Inside Northside Weekly is published every Wednesday for staff by the Northside ISD Communications Department to share information about Northside schools and departments and recognitions of Northside staff and students. Written news items and pictures can be submitted here.
Kyle Kuenemann, Construction Technology Instructor at Stevens HS, decided a few months ago that many of his students needed a glimpse of what it was really like to work in the construction industry. He contacted other Northside construction instructors, and friends in the construction industry, to form a committee to gain their input for a Construction Career Day.
The Musical Theatre Department at Brennan HS was invited to attend a special rehearsal for Diana Ross at the Majestic Theatre.
Duo Xu, student at Clark HS, is this year’s recipient of the 2013 District 20 Congressional Art Award. Her first place oil painting titled “Curiosity,” will hang in the U.S. Capitol with other Congressional winners for a period of one year. She and a parent will be flown to Washington, D.C. for the reception in early June, and will receive a cash prize of $2,000.
Students from the Jay Science and Engineering Academy recently met with State Senator Leticia Van de Putte in Austin. The students are part of the ACE Mentor Program of Greater San Antonio which introduces high school students to architecture, construction and engineering.
Holidays are very special at Villarreal ES and Christmas time is no exception. Students and staff wore various items each day, depending on the theme of Christmas socks, ugly sweaters, head gear, or jingle bells.
Bud Wainscott, a permanent substitute at Stevens HS, recently published two children’s books – The Candy Well and The Wounded Hawk, which are available on Amazon. Both books are illustrated by 2012 Stevens graduate Regina Puente.
Students in the fashion design class at Stevens HS had an opportunity to “go green” and participate in the fifth annual Avant Garde Going Green Fashion Show, held at the Texas A&M University’s Educational & Cultural Arts Center (formerly Museo Alameda) in downtown San Antonio.
Cash America Pawn Shop donated a Wii to the band program at Zachry MS to assist in developing various musical skills required by young band students.
The PTA at Wanke ES has been sponsoring monthly programs to build community relationships and give families an opportunity to spend time together.
November is Family Literacy Month, and during that month Barnes and Noble at the Ingram Festival location adopted the NISD Title 1 Family Literacy Program.
