Next Year at Upper School
Prepare for the upcoming 2026 - 2027 school year at the Upper School with these helpful resources.
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Summer Action Items
Dates and Schedules
Helpful Links
Mark Your Calendars
List of 9 items.
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August 3: Pre-Season Athletics Begin
- Football
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Volleyball
- Cheer
- Dance Team
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August 3 - 6: StART orientation for new 10th-12th graders
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The St. Andrew’s Resources to Thrive (StART) orientation is for welcoming all 10th -12th grade students who are new to the St. Andrew’s community.
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August 9: Class of 2026 Summer Sendoff
4:00 - 5:30 pm
The Class of 2026 is invited to return to Highlander Hall to gather as a class one last time, catch up with faculty, and pick up their yearbook! Email alumni@sasaustin.org with any questions. -
August 11 - 14: Highlights Preseason Dance Camp
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August 12: All Sports Parent Night
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Highlander Hall
Meet and greet the athletic department and mingle with other parents as we kick off the 26-27 sports seasons. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Highlander Gear will be available for purchase.
Contact kbenjamin@sasaustin.org or jwallace@sasaustin.org for more information. -
August 17: New Student Orientation
New students in Grades 10, 11, & 12 will have the opportunity to meet their advisor, review schedules, and make sure their technology is working. Time will be determined by the student and advisor. Contact Racheal Brooks for more information. -
August 17: Ninth Grade Orientation
9:00 am - 3:50 pmContact Racheal Brooks for more information.
Our Senior Leadership team will work with the 9th grade as they transition to high school. Students will meet with their advisors, receive their schedules, hear from on-campus student leaders, and meet with the Head of the Upper School. Students will then engage in off-campus activities as part of their retreat. Parents are invited to join their students in a celebration later in the day. -
August 17: Senior Breakfast
8:30 am
DFAC PorchThe Class of 2027 kicks off the school year together! -
August 18: First Day of School
8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Students will gather with their advisory and process around campus before heading into Chapel. Parents are welcome to participate in this procession.
This is a semi-formal dress day, which will be discussed further at orientation. This is an early dismissal day.
Parent Checklist
List of 9 items.
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1. LOGIN TO MYSAS
- Click the mySAS button in upper-right corner of St. Andrew's website
- Parents will use the same Blackbaud ID to log into mySAS as they have in the past. If parents have a Gmail account on file, that can be used to log into mySAS as well.
- If you need help, email help@sasaustin.org
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1A. UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL CONTACT INFO
- Once logged into mySAS, click your name, click Profile, then edit fields using the pencil icon.
- If you need help, email help@sasaustin.org
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1B. UPDATE YOUR STUDENT(S) CONTACT INFO
- Once logged into mySAS, click on Children tab, select your student's name, click Contact Card tab and edit fields using yellow pencil icon. Update emergency contact information for each child. Please list multiple contacts the school can reach out to in an emergency.
- If you need help, email help@sasaustin.org
- Once logged into mySAS, click on Children tab, select your student's name, click Contact Card tab and edit fields using yellow pencil icon. Update emergency contact information for each child. Please list multiple contacts the school can reach out to in an emergency.
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1C. SUBMIT YOUR STUDENT(S) MEDICAL INFO VIA MAGNUS HEALTH
- Once logged into mySAS, click on the Resources tab, click the Magnus icon and follow steps.
- If you need help with Magnus, email Head School Nurse Anne Kim at akim@sasaustin.org.
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1D. QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BLACKBAUD TUITION MANAGEMENT BILL
If you have any questions regarding your Blackbaud Tuition Management bill, please contact Susan Gordon (sgordon@sasaustin.org, 512-299-9807) in the Business Office. She will be your point of contact throughout the summer and next school year. -
2. REVIEW VISION, HEARING & SCOLIOSIS TEST INFO
All students will be screened at the school during the first trimester of the new school year. Vision and hearing testing is required for the following students:- Kindergarten: vision and hearing
- 1st grade: vision and hearing
- 3rd grade: vision and hearing
- 5th grade: vision and hearing
- 7th grade: vision and hearing
- Any new 2nd-12th grader: vision and hearing
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3. VIEW THE 2026 - 2027 PRELIMINARY CALENDAR
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4. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT SCHOOL WITH OTHER PARENTS
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5. UPDATE GRANDPARENT INFO
Please complete this form so that your loved ones can be informed of updates from St. Andrew's, including invitations to events, our school magazine, and more. We will use this contact information to invite Grandparents and Grand-friends to our annual Grandparents' Day.
During June and July, the Upper School front office will be open over the summer Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 2 pm, with the exception of the following dates:
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Juneteenth Holiday — Friday, June 19, 2026
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Independence Day Holiday (Observed) — Friday, July 3, 2026
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All Southwest Parkway Offices Closed — Week of July 27 through July 31, 2026
If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to call 512-299-9700 or email upperschool@sasaustin.org. Please keep in mind that response time may be slightly delayed during the summer months.
