Mission & Beliefs

It is our mission at Cowan Elementary to nurture and inspire children to achieve their personal best everyday.

We believe...

In developing life-long learners by establishing clear and high expectations based on current best practices for teaching and learning.

The learning community must set high expectations for students by providing engaging activities that develop higher order thinking skills.

That communication and involvement between school, parents, students, and community are essential to prepare students to be productive members of society.

Cowan Elementary is a positive, supportive, and safe environment that develops healthy risk-taking, responsibility, and respect.

"The Best Kept Secret in Austin"

Superintendent, Dr. Carstarphen visited Cowan on May 27, 2010. Click below to view Dr. Carstarphen's "44 in 4" Blog and read the May 27th post about this amazing visit.
"Cowan Elementary the Best Kept Secret in Austin"