The founding district of the Alamo City, San Antonio ISD has served students for over 100 years to support their journey and success beyond graduation.
Beginning Wed Aug. 11, all students and staff are required to wear a mask while at school and work in compliance with the city and county. We stand by our local leaders who continue to prioritize the safety of our community based on expertise of health professionals and the CDC.
Today we issued two mandates. We strongly believe that the best path forward as a school district is to require face masks for students and staff, and to require staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Our focus is the health and safety of our staff, students, and community.
San Antonio ISD is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our Detective Cliff Martinez early this morning, while working off-duty at an I-HOP. He was a highly-respected member of the SAISD Police Department, who worked for the department for 28 years. He will be greatly missed.
Weather update: A decision has been made regarding school operations. Due to expected icy weather conditions tomorrow, all SAISD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow --Tuesday, January 16.
You've asked for it! We've delivered! The District is launching the SAISD Eats program through the Transportation Department, which delivers meals to select bus stops at varying times. See flyer of locations and times here:
Touching thank you: A family picking up meals showed their appreciation to our child nutrition and transportation employees today. The sign thanked them for ensuring that there was food on their table every day. There was not a dry eye on the bus.
UPDATE: SAISD is aware that some local universities and colleges are suspending in-class instruction temporarily. At this time, we anticipate normal school operations on Monday, March 16. We will continue to keep you updated here and on our website at
SAISD Board President Patti Radle issued a statement honoring the memory of George Floyd. For the full statement, please visit
#SAISDsolidarity
#BlackLivesMatter
A huge thank you to San Antonio voters who said “Yes” on the SAISD Bond election Props A and B! With this support, every single school in our District will benefit, whether it’s updated classroom technology, new AC systems, upgraded security, or renovations.
A 6th grader at Longfellow Middle School used his birthday money to buy a sewing machine. He and his sister are making masks for first responders and community members.
23-year-old former Brackenridge HS standout Ramon Richards, now a cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams’ practice squad, visited Poe Middle School on Friday after helping the Rams prepare for the Super Bowl.
@SAISDAthletics
SAISD schools will remain closed through May 1, in compliance with Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement this afternoon to extend the state’s closure to May 1. We hope to be back in schools on Monday, May 4.
In preparation for our graduation ceremonies that begin this week, SAISD is rolling out the red carpet school-bus style! Congratulations, Class of 2020!
We invite the San Antonio ISD family to wear maroon on Tuesday, Sept. 6 to show support for Uvalde CISD students, staff and families as they start their new school year.
#UvaldeStrong
We all are grieving today with the news coming out of our neighboring community of Uvalde, Texas. Todos estamos afligidos el día de hoy con las noticias sobre nuestra comunidad vecina de Uvalde, Texas.
@Uvalde_CISD
Updated 5:30 a.m. SAISD has issued a winter weather notice for today. For the safety of all staff and students, all SAISD schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Social distancing does not mean unconnected! We are diligently planning for our launch of remote learning - via remote meetings. Our assistant superintendents are meeting with principals online, and our principals are meeting with teachers online. We've got this!
We realize that each day there are news announcements surrounding mask and vaccine mandates, and we want to assure you, we are remaining steadfast in our commitment to protect our SAISD community. Read more:
Burbank HS tennis sensation Valerie Navarro-Cavazos, only a sophomore, wins sliver medal in singles girls tennis at UIL State Class 5A Championship this past weekend. She was the first SAISD athlete since 1965 to advance all the way to the state tennis finals.
The dome at Jefferson HS will be lit tonight in honor and memory of Gabe Rivera, a stand-out football star from the Class of 1979, who passed away yesterday. Rivera, nicknamed “Señor Sack,” was inducted into the SAISD Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.
Don't forget, SAISD is providing curbside meal service during this week's school closure at our traditional high schools for all SAISD students. Breakfast: 8-9am, Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm. We will be adding additional sites and hot meals soon. Stay tuned!
No matter the results from the polls, it's important to remember that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect. SAISD is committed to providing a safe space for students – today, tomorrow and every day.
Good Morning Poe Tigers! Join us for the daily morning announcements. Don’t forget to pick up your curbside meals at our designated locations. I love each and every one of you- remember to read today and continue learning!
#PoeNation
#HelpOneAnother
@PoeMiddle
💯Thanks to
@UnivHealthSA
, up to 5,000 SAISD employees and partners will receive access to a COVID-19 vaccine today or tomorrow. By Wednesday, 100% of our staff will have had the chance to vaccinate against COVID-19! 💯
SAISD schools will continue distancing learning, following the 2019-20 instructional calendar, which ends May 27. This is in accordance with Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement today that all Texas school buildings will remain closed for in-person student instruction this school year
Congratulations to all principals who led their schools to some outstanding academic results! Principals were recognized at last night's Board meeting, during a presentation on 2018-19 accountability results.
SAISD will offer families two learning options: in-person or fully-remote.
SAISD les ofrecerá a las familias dos opciones de aprendizaje: en persona o completamente a distancia.
