Passing stopped school buses could cost drivers up to $1,250 and their license, NISD police say
Read full article: Passing stopped school buses could cost drivers up to $1,250 and their license, NISD police sayAs the new school year gets underway, San Antonio-area districts are urging drivers to stop when buses flash red lights and extend their stop arm.
Beloved Alamo Heights ISD custodian uses art to comfort and inspire young students
Read full article: Beloved Alamo Heights ISD custodian uses art to comfort and inspire young studentsTo the children and staff at the Alamo Heights ISD school, Mr. Ralph the custodian is much more than the person who keeps the building running. He is known for his kindness, magic tricks and artwork that fills parts of the campus.
Driving to school for the first time? What teens and parents need to know to stay safe
Read full article: Driving to school for the first time? What teens and parents need to know to stay safeAs students head back to class, morning roads and school zones are expected to get busier, which can be especially stressful for teenagers driving themselves to school for the first time.
What San Antonio drivers need to keep in mind before hitting the roads as children return to school
Read full article: What San Antonio drivers need to keep in mind before hitting the roads as children return to schoolThe agency wants drivers to help make the school year safe for students all year long
'Share memories, not information': Experts warn back-to-school photos online can put kids at risk
Read full article: 'Share memories, not information': Experts warn back-to-school photos online can put kids at riskIn a Facebook post, the San Antonio Police Department said posting popular “whiteboard” photos with information about a child to social media could inadvertently put a target on their back for criminals.
San Antonio families stock up on school essentials during Texas tax-free weekend
Read full article: San Antonio families stock up on school essentials during Texas tax-free weekendFamilies across Texas are using the state’s tax-free weekend to stock up on back-to-school essentials, from shoes and clothes to backpacks and notebooks, while saving a little extra at checkout.
Texas tax-free weekend returns Aug. 7-9. Here’s what shoppers need to know.
Read full article: Texas tax-free weekend returns Aug. 7-9. Here’s what shoppers need to know.The annual Texas tax-free weekend returns this Friday, giving shoppers a short window to buy qualifying back-to-school materials without paying sales tax.
Free VIA bus pass program aims to cut transportation barrier for San Antonio students
Read full article: Free VIA bus pass program aims to cut transportation barrier for San Antonio studentsAs students head back to school next week, parents across San Antonio are lining up daily plans to get kids to and from class. It’s a routine that can become a major obstacle when reliable transportation is out of reach.
John Jay High School prepares for first day amid major campus construction
Read full article: John Jay High School prepares for first day amid major campus constructionJohn Jay High School families should expect traffic changes, limited entrances, and ongoing construction when students return to class Monday.
East Central ISD prepares to open 2 new schools as enrollment surges
Read full article: East Central ISD prepares to open 2 new schools as enrollment surgesEast Central ISD will open two new campuses next week as the district works to keep up with rapid growth that officials say is expected to continue for years.
AAA Texas urges drivers to slow down as students return to school
Read full article: AAA Texas urges drivers to slow down as students return to schoolAAA Texas is reminding drivers to stay alert in school zones and watch for children, bicyclists and school buses as students head back to class across the state.
Free back-to-school haircuts in San Antonio aim to boost student confidence, ease costs for families
Read full article: Free back-to-school haircuts in San Antonio aim to boost student confidence, ease costs for familiesBack-to-school season is just around the corner, and for many families, the cost of supplies, clothes, and haircuts adds up fast.
Funding shortfall threatens West Side youth program serving over 150 kids
Read full article: Funding shortfall threatens West Side youth program serving over 150 kidsA West Side after-school program that 150-plus children rely on each week may not be able to reopen unless new funding arrives — putting tutoring, food support and a safe haven for teens in jeopardy.
Why summer is the best time to schedule your child’s back-to-school health appointments
Read full article: Why summer is the best time to schedule your child’s back-to-school health appointmentsHealthcare providers say one of the most important preparations that should happen long before the first day of class is scheduling your child’s annual checkup, vaccinations and other school-related health appointments.
