Staff Newsletter - Sept. 25, 2025

On the cover: Students at Scobee Elementary School showed their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue in celebration and recognition of Freedom Week. 

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. 

Decision of Respect Signing Day on Oct. 3

On Oct. 3, all NISD students and staff will be invited to sign a Decision of Respect as part of the District’s anti-bullying initiatives. Counselors have been equipped with training, materials, and lessons for classroom presentations that teach necessary skills to students to promote a safe, respectful, and healthy school climate. Members of the Board of Trustees signed their own Decision of Respect as a show of support for the program spearheaded by the NISD Counseling Department, led by Elizabeth Flores. Dr. Craft signed on behalf of the NISD staff. 

Frontline V3: Student Records in Archive Manager

All Frontline Special Education & Interventions users have access to the Archive Manager. The Archive Manager allows staff to view Special Education, Section 504, RTI/MTSS, and LPAC records for students they work with. This would include IEPs (SE), IAPs (Section 504), Intervention Plans (RTI/MTSS), and for EB students, History/LPAC Records (LPAC). If you do not see a student's plan in the archive manager, contact your campus individual in charge of that program. Visit our General Frontline Resources for clicksheets on this. For additional support or information, visit us on the Frontline Support Site, which can also be found on the HUB - Instructional Systems Support.

Google Features Coming Soon!

This Friday, a new set of powerful Google features will be available to all staff. We are thrilled to announce the rollout of these enhancements, designed to provide you with an even more robust digital toolkit for the school year.

These updates will be seamlessly integrated into the Google applications you already use and rely on every day! The new capabilities are set to:

• Enhance Efficiency: Streamline your workflow and save time on daily tasks.
• Boost Collaboration: Make teamwork with colleagues even more intuitive.
• Empower Instruction: Unlock new opportunities to create dynamic and engaging learning experiences for your students.

We are confident that these new tools will make a positive impact across our district. Be on the lookout for upcoming staff newsletter articles with more details on how to get started. We look forward to seeing the incredible ways you will put them to use!

The 2025 Northside Education Foundation (NEF) has announced its new Pillars of Character, a group of exceptional individuals who embody the values of the Northside Independent School District (NISD). This year's class will be honored at the NEF Pillar Recognition and Banquet on Nov. 12 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port. The event, a vibrant evening featuring musical performances, a lively live auction, and a celebration of community, is attended by approximately 700 business partners, community members, and educators.

As the NEF's largest annual fundraiser, the gala's proceeds directly support grants for NISD faculty and staff. Last year, the foundation awarded more than $360,000 in Resource, Innovation, and Team grants, empowering educators to create new opportunities for students.

Click here to learn about the 2025 Pillars of Character. 

NISD graduate and author visits campuses

Author Avione Lee, a 1999 Clark HS graduate, visited several NISD elementary schools this week to discuss her latest book, Pied. Lee also attended Colonies North and Hobby Middle School. “These visits have been so much fun, and I am really enjoying them,” Lee said. 

Pictured is the author during her visit to Locke Hill ES. 

Mark Your Calendars: Be Well, Stay Well Event

The Whole Child Department and NISD Benefits Department are excited to host the 6th Annual Be Well, Stay Well: Fuel Your Fire event at Brandeis High School on Saturday, Oct. 11.

This free event is designed to help NISD employees recharge, practice self-care, and build healthy habits that support wellness at home and at work.

 Event Highlights:

• One-hour sessions with four start times beginning at 8 a.m.
• Opportunities to learn, connect, and prioritize your well-being
• Teachers can earn up to four teacher choice hours

 Be sure to check out the Be Well, Stay Well: Fuel Your Fire Program to register ahead of time.

Video of the Week: NISD Learning Tree

The Northside Learning Tree is NISD’s After-School Enrichment Program. Not only does it provide after-school care and learning opportunities for students from PreK through middle school, it also enhances the lives of some high school students by employing them as teachers

Perk of the Week

San Antonio Home + Garden Show

Teacher Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Alamodome:

All teachers and school employees receive FREE admission, with a companion. Bring a valid employee ID badge for verification. Click the flyer below for additional details. 

Grant of the Week

AFJROTC Grant

The AFJROTC Grant promotes aerospace education in classrooms and units. Funds may be used for any aerospace education-related activity, from purchasing textbooks or videotapes to going on a field trip to an aerospace museum, Air Force base, or other facility. Click here to apply or call the Grants Dept. at 210-397-8563. The deadline is Oct. 10, 2025. 

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