As 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.

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.

More than 300 volunteers comprised of current students, alumni and staff helped the 658 first year students get moved into their dorms ahead of a new semester.

The YMCA San Antonio is currently looking for help filling after school jobs to fill its after school care programs.

Nonprofits, like San Antonio Threads, said the need for supplies and clothes is widespread even with school in session for so many students.

The back to school season can be difficult for families trying to get kids on a sleep routine that will help them focus at school.

On 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.

The 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.

An area supervisor for child nutrition with NISD is serving hope to her school community after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time.

A program funded by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Youth Safety Council is helping Taft High School students behind the wheel.

Around 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.

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.

Here are some driver and pedestrian safety tips for back to school from AAA.

Northside ISD has a cellphone policy that allows principals to make guidelines that fit their campus community.

Clarity Child Guidance Center, a nonprofit that provides psychiatric help to children ages 3-17, works with thousands of families whose children need mental health assistance and, in some cases, have suicidal thoughts.

Northside ISD has about 2,500 people in its pool of substitutes. Anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher can apply now.

Hubert Brown acted as a mentor to 26 young people who worked in his East side restaurant this summer. Even during the year, he hires youth from the community to run the barbecue business.

Long time driver and NEISD trainer Phil Purvis put KSAT’s RJ Marquez’s driving skills to the test to see firsthand what it’s like behind the wheel of a school bus.

Texas social media influencer Lauren Hlavaty shares ways to get the best deals on snacks and fast meals for families dealing with the back-to-school chaos.

The Texas Education Agency calls Sentinel the "one-stop shop" for monitoring and storing school district safety information.

Schools thrive with the help of Parent Teacher Associations, which have parent volunteers dedicated to helping create a good campus life for kids and school staff.

There's a lot of preparation for teachers who are about to welcome students into their classrooms, but planning school days out isn't just curriculum for one local high school teacher, and others like her.

Texas lawmakers required school districts across the state to up their safety and security measures. Judson ISD says it's on track to meeting the new state requirements.

Banks fills her life with activities that bring her joy. She’s on varsity dance this year, and last year she was class president. But underlying all of her activities is a constant battle for her health.

Multiple doctors at Christus Children's Hospital are giving advice to parents for back-to-school.

On Tuesday, more school districts across the area, including the San Antonio Independent School District, will begin class for the new year.

Those closed campuses will now serve as bus stops for students attending a new school, including most of the district’s pre-k students.

The new school year begins with school districts across the country, including those in and around Bexar County, still plagued with a bus driver shortage.

As students prepare to head back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the district has released operating procedures in cases of extreme weather.

The San Antonio Independent School District closed 15 schools at the end of the school year as part of its “rightsizing” plan. Mark Twain Dual Language Academy is one of the campuses that will add more students to its roster because of those closures.

School has started for thousands of students in Southside ISD’s eight schools. The district says that this year will see more than 6,300 students working with 800 employees and around 400 teachers.

Hundreds of North East ISD school busses are hitting the streets Monday as students head back to class. Behind the wheel of one of those buses is the reigning State Bus Roadeo champion.

Southside ISD focuses on school and student safety as the students begin a new year. The school police chief goes over some of the safety aspects families will see.

There were free school supplies and free haircuts for kids who attended an event at Countdown City Cuts barbershop.

August is here and that means it’s time to start getting ready for back to school.

Cars for Kids awards $850,000 to Texans Can Academies free charter schools to help at-risk students excel in school.

Earlier this spring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new federal nutrition standards for school meals to improve children’s health. These changes will not go into full effect for another year or two. However, parents can do their part by packing their children with healthy lunches.

KSAT News anchor Stephanie Serna and meteorologist Justin Horne battle it out in the H-E-B store aisles to see who can scoop up the most school supplies in two minutes.

It's common for teachers to fundraise for all those pricey classroom school supplies, but one San Antonio teacher has raised money for something very unique — making her classroom a mental health oasis.

Southside ISD leaders, parents and teachers share their concerns in unfinished business regarding school funding.

A new school welcomed its first students on the first day of school Wednesday in the East Central Independent School District.

The San Antonio Public Library offers several resources for students as they return to the classroom.

It's that time again! Send your back-to-school photos to KSAT Connect.

As students head back to class at area school districts, that also means school zones for drivers are back in effect.

The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County distributed $40,000 in school supplies to teachers in the East Central Independent School District and Harlandale Independent School Districts on Tuesday, according to a press release.

Back to school for students in the San Antonio area means paper, pens, homework, and hot weather.

About 750 educators new to the Northside Independent School District got “schooled” Monday at an orientation for the new school year.

The school district says this year is all about building on last year's changes while adding a few new ones.

Social media creator Lauren Hlavaty knowns the ins and outs of couponing and finding a good deal. She shares some back-to-school finds on this week's Friday Finds.

In the third week of July, University Health reported 336 positive tests for COVID-19, a more than 100-case increase from the previous week.

