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Former NISD teacher sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse images
Read full article: Former NISD teacher sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse imagesA San Antonio man was sentenced Friday in federal court in Del Rio to 192 months in prison for distribution of child sexual abuse images.
Woman shot at Dub Farris Athletic Complex files lawsuit against Northside ISD, two district officers
Read full article: Woman shot at Dub Farris Athletic Complex files lawsuit against Northside ISD, two district officersA woman who was shot outside the Dub Farris Athletic Complex has filed a lawsuit against the Northside Independent School District and two of the districtās officers involved in the incident.
12-year-old NISD student arrested after making shooting threats, BCSO says
Read full article: 12-year-old NISD student arrested after making shooting threats, BCSO saysA 12-year-old student in the Northside Independent School District was arrested on Tuesday for making a threat to shoot another student, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Shooting at HEB leaves parents from nearby schools concerned with lack of communication from police
Read full article: Shooting at HEB leaves parents from nearby schools concerned with lack of communication from policeA shooting at the HEB off Loop 410 and Bandera on Tuesday sparked panic for many, but a school next door had no idea there was an armed suspect nearby.
NISD hopes to fill over 100 teacher vacancies as new school year begins
Read full article: NISD hopes to fill over 100 teacher vacancies as new school year beginsDistricts 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.
NISD Child Nutrition Area Supervisor serves hope, despite second cancer battle
Read full article: NISD Child Nutrition Area Supervisor serves hope, despite second cancer battleAn area supervisor for child nutrition with NISD is serving hope to her school community after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time.
Taft High School program aims to curb distracted driving, promote safety behind the wheel
Read full article: Taft High School program aims to curb distracted driving, promote safety behind the wheelA program funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Youth Safety Council is helping Taft High School students behind the wheel.
Hundreds of new NISD educators get āschooledā at new teacher academy
Read full article: Hundreds of new NISD educators get āschooledā at new teacher academyAbout 750 educators new to the Northside Independent School District got āschooledā Monday at an orientation for the new school year.
How San Antonioās biggest school districtsā STAAR test scores compare to state averages
Read full article: How San Antonioās biggest school districtsā STAAR test scores compare to state averagesData released Friday showed Texas studentsā math and science scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness continue to slip since the pandemic.
2 San Antonio-area educators recognized during H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Read full article: 2 San Antonio-area educators recognized during H-E-B Excellence in Education AwardsTwo San Antonio area educators were recognized by H-E-B at the 22nd annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards held last Sunday in Houston.
NISD elementary and middle school students battle it out to become the districtās First Lego League Grand Champion
Read full article: NISD elementary and middle school students battle it out to become the districtās First Lego League Grand ChampionElementary and middle school students from 23 Northside Independent School District campuses will compete to be crowned the NISD First Lego League Masterpiece Challenge Grand Champion.
Northside ISD students participate in outdoor challenge testing teamwork, critical thinking skills
Read full article: Northside ISD students participate in outdoor challenge testing teamwork, critical thinking skillsThis week over 2,600 Northside ISD students in the gifted and talented program are competing in an outdoor challenge that will test them in many ways.
SAPD forwards case involving a woman shot by an NISD officer to DAās office
Read full article: SAPD forwards case involving a woman shot by an NISD officer to DAās officeThe shooting happened more than four months ago on Oct. 28. SAPD and district officials have still not released the names of the woman or officers involved.
NISD teacher, staff union calls for change following death of instructional assistant
Read full article: NISD teacher, staff union calls for change following death of instructional assistantThe union that represents teachers and staff in the Northside Independent School District is calling for change following the death of an instructional assistant who was seriously injured in a classroom at Brandeis High School. The Bexar County Medical Examiner has ruled the death as a homicide.
Brandeis High School instructional assistant dies from serious injury by student in classroom incident, official says
Read full article: Brandeis High School instructional assistant dies from serious injury by student in classroom incident, official saysAlfred āMr. Fredā Jimenez died from injuries he sustained on the morning of Feb. 7 in a class of students with severe learning and emotional disabilities.
Instructional assistant seriously injured by student in classroom at Brandeis High School
Read full article: Instructional assistant seriously injured by student in classroom at Brandeis High SchoolAn instructional assistant in a Brandeis High School classroom was seriously injured by a student earlier this month.
