Senate Bill 12 mandates parents “opt in” prior to any health care they receive at school, including mental health. Many parents don't know that and haven't opted in.
A Northside Independent School District (NISD) student was struck by a vehicle while on their way to school Thursday morning, the district told KSAT.
During Northside Independent School District’s board meeting on Dec. 9, Superintendent John Craft publicized that district staff are currently looking into the possibility of opening what was referred to as the Northside Connect virtual school.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office provided an update on the death of a 4-year-old child earlier this week.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office identified the child as Josiah Cabral. A spokesperson also confirmed that Cabral was a student at one of Northside ISD's campuses.
The potential for storms moving through the Hill Country and San Antonio area Friday night has prompted some school districts to adjust start times for high school football games.
A 24-year-old was arrested and charged with sexual assault after a victim’s nervous behavior during a traffic stop alerted authorities, according to the Bexar County Constable’s Office, Precinct 2.
A John Jay High School junior who was hit by a truck while walking to lunch in September has died. His parents are urging drivers to be cautious near schools.
KSAT reached out to school districts in Bexar County to find out how the new cell phone policy was being received by students.
A Northside Independent School District spokesperson confirmed no shots were fired and no weapons were found in the area of two of its campuses on Friday.
Six Bexar County school districts must submit plans to the state for improving performance at poorly-rated campuses — and in some cases, immediately put them into action.
A John Jay High School 11th-grade student was hit by a vehicle in front of the campus, according to Northside Independent School District officials.
An early fourth-down stop started a positive trend for the Clark Cougars, who dropped Northside ISD rival Sotomayor 13-9 on Thursday night in the KSAT Pigskin Classic.
The Sotomayor Wildcats and the Clark Cougars are scheduled to face off in the 2025 KSAT Pigskin Classic on Aug. 28.
Texas will join several other states across the country in banning cellphones in schools starting this academic year. KSAT reached out to all San Antonio-area districts for information on how they plan to implement the new law.
Northside Independent School District unanimously approved a new policy banning cellphones and other communication devices during the entire school day.
Five Northside Independent School District schools were hit with power outages on the first day of school, according to a district official.
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.
Texas will join several other states across the country in banning cellphones in schools starting this academic year. KSAT reached out to all San Antonio-area districts for information on how they plan to implement the new law.
Northside Independent School District has announced the inaugural Class of 2025 inductees into its Athletics Hall of Honor, celebrating outstanding athletic achievements, leadership and contributions to the community.
The KSAT Pigskin Classic will kick off the 2025 Texas High School football season with another action-packed matchup that showcases two of San Antonio and South Texas’ premier high school programs.
An investigation is now underway after a special education teacher at Pease Middle School “inadvertently brought several cans of Hard Mountain Dew Blast,” from which five students consumed a portion, according to Northside ISD.
A Northside ISD middle school was briefly placed on “secure” status Thursday after a person was found sleeping on the school’s roof and taken into custody, the district confirmed on Friday.
An 18-year-old man who died by suicide on the campus of Glenoaks Elementary School was a senior at Warren High School, according to a spokesperson for Northside Independent School District.
An 18-year-old man died by suicide on the campus of Glenoaks Elementary School on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police.
A school mascot is more than just a fun character; it serves as a powerful symbol of school spirit and community pride. This school year, Taft High School introduced its new mascot, Rowdy.
A fall in a school hallway ended a longtime Northside ISD educator’s career and life. Her son believes the district failed to support her during her recovery.
As the BexarFest screening approaches, students at Stevens High School are hard at work on their latest project, collaborating with the Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Students are punching, stabbing, and even breaking their teacher’s bones, according to reports reviewed by KSAT Investigates. But a lack of readily accessible, and sometimes expensive data make it tough to see how long it's been an issue.
Some school districts in the San Antonio area announced they will cancel and reschedule all Friday after-school activities due to cold weather.
A second Northside ISD teacher is on administrative leave in connection with a TEA investigation into a teacher-certification cheating scheme, district officials confirmed to KSAT Investigates on Monday.
Family and friends held a balloon release to honor a Northside Independent School District special needs teacher who suffered a head injury in a classroom incident that led to his death.
On Wednesday, Northside ISD program coordinators and culinary arts students at Stevens High School put together a special event for the visually impaired and their families.
