In this issue:
On the cover: The Northside Education Foundation has been hard at work welcoming our New Teachers by delivering New Teacher grants this week! Ninety-three new teachers will receive $150 each, for a total of $13,950! We have one more day of New Teacher Grant Patrols next week. Will you be the next teacher to be visited by Apple Eddie?
Kris Trejo, now Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services, never imagined that a summer job after high school would launch a career spanning more than 27 years. His path was anything but traditional, beginning in the very district where he once sat in the classrooms of Pease Middle School and Holmes High School.
As a student, Trejo’s world revolved around athletics, with dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. But when a family friend encouraged him to apply for a student worker position in the Warehouse, his future began shifting in a new direction.
“Even though I focused on sports in high school, technology always intrigued me because I am a problem-solver by nature,” Trejo said. “The efficiencies created through technology are what fascinated me most.”
As we celebrate National IT Professionals Day on Sept. 16, we honor Trejo and all of our technology staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure students and teachers have the tools they need to thrive. Click here to read the entire story.
Free drive-through flu shots are back!
The free flu shot drives are back. Registration is required, and no COVID-19 vaccines will be available.
There will be two drive-through events in NISD. They are:
- Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. to noon at Farris Athletic Complex
- Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to noon at Gustafson Stadium
Click below to read the flyer (English and Spanish)
HELPFUL RESOURCES
New Google Features Coming Soon!
Get ready for some exciting news! New Google features designed to enhance teaching and learning across our district will soon be available to all staff. We hope these new features will empower you with the improvements you need to create even more dynamic and engaging learning experiences.
These tools build on familiar applications like Gmail, Slides, Meet, and Docs, empowering you to work more efficiently, collaborate with colleagues, and create dynamic and engaging learning experiences for your students.
We are thrilled about the potential these new features hold for our entire district. Be on the lookout for upcoming staff newsletter articles with more details. We can't wait to see the incredible ways you will put them to use
Frontline Special Education & Interventions: Changing Settings
All users have default settings applied to their Frontline account. It is important to update your settings, as this allows you to see more student records and turn on additional features in the system. To update your settings in Frontline, follow the directions here or visit our General Frontline Resources. For additional support or information, visit us on the Frontline Support Site, which can also be found on the HUB—Instructional Systems Support.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Northside ISD proudly salutes our nation’s heroes during America’s Heroes Week, Sept. 25–27. Each year, the District recognizes active-duty service members, veterans, and first responders for their courage and sacrifice. As a token of appreciation, anyone with a military ID or in uniform, including first responders, will receive free admission to all varsity football and volleyball games throughout the week.
Click here for more details.
Esports season is off and gaming!
The Fall 2025 NISD Esports season kicked off this past Saturday at the Northside Activity Center! Hundreds of students and parents spent the morning meeting their students' campus sponsors, learning about esports competition and game development from visiting partners and universities, and playing a few games together as a community!
The esports Fall Qualifiers will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Holmes holds first AP recognition event
It was a time for celebration as Holmes High School hosted an AP recognition night for all AP testers who received a score of three or higher. This was the campus's first such event, and they plan to make it an annual one.
Video of the Week:
NISD hosted its annual Strong Father/Child event, which provided support and training for fathers and father figures. Research shows that when dads engage with their children, they become stronger students. Watch this video to learn more.
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Hispanic Heritage Month graphic
NEF Giving Campaign
Financial Aid Night
Print Shop Ad
Public Ed Forum
AI Conference
Perk of the Week
SA Spurs School Employee Appreciation Nights
Exclusive Offer for School Employees:
- One Spurs game ticket (October 26 Home Opener or October 27)
- Spurs Long Sleeve Crewneck (exclusive giveaway)
- First 100 tickets sold will get access to the Postgame Free Throw Experience
Grant of the Week
Moss Foundation Teacher Grant
The P. Buckley Moss Foundation is offering a Teacher Grant to provide funding for a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education in the school classroom setting, with a special focus on those who learn differently. Click here to apply or contact the Grants Department at 210-397-8563. The application deadline is Sept. 30.
