SAN ANTONIO – Nonprofit San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting six School Discovery Days to help parents decide which area charter school is right for their children.
The events will take place over the next six months to give families ample time for their search to find the perfect school.
“With so many options, parents and caregivers can quickly become overwhelmed,” officials said in a news release.
San Antonio Charter Moms helps parents make informed decisions by providing easy access to extensive school resources. They include an online discussion group with more than 10,000 members, enrollment guides, podcasts, a school finder app and the in-person School Discovery Days.
Families can meet school representatives from 15 to nearly 30 top San Antonio choice schools at each event. They can ask questions, get on interest lists and learn about application processes and deadlines.
The events will have DJs from the AM Project, an animal show-and-tell with Once in a Wild, and more fun activities. Food trucks will also be on site.
Team members from San Antonio Charter Moms will guide parents in navigating the nonprofit’s online tools and resources, designed to simplify the search and application process.
Families can see the list of participating schools, learn more about the fun activities planned for the day and find parking information by visiting the School Discover Day website.
The events are free and open to the public.
Here’s the list of events with relevant information provided by San Antonio Charter Moms:
School Discovery Day at Hemisfair (Fall)
- When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Where: Central Games Plaza in Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
- What: Hemisfair is a landmark park in downtown San Antonio. Families visiting School Discovery Day at Hemisfair can meet with over 15 top schools as they enjoy the fantastic amenities of Yanaguana Garden, including a splash pad, sand play area, table games, swings, climbing structures, picnic area, restaurants, and more.
School Discovery Day at O.P. Schnabel Park
- When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Where: Graff Pavilion at O.P. Schnabel Park, 9606 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX 78250
- What: O.P. Schnabel Park is a regional park on the Northwest Side of San Antonio with a YMCA, sports fields, hiking trails, and more. Families visiting School Discovery Day at O.P. Schnabel Park can meet with 14 top schools as they enjoy the playground, sample specialty hot dogs by Doolittle’s Mobile Kitchen, dance to the beats of The AM Project, catch Once in a Wild mobile zoo’s animal program, and get creative with face painting.
School Discovery Day at the DoSeum
- When: Saturday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Where: The theater at The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
- What: School Discovery Day is a free event in The DoSeum’s theater space. Guests will be greeted by the beats of the young DJs of The AM Project. With admission, guests can navigate The DoSeum’s 68,000 square feet of wow-worthy galleries designed to cultivate curiosity, ignite learning, and discover the power of play through interactive fun. Find information about ticket prices and discounts for The DoSeum at thedoseum.org/plan-your-visit. National School Choice Week, January 22–28, is a celebration of the process of allowing every family to choose the K–12 educational options that best fit their children. SACM will host nearly 30 schools during this, the flagship event of the series.
School Discovery Day at Second Baptist Church
- When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Where: Second Baptist Church Community Center, 3310 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78220
- What: Second Baptist Church is a historic Black congregation dating back to 1879, now located on the Eastside of San Antonio near the AT&T Center. Inside the Community Center, event guests can sample specialty hot dogs by Doolittle’s Mobile Kitchen, dance to the beats of The AM Project, catch Once in a Wild mobile zoo’s animal program, and get creative with face painting.
School Discovery Day at Hangar 9
- When: Saturday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Where: Hangar 9 at Brooks, 8081 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, TX 78223
- What: Hangar 9, built in 1918, is the oldest wooden aircraft hangar of its kind still standing in its original location; now it’s an event space at Brooks, a vibrant community on the site of a former Air Force base. Guests at School Discovery Day at Hangar 9 can meet with 25 top schools as they sample specialty hot dogs by Doolittle’s Mobile Kitchen, dance to the beats of The AM Project, catch Once in a Wild mobile zoo’s animal program, and get creative with face painting.
School Discovery Day at Hemisfar (Spring)
- When: Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Where: Central Games Plaza in Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
- What: Hemisfair is a landmark park in downtown San Antonio. Families visiting School Discovery Day at Hemisfair can meet with over 15 top schools as they enjoy the fantastic amenities of Yanaguana Garden, including a splash pad, sand play area, table games, swings, climbing structures, picnic area, restaurants, and more.