After School Programs

At Houston Elementary, we offer a range of after-school programs to keep students active and engaged beyond the school day!


ACE After School Program

Currently offering the following programs. Space is limited.

  • Basketball
  • Music
  • Soccer
  • Girl Scouts
  • Math 
  • Creative Art
  • Coding
  • Cooking
  • Dance

For more information, contact Phyllis Mendoza, phyllis.mendoza@austinisd.org.

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Side by Side kids 

Side by Side Kids serves Pre-K through fifth-grade students in some of Austin's most under-resourced areas. SBSK was established to provide after-school academic support and spiritual growth for economically disadvantaged students. Our hope is to provide them with a brighter future by encouraging and equipping them with the skills and confidence to reach their highest potential. Our Core Values are Faith, Academics, Character, and Empowerment.

Program includes:


Snack Time
Recreation Time
Crew Time (Bible lesson)
Homework Time


Please leave our website linked for more information, but change the contact to Sara Leisure (sara.leisure@sidebysidekids.org). She is our Program Coordinator for Houston Elementary.