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What we do

The Walter Gerlach Livestock Show produced over $1.5 million dollars in scholarships for students last year.

Additional scholarships were awarded totaling over $375,000 from San Antonio Livestock Show, Houston Livestock Show, Texas State Fair, National FFA, Texas FFA, Dick Wallrath FFA Scholarship Texas A&M, Texas Tech. - AG. Endowed & Presidential Scholarship Texas Farm Bureau and the San Antonio Rotary Club.

We offer dual credit courses, allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school.

Certifications

• Texas Beef Quality Assurance Certification
• Texas State Floral Certification
• American Welding Society Certification
• Hunter Safety Certification
• Boater Education Certification
• Certified Veterinary Assistant Certification.

Internships

We offer a practicum class with local agriculture businesses which include veterinarians, landscapers, florists, and feed mills.

Application Timeline

• November 18, 2024: Online application opens
• January 21, 2025: Deadline to submit applications
• January 31, 2025:  Acceptance/waitlist letters emailed
• February 7, 2025: Deadline for families to accept/decline

Magnet Fairs

• December 2, 2024
• Northside Sports Gym, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Shuttle service begins at 5:30 p.m. from Hobby and Rudder, with additional service from Zachry Middle School to the Northside Sports Gym.
     
• December 9, 2024: 
• Paul Taylor Field House for High School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Northside Activity Center for Middle School Magnets, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Shuttle service starts at 5:30 p.m. from Ross and Neff, with additional shuttles from Rayburn, Jones, and Pease to the Paul Taylor Field House.
  • A shuttle will run from the Paul Taylor Field House stadium parking lot to the Northside Activity Center for families in need of assistance.

Open Houses

• December 10, 2024: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
• January 9, 2025: 6:30pm - 8:00pm