Crockett Front Office Position Available
We are currently seeking a dedicated, bilingual office clerk for the front office and would love to hear from any families interested in this position or who know someone who might be a great fit.
In the meantime, we are also looking for volunteers to assist in the office until the position is filled. If you or someone you know is available to help, please reach out to Principal King at shana.king@austinisd.org or (515)414-2532—we greatly appreciate your support!
***All PTSA/CAC meetings have Spanish translation services***
Crockett Families,
We are excited to share the tremendous success of our first Principal Coffee/Parent-Teacher-Student Association/Campus advisory Council meeting! We had an incredible turnout, and it was wonderful to see so many of you coming together to support our school community. Your energy and commitment are what make Crockett such a special place!
During the meeting, our committees brainstormed several exciting ideas, including:
- Beautification Projects: Enhancing our campus environment to create a welcoming and inspiring space for students and staff.
- Fundraising Initiatives: Exploring creative ways to raise funds that support our students and programs.
- Campus Improvement Plan Suggestions: Providing input to help shape our school's future and drive academic excellence.
- Student and Staff Appreciation Events: Finding meaningful ways to celebrate and recognize the hard work of our amazing students and staff.
- Booster Club Collaboration: Identifying opportunities to connect and work alongside our booster clubs to strengthen school spirit and engagement.
We want to hear from you! We invite all families to share their ideas, skills, and connections that could benefit our school. Whether you have expertise in a particular area, ideas for events or initiatives, or connections to local businesses or sponsors, your input is invaluable. Please fill out this interest form to let us know how you'd like to get involved. Even if you're not able to attend the meetings, there are lots of other ways you can support our school!
Mark your calendars! Our next PTSA meeting will be in combination with our Hispanic Heritage Month Lotería Potluck on Wednesday, October 9th from 5:30-7:00 PM in the cafeteria. Join us for an evening of food, fun, and celebration as we play Lotería and enjoy a potluck dinner together as a Crockett community. Afterward, we’ll break into committees to collaborate and plan upcoming projects and initiatives for our school. This is a great opportunity to connect with other families and share your ideas. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Also, bring your Crockett student so they can advocate for student needs, gain leadership experience, and enhance their college applications. Seniors who join at joinpta.org are eligible for a Texas PTA scholarship.
Thank you for being such an integral part of our school community. We hope to see you on October 9th from 5:30-7:00pm in the Crockett cafeteria. Together, we can continue to make Crockett an amazing place for our students to thrive!
Warmly,
Your Crockett High School PTSA
***All PTSA/CAC meetings have Spanish translation services***
P.S. WE ARE LOOKING FOR BUSINESSES, FAMILIES, OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO PARTNER WITH CROCKETT PTSA TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2024/25 SCHOOL YEAR! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THROUGH DONATIONS OF PRODUCT, MONEY, SPIRIT NIGHT OR SERVICES, LET US KNOW BY EMAILING THE VP OF FUNDRAISING AT MHASKELL63@GMAIL.COM. THANK YOU!
Helping Your Teen Succeed in High School
From Study Habits to Social Media, They Need Your Support
High school can be one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life, but also one of the most stressful. The number of new academic concepts, extracurricular activities and social pressures they face can be overwhelming. Read the full article below:
Support Services at Crockett
School Counselors support with academic, social-emotional and college and career planning. School counselors work with students, parents and teachers to help identify supports that help meet goals.
Counselor for Cohort 2028
- Geoffrey Harter- geoffrey.harter@austinisd.org (512)414-2532 ext:71977
- Jennifer Lamm & Deborah Black- jennifer.lamm@austinisd.org deborah.black@austinisd.org (512)414-2532 ext:73238
- Susan Durham- susan.durham@austinisd.org (512)414-2532 ext:72020
- Reggie Castillo- reagan.castillo@austinisd.org (512)414-2532 ext:70517
Students are referred to the following additional services through their school counselor
Wellness Counselor - (Our wellness counselor focuses on whole school wellness with students, staff and parents. This is also a resource for students experiencing crisis or trauma. Our wellness counselor is not a substitute for a personal therapist.)
Communities in Schools (CIS) - CIS assesses a student’s needs, and then provides direct services and/or make referrals to community partners to ensure a student has everything they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. This might look like, support groups, mentoring or
Council for at Risk Youth (CARY)- CARY’s curriculum provides life skills training, anger management training, one-on-one counseling, group counseling, and confidence-building field trips.
Parent Support Specialist (PSS) - supporting students and parents with basic needs (food, hygiene, school supplies) and outside school resources.
Restorative Practices - this service fosters building (and repairing) student relationships and maintaining positive connections to students even when they disagree. This includes restorative check-ins, and restorative circles.
College & Career Adviser supports students with planning for their life after high school graduation such as college research, applications, scholarships, financial aid and college decisions, military recruitment, resume building, and finding apprenticeships in the trades.
SUPPORT GROUPS at Crockett 2024/25
Latinos Unidos (Wellness Counselor): Group for students from Latin American countries who are new to the U.S. Open enrollment.
