Upcoming Events
Oct. 30th Girls Basketball vs. Means @ Delco
Oct. 31st Life Skills Halloween Party
Oct. 31st House Cup Field Day
Nov. 1 Boys Soccer vs. Webb @ Covington
Nov. 1 Monster Concert Fall Festival @ Austin High
Covington Middle School
Message from the Principal
Dear Covington Families,
I want to extend a sincere thank you to all the parents who contributed to our Fall Frenzy. The students had a fantastic time, and it’s always wonderful to see them laughing, having fun, and bonding outside of regular school hours. Events like these wouldn’t be possible without your continued support and participation.
I’d also like to welcome our new Parent Support Specialist, Ms. Alejandra Castillo, to the Covington community! We are thrilled to have her join our team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. Castillo if you have any questions or need assistance. She is here to help our families stay connected and supported.
This Friday will be a big day at Covington! We will host our Annual Life Skills Halloween Party, welcoming students from 16 campuses across the district. In the afternoon, we’ll hold our first House Cup Field Day, filled with games, activities, and friendly competition. These events are some of the highlights of our school year, and we would love to have our families join in.
If you’re interested in volunteering for either event, please sign up using the link below or reach out directly to Ms. Trisha Franke or me. Thank you, as always, for your continued involvement and for helping make Covington such a vibrant and caring community!
Your Proud Principal,
Cedric Maddox
Important Emails
Principal: Cedric Maddox
Assistant Principal: Rachel Gregory & Jason Summerville
jason.summerville@austinisd.org
Counselors: Debra Austrum &
Rabecca Mc Donald
Meet Our New Parent Support Specialist
Family Needs Survey | Encuesta para Identificar las Necesidades de las Familias (2025-2026)
Volunteers needed Oct. 31st 1:00 - 4:00 pm
We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers for outdoor, skill, and academic games to enrich our students' experience. Parents will earn points for their student's house competition. Sign up to support at
Turn Around Plan Bedichek to Covington
Bedichek MS to Covington MS Turnaround Plan
Bedichek MS to Covington MS Turnaround Plan Survey
Teacher of the Month: Mr. Taylor
Student of the Month: October
6th Grade: Camila T.
An amazing student who always participates and is happy and willing to help another student.
7th Grade: Sofia B
Always offering to help, does high quality work, and a super sweet student.
8th Grade: Jacob G
He quietly focuses on the job at hand and puts great effort into all he does. He is polite, friendly, and a terrific student.
Covington Counselors’ Corner Week of October 27, 2025
Early College High School Presentation
7th and 8th Grade Families: You are invited to attend an Early College Program Virtual presentation Thursday, October 30th @ 6:00 pm, presented by Rabecca McDonald, Covington 7th M-Z and 8th grade Counselor. Please refer to the flyer below as well as the Counseling Blend page for more information.
More information on Austin ISD's Early College Programs can be found here: Austin ISD Early College Programs.
How To Manage Your Worries - Circle of Control
Austin ISD Parent U Advanced Academics Opportunities Night @ Anderson High School
Referral Process for Students to See a Counselor:
Students will have paper and electronic copies of the referral form to see their counselor. These forms can be found in an electronic version on the Covington Counselors’ BLEND course, as well as in paper copies in teachers’ classrooms. This form should be submitted during lunch, before school, or after school. A counselor will see them within one school day during COLT time (Advisory).
Counselors will not be available during scheduled class times unless it is an emergency. Students are not allowed to come to the counseling office without a pass or without a counselor picking them up. If it is an emergency, teachers will message a counselor so that a counselor can pick up the student without a referral being required.
Parents - You are able to refer your child to see the counselor if you feel they could benefit from speaking with one. Here is the link to do so (for emergencies, please call 9-1-1):
Covington Middle School Parent Referral Form for Counselor
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Dates:
Join Region 13 Education Service Center and the Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's virtual blended Youth Mental Health First Aid course. Region 13 Education Service Center is located at 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78723. For more information, their phone number is (512) 919-5313.
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Summer dates coming Spring 202
Important Dates
October 25: 6th Annual Trunk or Treat at the Nelson Athletic Complex
October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week
October 27 5:30-8:30 - Consolidation Q & A , Register for the virtual meeting here
October 28 - Early College High School Programs - Student Presentation 9:55-10:25 am
October 30 - Early College High School Programs - Family Virtual Presentation
November 5 - Austin ISD Parent U Advanced Academics Opportunities Night at Anderson High School 6:00-7:00 pm
Meet Our School Nurse Bianca Wan
Health Screenings in Progress
If your child needs further evaluation due to failed screening, they will be given a referral letter and a copy will be emailed to parents. Please let me know of any provider results.
Screenings include vision, hearing, and acanthosis nigricans for 7th graders. In addition, 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys have spinal screening.
More info: Health Screenings | Austin ISD
Bianca Wan, RN, BSN 512-414-5382 ext: 45382 bianca.wan@austinisd.org
Health Services During School Hours
For all parents, be sure to complete the Parent Consent for Physical Health Related Services. This form was emailed by Principal Maddox.
All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) require both provider and parent authorization to be given at school.
We do not provide OTC meds (like Tylenol or cough drops).
Students may only carry inhalers or EpiPens with the proper documentation from a healthcare provider. No other medications may be carried by students.
If your child has asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, or seizures, please ensure their emergency medication is on campus to avoid treatment delays.
More info: Medical Forms | Austin ISD
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Thank you for partnering with me to help keep our students healthy and safe. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out!
PARENT NOTES: May be used to excuse a total of 8 absences for the school year. If exceeding 8, parents/guardians are encouraged to communicate with your campus principal to discuss the reason(s) for absences and whether future notes will be accepted.
THE FOLLOWING EXCUESES WILL REMAIN UNX....
Overslept, Missed bus, Vacation, Babysitting Parent sick, , Sibling Appt, Transportation, Nothing to wear, Student didn't want to come to school.
NOTAS DE LOS PADRES: Se pueden usar para justificar un total de 8 ausencias durante el año escolar. Si se exceden las 8 ausencias, se recomienda que los padres/tutores se comuniquen con el director(a) de la escuela para discutir la(s) razón(es) de las ausencias y si se aceptarán notas en el futuro."
LAS SIGUIENTES JUSTIFICACIONES SE CONSIDERARÁN NO JUSTIFICADAS....
Se quedó dormido(a), Perdió el autobús, Vacaciones, Padre/madre enfermo(a), Cuidando niños, Cita de un hermano(a), Problemas de transporte, No tiene qué ponerse, El estudiante no quiso venir a la escuela.
What Is Safe Space and Who Can You Talk To?
This year, Austin ISD is launching a new way for students to report safety concerns called Safe Space. Safe Space gives you a way to share important information if you feel unsafe, if someone else needs help, or if something just doesn’t seem right.
You can always go to a trusted adult, that means someone like a teacher, coach, counselor, principal, or assistant principal, someone you feel comfortable going to when you need help or see something wrong.
If you’d rather share information online and/or anonymously, you can go to austinisd.org/safespace and submit a report.
Look around campus for the yellow Safe Space posters; they have the website link and can guide you where to go. Your voice matters and can help keep everyone safe.
Student Chromebooks Expectations
Hello Covington Colts! We have outlined campus consequences for student Chromebooks. Here is a one-page document that describes the process of device replacement for parents.
Please email rachel.glassford@austinisd.org if you have any questions.
New Ticketing System for all AISD Games
Covington Middle School
#Colts Strong!
3700 Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX 78749
512-414-3276