Staff Newsletter - April 9, 2026

On the cover: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and campuses across the District displayed #CardboardKids to bring awareness and encourage healthy, safe family relationships. Pictured are CardboardKids at Ott Elementary School. 

Give your child a joyful jumpstart with Northside ISD’s tuition-free full-day Pre-K—where learning feels like play and every day sparks curiosity! In our warm, welcoming classrooms, certified early childhood teachers turn discovery into adventure through hands-on, play-based activities that build confidence, creativity, and essential skills for success.

Families consistently tell us they value safe schools, strong instruction, and a true sense of community—and that’s exactly what our Pre-K delivers. From making new friends to building early academic foundations, your child will be supported every step of the way.

Join the thousands of families choosing Northside ISD for a fun, engaging first school experience—enroll today and let the adventure begin! 

To find out if you qualify and to register, click here. 

New Features in Schoolnet (CMS)

Schoolnet has recently updated a few features for building an assessment. First, you must select a Test Category. Second, a tool has been added to assist in adding Content and Language Supports. Watch this video for more details. This resource and others can be found on the Schoolnet (CMS) Site, under HUB - Instructional Systems Support. For a listing of previous Schoolnet articles, click here.

Golfers sweep the Green

Brandeis Golf crushed it at the District 27-6A Tournament and has the hardware to show for it.

• Individual Champ: Claire McMyler took home the gold with a dominant score of 146. She's headed to Regionals.
• Regional Bound: The Boys Team (Luke DeWall, Austin Lytton, Syen Karia, Alex Gutierrez, & Logan Reid) secured their spot by finishing as District Runner-Up. 

In addition, Jay HS golfer Isabella Villaneuva won the Girls District 28-5A Individual Championship with a combined score of 178 to advance to the 5A Region IV Tournament. 

Kudos to these outstanding golfers and their Coaches, Jim Welton (Brandeis) and Ruben Salvador (Jay). 

Viva Fiesta, Northside!

The countdown to Fiesta has begun, and some NISD campuses got a jumpstart in their celebrations by hosting Fiesta Parades this week. At Driggers Elementary, the parade included floats, Fiesta hats and bling, a drumline and mariachi band, dangers, dignitaries, police and fire representatives, food vendors, and even a couple of horses. What more do you need?

Driggers fourth grade student Stormy Torres designed the Fiesta medal for the campus.  

Viva Fiesta! Pictures from the event can be found here. 

CTE Students Experience Career Paths in Action

CTE Construction students recently gained real-world experience during a Job Shadow Day hosted by Marek Bros. at NAC, stepping beyond the classroom to explore careers in the field.

Students participated in engaging presentations from ABC South Texas and DeWalt, as well as hands-on building demonstrations led by the Marek team. Adding to the impact, many of the professionals mentoring students are proud NISD CTE graduates, offering a powerful example of success after graduation.

This experience provided valuable insight into construction career pathways and the skills needed to thrive in the industry. Thank you to Marek Bros. and all partners for investing in the future of our students!

Free Admission to SeaWorld for Certified Texas Teachers and Preschoolers

Don’t wait to register for a Teacher Card HERE to receive free admission to SeaWorld through Jan. 3, 2027! Teachers can add unlimited Aquatica visits for $39. Or, add unlimited Aquatica and Parking for $84.

Children 5 and under can also get free unlimited admission with a Preschool Card. Add unlimited Aquatica for $39. Click HERE to register. The Preschool Card offer expires April 29!

"Living in a Material World" Teacher Grants

The ASM Materials Education Foundation offers “Living in a Material World” teacher grants to help K–12 educators bring the real world of materials science into their classrooms. These grants support creative, hands-on projects that enhance student awareness of materials science and the important role materials play in everyday life and society. Click here to apply or contact The Grants & Recognitions Dept. at 210-397-8563. Deadline is Sept. 30.

Public Notice and Input Requested/Aviso público y comentarios solicitados

Northside ISD is applying for federal grants and welcomes your input on how to use these funds to support students, staff, and families next school year. You can learn more about these grants here, and you can click here to give us your input and feedback on the 2026-2027 federal grant applications. Public comment is open from Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - Friday, May 22, 2026.

Northside ISD está solicitando subvenciones federales y agradece sus comentarios sobre cómo utilizar estos fondos para apoyar a los estudiantes, el personal y las familias durante el próximo año escolar. Puede obtener más información sobre estas subvenciones aquí, y puede hacer clic aquí para compartir sus comentarios sobre las solicitudes de subvenciones federales para el año escolar 2026-2027. El plazo para recibir comentarios públicos está abierto desde el lunes 7 de abril de 2026 hasta el viernes 22 de mayo de 2026.