Self Regulation (Wellness Counselor & Restorative) : Students learn how to read themselves and communicate their feelings. They also learn how to regulate. Open enrollment.
All Stars Senior Transitions (Castillo & Dunn) : Group for 12th graders to address feelings around completing high school and the next phase of their life journey. Focus on expressive arts and wellness activities. Open enrollment.
Expect Respect (CIS): Expect Respect support groups provide a safe environment to increase emotion regulation and communication skills, identify qualities of healthy relationships, challenge unhealthy gender norms, learn skills for supportive peer and dating relationships, and experience a sense of belonging and connection.
YWCA (CIS) : The following six concepts are addressed: 1. Developing self-concept 2. Healthy Body and Mind 3. Emotional Intelligence 4. Getting Along with Others 5. Conflict Resolution and Relationship Repair 6. Communication and Boundaries. (Open enrollment.)
Alateen (CIS): These weekly meetings are for students who have been impacted by someone's alcoholism, substance misuse, and/or mental illness.
Grief and Loss Group (CIS): Grief and loss is a support group for students who have experienced a death and/or loss of a family member or friend; or if a loved one who has been gone for a long time.
Be You (CIS) : Be YOU was designed to support the social and emotional wellbeing of youth who are vulnerable to minority stress.
Male Student Achievement Program - MSAP (CIS)
This program aims to provide a culturally responsive workforce development and post high school readiness initiative to support our male-identifying students in their pursuit of higher education and professional achievements.
LEAPS Project: Latino Education After Public School
LEAPS supports Latino/Hispanic 9th graders in the transition to high school and preparation for college and career after high school. LEAPS works with students, families, and teachers. For more information and to sign up click here.
Community-Based Organizations: Contact Michelle.snyder@austinisd.org for more information about joining one of these free support programs for college and career readiness:
Crockett Spirit Store
Does your closet need some fresh, new Crockett gear? Check out the Crockett Spirit Store (hosted by Student Council) for over 50 different name-brand logoed items to choose from. Many items are also customizable if you want to add your name or a number!
Want a custom Crockett water bottle? StuCo has you covered! Need some Crockett cornhole boards (who doesn't?) StuCo has you covered! Have you been dreaming of a Crockett Cougar Cell phone case? Guess what? We've got you covered!
Shop today. Sale ends on September 23rd.
Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast
Notes from the Backpack is recorded with busy parents in mind who have a lot to keep up with at home and throughout the school year.
The podcast features 30-minute episodes that will give parents the inside scoop on how to best support your child's success.
Streaming on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Stitcher Spotify Tune In
Important Dates:
Spt. 19: Spirit Day: White Out
Sept. 24: College Essay Writing Workshop (see flyer below)
Sept. 25: Mariachi Performance in the Courtyard at 8:15am
Sept. 25: Senior Portraits
Sept. 26: Spirit Day: Battle of the Cats
Sept. 26: AISD College Fair (see flyer below)
Oct. 1: College Essay Writing Workshop (see flyer below)
Oct. 2: Coffee and pan dulce for staff and National Custodial Recognition Day
Oct. 3: Staff Development- student holiday
Oct. 4: PLED Day- student holiday
Oct. 9: PTSA and CAC meeting in the cafeteria at 5:30
Oct. 9: Loteria Potluck in the cafeteria at 5:30
Oct. 10: Homecoming Football Game at Burger
Oct. 11- Homecoming Dance in the Crockett Cafe (see flyer below)
Oct. 14: Staff Development- student holiday
Oct. 16: Baile Folklorico in the courtyard at 8:15am
Nov. 1: Student/Staff Holiday
Nov. 5: Staff Development- student holiday
Nov. 13: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Nov. 25-29: Fall Break- student/staff holiday
Dec. 11- PTSA and CAC meeting in the library at 5:30
Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Winter Break- - student/staff holiday
Jan. 6: Staff Development- student holiday
Jan. 8: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Jan. 20: MLK Jr. Day- student /staff holiday
Jan. 29: Staff Development- student holiday
Feb. 12: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Feb. 17:Staff Development- student holiday
March 12: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Mar. 14: PLED Day- student holiday
Mar. 17-21: Spring Break- student/staff holiday
Mar. 31: student/staff holiday
April 9: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Apr. 18: Staff Development- student holiday
May 14: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
May 26: student/staff holiday
May 29: Last Day of School
Helpful Links for Families
September 26th: AISD College Fair
Want to learn more about colleges? Join us for AISD's annual college fair - over 150 universities will be in attendance. This trip is open to Juniors and Seniors. Students must turn in a signed permission slip to the College & Career Center to secure their spot on the bus. Access the permission slip here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eZ__SVnHhiYF4-imqo50WeDqYZ016C_0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110821368907286866019&rtpof=true&sd=true
Crockett Early College High School
Shana King (she/her/ella)
Principal
Email: shana.king@austinisd.org
Website: https://crockett.austinschools.org
Location: 5601 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2532
Twitter: @AustinCrockett