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Stabbings, seizures, even death: Bexar County educators report growing number of injuries caused by students, data shows
Read full article: Stabbings, seizures, even death: Bexar County educators report growing number of injuries caused by students, data showsKSAT 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.
Ex-NISD instructional aide indicted, accused of assaulting and sexually abusing student with autism
Read full article: Ex-NISD instructional aide indicted, accused of assaulting and sexually abusing student with autismA 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.
Alternative Learning Environment substitute finds future adoptive daughter in classroom
Read full article: Alternative Learning Environment substitute finds future adoptive daughter in classroomA 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.
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.
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.
āBest day of the yearā: Mireles Elementary principal talks about back-to-school excitement
Read full article: āBest day of the yearā: 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 ābest day of the year.ā
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.
NISD trustee absent for removal hearing as judge denies motion to temporarily remove her from office
Read full article: NISD trustee absent for removal hearing as judge denies motion to temporarily remove her from officeA Bexar County district court judge on Thursday denied a motion to temporarily remove a Northside Independent School District trustee from office.
Hundreds of new NISD educators get āschooledā at new teacher academy
Read full article: Hundreds of new NISD educators get āschooledā at new teacher academyAbout 750 educators new to the Northside Independent School District got āschooledā Monday at an orientation for the new school year.
Three John Jay Science & Engineering Academy grads headed to coveted US Naval Academy
Read full article: Three John Jay Science & Engineering Academy grads headed to coveted US Naval AcademyOnly 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.
Northside ISD instructional assistant arrested for allegedly assaulting middle school autistic student
Read full article: Northside ISD instructional assistant arrested for allegedly assaulting middle school autistic studentA Northside ISD instructional assistant was arrested Thursday after he was accused of assaulting a non-verbal, autistic student.
The rise of esports in NISD: from classroom to competitive
Read full article: The rise of esports in NISD: from classroom to competitiveNISD 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.
Growing popularity of esports creates new career opportunities for NISD students
Read full article: Growing popularity of esports creates new career opportunities for NISD studentsThe popularity of esports in the U.S. is surging, especially among adolescents, and itās opening up career opportunities, not just for those behind the keyboards.
Widow of NISD employee who died from injuries on the job demands change
Read full article: Widow of NISD employee who died from injuries on the job demands changeMore than a month has gone by since Northside ISD instructional assistant Alfred Jimenez, better known as āMr. Fred,ā died after sustaining an injury on the job. His widow, Margo, is still looking for answers.
Northside ISD students participate in outdoor challenge testing teamwork, critical thinking skills
Read full article: Northside ISD students participate in outdoor challenge testing teamwork, critical thinking skillsThis 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.
SAPD forwards case involving a woman shot by an NISD officer to DAās office
Read full article: SAPD forwards case involving a woman shot by an NISD officer to DAās officeThe 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.
Special needs teachers speak out at Northside ISD meeting after death of instructional assistant
Read full article: Special needs teachers speak out at Northside ISD meeting after death of instructional assistantA 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.
Hundreds of Northside ISD students compete in Texas SpherOlympics using mini robots
Read full article: Hundreds of Northside ISD students compete in Texas SpherOlympics using mini robotsThe 2024 Olympics may be taking place this summer, but this week Northside ISD is having their own version using mini robots.
Lawsuit seeks to remove NISD trustee from office following DWI case
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to remove NISD trustee from office following DWI caseA 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.
Northside ISD trustee enters pretrial diversion program in DWI case
Read full article: Northside ISD trustee enters pretrial diversion program in DWI caseA 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.
SAPD, NISD deny requests to release names 3 months after district officer shot woman at football game
Read full article: SAPD, NISD deny requests to release names 3 months after district officer shot woman at football gameOn 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 āthreatening manner,ā school district officials said. Three months later, both her and the officer's identities are not public.
NISD esports players compete for titles, trophies and even scholarships
Read full article: NISD esports players compete for titles, trophies and even scholarshipsNorthside 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.
School districts working to meet state requirement to get armed officers on every public campus
Read full article: School districts working to meet state requirement to get armed officers on every public campusMany 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.
