San Antonio nonprofit says thousands of students are in need of supplies, clothes with high prices
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit says thousands of students are in need of supplies, clothes with high pricesNonprofits, like San Antonio Threads, said the need for supplies and clothes is widespread even with school in session for so many students.
New Braunfels ISD continues to grow; 10K students welcomed back to school on Tuesday
Read full article: New Braunfels ISD continues to grow; 10K students welcomed back to school on TuesdayOn the first day of school for New Braunfels ISD, parents dropped students off and the district says it's making sure everyone has the resources they need to succeed in the classroom.
NISD Child Nutrition Area Supervisor serves hope, despite second cancer battle
Read full article: NISD Child Nutrition Area Supervisor serves hope, despite second cancer battleAn area supervisor for child nutrition with NISD is serving hope to her school community after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time.
Empowering parents of special needs children as kids head back to school
Read full article: Empowering parents of special needs children as kids head back to schoolThe first few weeks of school can be exciting for children and their families, but they can also cause anxiety for some. A local autism community advocate shares some ways parents can help their children with autism ease some fears.
Thousands of students return to Southwest ISD, receiving free meals and supplies
Read full article: Thousands of students return to Southwest ISD, receiving free meals and suppliesAround 15,000 students are headed back to class in schools across Southwest ISD. The district said it's working to make sure every student is safe, well-fed, and prepared with the materials they need to succeed in the classroom.
Taft High School program aims to curb distracted driving, promote safety behind the wheel
Read full article: Taft High School program aims to curb distracted driving, promote safety behind the wheelA program funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Youth Safety Council is helping Taft High School students behind the wheel.
āBest day of the yearā: Mireles Elementary principal talks about back-to-school excitement
Read full article: āBest day of the yearā: Mireles Elementary principal talks about back-to-school excitementMireles Elementary principal Laura Hernandez spoke with GMSA anchors RJ Marquez and Japhanie Gray about the excitement of back-to-school, calling it the ābest day of the year.ā
Colonies North Elementary School construction to impact drop-off, pick-up for entire school year
Read full article: Colonies North Elementary School construction to impact drop-off, pick-up for entire school yearFamilies at Colonies North Elementary School are being asked to walk to campus this school year to help ease expected traffic problems due to ongoing construction.
Northside ISD cellphone guidelines boost student focus, reduce conflicts, district says
Read full article: Northside ISD cellphone guidelines boost student focus, reduce conflicts, district saysNorthside ISD has a cellphone policy that allows principals to make guidelines that fit their campus community.
San Antonio nonprofit stresses importance of mental wellness before entering the classroom
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit stresses importance of mental wellness before entering the classroomClarity Child Guidance Center, a nonprofit that provides psychiatric help to children ages 3-17, works with thousands of families whose children need mental health assistance and, in some cases, have suicidal thoughts.
Teens going back to school after earning, learning from local restaurant owner
Read full article: Teens going back to school after earning, learning from local restaurant ownerHubert Brown acted as a mentor to 26 young people who worked in his East side restaurant this summer. Even during the year, he hires youth from the community to run the barbecue business.
KSATās RJ Marquez takes test drive on NEISD school bus with state āroadeoā champion
Read full article: KSATās RJ Marquez takes test drive on NEISD school bus with state āroadeoā championLong time driver and NEISD trainer Phil Purvis put KSATās RJ Marquezās driving skills to the test to see firsthand what itās like behind the wheel of a school bus.
āNo. 1 priorityā: TEA pushes school safety with new security monitoring program
Read full article: āNo. 1 priorityā: TEA pushes school safety with new security monitoring programThe Texas Education Agency calls Sentinel the "one-stop shop" for monitoring and storing school district safety information.
Want to keep an eye on your kids at school? Get involved with the PTA
Read full article: Want to keep an eye on your kids at school? Get involved with the PTASchools thrive with the help of Parent Teacher Associations, which have parent volunteers dedicated to helping create a good campus life for kids and school staff.
