Former Brackenridge star, NFL DB Ramon Richards holding football pre-season giveaway on Saturday
Former Brackenridge football star Ramon Richards is holding a football pre-season giveaway between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday at the Alamo Convocation Center.
McCollumโs young volleyball team dominates Jefferson in SAISD Tournament
The 2024 San Antonio ISD Volleyball Tournament is an early-season opportunity for teams looking to piece wins together and build camaraderie.
SAISD says improvements have been made to reduce lead in water, but refuse to make anyone available for questions on how
In the latest test on transparency, San Antonio ISD did not make anyone available to answer questions about how the district is addressing lead found in water at schools.
SAISD to host meetings to explain repurposing process, timeline of closed schools
The San Antonio Independent School District plans to hold a series of public meetings to update the public on the districtโs plans to repurpose more than 12 closed schools.
Closed SAISD schools will serve as bus stops for students, district says
Those closed campuses will now serve as bus stops for students attending a new school, including most of the districtโs pre-k students.
SAISD Foundation, donors distribute dorm room supplies to recent HS graduates
The San Antonio Independent School District and several donors partnered to donate school supplies to recent high school graduates.
How San Antonioโs biggest school districtsโ STAAR test scores compare to state averages
Data released Friday showed Texas studentsโ math and science scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness continue to slip since the pandemic.
San Antonio ISD seeks community input on how to repurpose empty school buildings
The San Antonio ISD community is actively trying to get the neighborhoods involved in what happens to the buildings left empty following the districtโs โRightsizingโ plan.
SAISD takes steps towards repurposing closed school buildings
After 15 schools across the San Antonio Independent School District closed at the end of the last school year, the district is now beginning work with a consultant to repurpose some of its school buildings.
Brackenridge High School senior receives surprise visit before graduation ceremony
A San Antonio high school student had the surprise of a lifetime before he walked onstage at his graduation ceremony.
SAISD addresses shift in graduation plans for some high schools as ceremonies continue
Brackenridge, Sam Houston and Highlands High Schools were set to walk the stage outside at Alamo Stadium. However, forecasted high temperatures prompted the district to move the ceremonies indoors at the Alamo Convocation Center.
SAISD to move three planned graduations indoors due to high temperatures, district says
Three high schools within the San Antonio Independent School District will hold planned graduation ceremonies indoors, the district said in an update on its website.
SAISDโs โrightsizingโ plan takes shape with end of school year
As the school year comes to an end, the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) has marked an end for 15 of its schools affected by the districtโs โrightsizingโ plan.
Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issues
Classes are set to resume on Wednesday at two San Antonio Independent School District campuses after an air-conditioning issue canceled class for a day.
Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issues
Classes are set to resume on Wednesday at two San Antonio Independent School District campuses after an air-conditioning issue canceled class for a day.
SAISD promises โcontingency plansโ to quell HVAC issues as end of school year looms
With nearly a week left in the school year, the San Antonio Independent School District said itโs continuing to address HVAC issues at its schools, a problem the district has been facing for months.
SAISD cancels final budget meeting as board chooses to cast its vote in June
An SAISD spokesperson told KSAT Wednesday evening that the boardโs trustees completed their agenda, including the budget discussion, during a special meeting on May 20.
Five honorees inducted into San Antonio ISD Athletic Hall of Fame
A retired professional basketball player, an NFL alum, a legendary pioneer in professional baseball, a WNBA difference maker, and a historic city championship football team are the five honorees to be inducted into the San Antonio ISD Athletic Hall of Fame.
โTough decisionsโ ahead for SAISD board as 2024-25 school budget approval looms
Additional changes could come to SAISD because of budget constraints even after its decision last fall to close 15 schools next school year.
SAISD releases report about January HVAC challenges which prompted district-wide school closures
The districtโs Board of Trustees voted to accept an ad-hoc committeeโs report and recommendations on the issue during a Monday evening meeting, an SAISD news release said.
SAISD elementary school channels Beyoncรฉ in video to motivate kids for STAAR test
Teachers at one San Antonio elementary school have channeled Beyoncรฉ to motivate their students ahead of the STAAR testing which began on Tuesday.
SAISD updates progress for controversial โrightsizingโ plan
The San Antonio Independent School District is updating its progress on its controversial rightsizing plan. Students, teachers, principals, and staff from those 15 soon-to-be-closed schools will relocate to a different campus next fall.
Misinformation, lack of transparency clouds SAISDโs winter weather issues
SAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino, who was not made available for an interview for this story, blamed the heating woes on human error and widespread system failures.
Teen donates Legos to elementary school students after her Lego package is stolen from her front porch
A San Antonio teenager turned a bad experience last year into a positive community project.
What to look out for in UIL realignment, reclassification for San Antonio-area schools and beyond
The UIL will announce its reclassification and realignment for the 2024-2026 school years on Thursday morning. The district alignments and reconfigured every two years based on every member schoolโs enrollment figures.
