Three John Jay Science & Engineering Academy grads headed to coveted US Naval Academy
Only about 10% of those who apply to enter the Naval Academy are accepted, so the odds of having three from one city yet alone the same high school is very rare. Three John Jay Science and Engineer Academy students however, have done it.
The rise of esports in NISD: from classroom to competitive
NISD is giving students more opportunities to strengthen their skills through tournaments that are not only giving gamers the chance to shine and improve their skills at an academic level but are also opening doors for new opportunities for college and future careers.
Special needs teachers speak out at Northside ISD meeting after death of instructional assistant
A Northside Independent School District board meeting turned into a call for action Tuesday night after several current and former special education teachers filled the meeting to voice their frustrations and concerns.
SAPD, NISD deny requests to release names 3 months after district officer shot woman at football game
On Oct. 28, a woman was shot in the arm by a Northside ISD officer after becoming aggressive and driving her vehicle toward him in a โthreatening manner,โ school district officials said. Three months later, both her and the officer's identities are not public.
Teen faces trespassing, drug charges as search for suspects accused of striking NISD officer with car continues
A San Antonio teenager faces criminal trespassing and drug charges in connection to an incident last month in which a Northside Independent School District police officer was struck by a vehicle outside the districtโs natatorium.
Spriester Sessions: Northside ISD superintendent discusses why heโs leaving, hot topics facing Texas public schools
Dr. Brian Woods is leaving the cityโs largest school district after 11 years. KSAT anchor Steve Spriester sits down with the Northside ISD superintendent to discuss why heโs leaving the district, school safety, and what Woods believes is the biggest threat to Texas public schools.
โItโs truly just voter intimidationโ: NISD pressured staff, tracked votes during bond election, records show
Employees at multiple Northside Independent School District campuses have told the KSAT 12 Defenders in recent weeks that administrators relentlessly pressured them to vote on a May bond measure, tracked whether they had cast a ballot and in one instance threatened discipline if they failed to do so.
Northside ISD says messaging over bond election was โmiscommunicationโ that was quickly addressed
Northside ISD officials on Monday defended their actions after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated the district would be under investigation amid allegations that staff felt pressured to vote in Saturdayโs bond election.
Northside ISD under investigation after some staffers felt pressured to vote in bond election, governor says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Northside ISD will be investigated by Education Commissioner Mike Morath and the Attorney Generalโs Office after leaked emails suggested that staffers were pressured to vote in Saturdayโs bond election.
Taking class to the construction site: Tiny homes built by Northside ISD students up for sale
Some Northside ISD students are doing big things in small spaces. Construction Careers Academy, located on the Warren High School campus, is hosting a tiny homes showcase Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Northside ISD parents concerned about overcrowding after students pictured sitting on top of each other in bus
Parents of Northside ISD students are frustrated and concerned about their childrenโs safety after the lack of bus drivers led to overcrowding on a Harlan High School bus in which students were sitting on each other.
Northside ISD to โstrongly encourageโ face masks โfor nowโ despite San Antonioโs mandate
The largest school district in the San Antonio area said Wednesday they will not be enforcing a mask mandate, โfor now,โ despite a county-wide requirement issued Tuesday that students and teachers wear masks in public schools.
School education continues to suffer during dangerous wintry conditions
San Antonio โ Itโs been a tough week for families, as the winter weather has left many without power and water. Northside ISD parent Efrain Castillo said although power has been restored to many households, itโs still tough finding food. โWe couldnโt get online this week,โ Castillo said. A spokesperson for NISD said families can reach out to their childโs school or teachers for information regarding additional assistance. RELATED: These San Antonio-area schools, daycares, colleges announce changes, closures due to wintry weather
Northside ISD urges another week of virtual learning for students due to COVID-19 surge
SAN ANTONIO โ Northside ISD Superintendent Brian Woods sent a letter to parents on Friday, asking them to consider waiting another week before sending students back to in-person learning due to the ongoing rise of COVID-19 cases in the area. โWe had hoped to see an improvement in the cityโs health metrics and allow students to return Feb. 1. โThis applies to those who temporarily switched to virtual learning and those who had hoped to start in-person learning for the third grading cycle.โWoods said the district would determine the possibility of allowing additional in-person learners next week. The superintendent had previously urged parents to consider virtual learning for their kids through the end of January because of the surge in COVID-19 cases. Students who need a device to facilitate virtual learning will be able to get one from their childโs school.
COVID-19 testing site opens at Farris Athletic Complex
SAN ANTONIO โ A drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened Monday on the cityโs North Side. Northside ISDโs Dub Farris Athletic Complex is now open for anyone with or without COVID-19 symptoms to get a free test. The testing site will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You are encouraged to schedule an appointment but appointments are not required. The site is located at Loop 1604 at Hausman Road. You can find a list of other testing sites here.
