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Highlands High School Cuts the Ribbon on New Athletics Facility Last week was an exciting time to be a mighty fighting owl! Members of the project team from Satterfield & Pontikes Construction (S&P) and architect Perkins&Will proudly joined student athletes, coaches and San Antonio ISD board members at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the campus’s new athletics facility. The festivities began with a student-led pep rally, where the community came together to celebrate this significant milestone for the athletics department. “Today we are opening the doors to dreams, determination and the spirit of teamwork,” remarked Highlands wresting coach, Krystal Contreras. The project was funded by a 2002 bond that voters passed to bring many of the district’s facilities up to modern standards. This project includes a 1,000-seat competition gym, replacing the original 1958 gym, along with two new weight rooms, a practice gym, training room and a wrestling mat room. Existing coaches' offices and locker rooms received a complete renovation, and upgrades like a new HVAC system, rerouted bus loop, and a band practice pad were installed. Highland's head women's basketball coach, Adrianna Wiatrek, expressed her gratitude — "These kids deserve these facilities so much...we cannot express enough to you the support that you gave to give us these facilities."  With the opening of the new athletic facilities, S&P begins work on the demolition of the existing gym. Once demolition is complete, a new walkway will be constructed to provide a safe route for students between the main building and the athletic facilities. Congratulations SAISD and Highlands High School on this remarkable milestone!

Through #Bond2020, SAISD students are getting a closer look at the architecture and construction industries. On Dec. 17, a group of Highland Hills Elementary students and parents gathered for a presentation by project architect Huckabee, followed by age-appropriate activities that introduced them to architectural terms and concepts while giving them the opportunity to provide input about the design of major renovations at the campus. In addition to offering design suggestions, students searched for design terms in a word puzzle and completed a coloring sheet using colors they would use in their school design. The students were also given a sheet with a floor plan they can cut out and re-arrange over the winter break to help them understand the planning of spaces within a school. #highlandhillses #architecture #huckabee

Happy Holidays from SAISD!

Highlands High School knows how to celebrate! Thanks to all the students, staff, parents and community members who turned out earlier this month to mark completion of the school's new competition gym and athletic support spaces with a pep rally and ribbon ceremony, followed by an Open House and "tailgate." Other improvements include a new secondary gym, girls’ and boys’ locker rooms, two new weight rooms, a training room, a mat room, seminar rooms and coaches’ offices. The remainder of the work is expected to wrap up in spring 2025.    #SAISD #highlandshs #majorrenovations #bondprojects #upgrades #campusupgrades #athletics 

So proud of our amazing SAISD teachers who earned National Board Certification! National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers. SAISD has doubled our teachers who have earned National Board Certification. Read more about our awesome teachers here: https://lnkd.in/g6yCE7Dj If you are looking for a place to grow your career, then apply today. We are hiring for a variety of instructional and non-instructional roles! #hiring

We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Math TUTORS to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic growth and confidence in mathematics. Position: Math Tutor Location: Young Men’s Leadership Academy (SAISD) Job Type: Part-Time Responsibilities: * Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions in mathematics. * Assist students with understanding math concepts, homework, and test preparation. * Collaborate with teachers to identify students’ needs and track their progress. * Foster a positive and supportive learning environment. Qualifications: * Education major required. * Strong proficiency in mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, and higher-level math preferred). * Previous tutoring or (student) teaching experience is a plus. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Commitment to helping students succeed academically. Benefits: * Flexible scheduling. * Opportunity to work in a supportive and inspiring educational environment. * Make a difference in the lives of students. How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and mathematics, we encourage you to apply! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to LContreras3@saisd.net by December 13, 2024. Join YMLA and help shape the future of our students!

SAISD is looking for plumbing foreman! Join the #SAISDFamilia with starting pay over $28 an hour (with consideration for experience). Get more than 15 days off, including holidays – plus, personal days, sick leave, flexible shift work, and overtime opportunities. Apply now ➡️ www.saisd.net/auxjobs ⬅️ 

The SAISD Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment team collaborated with the Dual Language, ESL & Migrant team to hold the District's Annual Spanish Spelling Bee Competition this week. Eighty-eight students from 44 campuses from across the district met at Mark Twain Dual Language Academy to compete for a chance at moving on to the regional competition.    "The Spanish Spelling Bee is a tradition in San Antonio ISD where students to get show off their spelling skills and compete to go on to Region 20,” Martha Rodriguez, World Languages Coordinator, said. “We are beyond proud of the collaboration with other departments to make this event happen where our SAISD students can continue practicing their values." #saisd #saisdproud #saisdfamilia #spanishspellingbee #students #schools #duallanguage

Nearly 200 high school students from 13 San Antonio ISD high schools have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program this fall. The program celebrates the hard work of thousands of high school students nationwide to help them showcase their strong academic performance on college and scholarship applications. High-achieving students from all 50 states and U.S. territories were eligible for the five programs: National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, National Rural and Small-Town Recognition Program, and for the first time, the National First-Generation Recognition Program.  “It feels good because I’ve gone through this four-year journey of personal growth and I’m finally being recognized for something that felt pretty amazing to me,” said Mike De La Cruz, a Jefferson High School senior who received the National First-Generation Recognition Award and National Hispanic Recognition Award. #saisd #saisdproud #saisdfamilia #students #collegeboard #collegebound #highschool