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San Antonio-area school districts seek solutions as reported fights continue to rise
Read full article: San Antonio-area school districts seek solutions as reported fights continue to riseStudents fighting at school is nothing new, but the fights are becoming more publicized and more dangerous. With social media at studentsā fingertips, the secrecy around fighting in San Antonio-area schools is becoming nonexistent.
Facing explosive growth, East Central ISD again asks voters for more money for new schools
Read full article: Facing explosive growth, East Central ISD again asks voters for more money for new schoolsSprawling across southeastern Bexar County, from Victor Braunig Lake up to Interstate 10 and Loop 1604, East Central ISD has plenty of open space ā though itās quickly being filled in.
Several children injured after East Central ISD bus crashes with big rig, district says
Read full article: Several children injured after East Central ISD bus crashes with big rig, district saysAn East Central ISD school bus crashed against a big rig in east Bexar County, causing minor injures to roughly ten children, according to the school district.
East Central ISDās new elementary campus welcomes students to new school year
Read full article: East Central ISDās new elementary campus welcomes students to new school yearA new school welcomed its first students on the first day of classes this week in the East Central Independent School District.
East Central ISD, Harlandale ISD teachers surprised with $40,000 in school supplies
Read full article: East Central ISD, Harlandale ISD teachers surprised with $40,000 in school suppliesThe 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.
SA native NaLyssa Smith talks āchanging the game,ā teammate Caitlin Clark, WNBA growth in exclusive KSAT interview
Read full article: SA native NaLyssa Smith talks āchanging the game,ā teammate Caitlin Clark, WNBA growth in exclusive KSAT interviewEast Central HS alum NaLyssa Smith talks about the WNBAās growth, teaming up with Caitlin Clark, charter flights ahead of season opener in exclusive interview with KSAT 12 Sports
Southside Spotlight: Meet Joette Barnes, East Central ISDās new chief instructional officer
Read full article: Southside Spotlight: Meet Joette Barnes, East Central ISDās new chief instructional officerEast Central Independent School District proudly announced Joette Barnesā appointment as its new chief instructional officer.
Population growth in some rural Bexar County areas causes school districts to plan ahead
Read full article: Population growth in some rural Bexar County areas causes school districts to plan aheadEast Central ISD says a newly released demographic study shows the growth in population and enrollment for their district is projected to continue.
Woman arrested in deadly 3-vehicle crash in west Bexar County that killed former East Central ISD teacher
Read full article: Woman arrested in deadly 3-vehicle crash in west Bexar County that killed former East Central ISD teacherA woman was arrested in connection with a three-vehicle crash in west Bexar County that killed a woman on Thursday morning.
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.
Great Graduates: Jahsiah Gonzales, East Central ISD
Read full article: Great Graduates: Jahsiah Gonzales, East Central ISDJahsiah Gonzales was dealt a tough blow when his father died of covid at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. The death threatened to derail him from his studies, but Gonzales persisted.
GPS tracking device helps in quick recovery of stolen school bus, San Antonio police say
Read full article: GPS tracking device helps in quick recovery of stolen school bus, San Antonio police saySan Antonio police helped to recover a school bus stolen from the East Central Independent School District. They say ECISD officers were able to track its location through GPS.
These are the busiest, slowest polling locations in Bexar County during early voting
Read full article: These are the busiest, slowest polling locations in Bexar County during early votingRegistered voters can vote at any polling site during the early voting period from April 24-May 2, or vote at any polling site on Election Day on May 6.
East Central ISD administrator honored as National Educator of the Year
Read full article: East Central ISD administrator honored as National Educator of the YearAn East Central Independence School District coordinator of early childhood education and curriculum has been chosen as Educator of the Year by BellXcel.
Voters in 3 San Antonio-area school districts approve bonds for new campuses, security upgrades, renovations
Read full article: Voters in 3 San Antonio-area school districts approve bonds for new campuses, security upgrades, renovationsVoters in three San Antonio-area school districts headed to the ballot box to vote on a variety of proposals to address growth and security.
East Central ISD board votes to make Election Day a holiday instead of Battle of Flowers
Read full article: East Central ISD board votes to make Election Day a holiday instead of Battle of FlowersEast Central Independent School District is joining several other San Antonio-area school districts in making Election Day a holiday.