Woman shot by NISD officer after ābecoming aggressiveā at Dub Farris Athletic Complex, officials say
Read full article: Woman shot by NISD officer after ābecoming aggressiveā at Dub Farris Athletic Complex, officials sayA woman was shot in the arm by a Northside ISD officer after becoming aggressive and driving her vehicle toward him in a āthreatening manner,ā school district officials said.
Some San Antonio-area school districts are not following state lockdown drill guidelines, records show
Read full article: Some San Antonio-area school districts are not following state lockdown drill guidelines, records showOutside of East Central High School on Sept. 25, dozens of parents were confused and worried about the safety of the children.
Teen faces trespassing, drug charges as search for suspects accused of striking NISD officer with car continues
Read full article: Teen faces trespassing, drug charges as search for suspects accused of striking NISD officer with car continuesA 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 districtās natatorium.
SAPD releases photos of persons of interest after NISD officer hit by vehicle at natatorium
Read full article: SAPD releases photos of persons of interest after NISD officer hit by vehicle at natatoriumSan Antonio police have released images of persons of interest believed to be involved in an aggravated assault against a Northside ISD police officer.
North East, Northside ISDs bump Friday night games back due to ongoing construction, bus driver shortages
Read full article: North East, Northside ISDs bump Friday night games back due to ongoing construction, bus driver shortagesFriday night football action will start a bit later for San Antonioās two largest school districts.
From panic buttons to bullet-resistant lobbies: Northside ISD implementing several security changes
Read full article: From panic buttons to bullet-resistant lobbies: Northside ISD implementing several security changesNISD Police Chief Charlie Carnes said the district has made several security changes this school year to address the growing enrollment and potential threats.
Spriester Sessions: San Antonioās largest school district has a new leader
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: San Antonioās largest school district has a new leaderDr. John Craft left Killeen ISD to take over a school district known for having superintendents that take a leading role in state education policy.
New state law to crack down on vaping at Texas public schools
Read full article: New state law to crack down on vaping at Texas public schoolsTexas 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.
Northside ISD looks to rehire retired teachers with full benefits and incentives
Read full article: Northside ISD looks to rehire retired teachers with full benefits and incentivesSchool 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.
Elementary, middle school girls explore STEM activities at Northside ISD summer camp
Read full article: Elementary, middle school girls explore STEM activities at Northside ISD summer campItās the eighth year of STEM Sisters Summer Camp at Northside ISD where students work on science, technology, engineering, and math activities.
Spriester Sessions: Northside ISD superintendent discusses why heās leaving, hot topics facing Texas public schools
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Northside ISD superintendent discusses why heās leaving, hot topics facing Texas public schoolsDr. Brian Woods is leaving the cityās largest school district after 11 years. KSAT anchor Steve Spriester sits down with the Northside ISD superintendent to discuss why heās leaving the district, school safety, and what Woods believes is the biggest threat to Texas public schools.
Northside ISD, North East ISD, Alamo Heights ISD among winners in 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Read full article: Northside ISD, North East ISD, Alamo Heights ISD among winners in 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education AwardsThe winners of the 21st annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards have been announced and four of them were from San Antonio.
Parents weigh in at Northside ISD board meeting following arrest of three students
Read full article: Parents weigh in at Northside ISD board meeting following arrest of three studentsNorthside Independent School District held a board meeting amid a rise in parental concern after three student arrests involving drugs, guns, and threats.
Confirmed case of tuberculosis at Brandeis HS, possible contact case at Clark HS, NISD confirms
Read full article: Confirmed case of tuberculosis at Brandeis HS, possible contact case at Clark HS, NISD confirmsNorthside ISD officials are alerting parents that a student at Brandeis High School has a confirmed case of tuberculosis and a student at Clark High School may have been exposed to the disease.
Leading SA: Northside ISD Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction on post-pandemic learning
Read full article: Leading SA: Northside ISD Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction on post-pandemic learningNorthside Independent School District Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Janis Jordan joined leading SA to talk about the return to the classroom and post-pandemic learning.
