The Austin Independent School District named its Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise for 2026, including Stephani Kyler, who works at Pillow Elementary. The news is officially available on the Austin ISD website, dated February 13, 2026. This announcement adds one more official event that occurred in 2026 and has some connection to Pillow Elementary.

Q1. Do students at Pillow Elementary School get free meals?

Ans. Yes, Pillow Elementary School says that all students can get free breakfast and lunch. It also says that breakfast in the classroom is part of student support services.

Q2. Can family members volunteer at Pillow Elementary School?

Ans. Yes. Pillow Elementary School tells families about Austin ISD's volunteer system, Voly, and says that volunteers and chaperones for field trips must pass a background check before they can help.

Q3. What is the best way for families to let Pillow Elementary School know that their child is not going to school?

Ans. Pillow Elementary School wants families to send in absence documentation using the Austin ISD School Absence Form or a paper form from the front office. It also says that phone calls or voicemails are not acceptable as absence documentation.

Q4. Does Pillow Elementary School offer after-school care on campus?

Ans. Pillow Elementary School says that it doesn't currently offer after-school care on campus, but it does share information about outside providers for the convenience of families.

Q5. What kinds of help for students does Pillow Elementary School talk about?

Ans. Pillow Elementary School talks about things like after-school programs, breakfast in the classroom, free meals, and access to school mental health centers.