SAPD, NISD deny requests to release names 3 months after district officer shot woman at football game
Read full article: SAPD, NISD deny requests to release names 3 months after district officer shot woman at football gameOn 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 āthreatening manner,ā school district officials said. Three months later, both her and the officer's identities are not public.
Rudder Middle School math teacher named KSAT 12ā²s āEducator of the Monthā
Read full article: Rudder Middle School math teacher named KSAT 12ā²s āEducator of the MonthāHeather Ruizās students at Rudder Middle school told KSAT crews that they were not surprised that their teacher won because she is so deserving of this honor and recognition.
Woman shot by NISD officer after ābecoming aggressiveā at Dub Farris Athletic Complex, officials say
Read full article: Woman shot by NISD officer after ābecoming aggressiveā at Dub Farris Athletic Complex, officials sayA woman was shot in the arm by a Northside ISD officer after becoming aggressive and driving her vehicle toward him in a āthreatening manner,ā school district officials said.
SAPD releases photos of persons of interest after NISD officer hit by vehicle at natatorium
Read full article: SAPD releases photos of persons of interest after NISD officer hit by vehicle at natatoriumSan Antonio police have released images of persons of interest believed to be involved in an aggravated assault against a Northside ISD police officer.
NISD officer hit by suspect vehicle while responding to call at natatorium, district says
Read full article: NISD officer hit by suspect vehicle while responding to call at natatorium, district saysA police officer with the Northside Independent School District was hit by a vehicle while responding to a call at the district natatorium and fired one shot as the suspect fled, officials said.
North East, Northside ISDs bump Friday night games back due to ongoing construction, bus driver shortages
Read full article: North East, Northside ISDs bump Friday night games back due to ongoing construction, bus driver shortagesFriday night football action will start a bit later for San Antonioās two largest school districts.
Spriester Sessions: San Antonioās largest school district has a new leader
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: San Antonioās largest school district has a new leaderDr. John Craft left Killeen ISD to take over a school district known for having superintendents that take a leading role in state education policy.
New state law to crack down on vaping at Texas public schools
Read full article: New state law to crack down on vaping at Texas public schoolsTexas lawmakers passed House Bill 114 in the last regular session, which will lead to stricter discipline for students caught vaping or with e-cigarettes, starting on Sept. 1 when it goes into effect.
Northside ISD looks to rehire retired teachers with full benefits and incentives
Read full article: Northside ISD looks to rehire retired teachers with full benefits and incentivesSchool districts across the state are facing a teacher shortage, and Northside ISD is looking at creative ways to get certified educators into the classroom before the start of class.
NISD approves pay raises, one-time bonuses for all staff in 2023-24 school year
Read full article: NISD approves pay raises, one-time bonuses for all staff in 2023-24 school yearTrustees for the Northside Independent School District approved a compensation package that includes a pay raise and a one-time retention bonus for all employees for the 2023-2024 school year.
Teen ejected, killed in West Side crash identified as Taft High School student-athlete
Read full article: Teen ejected, killed in West Side crash identified as Taft High School student-athleteA 15-year-old boy who was killed after being ejected in a West Side car crash has been identified as a Taft High School student-athlete.
Teen arrested for stabbing, killing John Jay High School student at West Side restaurant, police say
Read full article: Teen arrested for stabbing, killing John Jay High School student at West Side restaurant, police sayA teenager was arrested for fatally stabbing a John Jay High School student during a fight at a West Side restaurant earlier this week, records show.
11 female ROTC students filmed with hidden camera while changing at Northside ISD high school, district says
Read full article: 11 female ROTC students filmed with hidden camera while changing at Northside ISD high school, district saysA student at Brandeis High School is facing pending criminal charges after he allegedly used a GoPro to film several female Reserve Officersā Training Corps (ROTC) students changing.
Sixth-grade girl arrested for bomb threat at NISD middle school, district confirms
Read full article: Sixth-grade girl arrested for bomb threat at NISD middle school, district confirmsA spokesperson with the Northside Independent School District said the student is facing a third-degree felony charge.
John Jay High School student dies from stabbing during fight at West Side restaurant, police say
Read full article: John Jay High School student dies from stabbing during fight at West Side restaurant, police sayAn 18-year-old student at John Jay High School has died after he was stabbed during a fight at a West Side restaurant, according to San Antonio police.
