Orenda Superintendent Newsletter

November/December 2024

CIRCLE OF COURAGE

BELONGING - INDEPENDENCE - MASTERY - GENEROSITY

Happy Holidays and A Joyful New Year

Open Enrollment and Re-Enrollment January 2025

January 1-31 is open enrollment and re-enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year. During the month of January, all current students will complete their re-enrollment form for the next school year. This is also the time that any new students, including siblings of current students, will complete an application for enrollment to be included in the lottery for the 2025-26 school year. The 2025-26 Re-Enrollment links for each campus will be posted on each website and are below.

2025-26 Gateway Prep Re-Enrollment Form (Current Students Only)

2025-26 Gateway Tech Re-Enrollment Form (Current Students Only)

2025-26 Kingsland Re-Enrollment Form (Current Students Only)

2025-26 Nolan Creek Re-Enrollment Form (Current Students Only)

Do you have family, friends, and neighbors interested in enrolling for the current school year? We are still accepting applications for this school year and have immediate openings at Kingsland, Nolan Creek, and Gateway Tech Schools along with Gateway Prep at select grades.

Thank You Donors

Thank you to everyone who gave to Orenda Education on Giving Tuesday and to our donors who give throughout the year. Your donations help us to provide high-quality instruction and programs that builds a strong foundation of success for each child served. It's important to know that your donation stays at the school of your choice within the district system. Feel free to contact Adam Price at 512-869-3020 or adam.price@orendaeducation.org for more information.

Prep Robotics Goes To State

Contraduations is in store for both our high school and middle school Robotics Teams! Each made the trek to Dallas for the Texas BEST State Contest. We are so proud of our accomplishments in the field of STEAM. Go Gators!

Honoring Mr. Matt Lyttle

We are devastated about the recent sudden death of our Kingsland School PE/Art teacher, Mr. Matt Lyttle. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Lyttle's family and friends during this incredibly sad and challenging time. We extend our deepest condolences to them and hope they find comfort and support in their grief.

Nolan Creek in Christmas Parades

Shout out to our wonderful leaders, staff and parents at Nolan Creek School. Each year, they dedicate time and energy to the annual Belton 4th of July and Christmas parades. This year, they also particpated in the 64th annual Salado Stroll Parade. We appreciate your investment and enthusiasm!

2025-26 FAFSA is OPEN

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened in November. All seniors will need to complete the FAFSA prior to graduation. Learn more about the 2025-26 FAFSA Form and and complete the application today!

Earned Income Tax Credit and IRS Free Family Assistance

The IRS offers free tax preparation assistance for qualifying taxpayers: For Families: Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers
For information about the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, see IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Information (English PDF) or IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Information (Spanish PDF)

Upcoming District Events

December 23 - January 3 - Orenda District Office and All Campuses Closed for Winter Break

January 6 - Staff Development for Gateway Prep, Gateway Tech and Kingsland

January 6-7 - Staff Development for Nolan Creek

January 20 - Orenda Charter School Board Meeting, 5:30 pm at Gateway College Prep

Contact Us

Carla Silber, Superintendent

Email: carla.silber@orendaeducation.org
Website: www.orendaeducation.org
Location: 2951 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, USA
Phone: (512) 869-3020