Back to School Information
8/10/2025 10:22 pm
School Essentials
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Check out our Back to School page for the latest information from the school and PTO as you prepare for Tuesday, August 12!
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SchoolCafé Cafeteria Menus - Read HISD Nutrition Services message regarding breakfast and lunch for all students here.
Arrival & Dismissal Updates
As a reminder, there have been some updates to our arrival and dismissal procedures for this school year. We encourage you to review the new car rider and walker procedures and maps, as well as updates on Montrose Blvd construction here.
- Arrival/Dismissal Key Highlights for 2025-2026 <-- RECENTLY ADDED ON AUG. 11
- PK and K ONLY: Parents who are interested in picking up their PK and/or Kinder student at 3:45 PM, please complete the information below. If you have more than 3 PK and/or Kinder students, please complete another form.
- 5th - 8th Grade Self Release Walkers: If you would like your 5th–8th grade student to walk off campus without a parent or guardian, please complete and sign this form. This permission allows your student to be released at dismissal without an adult present, and to exit through the Clay Street gate. Students must leave campus promptly at 3:55 PM. Students may only stay on campus after dismissal if they are participating in a school-sponsored after-school club, ASP, or tutorials.
- --> 5th - 8th Grade Self Release Walker Form
Back to School Information and Parent Square
7/29/2025 9:01 pm
Check out the summer newsletters and Back to School website for everything you need to know to prepare for a successful first day of school on Tuesday, August 12.
School Summer Newsletter #1 | School Summer Newsletter #2 via ParentSquare | Back to School page
Summer Newsletter #2 sent via ParentSquare on Friday, July 25
Dear Wharton Eagle Families,
We are counting down the days until the first day of school, and we are so excited to kick off a new year of learning, growth, and community!
At Wharton, learning is a shared journey rooted in inquiry, reflection, and excellence in action.This year, our campus-wide theme is: "Together we grow, together we soar." This theme reflects our belief that when we come together as a unified IB school community, including students, families, and staff, we create an environment where everyone can flourish and reach new heights.
You are receiving this message via ParentSquare, the district’s new communication platform. If you know a parent or caregiver who did not receive this email, please have them contact Ms. Medina at amedina1@houstonisd.org so we can ensure they are added to the system.
We’re also excited to invite you to our upcoming Meet the Teacher events:
- PK–4th Grade: August 7th, 4:00 - 5:30
- 5th–8th Grade: August 6th, 4:00 - 5:30
This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teacher(s), drop off school supplies, and learn a little more about what to expect in the coming school year. If you’re unable to attend, don’t worry! You’re welcome to send supplies with your child on the first day of school and join us for our Annual Open House in September.
To help your child start the year strong, we’ve attached the school supply lists for all grade levels. Gathering supplies ahead of time ensures students are ready to learn from day one. If you or a family you know could use support with purchasing supplies, please reach out to our amazing At-Risk Coordinator, Ms. Banks, at barbara.banks@houstonisd.org.
For our middle school families, please note that supplies should not be labeled with student names. To make things easier, we’ve created one streamlined list that all middle school teachers will share. Middle school students will organize and divide materials during Bridge Camp next week. Please see the attached flyer for more information. If your child can’t attend Bridge Camp, no worries, we look forward to seeing them at Meet the Teacher!
We are thrilled to welcome you back soon. Let’s make this a year to remember as we grow together and soar to new heights!
With excitement,
Dr. Veronica Celedon
Principal
Wharton Dual Language Academy
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Year in Review: 2024-25
7/25/2025 7:34 pm
Thanks to YOU, our Wharton community and partners, we raised over $280K in the 2024–2025 school year! Every contribution of time, talent, and finances made a difference.
Your generous support helped fund:
- Field trips that brought learning to life
- Educational Enrichment Programs that sparked creativity
- IB resources that deepened global learning
- Staff appreciation events that honored our incredible educators…and so much more!
From classroom supplies to incredible community-building events, your contributions lit the path to success for every student at Wharton.
Let’s keep the momentum going! The 2025–26 school year is full of promise, and we can’t wait to partner with you again to continue growing on this journey together.