Somerset ISD community shares excitement for new school year
Read full article: Somerset ISD community shares excitement for new school yearKSAT’s Ernie Zuniga stopped by Somerset ISD on Monday, the first day of classes, and spoke to educators and staff members who shared their excitement for the new school year.
Hunt ISD transforms from emergency shelter back to learning environment for new school year
Read full article: Hunt ISD transforms from emergency shelter back to learning environment for new school yearHunt teachers and staff are preparing to make this school year a little more special for their students following the historic deadly floods on July 4.
San Antonio ISD graduate bound for Harvard credits STEM program
Read full article: San Antonio ISD graduate bound for Harvard credits STEM programA San Antonio Independent School District graduate is headed to Harvard University, and he’s crediting a program based out of San Antonio College that he says helped him make it all possible.
Teachers embracing artificial intelligence encourage literacy in its educational use
Read full article: Teachers embracing artificial intelligence encourage literacy in its educational useIn today’s technological world of artificial intelligence, students must embrace the benefits of the new learning tool, but also be aware of its ethics.
Kerrville ISD begins new school year amid recovery from July 4 flooding
Read full article: Kerrville ISD begins new school year amid recovery from July 4 floodingThe Kerrville Independent School District started the new academic year on Wednesday morning as its community continues to recover from the devastating July 4 floods that impacted the Texas Hill Country.
Parents overwhelmed with school choices can get free consultations from San Antonio organization
Read full article: Parents overwhelmed with school choices can get free consultations from San Antonio organizationThe growing number of schooling options for local students can be overwhelming for parents, especially after private school vouchers became law in Texas in May. A San Antonio organization is expanding its services for families trying to figure it out.
Thousands of Floresville ISD students return to class ahead of hybrid switch to 4-day weeks
Read full article: Thousands of Floresville ISD students return to class ahead of hybrid switch to 4-day weeksFour thousand students are preparing to head back to the classroom in the Floresville Independent School District for the 2025-2026 school year.
Edgewood ISD kicks off 75th-anniversary celebration with students returning to class
Read full article: Edgewood ISD kicks off 75th-anniversary celebration with students returning to classEdgewood ISD is kicking off the new school year with excitement, and the district of about 8,000 students will be celebrating all year long.
Southwest ISD welcomes back more than 13,000 students for new school year
Read full article: Southwest ISD welcomes back more than 13,000 students for new school yearOn Monday morning, Southwest Independent School District started off the 2025-26 school year by welcoming in more than 13,000 students across its 18 campuses in the San Antonio area.
North East ISD students eager to go into second year of early-college program
Read full article: North East ISD students eager to go into second year of early-college programNorth East Independent School District’s early college program is going into its second year with at least 300 students excited for the back-to-school season.
University Health pediatrician stresses back-to-school health checks for students
Read full article: University Health pediatrician stresses back-to-school health checks for studentsKSAT is trying to help families get ready for the start of the new school year. We spoke with a pediatrician about the important health preparations every family should keep in mind.
Northside ISD bus drivers share safety features, excitement for new school year
Read full article: Northside ISD bus drivers share safety features, excitement for new school yearMartina and Tommy, two bus drivers who have worked with Northside ISD for years, share their excitement for the new school year and the safety features on their buses, as well as tips for drivers.
Spurs cross over 11,500 students served over 4 years by annual ‘Back-to-School Bash’ event
Read full article: Spurs cross over 11,500 students served over 4 years by annual ‘Back-to-School Bash’ eventThousands of San Antonio families received free school supplies and essential services Sunday at the Frost Bank Center.
Marshall High School to undergo construction as new school year begins
Read full article: Marshall High School to undergo construction as new school year beginsThe City of Leon Valley is letting parents, students and educators in the Northside Independent School District know about an updated traffic plan.
100 children in need run into new school year with a free pair of shoes
Read full article: 100 children in need run into new school year with a free pair of shoesOne hundred children in need are running into the new school year with a brand new pair of shoes thanks to the Salvation Army’s latest back-to-school distribution.