āEverybody gravitated to himā: OāConnor coaches remember former student, football player who made impact off field
Read full article: āEverybody gravitated to himā: OāConnor coaches remember former student, football player who made impact off fieldThe OāConnor High School community is mourning the loss of a former student and football player.
Help wanted: School bus driver shortage affecting San Antonioās largest districts
Read full article: Help wanted: School bus driver shortage affecting San Antonioās largest districtsHelp is wanted across San Antonio for school bus drivers as a driver shortage leads to longer wait times for kids and bus routes being removed to adjust to the shortfall.
Northside ISD superintendent explains safety, security procedures for upcoming school year
Read full article: Northside ISD superintendent explains safety, security procedures for upcoming school yearAs parents prepare to send their children back to school, there are a lot of questions and concerns. One of them is safety: will my child be safe at school, and what is being done to ensure this?
KSAT gets firsthand look at new Sotomayor High School on far West Side
Read full article: KSAT gets firsthand look at new Sotomayor High School on far West SideNorthside ISD is set to open its 12th high school when classes start next week. KSAT 12 got a firsthand look at the new high school that was built to keep up with the growing population in the area.
Largest San Antonio school districts looking to fill teaching positions with students returning to class
Read full article: Largest San Antonio school districts looking to fill teaching positions with students returning to classSchool districts here at home and across the country are scrambling to fill teaching positions with class starting this month.
Northside ISD apologizes to mother after second-grade student found on busy intersection following bus mixup
Read full article: Northside ISD apologizes to mother after second-grade student found on busy intersection following bus mixupThe Northside Independent School District is investigating how a second grader was found wandering along a busy road Monday afternoon.
āItās truly just voter intimidationā: NISD pressured staff, tracked votes during bond election, records show
Read full article: āItās truly just voter intimidationā: NISD pressured staff, tracked votes during bond election, records showEmployees at multiple Northside Independent School District campuses have told the KSAT 12 Defenders in recent weeks that administrators relentlessly pressured them to vote on a May bond measure, tracked whether they had cast a ballot and in one instance threatened discipline if they failed to do so.
Brennan High School student arrested after making online threat to āshoot upā school, BCSO says
Read full article: Brennan High School student arrested after making online threat to āshoot upā school, BCSO saysA Brennan High School student was arrested after making online threats to āshoot upā the school over low grades, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Northside ISD says messaging over bond election was āmiscommunicationā that was quickly addressed
Read full article: Northside ISD says messaging over bond election was āmiscommunicationā that was quickly addressedNorthside ISD officials on Monday defended their actions after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott indicated the district would be under investigation amid allegations that staff felt pressured to vote in Saturdayās bond election.
Northside ISD under investigation after some staffers felt pressured to vote in bond election, governor says
Read full article: Northside ISD under investigation after some staffers felt pressured to vote in bond election, governor saysTexas Gov. Greg Abbott said Northside ISD will be investigated by Education Commissioner Mike Morath and the Attorney Generalās Office after leaked emails suggested that staffers were pressured to vote in Saturdayās bond election.
Northside Independent School District aims to relieve teacher shortage with hiring incentives
Read full article: Northside Independent School District aims to relieve teacher shortage with hiring incentivesThe Northside Independent School District is hoping some of its new hiring incentives will entice more teachers to apply for open positions.
San Antonio-area school districts hopeful for new hires at upcoming teacher job fairs this weekend
Read full article: San Antonio-area school districts hopeful for new hires at upcoming teacher job fairs this weekendSome San Antonio-area districts are trying to get ahead of the game with job fairs this weekend before the summer arrives.
Taking class to the construction site: Tiny homes built by Northside ISD students up for sale
Read full article: Taking class to the construction site: Tiny homes built by Northside ISD students up for saleSome Northside ISD students are doing big things in small spaces. Construction Careers Academy, located on the Warren High School campus, is hosting a tiny homes showcase Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What to know about Northside ISDās nearly $1 billion bond proposal ahead of vote
Read full article: What to know about Northside ISDās nearly $1 billion bond proposal ahead of voteNorthside ISD taxpayers will head to the polls Saturday to vote on aĀ nearly $1 billion bondĀ proposal that will improve and renovate existing schools in the district.
