Alamo Heights ISD Engineering Students Show Love

Alamo Heights ISD children are taught to love one another. A special way students learn this valuable life lesson is by engaging in an uncommon elementary school practice–engineering. Where many adults might see a field that would have no use for a fifth grader, a teacher at Woodridge Elementary, James Robles, saw the opportunity to […]
Alamo Heights ISD Honors First Responders

Cambridge Elementary began the school year with a special event on Patriot’s Day in Alamo Heights ISD, honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders. This group, made up of military-connected students and families, gathered to welcome special guests from the San Antonio Police Department and the Alamo Heights Police and Fire Departments. The celebration […]
Alamo Heights ISD Rocketry Program

Alamo Heights ISD offers a rocketry program called Seraph, and they recently unveiled their new rocket. The Alamo Heights High School graduates have spent countless hours and hard work building an efficient rocket. These students had to work on designing, building, and problem-solving to create a functioning rocket. The students even gave a special thanks […]
Alamo Heights ISD Students Experience “Roving Chef”

Alamo Heights ISD welcomed the Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) at the Howard Early Childhood Center! Mrs. Gonzales’ class learned about healthy eating, fresh ingredients, and had a cooking demonstration with Chef David from our partners at SFE as part of the “Roving Chef” program. The SFE is passionate about providing K-12 students with the best […]
Alamo Heights ISD Teacher Recognition

In September, Alamo Heights ISD teacher, Sarah Holmes, was celebrated during the Board Meeting for her outstanding commitment to empowering students to “develop a healthy sense of self,” aligning perfectly with the AHISD Profile of a Learner. The Alamo Heights High School’s English Language Arts teacher’s dedication and work in the classroom were showcased in […]
Alamo Heights Holds Student Advisory Council

Fostering Future Leaders with Compassion: The inaugural meeting of Alamo Heights ISD Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council marked the beginning of an exciting year for this diverse group of students, including 11th graders, 8th graders, and 5th graders from Cambridge and Woodridge. Their discussions revolved around the essence of leadership and how to put it into […]
Alamo Heights ISD and Schools Honored as 2023 Promising Practices

Alamo Heights ISD has been honored by Character.org as 2023 Promising Practices. Since 2016, the Alamo Heights district has been working with http://Character.org to fulfill the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education. The Promising Practice Award is awarded to districts and schools who implement initiatives that promote character development. 178 schools and organizations across the […]
Alamo Heights ISD Community Beautifies Campuses

Alamo Heights ISD comes together to make the district’s campuses beautiful! Alamo Heights Junior School students, staff, families, and community members teamed up for “Mulch Mania”. Mulch Mania is the name for the campus beautification efforts. There was of course mulch, pavers, sod, plants, gravel, and plenty of hands working together! We love it when […]
Alamo Heights ISD Teacher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Alamo Heights ISD celebrates Lisa Barry in receiving the Lifetime Achievement Elementary winner! The 21st annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, hosted by H-E-B, announced the statewide winners at the La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio. This program began in 2002 and has awarded more than $13 million in cash and grants towards […]
Alamo Heights ISD Student Helps The Homeless

Alamo Heights ISD student spearheads effort to help homeless in the community. San Antonio’s homeless population consists of approximately 2,743 people on any given day. There are many different needs and ways to help, including one that is led by a 15-year-old from Alamo Heights Independent School District named Addie Roberts. Addie is an ambassador […]