SAISD joins the Air Force Thunderbirds and our nation in saluting our frontline COVID-19 responders! This view of their flyover today was captured from our Central Office.
Young Women’s Leadership Academy’s kicked off its 10th anniversary today with special guests Congressman Joaquin Castro, State Senator Jose Menendez, State Rep. Ina Minjarez, City Councilwoman Ana Sandoval, SAISD Trustees Patti Radle and Ed Garza, and Supt. Pedro Martinez.
Congratulations to these Sam Houston seniors who have earned full, 4-year scholarships: Brandy V. to Middlebury College; Jonathan G. is a QuestBridge Scholar to University of Notre Dame; Rosalinda M. to Wellesley College
.
@SAISD_Supt
Pedro Martinez named to 2020
#GreatImmigrants
,
#GreatAmericans
list published annually by
@CarnegieCorp
of New York. List honors naturalized citizens who have enriched the nation through their actions. Published each Fourth of July since 2006.
Meet Tarik Islam, the 2018 valedictorian of Edison HS. As president of his class, this soccer-playing, National Honor Society member knew he wanted the coveted number one position the day he stepped foot onto Edison campus his freshman year. Read more:
We get emotional when high school students transition to graduates. This year even more so. The Class of 2020 has shown poise in the face of a pandemic. We are celebrating their irrepressible spirit with graduation ceremonies in Alamo Stadium. Pics from Jefferson HS:
San Antonio
@Spurs
guard
@BrynjForbes
spoke to incoming 9th-grade students at Lanier HS today during the school's annual Fish Camp. His inspirational message touched on his determination during high school and college to continually get better - both at basketball and academics.
This week we introduce you to our final valedictorian in our Class of 2018 series - Maria Teresa Conchas of Young Women's Leadership Academy. Maria Teresa plans to go to
@BrownUniversity
and one day work for
@UN_Women
.
As part of a
@WeGoPublic
initiative, Teunice Curtis, a 2018 YWLA graduate, had her artwork titled "Bantu Beauty" unveiled on a city bus yesterday. Her artwork is among 31 student designs selected to be featured on the bus.
SAISD received its 2019 accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency today. We were highest in student achievement gains among state’s large districts, per TEA Commissioner Morath. The District achieved a B in 2019 state accountability ratings:
Today, with heavy hearts, we paid our final respects to Detective Cliff Martinez. We thank the many officers throughout the state whose presence provided support and unity. The ceremony was a touching tribute to an officer who will be greatly missed.
This year, each SAISD graduate received a yellow rose - a symbol of Texas. The graduate could keep it or give it to someone who was a major influence in their education such as a parent, grandparent, relative, mentor or teacher.
Two Brackenridge Eagles signed letters of intent to play college baseball today. Greg Quiroga signed with Medaille College in New York and Richard Esquivel signed with Barstow College in California. Quiroga is a second baseman and pitcher and Esquivel plays catcher.
It's Election Day! Student first-time voters from Lanier High School, joined by Board President Patti Radle, marched to celebrate the first time they will exercise their rights.
The
@SAISD
District has an unrelenting determination to prepare students for wherever their educational journey takes them. In fact, for the Class of 2018, 85% of students graduated on time and, of the college-goers, 54% enrolled in a four-year university
To celebrate National First-Generation College Student Day, we recognize Marisa Pérez-Díaz, Edison graduate & first-gen college student. W/a B.A. from UT Austin, an M.A. from UTSA, & a PhD in-process at UTSA, Marisa is serving her third term on the Texas State Board of Education.
Meet our Valedictorian:
@SAISDBurbankHS
- In addition to maintaining a more than perfect GPA of 104.3, Yliana Beck is a compassionate,
@dartmouth
-bound senior who finds time to volunteer locally and with an orphanage in Mexico. Read more:
During this week's Board meeting, the Trustees recognized Charles "Papa Bear" Muñoz for his 43 years of service to SAISD - 26 of those years as Edison HS principal. Mr. Muñoz will retire from SAISD this Friday, Dec. 21. Please join us in commending him for his dedication!
Congratulations to our 2018 SAISD Distinguished Teachers of the Year!
- Andrea Greimel from Carvajal Early Childhood Center
- Adriana Abundis from Irving Middle School
- Michelle Grajada from Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Chief of Staff Toni Thompson was inducted into the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame Saturday, March 4. Congratulations!
La Directora Ejecutiva de Personal Toni Thompson fue admitida al Salón de la Fama de la Mujer de San Antonio el sábado 4 de marzo. ¡Felicidades!
Mayor
@Ron_Nirenberg
welcomes students to their first day of school. Welcome back, SAISD!
El alcalde Ron Nirenberg les da la bienvenida a los estudiantes en su primer día de clases. ¡Bienvenidos, SAISD!
