The latest news from Southwest ISD
Southwest ISD Opens New Aquatic Center The Aquatic Centers Mission This school year, Southwest ISD introduced its new aquatic center. The goal of the facility is to focus on water safety, introduce swimming to elementary students, serve the community, train athletes, inspire students to get involved in their community, and provide the necessary skills to …
Charter schools are free due to public, taxpayer dollars that are taken from traditional public schools when a child enrolls in the charter school. Unlike a traditional public school, charter schools are also funded by private companies, individuals, and interests. They are managed by a private entity vs a community elected board where the public has input. And their boards are appointed vs elected. This means that charter board members can have a financial interest in the success of the schools.
Southwest ISD’s Practical Education for Careers in The San Antonio Community High school students in Southwest ISD are now graduating with certifications in various professions through their CTE Program. Career and Technical Education Program 34 different courses are now being offered for Southwest and Southwest Legacy High School students. Options within the program range from …
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Holiday Performances Bring Cheer to All Fine Arts departments across all of our districts have been busy getting students ready for holiday performances. Band, orchestra, theatre, choir, dance, and many other groups of talented kids were excited to bring back the season’s spirit this year! Fort Bend ISD Northside ISD Santa Fe ISD Fort Bend …
Southwest ISD Alumnus Returns to High School to Sign his Best-Selling Books Southwest High School Alumnus and best-selling author, Shea Serrano, visited Southwest ISD seniors and signed copies of HIP-HOP (And Other Things). The San Antonio Book Festival coordinated the author event at Southwest HS to give 500 signed copies of the books to students …
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Highlighting STEM and STEAM Education National STEM/STEAM Day was observed on November 8, 2021. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education is a method of hands-on teaching and learning. Students learn by creatively solving real-world problems with innovative thinking to prepare for future career opportunities. (TEA) AMARIS CRUZ, STEM Teacher, Ward Elementary, Northside ISD …
School districts managing the challenges of a pandemic and highlights, data, statistics, and history of public education in the San Antonio area. By Bobby Blount and Bexar County School Boards Coalition.
The Southwest High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) hosted a two-day outreach event by the U.S. Navy. The event is part of a larger Navy presence in San Antonio called “Navy Week”, with various other activities in the community to provide the public a chance to learn about the Navy, its people, …
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HIGHLIGHTING CULINARY ARTS PROGRAMS DURING CTE MONTH February is CTE (Career and Technical Education) month, and we are highlighting Culinary Arts programs in our districts! Culinary Arts is a subcategory of the CTE Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster. In the hospitality cluster, students learn knowledge and skills that focus on communication, time management, and customer service. …
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JANUARY IS SCHOOL BOARD MONTH Check out how some of our districts honored their amazing school boards this month!
San Antonio Area’s School Board Trustees Release a Letter to Governor Abbott Regarding School Openings An excerpt below: As Trustees, we realize that our communities are literally entrusting us with the lives of their students, teachers, district staff, and families. As of today, the Boards of Trustees in our area believe that the current State …
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