Monarch Prep

02/20/2026

👑🎉 Celebrating Holly’s 3-Year Anniversary! 🎉👑

Today we are proud to celebrate Holly and her 3-year anniversary with Monarch Prep!

Holly holds an incredibly special place in our story as the very first employee ever hired at Monarch. From the very beginning, she helped bring our vision to life and played a key role in building the culture and values that continue to guide us today.

Starting as a founding RBT, Holly quickly became a mentor to those around her, something that naturally continued as she helped shape the role of RBT Team Coordinator. She is also the mastermind behind our scheduling and a trusted problem-solver, consistently supporting both our students and staff behind the scenes.

Holly has built strong, trusting relationships across our team, and her colleagues often look to her for guidance and encouragement. Her steady leadership and heart for others have made a lasting impact on our entire community.

We are incredibly grateful that Holly has called Monarch home for the past three years.

Please join us in celebrating Holly and thanking her for three years of service, mentorship, and dedication to our students, families, and community! ❤️

02/16/2026

💙 Our community shows up for our kids and this is one of the biggest ways it happens each year.

Monarch Prep is incredibly honored to be one of only two beneficiaries of the 15th Annual Tyler Run for Autism.

Because of this event, many children in East Texas, including families right here at Monarch Prep, are able to access medically necessary autism services and inclusive opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. The impact of this race lasts far beyond one morning… it changes lives.

🗓 April 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Pollard United Methodist Church, Tyler, TX

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or donate — you are helping support children and families in our own community.

👟 Join the race (walking welcome!)

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Tyler/TylerRunForAutism

🙋 Volunteer

https://www.tylerrunforautism.com/volunteers-vendors

💙 Donate

https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/TX/Tyler/TylerRunForAutism

If you’ve never attended before, it’s hard to describe the love and support you’ll see — it’s one of the most meaningful community events of the year, and we would love to see Monarch families and friends there.

✨ Help us show East Texas what inclusion looks like.

Accessibility Description:

Event flyer for the 15th Annual Tyler Run for Autism showing silhouettes of families running and walking over colorful puzzle-piece graphics. Event details include April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Pollard United Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas. Activities include a 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run plus family activities such as face painting, bounce houses, coffee, and breakfast tacos. The event benefits autism service organizations including Monarch Preparatory.

The 2026 Tyler Run for Autism - 15th Annual is on Saturday April 11, 2026. It includes the following events: 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K.

01/28/2026

❄️ Operations Update – Open with Normal Hours Tomorrow ❄️

After continued monitoring of road conditions across the Tyler area, we are seeing steady improvement, and Monarch Prep plans to be open tomorrow with normal hours and operations.

We look forward to welcoming students back and returning to routine and structure that supports our learners and families. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and care for one another as we navigate this together 🤍

Please take your time, travel safely, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support.

01/28/2026

❄️ Delayed Opening Update – Wednesday ❄️

After monitoring road conditions across the Tyler area today, we’re seeing improvement on many main roads, with continued thawing expected as temperatures rise. To allow for extra daylight and safer travel, Monarch Prep will have a delayed opening tomorrow:

🕙 Student arrival: 10:00 AM
🕘 Staff arrival: 9:45 AM

We know road conditions can vary greatly depending on location, especially for families traveling from rural or shaded areas. If you need an additional day for roads to thaw or for travel to feel safe, we completely understand and support that decision. Safety always comes first, and we trust families to make the best choice for their situation.

For those who are able to safely attend, we look forward to welcoming students back and offering a return to routine and support. Thank you for your continued grace, flexibility, and care for one another — we are so grateful for our Monarch community 🤍

✨ Please travel safely and take your time.

01/27/2026

🎉👑 Happy 1-Year Monarch-iversary, Sylvia! 👑🎉

Even though Monarch Prep is closed today due to the weather ❄️, we couldn’t let this day pass without celebrating something wonderful!

Today marks Sylvia’s 1-year anniversary with Monarch, and we are so incredibly grateful for the dedication, heart, and care she brings to our students and community every single day. 💛

Sylvia, thank you for being such a meaningful part of our Monarch family — we are so thankful for you and can’t wait to celebrate many more milestones together! ✨👑

01/27/2026

Out of an abundance of caution, Monarch Prep will remain closed Tuesday, January 27th. ❄️🤍

While we know how important routine is for our students, safety must always come first. Many of our families travel long distances each day, and with fluctuating road conditions and local school closures impacting both families and staff, we felt this was the most thoughtful decision for our community.

Thank you for your continued grace, flexibility, and trust. We look forward to getting back to routine as soon as it’s safe to do so. ✨

In the meantime, enjoy the extra time with your loved ones and continue dropping in the comments what you are up to! Whether it's staying warm and cozy indoors or outside pretending to be an ice-skating champion, we miss you and want to see those smiling faces!

01/25/2026

❄️ Weather Closure Update ❄️

Out of an abundance of caution and due to the potential for hazardous road conditions, Monarch Prep will be closed on Monday, January 26th.

We will continue to closely monitor weather and road conditions and will share an update regarding Tuesday’s operations by 6:00 AM the day of.

As always, we encourage our families and staff to prioritize safety and make decisions that are best for their individual situations, as conditions may vary across the area.

Please stay safe and warm, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you are in need of support or resources during this time. ❤️

If you stepped out to explore the ice, drop your photos below!

01/22/2026

As we head into the weekend, we want to share a quick update regarding potential winter weather. While forecasts are showing the possibility of conditions that could impact travel, Texas weather often keeps us guessing — so we are prepared either way.

