Colt News
Covington Connection April 20th - April 24th, 2026
This week marks the final week of STAAR testing, with the Math STAAR and Algebra I EOC scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring your child arrives to school on time and brings their fully-charged Chromebook each day. Your partnership plays a critical role in helping students feel prepared and confident.
Covington Connection April 13rd - 17th, 2026
Thank you, parents, for your support in helping make the first day of STAAR testing a success. Students arrived on time, the atmosphere was calm, and our students entered their testing areas feeling optimistic and confident. We appreciate your partnership in helping set the tone for a positive testing environment.
Covington Connection April. 6th - 10th, 2026
This week marks the beginning of the STAAR assessments. Our students will take the ELA exam on Thursday, April 9th. This is a valuable opportunity for them to demonstrate the growth, perseverance, and hard work they have shown all year long. We are proud of the effort they have put in and are confident they are ready to shine.
Covington Connection March. 30th - April 3rd. 2026
Good Evening Covington Families, We are one week closer to the STAAR assessment! This is the final week of school before we begin with the ELA Assessment on April 9th. Our teachers and students have been working hard to close any remaining gaps, and our data throughout the year shows that we are moving in the right direction. We are proud of the effort our students have shown and are excited to see them demonstrate their learning.
Covington Connection March. 23rd - 27th. 2026
I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful Spring Break! Whether you were on the road traveling or enjoying the local scenery, we hope the time provided an opportunity to recharge and spend meaningful moments with family and friends.
Covington Connection March.9th - 13th. 2026
A huge thank you to all the families, students, and staff who came out to make this year’s ColtsFest another great success!
Covington Connection March.2nd - 6th. 2026
With just two weeks left before Spring Break, we are entering an exciting and important time at Covington! Before we reach the break, we are looking forward to one of our most anticipated community events, our Annual ColtsFest, happening this Saturday.
Covington Connection Feb. 23rd - 27th. 2026
As we enter the final week of February, it’s hard not to notice that even with a fairly mild winter, we are quickly approaching spring. With warmer days ahead, our campus energy continues to build as we move into an important stretch of the school year.
Covington Connection Feb. 16th - 20th. 2026
Thank you to all of the parents who came out on Friday to chaperone and support our Valentine’s Dance. A very special thank you goes out to the many fathers who volunteered, it was the largest number of dads I have seen at a Covington event since becoming part of this community, and it truly made a difference.
Covington Connection Feb.9th - 13th. 2026
Last week was a challenging one across the district, as schools navigated student-led walkouts and heightened emotions surrounding current events. As a reminder, please take time to review the updated district policy and guidance regarding student walkouts, as it outlines expectations moving forward.
Covington Connection Feb 2nd - 6th. 2026
Now that it seems we have made it through the annual freeze season that Central Texas loves to offer, we are back in the full swing of things here at Covington! This week is an important one for our students. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will be participating in the state’s annual STAAR Interim Assessments in Math and English Language Arts (ELA).
Covington Connection Jan. 26th - 30th. 2026
I hope everyone is staying safe and warm as we endure the freezing and extremely cold weather. For those who may not yet be aware, Austin ISD has announced that schools will be closed tomorrow to ensure the safety of students, families, and staff across the district. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as safety remains the top priority.