Two boys, 13, arrested for making threats to harm teacher at Briscoe Middle School, BCSO says
Read full article: Two boys, 13, arrested for making threats to harm teacher at Briscoe Middle School, BCSO saysTwo teenage boys were arrested after they threatened to harm a teacher at Briscoe Middle School, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Elementary student, 11, taken into custody for bringing gun to school, NISD officials say
Read full article: Elementary student, 11, taken into custody for bringing gun to school, NISD officials sayA student at Kallison Elementary School was taken into custody for bringing a gun to campus, according to the Northside Independent School District.
BCSO to increase patrol near Brennan, Southwest high schools due to recent drug, gun incidents
Read full article: BCSO to increase patrol near Brennan, Southwest high schools due to recent drug, gun incidentsThe Bexar Country Sheriffās Office said it will increase deputy presence at Brennan and Southwest high schools due to recent drug and gun-related incidents.
Brandeis HS Speech and Debate director named KSAT12ā²s Educator of the Month
Read full article: Brandeis HS Speech and Debate director named KSAT12ā²s Educator of the MonthLeslie Crady is the Speech and Debate director at Brandeis High School and KSAT12 got to surprise her with the Educator of the Month Award last week.
National Signing Day 2023: Where some of San Antonioās top athletes are headed
Read full article: National Signing Day 2023: Where some of San Antonioās top athletes are headedAfter a winter-weather delay, student-athletes across San Antonio signed their national letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college.
OāConnor students may have also been exposed to tuberculosis case at Brandeis HS, Metro Health says
Read full article: OāConnor students may have also been exposed to tuberculosis case at Brandeis HS, Metro Health saysOāConnor High School has been found to have a direct link to a case of tuberculosis at another Northside Independent School District high school, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District said Friday.
Confirmed case of tuberculosis at Brandeis HS, possible contact case at Clark HS, NISD confirms
Read full article: Confirmed case of tuberculosis at Brandeis HS, possible contact case at Clark HS, NISD confirmsNorthside ISD officials are alerting parents that a student at Brandeis High School has a confirmed case of tuberculosis and a student at Clark High School may have been exposed to the disease.
WATER POLO: Brandeis girls preparing for first UIL State tournament
Read full article: WATER POLO: Brandeis girls preparing for first UIL State tournamentThe Brandeis girls high school water polo team will make history on Saturday morning as the first San Antonio area team to compete in a UIL State tournament. The Broncos will face Clute Brazoswood at 10:30 a.m. at Josh Davis Natatorium.
Brandeis stuns Johnson with 28-point comeback; Peoples leads Veterans Memorial to first district win; Davenport races past Devine, stays unbeaten
Read full article: Brandeis stuns Johnson with 28-point comeback; Peoples leads Veterans Memorial to first district win; Davenport races past Devine, stays unbeatenThe midpoint of the 2022 high school football season featured one of the greatest comebacks yet, as Brandeis erased a 17-point deficit to stun Johnson and remain undefeated in District 28-6A.
BGC Week 6 Preview: Brandeis vs. Johnson headlines Fridayās schedule
Read full article: BGC Week 6 Preview: Brandeis vs. Johnson headlines Fridayās scheduleThe midpoint of the high school football season features six games to stream on the BGC App Friday night, and the headliner is one of the best rivalries in the city: Brandeis vs. Johnson in a District 28-6A clash
Northside ISD to redraw school board districts after population explosion, asks for community input
Read full article: Northside ISD to redraw school board districts after population explosion, asks for community inputNorthside Independent School District officials are asking the community for input after a population explosion in the area prompted redistricting of the school board districts.
Help wanted: School bus driver shortage affecting San Antonioās largest districts
Read full article: Help wanted: School bus driver shortage affecting San Antonioās largest districtsHelp is wanted across San Antonio for school bus drivers as a driver shortage leads to longer wait times for kids and bus routes being removed to adjust to the shortfall.
KSAT gets firsthand look at new Sotomayor High School on far West Side
Read full article: KSAT gets firsthand look at new Sotomayor High School on far West SideNorthside ISD is set to open its 12th high school when classes start next week. KSAT 12 got a firsthand look at the new high school that was built to keep up with the growing population in the area.
