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County research project, exhibit honors 21 women whose names emblazon San Antonio ISD schools
Read full article: County research project, exhibit honors 21 women whose names emblazon San Antonio ISD schoolsIn celebration of Women’s History Month, the Bexar County Historical Commission is honoring 21 women who have had SAISD schools named after them. A traveling exhibit will showcase these women’s stories on how they helped shape education right here in San Antonio.
SAISD teacher accused of having relationship with former student, district says
Read full article: SAISD teacher accused of having relationship with former student, district saysA San Antonio Independent School District teacher is accused of having a relationship with a former student, according to the district.
More pay than promised: San Antonio ISD consultant earns beyond contract limits
Read full article: More pay than promised: San Antonio ISD consultant earns beyond contract limitsSan Antonio Independent School District has spent nearly a half million dollars on just one expense since 2022: a consultant, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Dozens of down boilers preceded SAISD’s decision to shutter schools last month, records show
Read full article: Dozens of down boilers preceded SAISD’s decision to shutter schools last month, records showSan Antonio Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino cited safety concerns for students walking to school or waiting at bus stops as the driving force behind the decision to keep campuses closed last month, even as other districts reopened. But internal records obtained Tuesday by KSAT Investigates tell a much different story, as SAISD continues to grapple with heating and cooling infrastructure woes.
WATCH: Hundreds of San Antonio high school students walk out for immigration reform, abortion and LGBTQ+ rights
Read full article: WATCH: Hundreds of San Antonio high school students walk out for immigration reform, abortion and LGBTQ+ rightsSan Antonio Independent School District high school students organized a walkout on Wednesday afternoon to protest the erosion of fundamental rights.
HVAC systems were down for a ‘brief period’ at two SAISD schools, district says
Read full article: HVAC systems were down for a ‘brief period’ at two SAISD schools, district saysHeating, ventilation and air conditioning issues are persisting in some San Antonio Independent School District classrooms, according to tips received by KSAT.
How will San Antonio school districts handle ICE or CBP on campus?
Read full article: How will San Antonio school districts handle ICE or CBP on campus?Some parents are raising concerns about the safety of undocumented students in schools after the Trump administration’s executive order that has allowed federal agents access to school campuses.
Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISD’s Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFest
Read full article: Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISD’s Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFestBexarFest is an ongoing collaboration between high school students and nonprofits in Bexar County.
SAISD says concern over heating, HVAC systems were a ‘factor’ in Wednesday’s school closures
Read full article: SAISD says concern over heating, HVAC systems were a ‘factor’ in Wednesday’s school closuresAfter reaching out to the San Antonio Independent School District multiple times since Tuesday, officials explained why its schools remained closed on Wednesday.
SAISD parents question district’s decision for second day closures amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: SAISD parents question district’s decision for second day closures amid freezing temperaturesSan Antonio Independent School District is under scrutiny after they canceled classes for a second day due to freezing temperatures, while other major Bexar County districts reopened on Wednesday.
TIMELINE: San Antonio ISD heating and cooling issues
Read full article: TIMELINE: San Antonio ISD heating and cooling issuesOver the past year, San Antonio Independent School District has seen multiple heating issues at various campuses across the district — and those issues have continued into 2025.
SAISD to close schools Wednesday due to safety concerns amid cold snap
Read full article: SAISD to close schools Wednesday due to safety concerns amid cold snapThe San Antonio Independent School District will remain closed on Wednesday because of the cold weather, according to a notification sent to parents obtained by KSAT.
San Antonio ISD scrambling to keep up with heating problems in schools
Read full article: San Antonio ISD scrambling to keep up with heating problems in schoolsCold weather that began blanketing the area this week appears to have caused a whirlwind of problems for the San Antonio Independent School District.
SAISD spent thousands to have attorneys review media outlets' requests. Here’s what KSAT Investigates asked for.
Read full article: SAISD spent thousands to have attorneys review media outlets' requests. Here’s what KSAT Investigates asked for.After KSAT Investigates uncovered San Antonio ISD spending thousands of dollars in legal fees on public records requests made by news agencies, the district released information about what they asked for.
San Antonio ISD prepared for cold weather as students return to class, district says
Read full article: San Antonio ISD prepared for cold weather as students return to class, district saysThe San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) said it is prepared for winter weather as students return for classes.
