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Students and staff say their final goodbyes to 13 San Antonio ISD schools
With less than a week before the end of the school year, 13 campuses in the San Antonio Independent School District were days away from permanent closure. SAISD trustees voted in November to shutter 15 campuses as part of a rightsizing plan to consolidate schools amid declining enrollment. Two of the 15 schools will be closed later, after space is freed up at schools undergoing renovations.
Local graduating senior saved mother’s life, took care of siblings and started a business
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio-area graduating senior saved his mother’s life, took care of his siblings and started a business all during his last year. “I knew, like, whatever had to be done had to be done, and I was going to save my mom,” Central Catholic High School senior David Perez said.
Senior from Frank Tejeda Academy has highest math scores in school's history
SAN ANTONIO – Kiara Ruiz is quiet and pretty shy, but she said after transferring to Harlandale ISD’s Frank Tejeda Academy her senior year, she came out of her shell. “I thought it was really scary, because I didn’t know anybody,” Ruiz said. “But eventually, you know, I get to talk to more people, and I feel like I’m better at talking to people now, because I came here.”
San Antonio College receives $1 million grant to fund Empowerment Center expansion
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio College (SAC) plans to use funding from U.S. Rep Greg Casar to expand a facility geared toward low-income, at-risk students. The college will use the funding to expand its Empowerment Center, a “one-stop shop” for students needing additional resources to obtain GEDs or continue their higher education aspirations.
SAISD to move three planned graduations indoors due to high temperatures, district says
SAN ANTONIO – Three high schools within the San Antonio Independent School District will hold planned graduation ceremonies indoors, the district said in an update on its website. “Due to forecasted high temperatures, three outdoor graduation ceremonies are moving from Alamo Stadium to the indoor Alamo Convocation Center for...
SAISD will pay to maintain campuses closed due to rightsizing until leased out, district says
SAN ANTONIO — It's the last day of school for students in San Antonio ISD, a district that will close 15 of its campuses due to its rightsizing plan. This means many students, teachers and staff will have to relocate this coming fall. The decision was finalized last November in an effort to consolidate resources amid falling enrollment.
San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy accepting new applicants through June 28
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy is taking applicants through nearly the end of June to apply for its full-time classes for the law enforcement program. The enrollment period is open through June 28 for classes beginning on July 8. The classes will be held...
High school students in Devine, Natalia pursue careers as first responders
DEVINE, Texas – From graduation to a new gig. Students in Devine and Natalia are finishing high school and heading off to become first responders. The Devine Fire and EMS Academy is training future firefighters and emergency medical technicians. “I want to make my family proud doing it; they...
Greater: SATX summer internship program connects high school students to local employers
SAN ANTONIO – A local summer internship program that has been connecting hundreds of high school students with major local employers is seeking more companies to join this year. “We at Greater: SATX have been running this program under our SA WORX umbrella of workforce programs with high school...
Great Graduates: Grace Johnson, UTSA
SAN ANTONIO – Grace Johnson, 22, is officially a UTSA graduate. On May 17, she walked the stage twice as a double major. She got a Bachelor of Art in Art, as well as a Bachelor of Art in Psychology. Getting these two degrees was a special experience for...
Latina Holy Cross High School senior hopes to break down barriers, become female pilot
SAN ANTONIO – High school started off rough for one senior at Holy Cross, but thanks to her family and the support of her school community she was able to graduate on a high note and now has big plans for herself. “It’s very, very hard because he doesn’t...
Alamo Heights’ do-everything athlete officially named 5-star by 247Sports, ranked as 20th best collegiate prospect
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio-area high school football player was recently named the 20th-best prospect in the nation and was officially chosen as one of 32 total five-star prospects for the 2025 recruiting class, according to the recruiting website 247Sports. Michael Terry III, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound running back,...
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