Working together for student academic success by providing nutritious meals in a cost effective and pleasant environment.
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Buses
NISD's mission is to provide all NISD students who are eligible to ride the bus a safe, efficient, nurturing environment that supports the educational and extra-curricular objectives of the district.
Vaccinations
Northside ISD continues to enforce its “No Shots, No School” policy. Texas law requires all public school children have current immunizations in order to attend class.
Campus Information
Year Open:
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School Mascot: Hawks
School Colors: Navy blue, Silver
Mission Statement:
With mutual respect for all, we will strive to cultivate life-long learners where students will reach their highest potential both socially and intellectually.
We will foster a nurturing environment where all children can learn when provided with positive reinforcement, differentiated instruction, and collaborative opportunities to be independent thinkers.
We will consistently reflect upon the needs of our students and with persistence and dedication, respond to each child’s needs.
We will provide a foundation from which students can be successful by building a unified partnership among students, parents, teachers, and community to achieve excellence.
Established August 11, 2009
Carrie Squyres - Principal
Carrie Squyres began her career in Northside ISD in 1996. She has served as a classroom teacher at Adams Hill and Raul B. Fernandez elementary schools and as a Campus Instructional Technologist at F. R. Scobee and Nora Forester elementary schools. She opened John Hoffmann Elementary as the Vice Principal in 2009 and was appointed Principal in 2012. She was born and raised in San Antonio and is a proud product of NISD. She graduated from William Howard Taft High School and attended elementary and middle schools in Northside ISD. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Technology as well as Early Childhood, English for Second Language Learners, and Principal certifications.
Melanie Strawbridge - Vice Principal
The Vice-Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at melanie.strawbridge@nisd.net or by phone at 210-397-8365.
Melanie Strawbridge began her career as a third grade teacher in Alabama. She relocated to Texas in 2008 where she taught first, second, and fourth graders at Knowlton Elementary. She became Vice Principal of Hoffmann Elementary in 2016. She holds a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Alabama, and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from UTSA.
