Watauga Elementary (NIAW-E)
ABOUT OUR CAMPUS
Welcome to Newman International Academy of Watauga
Here we partner with parents and community to raise warriors of Wisdom, Stature and Favor.
Our elementary program serves students from Pre-K3 through 5th grade, on a campus that also runs a secondary program for grades 6 through 9.
NIAW is a tuition-free public charter school that proudly combines a rigorous curriculum of East and West in a college-prep, classical environment, with an emphasis on the whole-child approach: character development, leadership, academics, foreign languages, athletics, STEM, fine arts, robotics, chess, Civil Air Patrol, and more.
Balanced education and innovative learning sit alongside discipline and character. POWWOW seminars, singing and performance, differentiated learning and a carefully designed intervention program make our classrooms a place where instruction meets each student’s specific needs.
Newman students are equipped for their future and prepared for success in today’s world.
Our campus sits on Denton Highway in Watauga.
Campus Leadership
Aundrea RogersPrincipal · NIA Watauga
Campus Snapshot
Quick Facts
Tuition
Tuition-Free
Grades
Pre-K3–6th
School Type
Public Charter
Location
Watauga, Texas
Year Founded
2023
Average Class Size
20 Students
Students on Campus
214
Athletics
Soccer, Track & Basketball
Co-Curriculars
Chess, Coding/STEM, Speech & more
Campus Newsletter
Campus Schedule & Hours
Student Schedule
Instructional times by grade band for the 2026–2027 school year.
| Grade Level | Start | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K3 (AM) | 7:45 AM | 10:55 AM |
| Pre-K3 (PM) | 12:05 PM | 3:25 PM |
| Pre-K4 – Grade 5 | 7:45 AM | 3:25 PM |
Campus Hours
When our buildings and front offices are open to families.
| Building | Faculty | Front Office |
|---|---|---|
| Watauga Campus | 7:15 AM – 3:45 PM | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| District Office | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
Arrival, Tardy & Early Dismissal
Arrival & Tardy Times
The Watauga morning, from the first plate of breakfast to the start of the school day.
| Grades | Breakfast | Drop-off | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-K3 (AM) | 7:00 – 7:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Pre-K3 (PM) | — | 12:05 PM | 12:05 PM |
| Pre-K4 – Grade 5 | 7:00 – 7:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:45 AM |
Students who arrive after the start of the school day are marked tardy. A parent or guardian should accompany the student to the front office to receive a tardy slip before the student reports to class, so that every Warrior is properly checked in and arrives safely at the classroom.
Early Dismissal Days
Most Warriors are dismissed at
12:35 PM
On scheduled early dismissal days, Pre-K4 through 5th grade are dismissed at 12:35 PM. The Pre-K3 morning class ends at 9:55 AM, and the Pre-K3 afternoon class runs 10:05 AM to 12:35 PM. Check the district calendar for dates.
Please observe campus arrival, dress code and student conduct expectations so that every Warrior can begin the day prepared.
New to Newman Watauga?
Step One
Enroll your student
Applications are open all year and enrollment is tuition-free.
Step Two
Set up Skyward
Family Access gives you grades, attendance and report cards.
Step Three
Join ParentSquare
Campus news, teacher messages and emergency alerts on your phone.
The Newman Way
“Here we partner with parents and community to raise warriors of Wisdom, Stature and Favor.”
Newman International Academy of Watauga
CONTACT YOUR CAMPUS
We’re here to help.
Please call the main number and follow the prompts to reach the front office, health clinic, or attendance coordinator. To report an absence or send a doctor’s note, contact the campus before 9:00 AM.
MAIN OFFICE
682-214-2085
EMAIL
mail@newmanacademy.org
CAMPUS ADDRESS
7200 Denton Hwy., Watauga, TX 76148
CAMPUS OFFICE HOURS
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
To keep scholars supervised, the campus office may be briefly closed during morning arrival and will close 30 minutes before afternoon dismissal.
THANK YOU, WARRIOR FAMILIES
Partnership makes the campus stronger.
Your continued support and partnership help us maintain a safe, organized, and successful learning environment for every student.