East Central ISDās $240M bond up for vote in upcoming November election
Read full article: East Central ISDās $240M bond up for vote in upcoming November electionThe East Central Independent School District is expecting to double their population by 2030 and so for now, they are trying to prepare for their future families and students with a $240 million bond.
āIām kind of nervous and excitedā: East Central ISD students return to class, with renewed enthusiasm
Read full article: āIām kind of nervous and excitedā: East Central ISD students return to class, with renewed enthusiasmMonday was the first day of school for several more school districts in the San Antonio area, and that included the East Central Independent School District.
Probation, no jail time for ex-East Central ISD booster club treasurer in fraud cases
Read full article: Probation, no jail time for ex-East Central ISD booster club treasurer in fraud casesAshlee Ring faced up to 10 years in prison after being indicted in separate cases that accused her of taking funds from her former employer and then from ECISDās Future Farmers of America booster club.
These San Antonio-area school districts, universities have announced closures, changes due to the freeze
Read full article: These San Antonio-area school districts, universities have announced closures, changes due to the freezeWith ice accumulation and below-freezing temperatures in the forecast for San Antonio and the surrounding areas on Thursday, some school districts have decided to cancel classes.
Round-up: What happened in the Nov. 2 Texas constitutional amendment and local San Antonio-area election
Read full article: Round-up: What happened in the Nov. 2 Texas constitutional amendment and local San Antonio-area electionEight amendments will be enshrined in the Texas Constitution and voters in south and east Bexar County chose a familiar face as their new state representative during Tuesdayās election.
Teacher Spotlight: Whitney Weddel, East Central ISD
Read full article: Teacher Spotlight: Whitney Weddel, East Central ISDHer students are more like family, and sheāll do anything for family even buy them a tablet and internet to get class work done. Hear the story of this weekās teacher helping educate the next generation of health professions by showing what compassion looks like.
These San Antonio area school districts will still require students to wear face coverings
Read full article: These San Antonio area school districts will still require students to wear face coveringsSAN ANTONIO ā Private and public businesses and service centers are beginning to announce their own changes to COVID-19 safety protocol following Gov. Greg Abbottās announcement of the stateās ā100% reopening.ā Since then, area school districts have explained their safety protocols going forward. Bandera ISD - The district said it will not change its current COVID-19 safety protocols following Abbottās announcement. South San Antonio ISD - South San ISD will continue to include required mask usage as part of COVID-19 safety protocols. This list will be updated as more schools in the area begin to examine their own COVID-19 safety protocols.
San Antonio-area school districts tentative start dates for 2020-2021 school year
Read full article: San Antonio-area school districts tentative start dates for 2020-2021 school yearSAN ANTONIO While many Texans are wondering what public schools will look like going into the 2020-2021 school year, it seems that a mid-to-late August start date is the tentative plan for most San Antonio-area school districts as of now. Greg Abbott spoke with KPRC on Friday and said that the Texas Education Agency has prepared for any contingency. First and foremost, its protecting the safety of all students, teachers, staff as well as parents. Then last week, the TEA released new guidelines on remote learning, funding and school attendance. KSAT reached out to a number of school districts regarding academic calendars for the upcoming year and heard back from Comal, East Central, Edgewood, Floresville, New Braunfels, North East, San Antonio, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, Somerset and Southside Independent School Districts.
This is what a hybrid graduation looks like in San Antonio
Read full article: This is what a hybrid graduation looks like in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO ā East Central High School held its hybrid graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 early Saturday morning. āIt has been very nerve-wracking not knowing what to expect going into (graduation), and of course, next year,ā GutiĆ©rrez said. āOverall, itās an exciting process.āHe said the time in quarantine with his family has shown him anything is possible. As students crossed the outdoor stage to the beat of āPomp & Circumstance,ā friends, family and parents stayed behind inside their vehicle. East Central High School seniors were able to snap a socially-distanced picture alongside Superintendent Roland Toscano to commemorate their big day.
Texas General Election Results for 2018 East Central ISD School Board
Read full article: Texas General Election Results for 2018 East Central ISD School BoardCopyright 2018 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Find more Texas General Election results hereTexas General Election results for East Central ISD school board on Nov. 6, 2018. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.