School safety: San Antonioās biggest school districts answer questions about keeping kids safe
Read full article: School safety: San Antonioās biggest school districts answer questions about keeping kids safeLeaders in the biggest school districts in the San Antonio area talk about their plans for keeping kids safe this school year.
Ex-Brennan High School student arrested in sex assault of girl in classroom on campus, records show
Read full article: Ex-Brennan High School student arrested in sex assault of girl in classroom on campus, records showA 19-year-old former student at Brennan High School was arrested for sexually assaulting a girl in a classroom there in February, according to Northside Independence School District police.
OāConnor softball wins first UIL State title; DāHanis sweeps softball, baseball titles for first time since 2019
Read full article: OāConnor softball wins first UIL State title; DāHanis sweeps softball, baseball titles for first time since 2019O'Connor capped their magical season with the program's first UIL State title, while D'Hanis repeated their incredible performance in 2019 by claiming both the softball and baseball Class 1A State titles.
āItās truly just voter intimidationā: NISD pressured staff, tracked votes during bond election, records show
Read full article: āItās truly just voter intimidationā: NISD pressured staff, tracked votes during bond election, records showEmployees 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.
Brandeis High School student who died in car crash on last day of school has been identified
Read full article: Brandeis High School student who died in car crash on last day of school has been identifiedA Brandeis High School student has been identified after he died in a car crash on the last day of School.
Students at Boone Elementary raise money for new books, also give to neighboring middle school
Read full article: Students at Boone Elementary raise money for new books, also give to neighboring middle schoolStudents at Boone Elementary are going home this summer with free books thanks to their fundraising efforts for the Pennies for Literacy campaign.
Northside ISD says messaging over bond election was āmiscommunicationā that was quickly addressed
Read full article: Northside ISD says messaging over bond election was āmiscommunicationā that was quickly addressedNorthside 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 Saturdayās bond election.
Northside ISD under investigation after some staffers felt pressured to vote in bond election, governor says
Read full article: Northside ISD under investigation after some staffers felt pressured to vote in bond election, governor saysTexas Gov. Greg Abbott said Northside ISD will be investigated by Education Commissioner Mike Morath and the Attorney Generalās Office after leaked emails suggested that staffers were pressured to vote in Saturdayās bond election.
What happened in the May 7 local election: City, school bonds up and down; state amendments pass; new mayors
Read full article: What happened in the May 7 local election: City, school bonds up and down; state amendments pass; new mayorsThe two biggest bond packages on the ballot ā $1.2 billion for the City of San Antonio and $992 million for Northside ISD ā were both approved by voters.
Taking class to the construction site: Tiny homes built by Northside ISD students up for sale
Read full article: Taking class to the construction site: Tiny homes built by Northside ISD students up for saleSome 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.
Stevens High School students, Goodwill San Antonio host Fiesta sustainable fashion show
Read full article: Stevens High School students, Goodwill San Antonio host Fiesta sustainable fashion showFiesta San Antonio kicks off next week and leading up to the fun Stevens High School students have created some fashion designs to help Goodwill San Antonio.
Off-duty NISD officer shot man trying to break into home in West Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Off-duty NISD officer shot man trying to break into home in West Bexar County, BCSO saysAn off-duty Northside Independent School District police officer shot a man who was allegedly trying to break into a home in West Bexar County on Friday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
2 John Jay students arrested for bringing guns to campus in separate incidents this month
Read full article: 2 John Jay students arrested for bringing guns to campus in separate incidents this monthOne incident happened on Jan. 18, the other on Jan. 25. Officials said no threat was made toward campus in either case.
HIGHLIGHTS: District 27-6A Swimming Championships
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: District 27-6A Swimming ChampionshipsNISD Natatorium was packed once again on Saturday afternoon for the District 27-6A swimming & diving championships, as area teams entered the water looking to punch their tickets to the Region VII-6A meet.
HIGHLIGHTS: District 28-6A Swimming Championships
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: District 28-6A Swimming ChampionshipsChampionship season kicks off for high school sports with the District 28-6A Swimming & Diving Championships on Friday morning at the NISD Natatorium, as the O'Connor Panthers earn both boys and girls team titles.
