Watauga Secondary (NIAW-S)
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 secondary program serves students in 6th through 9th grade, on the same Denton Highway campus as our Pre-K3 through 5th grade elementary program.
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, Associate degree opportunities, 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, differentiated learning and a carefully designed intervention program prepare our students for college, career and leadership.
Newman students are equipped for their future and prepared for success in today’s world.
Campus Leadership
Aundrea RogersPrincipal · NIA Watauga
Campus Snapshot
Quick Facts
Tuition
Tuition-Free
Grades
7th-10th
School Type
Public Charter
Location
Watauga, Texas
Year Founded
2023
Average Class Size
20 Students
Students on Campus
29
Athletics
Soccer, Track & Basketball
Co-Curriculars
Chess, Coding/STEM, Speech & more
Campus Newsletter
Campus Schedule & Hours
Student Schedule
Instructional times for the 2026–2027 school year.
| Grade Level | Start | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Grades 6–9 | 8:20 AM | 4:00 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 secondary morning, from the first plate of breakfast to the tardy bell.
| Morning | Time |
|---|---|
| Breakfast (optional) | 7:35 – 8:05 AM |
| Drop-off begins | 8:05 AM |
| Tardy bell | 8:20 AM |
Students who arrive after 8:20 AM are marked tardy for the day. 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
Watauga secondary dismisses at
1:10 PM
On scheduled early dismissal days, students in grades 6 through 9 are dismissed at 1:10 PM instead of 4:00 PM. Check the district calendar for dates and plan pickup accordingly.
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.