US Army North brings holiday cheer to Pershing Elementary students with annual toy drive
Read full article: US Army North brings holiday cheer to Pershing Elementary students with annual toy driveU.S. Army North had boots on the ground for a good cause at a San Antonio Independent School District elementary school on Wednesday.
San Antonio ISD trustees tentatively greenlight sale of key property for downtown Missions stadium
Read full article: San Antonio ISD trustees tentatively greenlight sale of key property for downtown Missions stadiumSan Antonio Independent School District trustees will return to the discussion of a potential land swap deal for a downtown baseball stadium in a meeting Monday afternoon.
Cost of transparency: Records show SAISD pays attorneys nearly a teacher’s salary to review requests
Read full article: Cost of transparency: Records show SAISD pays attorneys nearly a teacher’s salary to review requestsIn a year full of financial challenges KSAT Investigates found San Antonio Independent School District spent nearly a teacher’s salary’s worth on attorneys to review records requests made by news agencies.

San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing ‘hardball’
Read full article: San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing ‘hardball’The San Antonio Independent School District is trying to run up the score in a land deal with the San Antonio Missions and its partners for a 2.3-acre parking lot. "
SAISD celebrates Texas Recycles Day with sustainable playground
Read full article: SAISD celebrates Texas Recycles Day with sustainable playgroundThe San Antonio Independent School District on Friday celebrated Texas Recycles Day with a focus on recycling and sustainability, culminating in a revitalized playground at Sarah King Elementary.
Breaking down what SAISD wants if the San Antonio Missions build a downtown stadium
Read full article: Breaking down what SAISD wants if the San Antonio Missions build a downtown stadiumIf the San Antonio Missions want to build a new downtown ballpark, the San Antonio Independent School District has a list of conditions it wants met to sell the land to the team.
San Antonio ISD seeks public input for ideas to repurpose closed schools
Read full article: San Antonio ISD seeks public input for ideas to repurpose closed schoolsSan Antonio Independent School District released a short survey on Wednesday to solicit ideas on how its closed schools can be repurposed into facilities for the community’s use.
Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium
Read full article: Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadiumA 2.3-acre piece of land on Camaron Street near San Pedro Creek Park and West Martin Street is just one point of contention for neighbors as the San Antonio Missions downtown baseball stadium debate continues.
Video shows gun pulled outside of San Antonio ISD high school during fight
Read full article: Video shows gun pulled outside of San Antonio ISD high school during fightThe San Antonio Independent School District said on Monday a fight happened just outside of campus. They said the person who pulled the gun was not a Burbank High School student.
Juvenile suspect arrested after making terroristic threats to schools on Instagram, SAPD says
Read full article: Juvenile suspect arrested after making terroristic threats to schools on Instagram, SAPD saysA juvenile is facing numerous charges after making terroristic threats towards seven schools in the San Antonio area, police said.
SAISD says improvements have been made to reduce lead in water, but refuse to make anyone available for questions on how
Read full article: SAISD says improvements have been made to reduce lead in water, but refuse to make anyone available for questions on howIn 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
Read full article: SAISD to host meetings to explain repurposing process, timeline of closed schoolsThe San Antonio Independent School District plans to hold a series of public meetings to update the public on the district’s plans to repurpose more than 12 closed schools.
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 “rightsizing” plan. Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is one of the campuses that will add more students to its roster because of those closures.
San Antonio student wins 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship
Read full article: San Antonio student wins 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global ChampionshipA fifth-grade student at Bonham Academy in the San Antonio Independent School District came out victorious in the 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship, the San Antonio Spurs announced on Monday.
Bonham Academy 5th grader to represent San Antonio in 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship
Read full article: Bonham Academy 5th grader to represent San Antonio in 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global ChampionshipA fifth grade student at Bonham Academy in the San Antonio Independent School District was selected to compete in the 2024 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship taking place next week, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
SAISD takes steps towards repurposing closed school buildings
Read full article: SAISD takes steps towards repurposing closed school buildingsAfter 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.