Homes in these school districts saw the biggest price increases in the last year
Read full article: Homes in these school districts saw the biggest price increases in the last yearThe increases are being felt across the county, but the more affordable areas saw the largest increases as far as percentages.
UTSA Urban Education Institute study finds STEM-related careers āpay exceedingly wellā
Read full article: UTSA Urban Education Institute study finds STEM-related careers āpay exceedingly wellāHelping your child boost their future earning potential could start with simple steps like creative playing.
2 John Jay students arrested for bringing guns to campus in separate incidents this month
Read full article: 2 John Jay students arrested for bringing guns to campus in separate incidents this monthOne incident happened on Jan. 18, the other on Jan. 25. Officials said no threat was made toward campus in either case.
These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on Friday
Read full article: These San Antonio-area schools have announced plans to reopen or close on FridaySeveral San Antonio-area school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 due to the wintery weather forecast.
Thieves steal catalytic converters from 16 mini buses at Northside ISD transportation station
Read full article: Thieves steal catalytic converters from 16 mini buses at Northside ISD transportation stationNorthside Independent School District had to make changes to bus routes after thieves stole catalytic converters from 16 of its mini buses, according to district officials.
NISD, NEISD report 2,000 teacher & staff absences
Read full article: NISD, NEISD report 2,000 teacher & staff absencesThe past two days since returning from their holiday breaks, both Northside and North East Independent School Districts reported a combined total of about 2,000 teachers and staff whoād called in sick or absent Monday.
Parents concerned about COVID-19 as Northside ISD students come back from winter break
Read full article: Parents concerned about COVID-19 as Northside ISD students come back from winter breakParents of students in Northside ISD are concerned as San Antonio's largest school district comes back from winter break.
Three Brennan High School students involved in 5-vehicle crash in west Bexar County, officials say
Read full article: Three Brennan High School students involved in 5-vehicle crash in west Bexar County, officials sayNorthside Independent School District officials say three students from Brennan High School were involved in a five-vehicle crash in west Bexar County.
San Antonio school districts try to keep student athletes safe as COVID-19 numbers surge
Read full article: San Antonio school districts try to keep student athletes safe as COVID-19 numbers surgeStudent athletes are being urged to be vigilant of their activities on and off the field to avoid missing out on school games.
Northside ISD parents concerned about overcrowding after students pictured sitting on top of each other in bus
Read full article: Northside ISD parents concerned about overcrowding after students pictured sitting on top of each other in busParents of Northside ISD students are frustrated and concerned about their childrenās safety after the lack of bus drivers led to overcrowding on a Harlan High School bus in which students were sitting on each other.
COVID-19 cases, quarantines increase at San Antonio-area schools, officials say
Read full article: COVID-19 cases, quarantines increase at San Antonio-area schools, officials sayCOVID-19 cases at Bexar County school districts are increasing by the day as the fall semester gets underway, with several families already in quarantine because their children were exposed to COVID-19 at their campuses.
San Antonio school districts discuss punishment protocols for students who wonāt wear face masks
Read full article: San Antonio school districts discuss punishment protocols for students who wonāt wear face masksMask mandates are in place at three major San Antonio school districts -- San Antonio ISD, Northside ISD, and Northeast ISD.
Northside ISD to āstrongly encourageā face masks āfor nowā despite San Antonioās mandate
Read full article: Northside ISD to āstrongly encourageā face masks āfor nowā despite San Antonioās mandateThe largest school district in the San Antonio area said Wednesday they will not be enforcing a mask mandate, āfor now,ā despite a county-wide requirement issued Tuesday that students and teachers wear masks in public schools.
Northside ISD looks to ease driver shortage
Read full article: Northside ISD looks to ease driver shortageNorthside ISDās McClung Transportation Center is a busy place these days, from prepping buses for students to training drivers. At the same time, the district needs more drivers to fill those trainings.