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WIDÉN ELEMENTARY
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Carl T. Widén

Carl T. Widén
was born in DeMoines County, Iowa, March 11, 1884, moved to Austin, Texas in 1898, enrolled in the University of Texas where he was a musician in the first Longhorn Band, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1902. Mr. Widén was an officer with the American National Bank from 1905 to 1918 and later, was a partner in one of the city's oldest stores, Bohn Brothers Store on Congress Avenue. Mr. Widén was member of the Austin School Board from 1933 to 1945, serving as board president in 1944-45. Mr. Widén was also a member of the Texas Swedish Pioneers, the Saengerrunde Association and the Downtown Lion's Club of Austin which he served faithfully for many years. Mr. Widen was a contributing member of the Austin community, respected and valued not only by family and friends, but by fellow citizens and all who came to know him. Austin Mayor Carole Keeton McClellan, proclaimed March 11, 1983 as CARL T. Widén DAY.


Carl T. Widén Elementary School was established in August of 1986.


Widén Timeline

June 2018

  • New presentation systems for classrooms
  • Office Carpet Replacement
  • Bathroom upgrades in E-Pod and outside of gym
  • Wheelchair lift installed at stage

July 2017

  • New Principal Appointment: Jennifer Pace
  • Library Carpet Replacement
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Widén Elementary - 5605 Nuckols Crossing  Road - Austin, TX 78744 - Office 512-414-2556 - Fax 512-441-8971

In partnership with our parents and community, it is our mission to provide a nurturing environment and a research-based educational experience, empowered by trust, collaboration, creativity, hard work, and a commitment to supporting the whole child, so that our students are inspired to be individuals, to dream big, and to succeed as future leaders of the world.

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    • Visiting
  • Staff
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