Hunt 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.
A 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.
KSAT’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.
The 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.
In today’s technological world of artificial intelligence, students must embrace the benefits of the new learning tool, but also be aware of its ethics.
The 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 local organization is expanding its services for families trying to figure it out.
Four thousand students are preparing to head back to the classroom in the Floresville Independent School District for the 2025-2026 school year.
Edgewood ISD is kicking off the new school year with excitement, and the district of about 10,000 students will be celebrating all year long.
KSAT 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.
On 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.
Martina 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.
North 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.
Thousands of San Antonio families received free school supplies and essential services Sunday at the Frost Bank Center.
The City of Leon Valley is letting parents, students and educators in the Northside Independent School District know about an updated traffic plan.
One 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.
From Aug. 8 through midnight on Sunday, Aug. 10, parents can enjoy saving on taxes on purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100), according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office.
A San Antonio veteran and father of four is using his passion for barbering to help those in need just in time for the back-to-school season.
One national nonprofit is helping local military children start the school year off strong.
From backpacks to notebooks, the Housing Authority of Bexar County is collecting school supplies to help support local families.
As the fall semester kicks off at the University of Texas at San Antonio on Monday, incoming freshmen are already gaining valuable experience on campus. This summer, a select group of new students participated in a hands-on STEM lab program designed to give them a head start before classes officially begin.
Districts across the country have dealt with teacher shortages since the pandemic, but Northside ISD said they are finally seeing some improvement this year compared to the last three.
Nonprofits, like San Antonio Threads, said the need for supplies and clothes is widespread even with school in session for so many students.
On 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.
The 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.
An area supervisor for child nutrition with NISD is serving hope to her school community after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time.
A program funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Youth Safety Council is helping Taft High School students behind the wheel.
Around 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.
Mireles Elementary principal Laura Hernandez spoke with GMSA anchors RJ Marquez and Japhanie Gray about the excitement of back-to-school, calling it the “best day of the year.”
Families 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 has a cellphone policy that allows principals to make guidelines that fit their campus community.
Clarity 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.
Hubert 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.
Long time driver and NEISD trainer Phil Purvis put KSAT’s RJ Marquez’s driving skills to the test to see firsthand what it’s like behind the wheel of a school bus.
The Texas Education Agency calls Sentinel the "one-stop shop" for monitoring and storing school district safety information.
Schools 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.
There'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.
Texas 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.
Banks fills her life with activities that bring her joy. She’s 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.
The 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.
School has started for thousands of students in Southside ISD’s eight schools. The district says that this year will see more than 6,300 students working with 800 employees and around 400 teachers.
Hundreds 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.
Southside 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.
There were free school supplies and free haircuts for kids who attended an event at Countdown City Cuts barbershop.
Earlier this spring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new federal nutrition standards for school meals to improve children’s 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.
It'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 — making her classroom a mental health oasis.
The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County distributed $40,000 in school supplies to teachers in the East Central Independent School District and Harlandale Independent School Districts on Tuesday, according to a press release.
Social media creator Lauren Hlavaty knowns the ins and outs of couponing and finding a good deal. She shares some back-to-school finds on this week's Friday Finds.
Whether you've got six kids who need to start setting their alarm clocks again or a 5-year-old daughter getting ready for her first day of kindergarten, going back to school can be a lengthy process for many families.
Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra joins Friday’s KSAT Q&A to talk about weekend happenings in and around San Antonio.
One way for students to get a head start on a new school year is to get them the tools they need to succeed -- school supplies.
School districts are releasing school supply lists, so it’s that time of year to plan for the new 2024-2025 academic school year.
The first day of school will be here before you know it, and you’ll 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 year’s tax-free holiday weekend in August.
NISD Police Chief Charlie Carnes said the district has made several security changes this school year to address the growing enrollment and potential threats.
Monday is the first day of class for the University of Texas at San Antonio and to get students pumped up the school held its “midnight light” pep rally event.
San Antonio police are warning people that not paying attention in a school zone can cost a driver financially or could cost someone’s life.