At this time, we are confident that Friday’s operations will go unaffected. We are keeping a close eye on conditions for Monday, as there is a greater potential for hazardous weather and some slight concern for Tuesday morning.

We are actively monitoring local news outlets and weather models and will communicate any decisions regarding delayed openings, closures, or remaining open by 6:00 AM the day of via social media and email.

Above all, we encourage every family to make the decision that is best for their own situation. Our families and staff live in many different areas, and conditions may vary widely — safety always comes first.

We hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are in need of resources or support during this time. 💛

01/14/2026

We are so proud of this extraordinary Board of Directors whose leadership and heart are truly changing lives.

Because of your vision, advocacy, and commitment to inclusion, families are accessing critical services, children are being supported in meaningful ways, and futures are being opened that may not have been possible otherwise. The impact of this board goes far beyond numbers. It’s felt in real homes, real classrooms, and real moments of hope.

At Monarch Prep, we see firsthand how powerful it is when passionate people come together with a shared mission. Thank you for believing in neurodivergent children, for investing in access and equity, and for leading with purpose. We’re honored to partner with you and excited for what’s ahead. ❤️👑

12/24/2025

’Twas the season of progress, of shaping and cheer,
At Monarch Prep, growth was happening here.
The visuals were laminated (again… and again),
The token boards ready—yes, all ten.

First up, our RBT Team Coordinators, steady and true,
Liz P. and Ashlen, we’re looking at you.
From modeling skills to supporting the crew,
You lead with compassion and data to prove.

Our RBTs arrived with reinforcement in hand,
Running behavior plans just as designed.
Britney and Christie, consistent and calm,
Aleyna and Armando—rapport? Chef’s kiss, bomb.

Gabi and Hannah, collecting that data,
Melyssa and Lauren, prompting just later.
Kayla and Allyson, shaping each win,
Jordy—flexible, patient, and all in.

When programs need tweaking or graphs need review,
Stormy, our BAA, is already on cue.
Supporting the science, bridging each plan,
Keeping the “why” behind what we ran.

And then there’s Holly, our scheduling wizard supreme,
Clinical Support Specialist, admin dream.
From calendars to coverage to jumping in to help,
You make chaos bow down and politely yelp.

Our BCBAs, the brains and the heart of the show—
Darshini, Kirstie, Susan, Lanie in the know.
From assessments to goals to supervision on point,
You balance compassion and science conjoint.

And let’s hear it loud for our teachers, each one:
Heather, Sandy, Sylvia, Melissa—learning is fun!
You juggle routines, instruction, and care,
Partnering with ABA everywhere.

So here’s to the patience, the teamwork, the trust,
To fading prompts, reinforcing “must.”
To laughter mid-session, to growth that we see,
To progress measured and joyfully free.

From admin, with gratitude that truly can’t be taught:
Thank you for the heart, the science, the effort you brought.
We see your hard work—each moment, each day,
And we are so thankful to serve alongside you this way 💛

Alt Text (for accessibility):
Two smiling women from Monarch Prep stand side by side in front of a festive red holiday background with gold sparkles, evergreen branches, and red and gold ornaments. Both are wearing gray Monarch Prep shirts. Decorative holiday text above reads “Happy Holidays from Monarch Prep!” with a warm holiday message below that reads “Holiday wishes, bright and true, from Monarch Prep, sent just for you. Building skills, one step each day- together, the Monarch Prep way”

12/19/2025

🛌✨ Pajama Day at Monarch Prep! ✨🛌

Today we wrapped up the week in the coziest way possible with Pajama Day! Our staff and students showed up comfy, festive, and ready to learn — proving that meaningful work (and lots of joy) can still happen in flannel and slippers. ❤️

We’re especially excited as we head into this afternoon, when we’ll welcome families and loved ones for our annual student holiday performance. We can’t wait to celebrate our students’ hard work and share such a special moment together.

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The photo shows a large group of Monarch Preparatory staff gathered together in a classroom setting for Pajama Day. Staff members are wearing a variety of pajamas and cozy outfits, including flannel sets, holiday-themed pajamas, robes, and slippers. Some staff are standing while others are kneeling or sitting in the front. The room includes classroom materials, cabinets, posters on the walls, and a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone appears relaxed, smiling, and comfortable, reflecting a fun and community-centered pajama-themed school day.

12/18/2025

❤️🤍 Candy Cane Day + Esprezio = A Sweet Success! 🤍❤️

Today was full of festive fun as our staff and students celebrated Candy Cane Day, dressed head-to-toe in red, white, and stripes! The holiday spirit was made even sweeter with our annual Esprezio, visit ☕️✨

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Tyler Run for Autism, our students had the opportunity to practice meaningful real-world skills — including ordering their favorite hot chocolate — in a space where they feel familiar, comfortable, and supported. We loved seeing students communicate their choices in a variety of ways, including using AAC devices, to independently place their orders and engage in the experience.

Moments like these highlight the power of inclusion, skill-building, and community partnerships that help our students shine. ❤️

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The first photo shows a student and staff member standing at the Esprezio table. The student is using an AAC device with picture-based icons to communicate their drink choice while a staff member assists nearby. Another adult wearing a pink holiday shirt and Santa hat prepares a hot chocolate behind the table. The environment appears calm, supportive, and welcoming, emphasizing real-world communication and ordering skills in a familiar school setting.

The second photo shows five adult staff members standing behind an Esprezio coffee setup inside a school staff room. They are smiling and dressed festively in red, white, and holiday-themed clothing. In front of them is a table with flavored syrup bottles, cups, and an espresso machine with an Esprezio banner displayed.