When did Wooten Elementary School open?

Wooten Elementary School celebrated its grand opening on Friday, January 17, 2026.

What is significant about the new Wooten Elementary School?

It is the first fully modernized campus built from the 2022 bond for the Austin Independent School District, replacing a 70-year-old building.

How many AISD schools will be modernized using the 2022 bond?

A total of 25 AISD schools are planned to be modernized using funds from the 2022 bond.

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Wooten Elementary Opens: A New Era for AISD Schools

17 Jan

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Summary

Wooten Elementary School, the first modernized campus from a 2022 bond, has opened.
The new school replaces a 70-year-old building with significant structural issues.
This opening marks the first of 25 AISD schools to be modernized using bond funds.

Wooten Elementary Opens: A New Era for AISD Schools

Wooten Elementary School in North Austin officially opened its doors on Friday, celebrated as the first fully modernized campus funded by a 2022 bond initiative for the Austin Independent School District. This marks a significant step forward for the district's infrastructure improvement plans.

The new facility replaces the previous 70-year-old Wooten Elementary, which was plagued by issues such as leaking roofs. The modernized campus boasts contemporary amenities including an audio/visual system, a library, a playground, and innovative classroom seating, enhancing the learning environment for students.