San Antonio ISD graduate bound for Harvard credits STEM program
Read full article: San Antonio ISD graduate bound for Harvard credits STEM programA 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.
Teachers embracing artificial intelligence encourage literacy in its educational use
Read full article: Teachers embracing artificial intelligence encourage literacy in its educational useIn today’s technological world of artificial intelligence, students must embrace the benefits of the new learning tool, but also be aware of its ethics.
Kerrville ISD begins new school year amid recovery from July 4 flooding
Read full article: Kerrville ISD begins new school year amid recovery from July 4 floodingThe 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.
Parents overwhelmed with school choices can get free consultations from San Antonio organization
Read full article: Parents overwhelmed with school choices can get free consultations from San Antonio organizationThe 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 San Antonio organization is expanding its services for families trying to figure it out.
Thousands of Floresville ISD students return to class ahead of hybrid switch to 4-day weeks
Read full article: Thousands of Floresville ISD students return to class ahead of hybrid switch to 4-day weeksFour thousand students are preparing to head back to the classroom in the Floresville Independent School District for the 2025-2026 school year.
Edgewood ISD kicks off 75th-anniversary celebration with students returning to class
Read full article: Edgewood ISD kicks off 75th-anniversary celebration with students returning to classEdgewood ISD is kicking off the new school year with excitement, and the district of about 8,000 students will be celebrating all year long.
Southwest ISD welcomes back more than 13,000 students for new school year
Read full article: Southwest ISD welcomes back more than 13,000 students for new school yearOn 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.
North East ISD students eager to go into second year of early-college program
Read full article: North East ISD students eager to go into second year of early-college programNorth 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.
University Health pediatrician stresses back-to-school health checks for students
Read full article: University Health pediatrician stresses back-to-school health checks for studentsKSAT 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.
Northside ISD bus drivers share safety features, excitement for new school year
Read full article: Northside ISD bus drivers share safety features, excitement for new school yearMartina 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.
Spurs cross over 11,500 students served over 4 years by annual ‘Back-to-School Bash’ event
Read full article: Spurs cross over 11,500 students served over 4 years by annual ‘Back-to-School Bash’ eventThousands of San Antonio families received free school supplies and essential services Sunday at the Frost Bank Center.
Marshall High School to undergo construction as new school year begins
Read full article: Marshall High School to undergo construction as new school year beginsThe City of Leon Valley is letting parents, students and educators in the Northside Independent School District know about an updated traffic plan.
100 children in need run into new school year with a free pair of shoes
Read full article: 100 children in need run into new school year with a free pair of shoesOne 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.
Texas tax-free weekend returns Aug. 8-10 to help you save money on back-to-school items
Read full article: Texas tax-free weekend returns Aug. 8-10 to help you save money on back-to-school itemsFrom 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.
Faith-based barber gives free haircuts to people in need just in time for back-to-school season
Read full article: Faith-based barber gives free haircuts to people in need just in time for back-to-school seasonA 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.
Nonprofit provides school supplies to 400 San Antonio military children ahead of new school year
Read full article: Nonprofit provides school supplies to 400 San Antonio military children ahead of new school yearOne national nonprofit is helping local military children start the school year off strong.
Housing Authority of Bexar County seeks to fill 800 backpacks for student supplies
Read full article: Housing Authority of Bexar County seeks to fill 800 backpacks for student suppliesFrom backpacks to notebooks, the Housing Authority of Bexar County is collecting school supplies to help support local families.
UTSA welcomes freshmen with innovative STEM program
Read full article: UTSA welcomes freshmen with innovative STEM programAs 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.
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.
San Antonio nonprofit says thousands of students are in need of supplies, clothes with high prices
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit says thousands of students are in need of supplies, clothes with high pricesNonprofits, like San Antonio Threads, said the need for supplies and clothes is widespread even with school in session for so many students.
New Braunfels ISD continues to grow; 10K students welcomed back to school on Tuesday
Read full article: New Braunfels ISD continues to grow; 10K students welcomed back to school on TuesdayOn 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.
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.
Empowering parents of special needs children as kids head back to school
Read full article: Empowering parents of special needs children as kids head back to schoolThe 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.
Thousands of students return to Southwest ISD, receiving free meals and supplies
Read full article: Thousands of students return to Southwest ISD, receiving free meals and suppliesAround 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.
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.
‘Best day of the year’: Mireles Elementary principal talks about back-to-school excitement
Read full article: ‘Best day of the year’: Mireles Elementary principal talks about back-to-school excitementMireles 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.”
Colonies North Elementary School construction to impact drop-off, pick-up for entire school year
Read full article: Colonies North Elementary School construction to impact drop-off, pick-up for entire school yearFamilies 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 cellphone guidelines boost student focus, reduce conflicts, district says
Read full article: Northside ISD cellphone guidelines boost student focus, reduce conflicts, district saysNorthside ISD has a cellphone policy that allows principals to make guidelines that fit their campus community.