UTSA, SAISD announce partnership aimed at high school juniors interested in higher education
The partnership, announced Tuesday, will allow some SAISD high school juniors to earn direct admission to UTSA before they reach their senior year.
SAISD students return to class following widespread heating system failures
A majority of students in the San Antonio Independent School District returned to warmer classrooms Monday after widespread heating system failures prompted the shutdown of all 98 schools in the district for two days last week.
SAISD to reopen schools Monday after widespread heating system failures prompted district-wide closures
Classes will resume Monday at all schools in the San Antonio Independent School District after widespread heating system failures prompted the shutdown of all 98 schools in the district.
Two SAISD district leaders resign following โsystem failuresโ that led to school closures
Aquino said he accepted the resignations of Ken Thompson, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, and Mike Eaton, Chief of Operations but said the current situation stems from several issues โincluding aging infrastructure, system failures and being underfunded by the state.โ
SAISD campuses closed through Friday; superintendent explains โsystem failuresโ that led to cold classrooms
All schools in the San Antonio Independent School District will be closed Thursday and Friday after heating system failures created an environment too cold to educate students.
San Antonio ISD to close all campuses Thursday, Friday to check, repair schools following freezing weather
The San Antonio Independent School District will close all schools on Thursday and Friday to check buildings and make repairs following this weekโs frigid weather.
Months after lead issue uncovered with SAISD, an environmental action group says problem is much worse
Months after a lead issue was uncovered with SAISD, an environmental action group says the problem is much worse.
San Antonio ISD gets new funding for low-pollution school buses
The San Antonio Independent School District will soon implement 15 low-pollution school buses in its fleet, thanks to funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
KSAT Investigates year in review: From DA discord to Texas prison lockdowns
Public safety and the well-being of loved ones were two issues of great importance in the San Antonio community in 2023 and the driving forces behind much of the reporting from KSAT Investigates this year.
2 SAISD transportation department employees recognized after rescuing toddler found cold and in middle of street
Two employees with the San Antonio Independent School Districtโs Transportation Department both jumped into action on a cold morning, saving a toddlerโs life.
1,000 turkeys and produce distributed to San Antonio families at mega food distribution event
As Christmas approaches, the San Antonio Food Bank is making sure families have a special dinner with loved ones.
Unhealthy amounts of lead found in water at multiple San Antonio ISD schools
Nearly 60 drinking fountains in Bexar County schools tested over the EPA threshold on the first round of testing for lead. Of those, 49 were at SAISD schools.
โNeighborhoods are key:โ Broker associate weighs in on potential real estate impacts of SAISD closures
The SAISD board approved โrightsizingโ recommendations this week. A broker associate in San Antonio said this could have an impact on the future of the city's real estate market.
Whatโs next for SAISD schools on East Side with historic names?
San Antonio ISD voted to close more than a dozen schools, but one of the many questions that remain is what happens to the history behind some of these schools, specifically on the East Side.
โWeโre going to knock on doorsโ: Neighborhood rallies to save SAISD school from closure
Pershing Elementary School in Government Hill will remain open as the community unites with a plan to increase enrollment next school year.
โLooking outside the districtโ: Teachers, staff wonder whatโs next after SAISD school closures
Thousands of San Antonio ISD students, teachers, and staff are asking what's next after the board's controversial decision to close schools.
SAISD board votes to approve staffโs โrightsizingโ recommendations
On Monday, San Antonio ISDโs board voted to approve its staffโs โrightsizingโ recommendations to allow the district to โmore efficiently use its resources.โ
Brackenridge High School student detained after weapon found in vehicle
A Brackenridge High School student was detained after San Antonio Independent School District police found a weapon in the studentโs vehicle that was parked on campus, according to officials.
Lanier HS staff member accused of inappropriate relationship with student
Lanier High School is investigating a report of an inappropriate relationship between a student and a staff member, Principal Dr. Rick Flores said in a letter on Monday.
SAISD kicks off next round of meetings about proposal to close 19 schools
The San Antonio Independent School District is kicking off its next round of neighborhood meetings after staff proposed closing 19 campuses.
San Antonio Alliance says SAISDโs proposed โrightsizingโ plan should be trimmed down
Several parents and teachers are pushing back against San Antonio ISDโs proposed plan to close a fifth of its schools.
San Antonio ISD proposes closing 19 schools as part of โrightsizingโ plan
San Antonio ISD staff proposed closing 19 schools in the district as part of its โrightsizingโ planโs initial recommendation.
San Antonio ISD moves forward with next phase of โrightsizingโ plan
The San Antonio Independent School District is looking to close campuses as it struggles with low enrollment and insufficient money to support all the currently operating schools.
SAISD to file for exemption in Texas safety bill that requires an armed person at every campus
The San Antonio Independent School District board voted to file for an exemption in House Bill 3, a sweeping school safety bill that requires districts to have at least one armed security officer present at every campus.
San Antonio ISD to host 14 public meetings focused on rightsizing study, community input
SAISD cites a steady loss of enrollment over 20 years as a driving reason for the implementation of the study.
