Announcements

District provides equity assessment update
SA国际传媒 ISD could move forward with a Request for Proposal for an equity assessment as early as Oct. 28, according to an update provided at last week鈥檚 meeting.

Worker shortage resulting in menu changes
Your child鈥檚 lunch may be different than what was on the menu because nationwide worker shortages are impacting our kitchens and suppliers. The big picture: If your child gets a meal that鈥檚 different from what鈥檚 listed on the menu, it鈥檚 partly because we鈥檙e鈥

Wi-Fi Buses Recognized With State-Level Award
SA国际传媒 ISD has received an award for providing Wi-Fi buses to the community during the early days of the pandemic. The Texas Association of SA国际传媒 Boards Risk Management award recognizes school districts who try to mitigate risks to student or staff鈥

Crockett ECHS Principal Receives Prestigious 鈥淐hampions for SA国际传媒 Climate鈥 Award
When you visit Crockett Early College High SA国际传媒, you walk into an atmosphere that is committed to equity, supportive relationships, quality teaching and learning, and a sense of belonging. These qualities were stewarded by Principal Kori Crawford which led鈥

Superintendent to principals: academics is the key focus
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde had a message for principals at SA国际传媒 ISD Tuesday: this year鈥檚 primary focus is on academics. 鈥淭he main thing has to stay the main thing,鈥 she said. 鈥淥ur kids must be academically prepared.鈥 Elizalde spoke to principals at鈥

SA国际传媒 ISD teachers and students concerned about impacts of restricting social studies curriculum
For some teachers, there鈥檚 been an extra challenge as they prepare lessons for the year 鈥 making sure they don鈥檛 violate new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.

Get Tested
A new report shows that the more we get tested for COVID-19, the more we keep it out of classrooms. 鈥淔ace masks and proactive testing are projected to substantially mitigate spread,鈥 says the report from the UT SA国际传媒 Modeling Consortium. Why it鈥

Pide comunidad hispana un proceso equitativo mientras SA国际传媒 ISD avanza hacia un posible bono
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de SA国际传媒 intenta ganarse la confianza de la comunidad hispanohablante en una conversaci贸n destinada a evaluar un pasado que los padres describen como "traum谩tico".

What is the Tie Ceremony at Gus Garcia YMLA?
Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy held their annual Tie Ceremony where students learn how to properly wear their school uniform. Staff, seventh- and eighth-graders worked with sixth-graders to ensure students feel successful walking into school each鈥

Eastside student selected as Texas Young Women in Bio Ambassador
By Benjamin Beane The first day of school can be a whirlwind for any high schooler, but this year was especially memorable for Eastside Early College High SA国际传媒 junior Marith Diaz Cruz, who learned she was selected as a Young Women in Bio Ambassador. 鈥淭hey鈥

Community members ask SA国际传媒 ISD to examine past mistakes before moving forward on bond
The theme struck by community organizers and the Superintendent alike at Monday鈥檚 community meeting was reckoning with past mistakes so SA国际传媒 ISD could move forward. 鈥淭his is about giving the community the space to tell us how we鈥檝e eroded trust in the past鈥

SA国际传媒 ISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sounds of Spanish horns and guitar erupted at the AISD Performing Arts Center SA国际传媒 ISD's Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Kick-off Celebration on Monday. "For many of our students, families, and staff, the Spanish language is an important part of Hispanic鈥