Taft High School theater director named KSAT12ā²s first Educator of the Month
Read full article: Taft High School theater director named KSAT12ā²s first Educator of the MonthKSAT12 has launched a new series called āKSAT Educator of the Monthā and the first winner is Amanda Pyle, Taft High Schoolās fine arts coordinator and theater director.
NISD, NEISD report 2,000 teacher & staff absences
Read full article: NISD, NEISD report 2,000 teacher & staff absencesThe past two days since returning from their holiday breaks, both Northside and North East Independent School Districts reported a combined total of about 2,000 teachers and staff whoād called in sick or absent Monday.
Two teens hit by SUV, critically injured in West Side neighborhood
Read full article: Two teens hit by SUV, critically injured in West Side neighborhoodTwo teenage girls were critically injured Friday morning when an SUV that jumped a curb and hit them as they walked to school on the sidewalk, police said.
Woman carried out of Northside ISD board meeting for refusing to wear mask, district says
Read full article: Woman carried out of Northside ISD board meeting for refusing to wear mask, district saysA woman who attended a Northside Independent School District board meeting was seen being carried out by two officers as she recorded the incident.
San Antonio middle-schooler struggling with anxiety gets to ride in Corvette C8 to first day of school
Read full article: San Antonio middle-schooler struggling with anxiety gets to ride in Corvette C8 to first day of schoolThe nerves of a new school year amid a pandemic vanished away for one North Side ISD eighth grader thanks to a unique offer.
Northside ISD approves temporary mask mandate ahead of first day of school
Read full article: Northside ISD approves temporary mask mandate ahead of first day of schoolAll students, staff and visitors at the Northside Independent School District must wear face coverings when they head back to the classroom on Monday.
āShe was just really lovedā: Daughter of San Antonio teacher killed wants mother remembered for life she lived
Read full article: āShe was just really lovedā: Daughter of San Antonio teacher killed wants mother remembered for life she livedThe daughter of a Northside ISD teacher killed in July wants her mother to be remembered for the life she lived, not the tragedy surrounding her death.
Northside ISD prepares for upcoming school year amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Northside ISD prepares for upcoming school year amid rise in COVID-19 casesAs COVID-19 cases rise and the Delta variant continues to make its way across the state, concerns vary among parents, students and staff members in the Northside Independent School District area.
Summer school helps students catch up after disrupted year due to COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Summer school helps students catch up after disrupted year due to COVID-19 pandemicSchool districts in San Antonio are trying to get students back on track by opening more campuses for summer school.
Smell of gas delays start of school day at Leon Valley Elementary School
Read full article: Smell of gas delays start of school day at Leon Valley Elementary SchoolStudents and faculty at Leon Valley Elementary had a delayed start to their school day Monday due to concern that there could be a gas leak.
H-E-B CEO asks Texas governor to allow schools access to billions of dollars in federal funds
Read full article: H-E-B CEO asks Texas governor to allow schools access to billions of dollars in federal fundsCharles Butt, the chairman and CEO of San Antonio-based H-E-B, urged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday to release federal funds to school districts as soon as possible.
San Antonio school superintendents look back at lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic shutdown
Read full article: San Antonio school superintendents look back at lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic shutdownSAN ANTONIO ā One year ago, San Antonio students began their 2020 spring break only to learn it wouldnāt end as planned. COVID-19 pandemic worries had reached a tipping point by then, and schools around the country shut down. San Antonio school superintendents are now looking back on lessons learned and where we are going from here. Speaking of tests, most school districts are now offering regular COVID-19 tests for staff and students, and vaccinations are now being added the mix. District leaders said look for the fall school plans to roll out by the end of this semester.
San Antonio Teachers Go Door to Door as Kids Disappear From Remote Classes
Read full article: San Antonio Teachers Go Door to Door as Kids Disappear From Remote ClassesTeachers from Rawlinson Middle School in San Antonio go door to door to find students who have stopped logging in for class during the COVID-19 pandemic. They knock until someone answers, and talk to sleepy kids and overwhelmed parents about how to stay engaged during remote learning. (The 74)Since the beginning of the school year, a squad of Rawlinson teachers have visited around 100 homes. Two teachers volunteer, they set a date, and the school hires substitute teachers. The Rawlinson visits combine visits with a tool the study labeled āstrongā: reminders to parents about the importance of attendance, consequences of absenteeism, and how many days the student has missed.