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North East ISD reports up to $2 million in winter storm damage
Read full article: North East ISD reports up to $2 million in winter storm damageSAN ANTONIO ā The North East Independent School District had its share of water lines that burst, but the costliest damage to the cityās second largest school district was to four large chillers at three of its schools. āSome of those chillers just froze over, broke and have to be replaced, unfortunately,ā said NEISD spokeswoman Aubrey Chancellor. Normally used for air conditioning systems, the chillers affected were at Churchill High School, Bush Middle School and Garner Middle School. āWe had so many wonderful, wonderful maintenance staff, custodians, everyone who left their own families at home,ā she said. āWhen itās all said and done, weāre probably looking at about two million.āChancellor said the school district is covered by insurance, but it has a $100,000 deductible.
NEISD employee tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: NEISD employee tests positive for COVID-19SAN ANTONIO ā A Johnson High School employee is infected with the novel coronavirus, according to Northeast Independent School District officials. On Wednesday, Principal Gary Comalander notified faculty and staff of the positive COVID-19 test. Comalander said the employee did not have any contact with students, but did visit the campus twice prior to testing positive for the virus. School district officials notified the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and an investigation is underway to determine if any other employees may have been exposed to the virus. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.
Go Public Cool Schools Winner: October 2018
Read full article: Go Public Cool Schools Winner: October 2018SAN ANTONIO ā Welcome to Colonial Hills Elementary School where seeds have been planted at this Northeast Independent School District campus inspiring students to develop green thumbs. There are 22 garden beds at Colonial Hills where the students plant, harvest and deliver produce straight to the cafeteria. All the fresh produce is inspiring these fifth-graders to cook more and it's something they can be proud about. From salsa to fall apple cinnamon-infused water, the students at Colonial Hills are learning healthy recipes while bonding together in the CHEF, a Culinary Health Education for Families program. Full Screen 1 / 25Thank you to Go Public and Orangetheory Fitness for making these school features possible.