Same UPA. New Address.

No, and we want to be direct about that. This move is happening because we've outgrown our current space, not because we're struggling. Enrollment has grown, our programs have grown, and our building didn't grow with them. Investing in a new facility is exactly what a healthy, thriving school does next.

We didn't want to hand you a rumor. We wanted to hand you a plan. The new site became available recently. Once we confirmed the details and understood what it means for your family day to day, we came straight to you. Facts first, then the conversation. That's the order you deserve.

Talk to us before you decide anything. Every family's situation looks different. We're ready to work through transportation, scheduling, and whatever else is in the way, together. No family should feel like they have to leave UPA without having that conversation with us first.

It's both. Here, those aren't in conflict. A stronger school is a better school for the students inside it. Every decision in this move was tested against one question. Does this make daily life better for our students? If the answer was no, it didn't make the cut.

8416 N. IH-35, Austin, TX 78753. It's about five minutes from the site we'd originally planned. We know commuting is one of the first things on your mind. Being on IH-35 works in our favor. It's easier to reach, it sits in a safer area, and it connects better to the communities we serve.

Yes. Existing bus routes and transportation plans are staying in place with little to no disruption. If your family is facing a specific transportation hardship, contact Mrs. Pinto, gpinto@upaschools.org. We're planning this with families, not just for them.

The new site is designed for the bus and families to enter into one gate on the side street and exit from another with easy access to the frontage road. Before the first day at the new campus, we'll walk every family through the exact plan, including a trial run. Nobody will be guessing on day one.

Safety wasn't a nice-to-have in this decision. It was non-negotiable. The new facility meets or exceeds every current safety standard, including secure gated entry, a visitor management system, three levels of barriers before student access, 33 total facility cameras situated both inside and outside, fire suppression, and well thought out emergency protocols.

Better. Additional classrooms and flexible learning spaces let us expand career immersion experiences, student organizations, extracurriculars, leadership programming, and collaborative learning. Our classrooms have natural lighting, large windows or skylights, and above average square footage.

Yes. The building is fully ADA-compliant, including ramps, accessible restrooms, and accessible parking. In a few respects, it's actually an upgrade from where we are now.

Yes. Our faculty and staff are making the move with us.

Every service and accommodation continues without interruption. The new facility actually gives us dedicated, expanded spaces to deliver that support. That means more room to do right by every student who needs it.

They're continuing, and several are getting dedicated space for the first time. The new site includes a turf field, a half court shaded basketball court, lots of picnic and outside seating areas, and an indoor fitness studio.

We're in the process of the move now. All upgrades to the building are set to complete by July 31st to avoid or minimize disruption to the start of the school year. A detailed timeline will be published and kept current as we go.

We've intentionally built flexibility into our schedule to account for the unexpected. If anything changes, you'll hear it from us first, along with a clear plan for moving forward. We're committed to keeping you informed every step of the way with timely, transparent communication.

All families and community members will be welcome to tour the school starting August 3rd. There will be a tour for all families that attend the in person mandatory meeting on August 3rd.