Graduates return to South San Antonio to uplift their community
โBobcat Prideโ is more than just a saying in this neighborhood. South San graduates are helping the next generation by connecting them with mentors and resources.
Port San Antonio internship program empowers future tech professionals
The Port San Antonio internship program is offering high school students a unique opportunity to explore potential careers in industries vital to the local community.
South San senior achieves full-ride scholarship to Columbia University
From her formative years as a Palo Alto Elementary Ram to her current role as a South San Bobcat, Judith has traversed the educational landscape with grace and purpose, culminating in a full-ride scholarship to Columbia University.
South San ISD Board of Trustees approves 2% pay increase for all employees
On Thursday, the districtโs board of trustees approved a 2% increase for all district employees ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.
South San ISD board votes to give superintendent power to lay off employees amid $12M deficit
South San ISDโs school board voted to give the superintendent the power to lay off employees due to the districtโs $12 million deficit.
Congressman Tony Gonzalez gathers school officials, local law enforcement to discuss school safety
US Rep. Tony Gonzalez of San Antonio on Monday met with officials from various school districts and local law enforcement agencies to talk about school safety.
South San Antonio ISD reports $12M deficit, discussing consolidation, reducing salaries and jobs
The South San Antonio Independent School District is facing major financial issues and discussing several options to potentially solve a multi-million dollar deficit.
South San ISD begins school Monday, marks 100 years of service to community
It was hustle and bustle on the first day of school with freshmen lining up in the South San High School entrance hallway trying to figure out their class schedules.
Superintendent Marc Puig voluntarily resigns from South San ISD after board voted to fire him
Superintendent for South Sand ISD Marc Puig agreed to resign from his position and void any lawsuits with the board after trusteed voted to fire him, in May.
South San ISD board president Connie Prado steps down for the second time
South San Independent School District Board of Trustees President Connie Prado bid farewell to the district after 25 years of service during a meeting Wednesday night.
South San ISD interim superintendent sets goals on improving academics, finances and morale
South San ISD interim Superintendent Henry Yzaguirre says his focus is on raising academic grades and improving student retention and district morale.
New leadership takes reign at South San ISD after board president voted out
South San Antonio Independent School District is turning a new leaf after months of turmoil with its leadership. This week, the interim superintendent addressed the board for the first time, and a group of board members voted themselves into leadership positions.
Power struggle continues among South San ISD top leaders
South San ISD leaders held a special meeting Monday to discuss the possibility of placing the school Superintendent Marc Puig on paid administrative leave and asking the Texas Education Agency for a monitor, citing a conflict of interest with the recently placed monitor.
South San ISD board members call for special meeting following comments heard on open mic
Three South San ISD board of trustees have requested a special meeting to discuss comments captured by an open mic following the end of a regular meeting and just before the start of a closed meeting on November 17th.
Students showing up distracted, stressed and sometimes depressed due to pandemic, social workers say
Students are still dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Theyโre showing up to school distracted, stressed and sometimes depressed. A program at South San ISD provides the tools to manage emotions and save lives.
South Sanโs Phil Barron reinstated as Bobcats head coach following investigation
South San High School head football coach Phil Barron has been placed on administrative leave with the start of the regular season a little more than a week away, KSAT has learned.
TEA monitor appointed to South San ISD to โaddress material deficienciesโ
A monitor from the Texas Education Agency is being appointed to the South San Antonio Independent School District to โaddress material deficiencies in the districtโ between the board of trustees and the superintendent.
South San head football coach Phil Barron placed on administrative leave with season a week away
South San High School head football coach Phil Barron has been placed on administrative leave with the start of the regular season a little more than a week away, KSAT has learned.
Schools open as mask debate continues; girl, 9, writes bilingual book about her late dog; learn science with root beer floats
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Bexar County helps expand free mental wellness program into more school districts
The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved $4.75 million dollars in funding over the next five years to increase mental wellness in impoverished school districts.
South San ISD delays next move phase-in process after positivity rate rises in Bexar County
SAN ANTONIO โ South San Antonio Independent School District is delaying its next move in its phase-in process since the COVID-19 positivity rate in Bexar County is now over 5% again. And we always knew that if the data showed a higher risk, that we would adjust their schedule,โ said Jenny Suniga Collier, public information officer of South San ISD. Metro Health currently deems the school risk moderate, a week after it was considered low because the positivity rate rose above the 5% benchmark in a matter of days. San Antonio ISD said it also would not allow more students in classrooms. District officials are waiting for local health data to show a positivity rate of 5% or less for two weeks.
Edgewood ISD board votes to extend online-only learning into October
SAN ANTONIO โ Edgewood Independent School District board members voted to extend remote-only learning until October 9. The district had planned to be online-only for the first four weeks of school but decided to extend to eight weeks. EISD is one of the first San Antonio-area school districts to announce an extension of remote-only learning past the initial four weeks. The South San ISD school board voted on July 22 to have remote-only learning for the first eight weeks of school beginning on Aug. 12. The latest guidance from the Texas Education Agency says school districts can extend to remote-only learning to eight weeks if approved by the school board.