyball, coloring, and reading

🎓 Education & Background
Ms. D earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Medicine and a minor in Art. She completed her teaching certification through the Texas Teachers Certification Program. After spending the past five years as a coach, she is excited to return to the traditional classroom as she begins her 9th year in education.

🌴 Fun Fact
When she's not at school, you'll likely find Ms. D and her kids playing sports, relaxing at the beach, or enjoying a movie together.

We're excited to have Ms. D join the T.J. Austin family and can't wait to see the positive impact she'll make in our 2nd grade classrooms.

💙🖤 Welcome to the Lobo Family, Ms. D! 🐺

🎉 **Meet Our Newest Lobo!** 🐺💙💛Please join us in giving a warm Lobo welcome to **Francisco C. Jáimez Ortiz**, who will b...
07/17/2026

🎉 **Meet Our Newest Lobo!** 🐺💙💛

Please join us in giving a warm Lobo welcome to **Francisco C. Jáimez Ortiz**, who will be teaching **5th Grade Science and Writing** at Austin Elementary this year!

Francisco brings an incredible **30 years of experience in education**, including serving as a **university professor, teacher trainer, and educator in Europe**. While this is his **first year teaching in the United States**, he is excited to learn alongside our staff, share his experiences, and become an active part of the Austin Elementary family. He looks forward to collaborating, growing, and making a positive impact on our students and school community.

📚 **Education & Background**
🎓 Bachelor in Elementary Education (Foreign Language: English) – University of Granada, Spain
📖 CLIL Expert Certification – UNIR University (La Rioja, Spain)

💚 **A Few of Francisco's Favorites**
🥤 Unsweetened iced tea
🍫 Lion candy bar
🥩 Texas Roadhouse
👟 Nike Store
💚 Spring Green
🏀 Writing, basketball, and riding his motorcycle

🌟 **Fun Facts**
🏍️ Francisco loves riding his motorcycle across countries and continents, embracing the adventure of the unknown.
🏀 His favorite U.S. teams are the **Dallas Mavericks** and the **Dallas Cowboys**.
👨‍🍳 He loves cooking for others and considers himself a top cook.
🎨 He's an art enthusiast with a passion for painting and the arts.

We're excited to have Francisco join the Lobo family and can't wait for our students to learn from his wealth of experience and passion for education.

**Welcome to Austin Elementary, Mr. Jaimez Ortiz!** 💙🐺

🎉 **Meet Our Newest Lobo!** 🐺💙Please join us in giving a warm Lobo welcome to **Vanessa Marzan Organista!** Mrs. Organis...
07/16/2026

🎉 **Meet Our Newest Lobo!** 🐺💙

Please join us in giving a warm Lobo welcome to **Vanessa Marzan Organista!** Mrs. Organista will be part of our special education department.

Vanessa is a proud Filipina educator, devoted wife, and mom who brings **18 years of experience in education**, including **14 years of teaching in Indonesia**. She is passionate about helping students grow and is excited to become part of the Austin Elementary family!

📚 **Education**
🎓 Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in Information Technology
🎓 Master of Education, Major in Special Education
🏫 Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University & Universidad de Dagupan

💛 **A Few of Vanessa's Favorites**
☕ Hot tea
🍎 Fresh fruit
🥢 Chinese food
🛍️ Online shopping
🌼 Yellow
👩‍🍳 Cooking

🌴 **Fun Fact**
Vanessa visits **Bali** every year as her personal getaway. She loves relaxing by the beach, listening to the waves, and getting lost in a good book.

We are so excited to have Mrs. Organista join the Lobo family and can't wait for our students and community to get to know her. Welcome to Austin Elementary, Mrs. Organista! 💙🐺

Address

1105 W Franklin Street
Tyler, TX
75702

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19032621765

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