North East ISD’s ‘Snack Paks’ Program
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North East ISD proudly distributed an impressive 85,000 weekend ‘Snack Paks’ to students, with plans underway to distribute another 20,000 for summer school. This proactive approach ensures ongoing access to nutritious food during the summer break, supporting student well-being and academic readiness. However, food insecurity remains a significant barrier to learning, impacting children across all zip […]
SA Food Bank Visits East Central Students
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The San Antiono Food Bank is a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those in need within the community. The Food Bank came to visit Pecan Valley STEM Academy, an East Central ISD elementary school. The visit aimed to teach students about why healthy eating is important and give the children a healthy snack! […]
Northside ISD Great Book Giveaway
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Every year, Northside ISD Librarians collect gently used books throughout the school year while generous sponsors donate books. Over 10,000 books each year are donated to over 1000 families in the community that cannot afford them. The high school students at Brennan High School took their time to do the immense work of packing over […]
SAFD’s “Hero Like Her” Visits Judson MS
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The San Antonio Fire Department had the privilege of bringing their program “Hero Like Her” to the young athletes of Judson ISD at Judson Middle School. The “Hero Like Her” program consists of SAFD female firefighters teaching young women about the career of firefighting with hands-on experience. The All-Woman crew also spoke to the young […]
Benefits of Dual Language Programs
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Blog by: Laura Hermes, Intern, UT Austin What is a Dual Language Program? Dual Language Immersion programs, commonly referred to by the acronym DLIs, are a way for students to be immersed in two languages simultaneously during their early education. DLIs are most commonly offered in English combined with Spanish, French, Mandarin, or American Sign […]
Southside ISD Fiesta Parades
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This past spring where Southside ISD Fiesta parades swept through the district, students loved dressing up in their vibrant Fiesta outfits, waving to the sea of familiar faces. Parades are a common highlight of Fiestas Patrias in both Mexico and the United States. Colorful floats, marching bands, traditional costumes, and flag-waving participants fill the streets, creating […]
South San Student Athletes Speed Ahead
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It’s more than just running – it’s about teamwork, discipline, and reaching new goals. Whether a sprinter or long-distance runner, there’s a place for students on high school track teams. These South San Antonio High School students are ready to take on the season! #PublicSchoolsProvide a variety of athletics programs to meet the interests of […]
North East ISD’s Buddy Blizzard
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At North East ISD, they let kids be kids. That’s one of the goals of Encino Park Elementary School’s Buddy Blizzard. The Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) program is designed for students with cognitive deficits who require functional academics in a structured, consistent, small group setting combined with self-help, social skills, communication and motor development, in […]
Southwest ISD Aviation Takes Off
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In Southwest ISD, Southwest High School’s ‘Dragon One’ plane finally took flight after years of hard work from students, staff, and partners! This plane was completely worked on and created by students in Southwest High School’s Aviation program! The district partnered with the Dee Howard Foundation, Experimental Aircraft Association 35, Southwest ISD Education Foundation, Kellogg […]
North East ISD STEM Students Shine in Robotics
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At North East ISD, seeing students succeed is exciting. Watching them work together to help each other toward success is even better. Recently, students from Ed White Middle School’s Design and Technology Academy (DATA) and Nimitz Middle School’s Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) magnet programs competed in the Robstown Robotics Competition. During the competition, the […]