Get ready for a new school year at these back-to-school giveaways across Bexar County, surrounding areas
Read full article: Get ready for a new school year at these back-to-school giveaways across Bexar County, surrounding areasSchool districts are releasing school supply lists, so itās that time of year to plan for the new 2024-2025 academic school year.
Back to school with Type 1 diabetes: How a Steele High School student prepares for the new year
Read full article: Back to school with Type 1 diabetes: How a Steele High School student prepares for the new yearBanks fills her life with activities that bring her joy. Sheās on varsity dance this year, and last year she was class president. But underlying all of her activities is a constant battle for her health.
Teacher with Type 1 diabetes keeps her health in check so she can focus on her students
Read full article: Teacher with Type 1 diabetes keeps her health in check so she can focus on her studentsThere's a lot of preparation for teachers who are about to welcome students into their classrooms, but planning school days out isn't just curriculum for one local high school teacher, and others like her.
Judson ISD touts strong safety, security as students return to the classroom
Read full article: Judson ISD touts strong safety, security as students return to the classroomTexas lawmakers required school districts across the state to up their safety and security measures. Judson ISD says it's on track to meeting the new state requirements.
Closed SAISD schools will serve as bus stops for students, district says
Read full article: Closed SAISD schools will serve as bus stops for students, district saysThose closed campuses will now serve as bus stops for students attending a new school, including most of the districtās pre-k students.
Texas tax-free weekend returns Aug. 9-11 to help you save money on back-to-school items
Read full article: Texas tax-free weekend returns Aug. 9-11 to help you save money on back-to-school itemsThe first day of school will be here before you know it, and youāll likely want to get the most bang for your buck when shopping for back-to-school materials. Those looking to save can take advantage of this yearās tax-free holiday weekend in August.
School begins for thousands of students in Southside ISD
Read full article: School begins for thousands of students in Southside ISDSchool has started for thousands of students in Southside ISDās eight schools. The district says that this year will see more than 6,300 students working with 800 employees and around 400 teachers.
Keldon Johnson, Ramon Richards, others hold 3rd Annual Back to School Backpack Drive
Read full article: Keldon Johnson, Ramon Richards, others hold 3rd Annual Back to School Backpack DriveThere were free school supplies and free haircuts for kids who attended an event at Countdown City Cuts barbershop.
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy welcomes new students from shuttered San Antonio ISD campuses
Read full article: Mark Twain Dual Language Academy welcomes new students from shuttered San Antonio ISD campusesThe San Antonio Independent School District closed 15 schools at the end of the school year as part of its ārightsizingā plan. Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is one of the campuses that will add more students to its roster because of those closures.
Southside ISD enhances campus safety measures for new school year
Read full article: Southside ISD enhances campus safety measures for new school yearSouthside ISD focuses on school and student safety as the students begin a new year. The school police chief goes over some of the safety aspects families will see.
Meet the NEISD bus driver who won the Texas school bus āroadeoā championship
Read full article: Meet the NEISD bus driver who won the Texas school bus āroadeoā championshipHundreds of North East ISD school busses are hitting the streets Monday as students head back to class. Behind the wheel of one of those buses is the reigning State Bus Roadeo champion.
Healthy ideas for packed lunches for kids heading back to school
Read full article: Healthy ideas for packed lunches for kids heading back to schoolEarlier this spring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new federal nutrition standards for school meals to improve childrenās health. These changes will not go into full effect for another year or two. However, parents can do their part by packing their children with healthy lunches.
Teacher raises funds for mental health items to help students in the classroom
Read full article: Teacher raises funds for mental health items to help students in the classroomIt's common for teachers to fundraise for all those pricey classroom school supplies, but one San Antonio teacher has raised money for something very unique ā making her classroom a mental health oasis.
Hundreds of new NISD educators get āschooledā at new teacher academy
Read full article: Hundreds of new NISD educators get āschooledā at new teacher academyAbout 750 educators new to the Northside Independent School District got āschooledā Monday at an orientation for the new school year.