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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: Wildcats
School Colors: Black, Silver, White
Mission Statement: Engage and challenge all students through rigorous and consistent quality education.
Ada Bohlken - Principal
Ada Bohlken graduated with a Bachelors of Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and completed her masters degree at Texas A&M Kingsville in Education Administration. She has worked in the education field for 28 years at both the middle and high school levels. All her educational career has been with Northside Independent School District.
Mrs. Bohlken believes that all students can succeed and prides herself in knowing that at Sotomayor High School, we will undertake every measure possible to ensure student success. It is our mission to help all students receive a quality education in order to be college competitive or career ready. Mrs. Bohlken was hired to open Sonia M. Sotomayor High School in May of 2021 and looks forward to the opening in the fall of 2022.
Mrs. Bohlken believes that all students can succeed and prides herself in knowing that at Sotomayor High School, we will undertake every measure possible to ensure student success. It is our mission to help all students receive a quality education in order to be college competitive or career ready. Mrs. Bohlken was hired to open Sonia M. Sotomayor High School in May of 2021 and looks forward to the opening in the fall of 2022.
Jacquelyn Lambert - Associate Principal
The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator.
Jacquelyn Lambert attended The University of Texas at San Antonio and received a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in English in 2001. She later went back to UTSA and earned a master's Degree in Educational Leadership in 2009.
Her 21 years of educational experience have been at both the middle and high school levels. Her experience encompasses multiple roles as a classroom teacher, department coordinator, Assistant Principal, Academic Dean, and now Associate Principal.
Mrs. Lambert believes in creating a safe environment where students feel comfortable, engaged and are challenged to reach their full potential. Every student is important and she strives to ensure that students are successful in all aspects of their educational career.
Gina Austin
Academic Dean
Gina Austin is an accomplished educator with a strong academic background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Texas in Austin and later pursued her Masters in Instructional Technology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, along with obtaining her Principal Certificate.
Over the course of 17 years in education, Mrs. Austin has assumed various roles, including classroom teacher, mentor, consultant, Technology IST, Department Coordinator, Assistant Principal, and currently serves as the Academic Dean. Her dedication is evident in her belief that every student can achieve their full potential through engaging and rigorous curriculum, embracing productive struggle, and demonstrating perseverance.
Mrs. Austin is committed to ensuring that all students at Sotomayor High School are well-prepared for college, career, or military paths upon graduation.