Wagner High School alum and WNBA player Kiana Williams returned to her alma mater Saturday for the inaugural “Kiana Williams Back 2 School Drive.”

Whether you've got six kids who need to start setting their alarm clocks again or a 5-year-old daughter getting ready for her first day of kindergarten, going back to school can be a lengthy process for many families.

Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra joins Friday’s KSAT Q&A to talk about weekend happenings in and around San Antonio.

Malouff International Group is hosting a giveaway is this evening at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park.

Southside ISD will host a Back-to-School Bash on July 24.

One way for students to get a head start on a new school year is to get them the tools they need to succeed -- school supplies.

School districts are releasing school supply lists, so it’s that time of year to plan for the new 2024-2025 academic school year.

The first day of school will be here before you know it, and you’ll likely want to get the most bang for your buck when shopping for back-to-school materials. Those looking to save can take advantage of this year’s tax-free holiday weekend in August.

With the end of summer break approaching, it’s time to start planning for a smooth transition back to school.

Across the country, schools are scrambling to catch up students in math as post-pandemic test scores reveal the depth of missing skills.

NISD Police Chief Charlie Carnes said the district has made several security changes this school year to address the growing enrollment and potential threats.

As someone who was once a very broke college student, having TV, let alone free TV, was an aspirational goal to have.

Monday is the first day of class for the University of Texas at San Antonio and to get students pumped up the school held its “midnight light” pep rally event.

Many kids in the San Antonio area are back in the classroom after starting their new school year last week.

The Move-in Market will give UTSA students the opportunity to get free items for their dorm room or apartment.

San Antonio police are warning people that not paying attention in a school zone can cost a driver financially or could cost someone’s life.

CHRISTUS Children's Pediatrician, Courtney Smith, talks about immunity, sleep changes and proper ways to wear a backpack.

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.

Summer is almost over, and now is the time to ensure your child is healthy and back-to-school ready.

As inflation squeezes back-to-school budgets, families can save hundreds on clothing by shopping thrift stores. Here's what we found for $25. And this weekend, Goodwill is slashing clothing prices in half.

Soon the sidewalks and crosswalks will be full of students eager to get home, but those walks home can feel longer in the extreme temperatures. A local pediatrician shares how students can stay cool.

The Rev. James Robinson is hosting the 20th annual Gospel Vision Back to School Bash from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Barbara Jordan Community Center, located at 2803 E. Commerce St.

IDEA Public Schools will be offering free breakfast and lunch to it's students for the 2023-2024 school year.

The school year begins next week for North East ISD and they are looking for more bus drivers to help get kids to and from school.

See how the Solutionaries team addresses educational challenges to exploring food insecurity and behavioral interventions.

From candid breakfast pics to posed bus stop pictures, we want to see them!

School supplies are not cheap, with the extra costs are eating into a lot of families budgets this summer. For a lot of people, that means turning to our local food pantries and programs.

The town hall will feature mental health experts and representatives from local school districts to talk about how to mentally prepare your children for the new school year.

It's a tough conversation to have, but experts and parents who have lost children say it's necessary. They say the key to that talk is honesty and openness.

Spurs Sports & Entertainment hosted students, parents and teachers at its Back to School Bash on Saturday.

Families are expected to spend more than ever for back to school, even though a price check showed simple school supplies cost roughly the same as last year. Still, there are some ways to save on everything from glue sticks to clothing to electronics.

Teach for America San Antonio explains a few things you can do to help prepare your children for the new school year.

A school supply drive is less than two weeks away, but a local ministry needs help to make the event successful.

Summer vacations may be winding down, but sales for back-to-school and Labor Day are heating up.

As the new school year approaches, mental health experts say the well-being of our educators is more crucial than ever.

To help families get ready for the transition back to class, several San Antonio school districts are hosting back-to-school giveaways.

For the second year in a row, Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) are inviting students, parents and teachers to their Back to School Bash.

This CompTIA and IT learning bundle here on sale for 83% off can give you some much needed smarts

It’s a summer of STEM for local teachers participating in a program focused on lessons and hands-on activities.

Students headed off to college and a dorm room need more than pens and paper. Here are some deals on dorm essentials to make college life more comfortable.

The Comal Independent School District plans to have School Resource Officers at all its campuses in the 2023-24 school year, district officials said Thursday.

The back-to-school shopping season is coming in hot, meaning it’s time to start preparing.

The back-to-school shopping season is coming in hot, meaning it’s time to start preparing.

Target is launching its back-to-school season with appreciation events for teachers, professors and college students.

A local ministry is preparing for its 17th annual “Back to School Bash” for students in kindergarten through college.

List shows start dates for San Antonio-area school districts for the 2023-2024 academic year.

List shows start dates for San Antonio-area school districts for the 2023-2024 academic year.

For the first time, at least since 2017, the United States Air Force is re-implementing a program that will allow trainees at JBSA-Lackland to become U.S. Citizens.

Regardless of the time of year, or how old your kids are, it's important to have a system in place to wind them down at the end of the day.