A letter to NISD students, staff, and parents from Superintendent Brian Woods: In our efforts to keep you well informed, we wanted you to be aware that there have been a number of clown posts made on social media similar to the “creepy clown” incidents that have occurred across the state and nation. Please understand that law enforcement has indicated these clown posts are a social media hoax.

I say to anyone who will listen that the state of Texas should invest more in public education. Most of the time I base that argument on the moral and ethical implications of investing in our future citizens. In my mind, investing in young people is simply the right thing to do. 

NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

Northside ISD is hosting a Job Fair to fill 50 positions for food service workers and food service manager trainees in the Child Nutrition Department. 

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared Thursday, Sept. 15 as “Power Up At Your Library Day,” an opportunity to highlight how libraries promote technology, innovation, and creativity. Northside ISD libraries are celebrating all week long, Sept. 12-16.

While one-on-one communication is the best, in a District as large as Northside ISD it is sometimes difficult. Because we want our parents to stay informed, NISD has several ways that parents and other interested citizens can stay informed about the successes and challenges of San Antonio’s premier school district, as well as news about their children’s schools.

Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: approved a $1.3 billion budget for 2016-2017; appointed members of the School Boundary Advisory Committee and approved members of the School Health Advisory Council; approved the schematic designs for security lobbies at nine elementary schools; and approved administrative appointments. 

The start of the next school year will be here soon, so now’s the time to start planning on what you might need to be ready. To find out the answer to such questions as what school supplies to get, when bus schedules are announced, or where to register your child for school, visit Northside ISD’s Back to School website.

The Northside Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 16, 2016 in the Board room in the Central Office administration building, 5900 Evers Road, San Antonio, TX 78238.

Everyone will be a winner at the inaugural Peanut Butter Bowl when the Brandeis Broncos and Johnson Jaguars take to the football field August 27.

The Northside Learning Tree After School Program is seeking outgoing, energetic, and positive role models to fill 85 part-time Youth Leader Instructor positions. Interested applicants should stop by the Learning Tree Job Fair on Thursday, August 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northside Learning Center, 6632 Bandera Road, Building D. 

The Texas Tribune reports that thousands of families are moving to Texas every year from other states because of favorable economic conditions and jobs availability.  In fact California, Florida and Illinois top the list of where the new Texans are coming from.  Louisiana, New Mexico and New York are also among the top states losing population to Texas.