7 uplifting KSAT Kids stories from 2020
SAN ANTONIO โ This was a year unlike any other. To read more about all the fun and exciting things that are going on in and out of the classroom, head to KSATโs kid-friendly zone, KSAT Kids. A 7-year-old boy in San Antonio has spent his time in quarantine helping other children learn math by way of a YouTube channel. A new book is catching the attention of Selena fans, especially those in the San Antonio area. When asked if the findings has convinced her to follow her momโs advice, Sohn said, โYeah, unfortunately.โDo you know someone who would benefit from KSAT Kids?
Schools in San Antonio press forward with in-person learning amid new wave of COVID-19 cases
SAN ANTONIO โ The three largest school districts in Bexar County will allow in-person learners to stay on campus as cases rise and the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District puts the school risk level at โhigh.โMetro Healthโs recommendations for high risk, which it posted online Monday, include not holding in-person instruction. Northside ISD and San Antonio ISD have both pumped the brakes somewhat on bringing more students back to campus. But both districts, along with Northeast ISD, say that students who are already on-campus will be able to stay there. San Antonio ISD Superintendent Pedro Martinez told staff in a letter on Monday that the districtโs recorded positivity rate, based on its testing programs, is much lower - less than 1%. Chancellor also pointed to Metro Health data that shows just seven instances of cases transmitted in Bexar County schools this year.
Mother hopes sending son back to Northside ISD campus will improve his learning experience
SAN ANTONIO โ A mother in San Antonio is weighing the COVID-19 risks of sending her son back to in-person learning at Northside ISD after struggling with online schooling. Last month, Northside ISD revealed that its failure rate was close to double compared to the previous yearโs first grading period. Northside ISD parent Katrina Ashworth said her two children have been learning online this year due to COVID-19 concerns. For her 9-year-old son, learning at home has been a significant challenge. Northside ISD campus staff members monitor student engagement and performance and are setting up systems to support struggling students.
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Bexar County schools, data shows
Northside ISD reported 191 student and 161 staff cumulative cases in the stateโs last report for the week ending on Nov. 15. Staff cases went from 17 new cases in the Nov. 1-8 report to 44 new staff cases from Nov. 8-15. The state failed to add the districtโs data for Nov. 8, but the NEISD website shows 15 new student cases and 17 new staff cases. The district reported 183 student cases and 49 staff cumulative cases on Nov. 15. NEISD reported 15 new student cases and 17 new staff cases for this period.
NEISD & NISD wonโt roll back in-classroom instruction in face of worsening pandemic
โWork to balance the need we have to ensure students and staff are kept safe with the need to address learning loss and instructional needs of individual students,โ Perez said. Though unlike NISD, the district is continuing its outreach efforts to struggling virtual learners. The number of NEISD and NISD cases alone is 573 -- with more from NISD counting off-campus staff -- but the Metro Health data only shows 423 cases for all campuses so far. Asked about the discrepancy, a Metro Health spokeswoman said the data may just not have been reported to them yet. While neither NISD nor NEISD plan to force any of their in-person learners to return to virtual learning, both districts say parents may choose to make that switch.
Northside ISD bus involved in crash
SAN ANTONIO โ A Northside ISD bus was involved a minor crash on Friday morning, according to school district officials. The crash was reported near Babcock and Hamilton Wolfe Friday morning around 9 a.m. The bus had one driver and one student on board, Northside ISD spokesperson Barry Perez said. The high school student was not injured and was taken to school. The driver was taken to a medical clinic as a precaution, but no life-threatening injuries were reported, Perez said.
Southside ISD facing substitute teacher shortage amid COVID-19 pandemic
SAN ANTONIO โ Southside Independent School District is struggling to find substitute teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sharon Fuery, executive director of human resources and administration at Southside ISD, said there are several reasons substitute teachers are not returning this year. Northside ISD, Northeast ISD and San Antonio ISD said the substitute teacher shortage is not impacting their districts. North East ISD said it is always in need of substitute teachers and advertises for them year-round. San Antonio ISD said it is aware of the nationwide substitute teachers shortages, but it is not impacting its district.
NEISD, NISD to allow more students to return to campus Monday
SAN ANTONIO โ More students will be returning to the classroom Monday at North East ISD and Northside ISD campuses, school officials said Wednesday. Only students whose parents or guardians previously signed up for in-person learning for the second grading period will be allowed to return to the classroom. Parents can still keep their children in virtual learning, and they may change learning environments for them every four weeks. Once the new students are back on campus, they must wear masks, wash their hands and practice social distancing. Northside ISD also plans to accept new students Monday for in-person learning.