Back to School 2023

Back to School 2023
Posted on 07/20/2023
There’s no place like AHISD! As we prepare for another school year in Alamo Heights ISD, here’s important information for families.

Calendar and Campus Hours

The first day of school for students is August 14, 2023.

Campus hours are:
Howard ECC - 7:45 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
Woodridge and Cambridge 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Junior School 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
High School 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Download a copy of the 2023-24 school year calendar on our website.

School Supply Lists, Meet the Teacher, Mule Market

The Back to School website has updated school supply lists for each campus and dates for Meet the Teacher and Back to School Nights.

Elementary notification of homeroom class lists occurs starting August 8. Elementary teachers call all parents to introduce themselves and invite them to Meet the Teacher.

There’s also information on Mule Markets, opening in August, for families to purchase spirit gear, campus items, and join PTOs.

Registration of New Students


Families new to AHISD in the 2023-24 school year can start the registration process by visiting our Registration website. A list of all items needed to register is included.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch menus for each campus are also available online.

Bus Service

The Tuition Bus program is offered to families who live less than 2 miles from their campus and elect to pay for bus service. Registration and payments for the Tuition Bus program for Howard Early Childhood Center/AH Junior School/AH High School students is underway. For Cambridge and Woodridge students, registration and payments begin August 28 for bus service to start September 6.

Students that live two miles or further from their school campus may qualify for free bus service. Registration for this service is now open. The online registration form can be found on the Transportation website.

For route information, the windows of time that we transport students are approximately:

Howard ECC windows are: 6:50 a.m. -7:10 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. -3:25 p.m.
Woodridge/Cambridge windows are: 7:20 a.m. -7:40 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. -4:05 p.m.
Junior School/High School windows are: 7:50 a.m. -8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. -4:45 p.m.

After School Care

Right At School is the before and after-school care provider for Howard, Cambridge, and Woodridge. Visit their website for more information and to register. Representatives also plan to attend back to school events at the campuses.

Athletics

As we look forward to another year of cheering on the Mules, schedules and ticket information can be found on the Athletics website. The district has a Clear Bag Policy for all AHHS athletic facilities.

Immunizations

Parents should make sure their child’s immunizations are up to date, and share that information with their campus nurse. The Campus Nurse News website has minimum immunization requirements, medication policy, and medical forms to prepare for the new year.

San Antonio Metro Health also offers immunization clinics around the city, including these opportunities the next few weeks.

PTO

Learn more about the tremendous work of our campus PTOs by visiting their websites. You’ll find information on the events, activities, and fundraisers they organize each year to support students and staff.

Stay Connected

AHISD utilizes the School Messenger system to communicate important information to families through email, text, and/or phone calls. If any contact information has changed, like phone numbers or email addresses, families should contact their campus office to update in our student information system. Follow these instructions to opt in for text messages, if you haven’t previously done so.

AHISD also utilizes the Home Access Center to keep families updated on grades and student attendance. More information about logging in, FAQs, and contact information for troubleshooting can be found by visiting the HAC website.

Stay connected to all things AHISD by following us on social media. We’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

For additional questions, contact the front office at each campus or AHISD Central Office at 210-824-2483.
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