In this issue:
On the cover: A huge shout-out to our bands, football teams, coaches, trainers, Athletics Department employees, maintenance crews, police officers, and everyone behind the scenes who is working hard to prepare for the start of high school football next week! We appreciate all you do to make game day possible.
Way to Go, Team Northside!
Across Northside ISD, our campuses are making enormous strides in student achievement—and that progress deserves celebration.
This year, Northside students:
- outscored the state in Reading at every tested grade level.
- increased their performance in both Math and Reading at the higher Meets and Masters levels,
- demonstrating meaningful growth in the skills and knowledge that prepare them for success.
That progress extends across our student population.
Northside students receiving Special Education services are outperforming the state in Reading, another powerful sign of the impact happening in classrooms across the district.
Many campuses also improved significantly in their overall accountability ratings,
- with several moving a full letter grade (or even two) from 2025 to 2026.
- But while those results are important, a letter grade is only one measure of a school's story.
- Every Northside campus has areas to celebrate, opportunities to grow, and students whose individual progress matters.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Top 5 Things to Know About ClassDojo
Thank you for your continued patience and adaptability as we bring ClassDojo to all of Northside ISD. Use this quick reference guide to resolve the most common questions so you can keep families and students connected!
- New Student Roster Sync: Allow 24–48 hours for automated system syncs to display newly added students in your class roster.
- AUP Status Check: If a student is missing after 48 hours, check their Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) agreement. Students marked "No" will not automatically populate in the platform.
- FERPA & Photo Sharing: Always verify a student's FERPA agreement before posting any student photos or media to ensure compliance.
- Help Center Resources: Access feature guides, self-service tutorials, and platform information anytime at help.classdojo.com.
- Technical Support: Reach out directly to hello@classdojo.com for technical troubleshooting or account support.
AROUND THE DISTRICT
Nominate a deserving teacher, counselor, or principal
The 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program, which honors outstanding public school professionals, is now open for nominations, and they would love your help in sharing the news with your campus community. (Finalists and winners get cash and grants for themselves and their schools!)
Nominations close on September 30, 2026. More information can be found at https://heblovesteachers.com/.
Everyone needs some Burke Bear Bites in their day!
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GRANT OF THE WEEK
Moss Foundation Teacher Grants Available
The P. Buckley Moss Foundation is offering its Teacher Grant to fund a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into education in the classroom, with a special focus on those who learn differently. Click here to apply or contact the Grants Dept. at 210-397-8563. Applications close on Sept. 30, 2026.
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