IDEA is a goal-oriented and data-driven family of public charter schools, open to all in grades K–12. News & World Report’s Top High Schools lists.
IDEA Public Schools believes that each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to one of the fastest-growing networks of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States. Currently, the network serves nearly 75,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Louisiana and Florida. IDEA has been recogni
06/15/2026
Due to the inclement weather we are experiencing in the Greater Austin Area, IDEA Public Schools will operate on a delayed start schedule today. School will start at 9:30 AM, two hours from our normal starting time. Breakfast service will be provided per the two hour delay. If there are any additional changes to the operating day, we will send updates to parents via Remind.
06/06/2026
🚍 Transportation Registration is Now Open! 📝
If your child had transportation during the 2025–2026 school year, we only need:
✔️ Updated forms (with any address changes)
✔️ Permission-to-walk forms (if applicable)
We will also be supporting families with the STOPfinder app to help you stay updated on your child’s route! 📲
💬 Need help? We’re here for you!
🗓 Monday – Thursday
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📅 June 8 – June 18, 2026 + all month in July
Stop by and let us assist you in getting everything ready for the upcoming school year! 🎒✨
Bulldog Team & Family, unable to attend graduation in person? 🎓 You can still celebrate the Class of 2026 with us through our live stream!
Join us here:
05/05/2026
🎉🏆 IDEA College Prep Montopolis Award Ceremonies 🏆🎉
Join us as we celebrate our amazing scholars! 🌟📚
📅 May 20
✨ 6th & 7th Grade: 8:30–10:00 AM
🎓 8th Grade Transition Ceremony: 4:30 PM
📅 May 21
✨ 9th–11th Grade: 8:30–10:00 AM
We can’t wait to honor our students’ hard work and achievements! 👏💙
05/05/2026
🎉🏆 ACADEMY K–5TH MONTOPOLIS AWARD CELEBRATION 🏆🎉
So proud of our amazing students for their hard work and achievements! 🌟👏
Thank you to our teachers and families for your support! 💙
Keep shining, Bulldogs! 🐾✨
04/28/2026
🎉 IDEA MONTOPOLIS Families! 🎉
We’ve made it to the finish line! 🏁✨ This week marks our LAST menu of the school year, and what an amazing year it has been! 💙📚
From the first day of school to now, we’ve loved fueling our students with delicious meals to support their learning, growth, and success 🍎🥗🍽️. Thank you for being part of such a wonderful school year filled with memories, milestones, and achievements! 🌟
Let’s finish strong and celebrate together as we head into a well‑earned summer break! 😎🌞
We appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to see what next year brings! 🎓💫
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We’re already looking ahead! The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is now available to support family planning. As we finish this year strong, we can’t wait to build momentum into next year together.
To view the 26-27 Academic Calendar, go to:
04/10/2026
Hello IDEA Families,
This is a reminder that your student is scheduled to take the ACT on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the location selected during registration.
This is a very important test that supports college admission and scholarship opportunities.
Please ensure your student is prepared:
✔ Printed ACT ticket
✔ Valid ID (if required)
✔ Calculator
✔ Pencils
✔ Knows testing location and arrival time
✔ Has transportation arranged
Students should arrive early and plan to leave home with enough time to be on time.
Thank you for your support in ensuring your student shows up ready and confident!
Hola familias de IDEA,
Este es un recordatorio de que su estudiante está programado para tomar el examen ACT el sábado 11 de abril de 2026 en el lugar seleccionado al registrarse.
Este es un examen muy importante que apoya la admisión a la universidad y oportunidades de becas.
Por favor asegúrese de que su estudiante esté preparado:
✔ Boleto del ACT impreso
✔ Identificación válida (si es requerida)
✔ Calculadora
✔ Lápices
✔ Conocer la ubicación y hora de llegada
✔ Tener transporte confirmado
Los estudiantes deben llegar temprano y salir de casa con suficiente tiempo para llegar puntuales.
¡Gracias por su apoyo para asegurar que su estudiante asista listo y con confianza!
03/26/2026
📣✨ Report Card Night at IDEA Montopolis! ✨📣
Families, we’re excited to welcome you to Report Card Night! 📊🎓
Come meet with your child’s teachers, review their progress, and celebrate their hard work this semester! 💙🐾
03/19/2026
🎓 Attention Senior Families – Class of 2026! 🎓 SENIORS ONLY**
Join us for our Senior Town Hall Meeting to talk about important end-of-year events for our graduating seniors. This meeting will cover everything you need to know to prepare for an exciting finish to the school year!
📅 Date: Wednesday, March 25
⏰ Time: 8:00–9:00 AM
Agenda Includes:
✨ College Signing Day
🏆 Senior Award Brunch
💃 Prom
🎓 Graduation
📚 Saturday School
We look forward to seeing all Class of 2026 families there as we prepare our seniors to finish strong and become College Ready!
📩 For more information: [email protected]
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| Thursday | 7:15am - 4:20pm |
| Friday | 7:15am - 4:20pm |