Did you know that Downtown Austin has a One-of-a-kind, Award-winning,
Nationally Recognized, International, PUBLIC Elementary School?
Mathews Elementary: We Educate the World!
Serving Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade.- Diverse population: Fewer than 420 students,
from more than 40 different countries, speaking more than 20 different languages. - Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1916.
- Exemplary School Status.
- O. Henry Middle School and
Austin High School Vertical Team. - Enriching special events: Learning Celebrations, Anthology, Science Fair, International Festival,
Visiting Authors, Family Curriculum Nights. - Multilingual central library, and libraries in every classroom.
- Bilingual programs in Spanish, Korean, and Chinese.
- Commitment to PE, Music and Art.
- Technology program: iMac computer lab, Wireless access in every classroom, and Technology Instructor.
- 6th Grade Programs: Keyboarding, Band, Orchestra, Career Shadowing, Mentoring, Community Service.
- Active PTA which supports academic excellence for all students.
- Collaboration with businesses, universities, and the community at large.
- Mathews Fund for Excellence Endowment Fund.
- FREE Prime Time After School Enrichment Program.
- Tuition-based enrichment class before and after school.
- Mathews Fun Club (after-hours tuition-based child care) on site.
Principal Amy Kinkade
Open House Tour for Prospective Families:
Friday, January 29 at 8:00 a.m.
906 West Lynn St. (please park on side streets, not in bus zone in front)
Or join our special events to taste the real flavor of our school:
State of Mathews/Fine Arts Clinic: Thursday, January 28, 5:30 pm
Family Math Night: Thursday, February 18, 5:30 pm
Track & Field Day: Friday, March 12, 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Fine Arts Festival: Thursday, April 22, 5:30 pm
Kindergarten Roundup: Tuesday, May 4, 9:00 am
Family Literacy Night: Tuesday, May 18, 5:30 pm
International Festival/Geography Bee: Friday, May 21, 4:30 pm
For more information, contact Community Liaison Ruthann Rushing at 841-1516 or rrushing@austinisd.com.