We're proud to share that four of our schools are among the top-ranked high schools in the state and nation. Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Fox Tech HS, and Travis and St. Philip’s Early College high schools received recognition by
@usnews
! See report:
Meet Katrina Gutierrez, Lanier High School Class of 2019 valedictorian. Her passion for helping animals has spurred her on a path to be a veterinarian. After attending one of SAISD’s college tours, she decided to attend Smith College to study pre-med:
Three SAISD teachers and their students received a surprise just before winter break. Valero Alamo Bowl and the SAISD Foundation surprised Young Men’s Leadership Academy, Lanier High School, and Riverside Park Elementary with additional $1,000 innovative teacher grants.
Sarah Carrola, ELA teacher at Whittier MS, is in Indonesia as part of a Teachers for Global Classrooms Program cohort. This program provides yearlong professional development to U.S. elementary, middle, and high school teachers to help them become leaders in global education.
First hotspots are arriving! We accelerated a 3-year plan to a 3-week plan to provide 1:1 tech across our District, and we are rallying the community to support the hotspots needed for home internet access through the
#ConnectCampaign
at
@SAISDFoundation
:
Save the date! Award-winning author Sandra Cisneros will read from her book House on Mango Street and participate in a Q&A with participants on the live Zoom call on Wed. Aug. 5. English session is at 11 a.m. and a Spanish session is at 1 p.m.
We are hiring for teachers in Special Education, Theater Arts, Secondary Science and Bilingual. We offer competitive salaries, stipends, low-cost health benefits and a dual pension plan. Call (210) 554-8500 or email us at joinus
@saisd
.net.
#teachsanantonio
Announced today! SAISD will establish a second all-girls school. SAISD will open a school for primary grades in August of 2019, starting with K-1. The school will ultimately become K-5. YWLA Primary at Page will be open to girls across Bexar County.
Meet Daisy Escobedo, valedictorian of Edison High School. Daisy leads the Mighty Golden Bears marching band on the field as a drum major, the Student Council as the vice president, and the Class of 2019 as the valedictorian. View more:
@SAISDEdisonHS
SAISD is expanding its school-closure meal sites to 27 campuses beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18. Students do not need to be enrolled in SAISD to participate, but must be 18 years of age and younger and must be present at time of pick up. Sites:
The AT&T Center is turning Lot 3 into a Park and Learn to
provide another connectivity option to students. Free Wi-Fi 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day. Cones in every other parking space to ensure social distancing. Students may search for the “spursgive” network to connect.
A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony was held at the Technology Building at Rhodes Middle School today to honor the late William E. Davis. Davis, a technology teacher at the school since 1995, died during a trip to Uganda last summer.
K-7th grade students at Ogden Academy unveiled three large-scale portraits they created of important women – civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, basketball coach Becky Hammon and author Xelena Gonzalez (who attended unveiling).
@SAISDFineArts
@spurs
@BeckyHammon
@DoloresHuerta
Students at the Young Women's Leadership Academy earned the highest average SAT scores in the San Antonio area in 2016. Travis Early College High School also appears on the list with an average SAT score of 1426.
Families – at today’s meal pick up at our campus curbside locations, you will also receive a weekend meal and snack. This will continue on Fridays. We look forward to begin providing this weekend meal service for you at these locations!
Brackenridge alumni celebrated seniors w/a drive-thru ceremony. Seniors got class tee shirts, gift cards&other fun swag!
Los exalumnos de Brackenridge se unieron para celebrar a los graduados con una ceremonia móvil. ¡Los estudiantes de último año recibieron obsequios divertidos!
We are saddened to learn that a soldier killed Saturday in Afghanistan was a 2009 graduate from Burbank High School. The SAISD family is holding his family and friends close in our hearts. Article: One of San Antonio's own killed in Afghan attack
The senior celebrations continue! Here are scenes from
@SAISDBurbankHS
!
¡Las celebraciones continúan para los graduados! ¡Aquí hay algunas escenas de Burbank High School!
It's the first day of school, and students arrived eager to learn across the District. Today was also the first day ever at Young Women's Leadership Academy: Primary, which launched today with kindergarten and first grade!
Super Bowl and San Antonio ISD! Brackenridge HS alum Ramon Richards, class of 2014, plays for the Los Angeles Rams football practice team. The Rams will be playing the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3.
Congratulations to Lanier High School teacher Adriana Abundis! She has been named a finalist for 2021 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year! She interviews this weekend in the final selection process. Please send good vibes to this incredible teacher!
🎉 Congratulations to Lanier High School math teacher Adriana Abundis for being selected as the 2021
@txstateteachers
' Ermalee Boice Instructional Advocacy Award recipient! The award recognizes, rewards, and promotes teaching excellence. 🎉
US Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona toured Twain Dual Language to see best practices in bilingual education.
El Secretario de Educación de los Estados Unidos, Dr. Miguel Cardona, recorrió Twain Dual Language para ver las mejores prácticas en educación bilingüe.
Congratulations to Kathryn King, the science department chair at Edison HS! She has been selected as the inaugural Water Educator of the Year by the Texas Section of the
@AWWA
#TAWWA
. Yesterday,
@mySAWS
recognized her on the Edison campus.