Expanded Learning Opportunities
UTHS Student Council
UT High School is beginning its second year of Student Council! The purpose of Student Council is to provide students the opportunity to interact with each other while collaborating on projects and developing leadership skills. Starting in September, students will meet synchronously online once a month to work together on a variety of projects and activities designed to contribute to a positive school culture.
Students are in process of planning their projects for this year.
If you or your student is interested in participating, please contact nikki.northcutt@austin.utexas.edu and jamie.jones@austin.utexas.edu. The deadline for applying is September 30, 2025.
Expanded Learning Opportunities
The UT High School District shares expanded learning opportunities for students to engage in enrichment in a variety of subject areas. Most of the activities take place after school, during the summer, or on weekends to expand learning through engaging core subject, creative, and leadership activities. Please see the details about each opportunity to view information, submission deadlines, and special requirements for participation.
Our district will be collecting information from a variety of stakeholders this spring semester to determine ways to expand opportunities for students for the upcoming school year. We look forward to hearing your ideas and offering additional learning opportunities to expand leadership, creativity, and academic experiences for students in the near future.
| Host Institution/Sponsor | Activity and Link | Event Date | Subject Area | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholastic | Art & Writing Awards | Opens October 1 | Art & Writing | Various |
| Greater New Braunfels Arts Council | Texas Youth Photography Showcase and Exhibition | December | Photograph | Mid January |
| Hollins University | Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest Honors Seven Young Writers | October | Poetry | |
| Bennington College | Young Writers Awards | September | Poetry | Late October |
| Kenyon College | November | Poetry | November | |
| Princeton University | Leonard L. Milberg '53 Highs School Poetry Prize | November | Poetry | |
| National Park Service | Carl Sandburg Student Poetry Contest | March | Poetry | |
| Rattle | Poetry Submissions | Year Round | Poetry | |
| The Six Word Memoir Project | The Six Word Memoir Project | Monthly | Poetry | |
| Dedman Distinguished Scholars Program - UT Austin | Dedman Essay Competition | February | Writing | April |
| Bridport Arts Center | Bridport Prize | May | Creative Writing | May |
| Harvard University | Future Doctors Program | May & July | Medical | |
| The Coding School Summer Camps | Summer Camp Registration | June & July | STEM | Varies |
| UT Austin | WiSTEM | Varies | STEM | |
| Harvard University & Learn with Leaders | Impact & Research Fellowship | June 2023 | Passion Project |