Wayside Schools is actively monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We are working daily with the local, state and federal entities to ensure the health and safety of our scholars. Please refer to this page for all school communications related to COVID-19.
Important Links
Wayside Schools is committed to providing scholars with safe and productive 2021-22 school year. We will add additional guidance as it becomes available. All guidance is subject to change based on local and state mandates.
• Safe Return to School Plan (updated April 2023) / Spanish
• ESSER III Funding Plan / Spanish
• Translation Policy / Spanish
School Communications
2021-22 Updates
- 3/4/22: Wayside Makes Masks Optional On Campus
- 1/10/22: Wayside Committed to Health & Safety of ALL
- 1/3/22: Health & Safety Update Regarding Omicron Variant
- 11/4/21: COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Ages 5+
- 9/29/21: Austin Moves to Stage 4
- 9/10/21: Wayside Continues to Invest Resources into Onsite Learning
- 8/23/21: Wayside Continues to Practice COVID-19 Safety Protocols
- 8/13/21: Wayside To Require Masks on Campus Starting Monday, August 16
- 8/12/21: Update on Recent Austin/Travis County Mask Orders
- 8/10/21: Wayside Celebrates First Day of School
- 8/9/21: Wayside Schools Begins Classes Tomorrow
- 8/6/21: Wayside Asks for Community Support to Reduce COVID-19 Spread
- 8/3/21: Update Regarding Remote Learning for 21-22
- 7/22/21: Update on COVID Protocols for 21-22
2020-21 Updates
- 1/12/21: Public Health Updates Regarding Future Remote & Onsite Operations
- 12/18/2020: Updates to Spring Calendar, Potential Stage 5 Changes
- 11/25/2020: Onsite & Remote Classes to Resume After Thanksgiving Break
- 11/19/2020: Austin Re-Enters Stage 4
- 9/28/2020: Wayside Reports First Positive COVID-19 Case
- 9/10/2020: Wayside Cancels Fall Sports
- 9/1/2020: Shuttle Service to Resume After Fall Break
- 8/26/2020: Phased Plan for Return to Onsite Instruction
- 8/21/2020: Remote Learning Updates Regarding Limited Onsite Instruction
- 8/14/2020: Board Approves Four Additional Weeks of Remote Learning Flexibility
- 8/12/2020: Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year!
- 8/10/2020: School Board to Vote on Extending Remote Learning Period
- 8/7/2020: Remote Learning Begins Wednesday
- 8/5/2020: Remote Learning Begins in One Week!
- 8/4/2020: Be Prepared for the First Day of School
- 8/3/2020: Free Meals Provided for All Remote Learners
- 7/29/2020: Updated Regarding Attorney General’s Guidance
- 7/24/2020: Remote & Onsite Learning Updates
- 7/15/2020: All Scholars to Begin School Year Remotely
- 7/10/2020: Reopening Plan for Fall 2020
- 7/8/2020: Reopening Plan Coming Soon
- 7/6/2020: Reopening Survey for Parents
- 6/23/2020: Operational Update for 2020-21 School Year
2019-20 Updates
- 5/20/2020: Altamira Family Tests Positive for COIVD-19
- 4/29/2020: Gov. Abbott’s Plan to Re-Open Texas
- 4/22/2020: Vote on Potential Changes to 2020-21 Academic Calendar Moved to May Meeting
- 4/17/2020: Grading Policies for Q4
- 4/16/2020: AMA Parent Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 4/14/2020: Face Coverings Required on Wayside Campuses
- 4/7/2020: Parent of REAL Scholar Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 4/3/2020: Wayside Closes Campus Indefinitely; Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 4/3/2020: Remote Learning Survey for All Families
- 4/2/2020: New Protocols for Scholar & Staff Safety
- 3/31/2020: School Closure Extended; Onsite Classes to Resume May 4
- 3/30/2020: Remote Learning Begins Today
- 3/27/2020: Update Regarding Internet Access
- 3/25/2020: Possible Changes to 2020-21 Academic Calendar Due to COVID-19
- 3/24/2020: “Stay Home – Work Safe” Orders for Travis County
- 3/23/2020: Wayside Working on Remote Learning Plans This Week
- 3/20/2020: Food Services and Other Updates Regarding COVID-19 Closure
- 3/18/2020: Updates Regarding Emergency Board Meeting, Internet Access and More
- 3/16/2020: Wayside to Reopen April 6
- 3/13/2020: Extracurricular Activities Canceled Today
- 3/10/2020: Internet Access Questionnaire for Remote Learning
- 3/5/2020: Wayside Asking Families to Complete Travel Log
- 2/28/2020: Help Reduce the Spread of Infection
Resources
Health
- CDC: 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- WHO: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Austin Public Health
Meals
Internet
- Spectrum (free internet for 60 days)
- Comcast/XFINITY (free wifi hotspots for the next 60 days)