A former NISD employee has been arrested after he allegedly struck a student with autism in the face “with a closed fist,” according to an arrest affidavit.
Alfred Jimenez's widow, Margo, continues to seek answers about what exactly happened on Feb. 7, 2024, the day her Northside ISD teaching husband suffered a classroom injury that led to his death 10 days later.
A special education teacher at Northside ISD has been placed on administrative leave in connection with a TEA investigation into a teacher-certification cheating scheme, district officials confirmed to KSAT on Friday.
Northside ISD and Judson ISD confirmed to KSAT that their respective internet and phone services were back online on Wednesday morning.
More than 250 people have signed an online petition calling for Bexar County to add a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Lone Star Parkway and Wise Trail. Without a solution, neighbors said their safety is on the table.
A student from Harlan High School was struck by a car late Friday morning while crossing Culebra Road, according to Northside ISD.
A Northside ISD officer accused of shooting a woman at the Dub Farris Athletic Complex in October 2023 was arrested earlier this week.
This year, the Taft Raiders debuted a new mascot named Rowdy! It’s the first time Taft has had a physical mascot in years.
KSAT Investigates found that during the last two school years, districts with schools in Bexar County reported more than 4,000 educator injuries caused by students.
A former instructional assistant at Connally Middle School was indicted Wednesday on charges that he violently assaulted a student with a disability, touched her genitals and forced the girl to touch his genitals during a series of incidents earlier this year.
A full-time Alternative Learning Environment substitute at Northside ISD has spent the last three years working to become a full-time certified teacher, but on her journey to reach that goal, she had no idea she would also make a daughter out of a student she once taught.
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.
A program funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Youth Safety Council is helping Taft High School students behind the wheel.
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.
A Bexar County district court judge on Thursday denied a motion to temporarily remove a Northside Independent School District trustee from office.
Only about 10% of those who apply to enter the Naval Academy are accepted, so the odds of having three from one city yet alone the same high school is very rare. Three John Jay Science and Engineer Academy students however, have done it.
A Northside ISD instructional assistant was arrested Thursday after he was accused of assaulting a non-verbal, autistic student.
NISD is giving students more opportunities to strengthen their skills through tournaments that are not only giving gamers the chance to shine and improve their skills at an academic level but are also opening doors for new opportunities for college and future careers.
The popularity of esports in the U.S. is surging, especially among adolescents, and it’s opening up career opportunities, not just for those behind the keyboards.
More than a month has gone by since Northside ISD instructional assistant Alfred Jimenez, better known as “Mr. Fred,” died after sustaining an injury on the job. His widow, Margo, is still looking for answers.
This 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.
The 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.
A Northside Independent School District board meeting turned into a call for action Tuesday night after several current and former special education teachers filled the meeting to voice their frustrations and concerns.
The 2024 Olympics may be taking place this summer, but this week Northside ISD is having their own version using mini robots.
A petition filed in Bexar County state district court Wednesday seeks to remove a Northside Independent School District trustee from office, weeks after she entered a pretrial diversion program in a DWI case.
A Northside Independent School District trustee arrested last fall on suspicion of driving while intoxicated has entered a pretrial diversion program in the case, Bexar County court records confirm.
On 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 “threatening manner,” school district officials said. Three months later, both her and the officer's identities are not public.
Northside Independent School District supports esports teams at 11 high schools and 21 middle schools, and there are even esports clubs at 44 NISD elementary schools.
Many school districts across San Antonio are scrambling to hire certified officers, with House Bill 3 now in effect. The bill requires armed security officers on all campuses during regular school hours.
A woman was shot in the arm by a Northside ISD officer after becoming aggressive and driving her vehicle toward him in a “threatening manner,” school district officials said.
Outside of East Central High School on Sept. 25, dozens of parents were confused and worried about the safety of the children.
A San Antonio teenager faces criminal trespassing and drug charges in connection to an incident last month in which a Northside Independent School District police officer was struck by a vehicle outside the district’s natatorium.
San Antonio police have released images of persons of interest believed to be involved in an aggravated assault against a Northside ISD police officer.
Friday night football action will start a bit later for San Antonio’s two largest school districts.
NISD Police Chief Charlie Carnes said the district has made several security changes this school year to address the growing enrollment and potential threats.
Dr. John Craft left Killeen ISD to take over a school district known for having superintendents that take a leading role in state education policy.
Texas 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.
School 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.