SAISD addresses shift in graduation plans for some high schools as ceremonies continue
Read full article: SAISD addresses shift in graduation plans for some high schools as ceremonies continueBrackenridge, 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
Read full article: SAISD to move three planned graduations indoors due to high temperatures, district saysThree high schools within the San Antonio Independent School District will hold planned graduation ceremonies indoors, the district said in an update on its website.
SAISD’s ‘rightsizing’ plan takes shape with end of school year
Read full article: SAISD’s ‘rightsizing’ plan takes shape with end of school yearAs 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 district’s “rightsizing” plan.
Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issues
Read full article: Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issuesClasses 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
Read full article: Classes at Mark Twain, Bonham academies in SAISD to resume on Wednesday after air-conditioning issuesClasses 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 ‘contingency plans’ to quell HVAC issues as end of school year looms
Read full article: SAISD promises ‘contingency plans’ to quell HVAC issues as end of school year loomsWith nearly a week left in the school year, the San Antonio Independent School District said it’s 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
Read full article: SAISD cancels final budget meeting as board chooses to cast its vote in JuneAn SAISD spokesperson told KSAT Wednesday evening that the board’s trustees completed their agenda, including the budget discussion, during a special meeting on May 20.
‘Tough decisions’ ahead for SAISD board as 2024-25 school budget approval looms
Read full article: ‘Tough decisions’ ahead for SAISD board as 2024-25 school budget approval loomsAdditional 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
Read full article: SAISD releases report about January HVAC challenges which prompted district-wide school closuresThe district’s Board of Trustees voted to accept an ad-hoc committee’s report and recommendations on the issue during a Monday evening meeting, an SAISD news release said.
SAISD elementary school channels Beyoncé in video to motivate kids for STAAR test
Read full article: SAISD elementary school channels Beyoncé in video to motivate kids for STAAR testTeachers at one San Antonio elementary school have channeled Beyoncé to motivate their students ahead of the STAAR testing which began on Tuesday.
SAISD updates progress for controversial ‘rightsizing’ plan
Read full article: SAISD updates progress for controversial ‘rightsizing’ planThe 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 SAISD’s winter weather issues
Read full article: Misinformation, lack of transparency clouds SAISD’s winter weather issuesSAISD 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.
UTSA, SAISD announce partnership aimed at high school juniors interested in higher education
Read full article: UTSA, SAISD announce partnership aimed at high school juniors interested in higher educationThe partnership, announced Tuesday, will allow some SAISD high school juniors to earn direct admission to UTSA before they reach their senior year.
SAISD spent millions of dollars from 2020 bond money on schools now scheduled to shutter
Read full article: SAISD spent millions of dollars from 2020 bond money on schools now scheduled to shutterSan Antonio Independent School District has spent more than nine million dollars in 2020 bond money at campuses scheduled to shut down, records compiled by KSAT Investigates show.
SAISD students return to class following widespread heating system failures
Read full article: SAISD students return to class following widespread heating system failuresA 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
Read full article: SAISD to reopen schools Monday after widespread heating system failures prompted district-wide closuresClasses 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.
SAISD campuses closed through Friday; superintendent explains ‘system failures’ that led to cold classrooms
Read full article: SAISD campuses closed through Friday; superintendent explains ‘system failures’ that led to cold classroomsAll 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
Read full article: San Antonio ISD to close all campuses Thursday, Friday to check, repair schools following freezing weatherThe San Antonio Independent School District will close all schools on Thursday and Friday to check buildings and make repairs following this week’s frigid weather.
San Antonio ISD gets new funding for low-pollution school buses
Read full article: San Antonio ISD gets new funding for low-pollution school busesThe 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.
2 SAISD transportation department employees recognized after rescuing toddler found cold and in middle of street
Read full article: 2 SAISD transportation department employees recognized after rescuing toddler found cold and in middle of streetTwo employees with the San Antonio Independent School District’s Transportation Department both jumped into action on a cold morning, saving a toddler’s life.
What’s next for SAISD schools on East Side with historic names?
Read full article: What’s 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.
Brackenridge High School student detained after weapon found in vehicle
Read full article: Brackenridge High School student detained after weapon found in vehicleA Brackenridge High School student was detained after San Antonio Independent School District police found a weapon in the student’s vehicle that was parked on campus, according to officials.
