Southwest Austin - Dripping Springs Edition | September 2025

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Extracurriculars: athletics, theater, modern band, strings orchestra, choir and film, robotics teams, drone team Enrollment: 930 Tuition: $20,000-$29,000 annually • 2500 Wimberly Lane, Austin (lower/middle school); 3000 Barton Creek Blvd., Austin (upper campus) • www.smcprep.org

Strickland Christian School Type: religious-based Grades served: pre-K4-8

Religious orientation: Christian, nondenominational Extracurriculars: Private Schools Interscholastic Association, sports, music, Spanish, technology classes Enrollment: 118

AESA Prep Academy is a college-preparatory school that oers a variety of extracurriculars.

Appamada School is located in Dripping Springs and serves grades K12.

Tuition: up to $5,000 annually • 7415 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.stricklandschool.com

AESA Prep Academy Type: college-preparatory Grades served: K-12 Religious orientation: N/A

Appamada School Type: progressive Grades served: K-12 Religious orientation: N/A Extracurriculars: N/A Enrollment: 77

Veritas Academy Type: classical, Christian, collaborative education Grades served: pre-K-12 Religious Orientation: Christian, nondenominational Extracurriculars: athletics, fine arts, common arts, nature studies, clubs Current Enrollment: 675

Extracurriculars: sports, Esports, chess, debates, entrepreneurial, medical, veterinarian and culinary institute. Enrollment: 130 Tuition: $24,000-$25,000 annually

Tuition: $15,000-$19,500 annually • 26450 RR 12, Dripping Springs • www.appamadaschool.com

• 13730 W. Hwy. 290, Austin • www.aesaprepacademy.com

Tuition: $3,493-$15,056 annually • 13401 Escarpment Blvd., Austin • www.veritasacademy.net

ELEMENTARY MICRO SCHOOL ON 8 ACRES OF NATURE Experienced Teachers Small Classes Nature-Focused Learning •Waldorf-Inspired Approach

The WILDcenter of Texas’ Animal Ambassadors are ready to visit schools all over Austin and Central Texas. From the largest owl species in the world to the largest snake species in the United States, our animal collection is truly spectacular! Schools, scouts, birthday parties, or corporate groups: we bring our animal ambassadors to you!

Contact Erik Corredor at 512-905-2090 today to schedule an encounter with our incredible wildlife!

SCAN HERE TO SCHEDULE A VISIT

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Spot the Hidden Signs of Back Pain Did you know that weakness and numbness in a foot or hand are emergency symptoms for back and neck pain that need to be seen promptly to prevent them from becoming permanent? If you are experiencing back and neck related symptoms, Texas Spine & Scoliosis has the non-surgical spine specialists and fellowship- trained spine surgeons to get you back to activity quickly.

Symptoms to watch out for:

Radiating pain into an arm Numbness or Weakness in arm Radiating pain into leg Numbness or Weakness in leg Weakness in a foot – “foot drop”

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Scan the code to learn how to spot the key symptoms of back and neck pain — and when it is time to see a doctor.

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Any weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, or loss of control of bowel or bladder, are emergency symptoms and should be seen by a spine specialist promptly. +

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