NISD Receives Library Grant
Northside ISD’s Valley Hi Elementary School Library was granted $5,000 from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Liberties. This program encourages young students to develop a love of reading and learning by targeting school libraries with the greatest needs. This year, they only distributed grants to 300 schools nationally. Their purpose? To update and diversify […]
Northside ISD Students Explore Space After School
Northside ISD students spend time after school exploring space-related activities and visiting with special guests! More than 500 fifth graders from across NISD had the opportunity to look to the stars during the Young Astronauts program held at Ward Elementary School. Young Astronauts is an after-school science enrichment program for fourth and fifth grade students. […]
Northside ISD Culinary Students Teach Kids Kitchen Skills
Culinary students from Northside ISD high schools showed elementary students a few kitchen skills! Kids Teaching Kids- where culinary students create a healthy snack, geared towards elementary-age students. Hatchett and Tomlinson students were able to do hands-on work too! Northside Independent School District teamed up with their district high school culinary programs high schools that […]
CTE Students Win Prizes for Culinary Creativity
CTE culinary students competed for a chance to win prize money for the best Super Bowl appetizers. Check out our winners! San Antonio Area Culinary Winners FIRST PLACE, $250 PRIZE: Clarissa Villarreal, Wagner HS, Judson ISD – Pepperoni Football SECOND PLACE, $150 PRIZE: Jolee Leos, Edison HS, SAISD – Mini Football Peppers THIRD PLACE, $100 PRIZE: Joshua Cervantes, […]
Northside ISD Competes in Robotics Event
Thirty-five teams representing Northside ISD elementary and middle school campuses competed in a FIRST LEGO League robotics qualifier event. Beard ES was named first place Grand Champion, and Mary Hull ES was named second place Grand Champion. Additional teams advancing to the regional championships are Brauchle, Forester, Franklin, Hatchett, and Ott elementary schools; and Hector […]
Texas School Ratings A-F
School Ratings One factor parents look for in researching a school is the rating. However, in a Google search “school ratings near me”, the top 10 results are for-profit companies with their own rating system. For example, Niche and Great Schools use a variety of measures to rate a school. They also monetize their site […]
The Importance of Early Reading
Early Childhood Reading: What Public School Districts Do for You As a child grows, they are constantly learning; learning to eat, learning to walk, learning to play, and learning to speak. During their first few years of life, as their brain is rapidly developing and absorbing information, reading can be extremely beneficial. “Experiencing and engaging […]
Spotlight on Principals for National Principals Month
National Principals Month is a time for parents, students, teachers, staff, and local communities to honor public school principals for their tireless leadership. What Is National Principals Month? Every October we celebrate National Principals Month. National Principals Month is a collaboration between the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Secondary […]
Northside ISD Female Student Athletes Prove the Power in Perseverance
Northside Female Athletes Prove the Power in Perseverance Inspiring female athletes of Northside ISD recognized for their outstanding commitment and determination. Brennan High School’s soccer player, Lauren Liguez, and Folks Middle School’s football quarterback, Bella Alvarado, are just two of the many inspirational female athletes of Northside ISD. Their stories bring unique, strong, and impressive […]
Northside ISD Provides Fun, Educational Summer Programs
Northside ISD Provides Fun, Educational Summer Camp Programs Northside ISD students have fun and learn new things at summer camp programs. With summer comes different kinds of summer camps for kids to stay mentally and physically active. Northside ISD provides multiple camps for children of all grades. The Elementary ESL Newcomer Program is for recent […]
