Two Northside ISD PTAs have been named 2015-2017 National PTA Schools of Excellence. Murnin Elementary School and Pease Middle School are among 124 schools from across the country to receive this special designation, and are the only schools in San Antonio to receive it.
News Archive
October 28, 2015
Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: approved the attendance zone for Fields ES, recognized Pease MS and Murnin ES as National PTA Schools of Excellence, and appointed department and campus administrators.
October 28, 2015
WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is a one-of-a-kind, school-based father involvement, educational initiative of the National Center of Fathering. The organization has two goals: to provide positive male role models, and to provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
October 22, 2015
Clark High School students visited the Great Barrier Reef, Yosemite National Park, and ancient Greece all without leaving their classrooms. The 450 students used virtual field trip simulation technology, called Google Expeditions, that is currently being piloted by Google across the country.
October 21, 2015
Students at Hector Garcia MS saw a need and literally took to the streets to fix the problem. As part of a Social Studies project, the safety-minded students worked with City Hall to get a sidewalk installed in front of their school. Click here to learn more about the project.
October 20, 2015
The annual NISD College Night will be held Monday, Nov. 2 from 6-8:30 p.m. drawing more than 140 colleges and universities from across the nation.
October 20, 2015
Four Northside schools are semifinalists in the 2015-2016 Silver & Black Give Back Team Up Challenge – Warren High School and Brauchle, Michael, and Northwest Crossing elementary schools.
October 14, 2015
Did you know that pigs like marshmallows? It is one of the many fun facts that NISD fourth graders learn during “Ag in Action” held annually at O’Connor HS. The three-day event provides elementary school students with an opportunity to learn about agriculture first-hand through sight, sound, touch, and “smell.”
October 14, 2015
The official dedication ceremony for Herbert G. Boldt Elementary School will be LIVE webcast Wednesday, Oct. 21 at nisd.net/live.
October 13, 2015
The 2016 San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame class has two Northside connections – longtime aquatics coordinator and facility namesake George Block and Olympian Darold Williamson.
October 13, 2015
Eleven NISD elementary school student councils have been named 2015 Honor Student Councils by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).
October 7, 2015
Teachers and staff at Ward ES are teaching students that there is a super hero inside all us, encouraging each child to find their own super power whether it be in spelling, math, or being nice to others. The super hero theme has spread throughout the school with decorations and classroom assignments. Click here to learn more about all the super heroes at Ward ES.
October 7, 2015
The NISD Special Education Program is hosting a Community Resource Fair for families of students with disabilities on Monday, Oct. 19 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Northside Activity Center, 7001 Culebra Road.
October 6, 2015
Marching band season is underway and parents and the community have two opportunities to view Northside ISD high school marching band programs at their best.
October 2, 2015
University Health System is offering a convenient way for parents to stay up-to-date with their child’s immunizations. They will dispatch a mobile clinic to seven NISD campuses in October.
October 1, 2015
Did you know that NISD’s library resources are available 24/7? NISD’s Overdrive Digital Library contains more than 11,300 digital resources such as ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming video available any time of the day, from school or home.
October 1, 2015
Northside will hold its fourth annual Declaration of Respect Signing Day on Friday, October 9, with students and staff across the District signing certificates pledging to demonstrate respect for themselves and all others through their interactions at school.
October 1, 2015
Northside ISD is holding an Auxiliary Job Fair to fill more than 150 positions for bus drivers, food service workers, food service manager trainees, police officers, custodians, and warehouse and maintenance workers.
September 30, 2015
One of the district’s newest ‘recruits’ comes from the United States Air Force. For the last 13 years, Craig Matta performed with the Band of the Liberty, Band of the Pacific, and most recently, the Band of the West here in San Antonio. He is now serving as the new music teacher at Adams Hill Elementary School.
September 28, 2015
Northside Story Fest will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Stevens High School, 600 Ellison N.
September 23, 2015
Trustees voted to name Northside’s newest elementary schools after two founding fathers of the Northside Education Foundation.
September 23, 2015
NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 1.30 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCEAND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $0.00.
September 23, 2015
“It is proven that when schools and families work together to support learning, children do better in school, stay in school, and like school more,” says Katie Reed, Board President. “There are many ways that you can encourage and support your child in school and this video highlights some of those ways.”
September 17, 2015
Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: named two elementary schools; received a boundary proposal for Fields ES that will relieve Krueger, Scarborough, and Henderson elementary schools; approved designs for eight additional elementary school security lobbies; and signed a Declaration of Respect.
September 16, 2015
Northside ISD, Bexar County’s “Destination” School District, offers a wide range of course offerings, variety of extracurricular activities, highly-rated experienced teachers, and additional services to help all students be successful.
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