Northside ISD was officially formed in 1949, but the history of the school district goes back much further. A new permanent exhibit at the NISD Museum pays homage to the 12 pioneer schools that came together more than 60 years ago to create Northside Independent School District.
News Archive
October 28, 2011
It was a “Supreme” day at Jefferson Middle School this week when two Northside ISD namesakes visited to promote civics education.
October 21, 2011
NISD schools will celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-28 with rallies, parades, and special events to encourage children of all ages to stay drug-free.
October 19, 2011
School trustees voted to honor the District’s heritage by naming the “Bandera Road north area” elementary school after one of the 12 original rural schools that joined together in 1949 to create Northside ISD. Funded by School Bond 2007, Los Reyes Elementary will be the only school to open in 2012. It is located north on Bandera Road, outside Loop 1604 in the Triana subdivision. The address is 10785 Triana Pkwy.
October 14, 2011
NISD Board President Karen Freeman has been elected to a three-year term on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 20B. The region encompasses 15 counties in Central Texas and includes 50 school districts with 500 schools, 40,000 total staff (of which 20,000 are teachers), and over 300,000 students.
October 14, 2011
Northside ISD has launched its own website to provide as much information as possible about the state’s new standardized test system, called STAAR, which stands for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.
October 12, 2011
The dedication ceremony for Lieck Elementary School will be webcast live on the NISD website beginning at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
October 7, 2011
Since Neff Middle School, Glenoaks Elementary School, and Westwood Terrace Elementary School opened 50 years ago, the schools have educated thousands of children and become cornerstones in the community.
October 6, 2011
Bobby Blount, a Northside ISD Board of Trustee since 1999, received the 2011 Celebration of Leadership Outstanding Alumni Award from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) during its annual conference this past weekend.
October 1, 2011
Northside Superintendent John Folks, a longtime educator and vocal advocate for public education, has been named the best superintendent in the state by Texas Association of School Boards.
September 30, 2011
It’s official: Northside ISD’s enrollment for the 2011-12 school year is 97,439. That means the District grew by more than 2,700 students from last school year to this school yea
September 23, 2011
KENS-TV anchor Deborah Knapp made a surprise visit to Carnahan Elementary School this week to bestow longtime teacher Melissa Licata with the ExCEL Award, which recognizes outstanding educators in the greater San Antonio area.
September 16, 2011
With more students but less funding and fewer teachers, never has Northside ISD’s volunteer army been more important.
September 9, 2011
Northside Independent School District (NISD) is leading the community in the fight to stop diabetes in San Antonio.
September 2, 2011
Mead Elementary School Teacher Kerry Haupert, who has devoted the past three years of her life to working with refugee students, couldn’t stop the tears after she was named Northside ISD’s 2011 Innovator of the Year.
September 1, 2011
Each year, the NISD Board of Trustees signs the Code of Ethics, reaffirming their commitment to adhere to educational and ethical standards.
August 31, 2011
A grant of more than $1 million from the Texas Department of Transportation will help make sure students who walk or bike to four NISD schools will get there safely. The Safe Routes to School grant has been awarded to Neff Middle School and Glass, Glenoaks and Powell elementary schools.
August 31, 2011
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees Tuesday night approved a $1.013 billion budget and a 1-cent tax increase for the 2011-12 school year. The tax rate will rise from $1.3655 to $1.3755 in order to pay off bonds for new schools and renovation and expansion projects. Despite the increase, the tax rate is 6 cents lower than what was projected when voters passed School Bond 2010.
August 30, 2011
Northside Superintendent John Folks has been selected as one of five finalists across the state for the Superintendent of the Year in the annual competition sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards. The top superintendent will be announced in Austin on Oct. 1 at the annual convention for the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators.
August 26, 2011
Seven outstanding graduates will be recognized as Pillars of Character at the Northside Education Foundation’s annual gala, to be held Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Westin La Cantera Resort.
August 25, 2011
The Railroad Commission of Texas presented Northside ISD with a check for more than $2 million Wednesday to help pay for propane-fueled school buses as well as upgrades to the District's propane fueling stations.
August 23, 2011
June Shanahan, a fifth grade teacher at Scobee Elementary School, has been named one of six finalists in the state for 2011 Texas Teacher of the Year.
August 22, 2011
More than 97,000 students headed back to the classroom when schools re-opened Monday. The projected enrollment is about 2,600 students higher than last year.
August 12, 2011
The Northside Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7:00 PM, August 23, 2011 in the Board Room, Central Administration Office Building, 5900 Evers Road, San Antonio, Texas 78238. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.
August 12, 2011
Northside ISD is enforcing its "No Shots, No School" policy, which means students who are not up-to-date on their immunizations will not be allowed to attend classes when the 2011-12 school year begins Aug. 22.
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