School Colors: Blue & Gold

School Mascot: Eagle

Shirley J. Howsman Elementary serves a diverse population of approximately 650 students in PreK through fifth grade. Founded in 1969 as Shenandoah Elementary, Howsman celebrates over 30 years of outstanding service to the community.

Howsman is named after outstanding educator Shirley J. Howsman. Mrs. Howsman was Executive Director of Elementary Administration for Northside Independent School District. During her thirty-two years as an educator, she was affiliated with six of Northside's elementary schools. She was among the first women to be named a school principal in San Antonio. Her first assignment as principal was at Shenandoah Elementary, where she remained for eight years. Following this position, she was principal at Northwest Crossing Elementary and Locke Hill Elementary. Prior to her administrative positions, Mrs. Howsman served the district as a classroom teacher at John Glenn, Lackland City, and Eduardo Villarreal, Jr. (formerly Forest Hills).

Mrs. Howsman was a multi-talented lady who touched the lives of many. In addition to her professional dedication to students and staffs, she also enjoyed the leisure activities of reading, camping, needlework, and playing bridge. She was not only an educator but also a wife, mother, grandmother, and a very special friend.