An East Central High School student was detained after an unloaded pistol was found in their backpack, the district said in a letter to parents.

The East Central baseball program has found its new head coach.

For the first time in East Central High School softball history, the Hornets have advanced to the UIL Class 6A-Division I State Tournament, a milestone that marks the school’s first state tournament appearance in any sport in 28 years.

The Hornets are just two years removed from their memorable run to the regional finals in 2023.

A former East Central High School cafeteria worker who is accused of having an improper relationship with a student also had a picture of the teen in her work locker, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.

An East Central High School student was struck by a vehicle on Thursday after school, according to the district.

The students of East Central High School’s music business and entrepreneurship courses are gearing up for their highly anticipated annual capstone event: East Central Indie Fest (ECIF).

Fatimah Aboueisha, associate dean at East Central High School, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in the science category.

The East Central High School Parent Teacher Association has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the National PTA to help implement a new online safety program involving TikTok.

Voters in the East Central Independent School District will decide on a bond election that has four propositions.

KSAT 12 Sports and Christus Children’s shine spotlight on local senior student athlete.

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.

It is the last month of the school year, and our KSAT crews surprised the last educator for the 2023- 2024 school year.

On Tuesday, East Central High School honored four student-athletes who signed their letters of intent to compete at the collegiate level.

Outside of East Central High School on Sept. 25, dozens of parents were confused and worried about the safety of the children.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance at East Central High School on Monday morning, and it turns out it may have all been a hoax.

East Central HS cheerleaders, Get Fit Friday, marching band preview & more

Rural fire departments struggle to find enough certified candidates, but young women in the East Central Fire Science Program are trying to fill that gap.

KSAT 12 Sports and The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio shine spotlight on local senior student athlete.

KSAT 12 Sports and The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio shine spotlight on local senior student athlete.

Three days after being racially harassed during a basketball game at Marble Falls High School, East Central High School girls basketball star Asia Prudhomme still can’t believe what happened.

Bexar County ESD 12 Fire and Rescue is a combination department serving the Far East Side of Bexar County, but it’s also helping out high school students.

Her students are more like family, and she’ll do anything for family even buy them a tablet and internet to get class work done. Hear the story of this week’s teacher helping educate the next generation of health professions by showing what compassion looks like.

The former treasurer of an East Central Independent School District booster club was indicted this week on multiple felony charges after investigators said she took tens of thousands of dollars from the club over an 18-month period.

The woman, Ashlee Ring, had been serving as treasurer of the district’s FFA/agriculture booster club, despite being under indictment in an unrelated felony fraud case, public records confirm. Ring has not been formally charged in the booster club case. “The booster club neglected to follow best practices in accounting procedures, such as requiring two signatures for every transaction. ECISD police records show the alleged booster club theft is being investigated as a misapplication of fiduciary property between $2,500 and $30,000, a state jail felony. Oliver said via email that because the booster club is its own organization, a criminal background check was not required for its members.

Years later he’s ready to graduate and cross the stage to receive his diploma from East Central High School as an exemplarily student. After recovering, he used his determination and work ethic to make himself a standout student at East Central High School. “He is the model of what we want for every student at Central,” Shane McKay, principal of East Central High School said. Mitchel Martinez, great graduate 2020 image. “I have to thank the high school and the Alamo academies and my step mom, my dad, everyone that supported me,” Mitchel said.

Great Graduates 2020: Mitchel MartinezPublished: June 2, 2020, 10:54 amA child of an immigrant who has overcome many barriers, Mitchel Martinez left Cuba at 13-years-old only knowing one English word.

SAN ANTONIO – East Central High School held its hybrid graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 early Saturday morning. “It has been very nerve-wracking not knowing what to expect going into (graduation), and of course, next year,” Gutiérrez said. “Overall, it’s an exciting process.”He said the time in quarantine with his family has shown him anything is possible. As students crossed the outdoor stage to the beat of “Pomp & Circumstance,” friends, family and parents stayed behind inside their vehicle. East Central High School seniors were able to snap a socially-distanced picture alongside Superintendent Roland Toscano to commemorate their big day.

Great Graduates 2020: Emily HofmannPublished: May 22, 2020, 9:11 amAs if being a senior in high school during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t hard enough, imagine being the one leading your class as valedictorian.

SAN ANTONIO – After facing the challenges of online learning and social distancing, the East Central High School Class of 2020 graduates and their families won’t miss out on pomp and circumstance. The school decided that a drive-thru option would be the best way to honor the graduates in these challenging times. Here are the class of 2020 graduation plans for San Antonio-area high schoolsPrincipal Shane McKay said graduates will be in a parade of cars with their family members. Upload your Class of 2020 graduation photo! The ceremony on May 30 will feature the largest class in school history, with 792 seniors graduation.

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The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. SAN ANTONIO – When it comes to showing animals, students must put in hard work and dedication in hopes of getting a scholarship. Jen Tobias-Struski met with some East Central High School students on what it takes to raise animals and place in the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. “It takes a lot of leadership and good character to do this because you’re not just working with animals, you’re working with your friends and family and ag teachers," said a junior at East Central High School. For more Rodeo Spotlight features, visit ksat.com/topic/rodeo.

SAN ANTONIO – History was made around the San Antonio area basketball community on Tuesday night, as East Central standout Stan Bonewitz Jr. was honored pre-game for his induction into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame, O’Connor sophomore Carleigh Wenzel broke the 1,000 point barrier in the Panthers’ win over Stevens, and Karnes City girls basketball head coach Burke Braun coached the final home game of his illustrious 32-year career.

SAN ANTONIO – Tommy Namphong is a graduating senior at East Central High School. He will attend the University of Texas at Austin, hoping to become an editor.