Where will promised bond funds go if schools close among concerns by SAISD parents
Read full article: Where will promised bond funds go if schools close among concerns by SAISD parentsParents, students, and staff are making their cases for keeping schools open as the San Antonio Independent School District considers closing 19 campuses.
SAISD kicks off next round of meetings about proposal to close 19 schools
Read full article: SAISD kicks off next round of meetings about proposal to close 19 schoolsThe San Antonio Independent School District is kicking off its next round of neighborhood meetings after staff proposed closing 19 campuses.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder of San Antonio elementary school teacher in 2020
Read full article: Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder of San Antonio elementary school teacher in 2020A man has been sentenced for shooting and killing a San Antonio Independent School District elementary teacher in February 2020.
Facing declining enrollment and charter school competition, San Antonio and Plano consider closing campuses
Read full article: Facing declining enrollment and charter school competition, San Antonio and Plano consider closing campusesSchool officials in San Antonio announced earlier this week that they are looking at closing about 20% of their campuses while Plano school officials are starting those discussions.
San Antonio ISD moves forward with next phase of ‘rightsizing’ plan
Read full article: San Antonio ISD moves forward with next phase of ‘rightsizing’ planThe 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
Read full article: SAISD to file for exemption in Texas safety bill that requires an armed person at every campusThe 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
Read full article: San Antonio ISD to host 14 public meetings focused on rightsizing study, community inputSAISD cites a steady loss of enrollment over 20 years as a driving reason for the implementation of the study.
SAISD to consider school closures, reorganizations for 2024, superintendent says
Read full article: SAISD to consider school closures, reorganizations for 2024, superintendent saysSuperintendent 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.
SAISD Board of Trustees approve renewal for 18 in-district charter schools
Read full article: SAISD Board of Trustees approve renewal for 18 in-district charter schoolsThe San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees has voted to renew charters for 18 schools in SAISD, a press release said Monday.
San Antonio ISD asks for community input to redraw school board districts
Read full article: San Antonio ISD asks for community input to redraw school board districtsSan Antonio Independent School District is launching a series of district-wide Town Hall meetings to get feedback from the community regarding proposed redistricting maps.
SAISD’s nutritional services team travels to Uvalde to make sure students have access to meals
Read full article: SAISD’s nutritional services team travels to Uvalde to make sure students have access to mealsThe support for the people of Uvalde continues following a mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday.
New 3D printers at SAISD schools allow students to express creativity and learn
Read full article: New 3D printers at SAISD schools allow students to express creativity and learnSeveral San Antonio Independent School District schools are using new 3D printers to create exciting STEM opportunities for their students.
San Antonio ISD board names lone finalist for superintendent position
Read full article: San Antonio ISD board names lone finalist for superintendent positionThe San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees has named its lone finalist for superintendent of schools after a vote during a meeting on Monday evening, district officials said.
Teacher unions weigh in on San Antonio’s school district staffing shortages
Read full article: Teacher unions weigh in on San Antonio’s school district staffing shortagesMany of the more than 2,300 teachers and staff who were absent Monday in the Northside and North East Independent School Districts were likely local chapter members of the American Federation of Teachers.
SAISD expecting first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for younger students to arrive soon
Read full article: SAISD expecting first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for younger students to arrive soonSAISD expects first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 to arrive by the end of the week. Vaccinations require registration and will be administered by medical staff from South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals.
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San Antonio ISD complying with Texas Supreme Court’s ruling on vaccine mandate
Read full article: San Antonio ISD complying with Texas Supreme Court’s ruling on vaccine mandateThe San Antonio Independent School District board decided to ease off any push to require a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees for now.
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Outgoing San Antonio ISD superintendent reflects on his last day on the job
Read full article: Outgoing San Antonio ISD superintendent reflects on his last day on the job“They allowed me to really create an amazing team across the district, including my board, my principals and my school leaders and the staff here in central office, and my teachers," said Pedro Martinez, outgoing superintendent.
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Lawyers for Texas AG, SAISD due in court to argue over vaccine mandate
Read full article: Lawyers for Texas AG, SAISD due in court to argue over vaccine mandateA legal battle over San Antonio Independent School District's COVID-19 vaccine mandate is set to continue on Thursday in a Bexar County courtroom.