Positive changes are happening at Carl Schurz Elementary School that are being supported by the New Braunfels ISD. Carl Schurz has a new principal, Omar Diaz, who brings a wealth of experience in bilingual education and school administration to the new position and will help to bring a higher quality of education to our students. The new playgrounds and upgrades to the campus, which were made possible by the recent bond money, provide students with additional opportunities to participate in their school community. Finally, ongoing district-wide initiatives, such as open enrollment drives and the introduction of new academic programs, will continue to foster student success through providing an actively-changing and forward-thinking educational experience for all students.

Q1. Carl Schurz's language assistance programs?

Ans. Schurz has bilingual and ESL classes so all of its students can learn a language successfully while also receiving academic support.

Q2. Extra-curricular offerings at Schurz?

Ans. Schurz offers a wide variety of extra-curricular programs, including arts, music, physical education, and events led by the school and students; all promote creative and cooperative teamwork.

Q3. How will parents communicate with Schurz's staff and teachers?

Ans. Communication between parents and their children, teachers, and administrators at Schurz will be done through newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, and digital communication provided by the district for school announcements and updates.

Q4. Is there any on-campus support to promote student wellness?

Ans. The district provides the wellness of every Schurz student through services that support the social, emotional, and academic growth of each child, in addition to providing tools to help guide his/her behaviour.

Q5. Are there opportunities for parent involvement at Carl Schurz Elementary?

Ans. Parents may participate in the school through a variety of volunteer programs or school events, as well as through a parent-teacher organization that provides support for many of Schurz's initiatives.