San Antonio educator and musical icon remembered for her gift to the world
Belle Ortiz died at the age of 90 surrounded by family, love, and mariachi music. The educator and musical icon leaves a generational impact on mariachi music in San Antonio and across the world.
SAISD board approves study on school building capacity
The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution Tuesday night that calls for a โrightsizingโ study that may result in the restructuring and closing of schools.
SAISD to consider school closures, reorganizations for 2024, superintendent says
Superintendent Jaime Aquino said the school board would vote next week to move forward with a study to determine how to reorganize schools in the district.
โHardeningโ SAISD schools with federal grant money to make them safer
One month after the shooting at Robb Elementary, the federal government passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. One grant went to SAISD, specifically to "harden schools", keeping dangerous people out and strengthening communication inside
Jefferson High School teacher named KSAT12 Educator of the Month
The KSAT team has been working to shine on local educators and this month, KSAT and Firstmark Credit Union are recognizing Jefferson High School CTE teacher Todd Owens as KSATโs Educator of the Month.
SAISD elementary science teacher named KSAT12โฒs Educator of the Month
Administrators at SAISDโs Douglass Elementary credit science teacher Kiana Bourgois for going above and beyond not only in the classroom, but outside the classroom as well.
National Signing Day 2023: Where some of San Antonioโs top athletes are headed
After a winter-weather delay, student-athletes across San Antonio signed their national letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college.
SAISD Board of Trustees approve renewal for 18 in-district charter schools
The San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees has voted to renew charters for 18 schools in SAISD, a press release said Monday.
SAISD elementary school gets visit from traveling dinosaur museum
Huppertz Elementary School students got a unique opportunity to see exhibits of prehistoric life from around the world at Dinosaur Georgeโs Traveling Museum.
Student in custody after social media threats target two SAISD campuses, district confirms
A San Antonio ISD student is in custody after posting threats on social media against Brackenridge and Highlands High School, according to SAISD officials.
Reagan surges past Brandeis, claims 28-6A title; McCollum stuns Harlandale in Frontier Bowl; Pleasanton wins yet another overtime game
Before we turn the page to the playoffs, let's take a look back on a wonderful finish to the 2022 high school football regular season, highlighted by Reagan's dominant second-half over Brandeis, McCollum's upset of Harlandale and yet another overtime win for Pleasanton.
Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still wins
The 2022 high school football season got even wilder during Week 8, as Alamo Heights defeated Harlandale to lead a crazy District 14-5A Division II race, Reagan completed a remarkable 21-point 4th-quarter comeback to take down Johnson and La Vernia moved their home game to Floresville due to a unique set of circumstances.
No. 1 Steele races past New Braunfels, stays undefeated; Taft tops Stevens, stays in 29-6A race; Highlandsโ tip-drill earns Catch of the Week honors
Steele's impressive victory over New Braunfels headlined a pivotal Week 7 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage for the high school football season that brought clarity to district races across greater San Antonio area.
Jefferson High School parents call for campus policy change after chaotic lockdown response
Fear, anxiety, and panic at Jefferson High School followed a lockdown on campus due to a threat deemed not credible.
SAISD to improve parent communication after chaos during Jefferson High School lockdown
It was a day of reflection and assessment for the Jefferson High School community on Wednesday, after chaos broke out during a campus lockdown Tuesday. Students, parents, and district leadership all came up with changes they'd like to see.
Former detective, psychiatrist weigh in following false report of shooting at Jefferson High School
A former detective and a psychiatrist weighed in on the response to what turned out to be a false report of a shooting at Jefferson High School. They said Tuesday's chaotic scene between parents and police is a clear impact of the mass shooting in Uvalde at Robb Elementary in May.
Chaos erupts outside Jefferson High School following false report of shooting
An unsubstantiated threat caused a lockdown and major law enforcement response at Jefferson High School on the West Side Tuesday afternoon.
San Antonio ISD asks for community input to redraw school board districts
San Antonio Independent School District is launching a series of district-wide Town Hall meetings to get feedback from the community regarding proposed redistricting maps.
San Antonio ISD working to retain, attract more educators amid teacher shortage
Public teacher supporters say districts are at a pivotal time when they must change the status quo to retain teachers and make the profession attractive for future educators.
Do public schools allow that? Parents pressing for answers after pastor shares churchโs financial plans
In posts online, Carl Young said he plans to rent space at Lamar Elementary for his churchโs Sunday service but also wants the interaction between the church and the school to be more than that.
SAISDโs Young Womenโs Leadership Academy receives $57,000 grant for sustainable farm project
San Antonio ISDโs Young Womenโs Leadership Academy-Primary school received a federal grant for $57,000.
School safety: San Antonioโs biggest school districts answer questions about keeping kids safe
Leaders in the biggest school districts in the San Antonio area talk about their plans for keeping kids safe this school year.
Douglass Elementary School creates second wellness room for students after originalโs previous success
Douglass Elementary School has been busy this summer preparing for the social and emotional wellness of its students and staff.