College Launch: Helping the Class of 2026 Take Their Next Step For thousands of SAISD seniors, graduation marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Some will be the first in their family to attend college. Others are pursuing careers, military service, or technical training. No matter the path, every graduate deserves the opportunity to […]
Before they took the stage on March 24, the youngest dancers in the Bonham Academy Ballet Folklórico smoothed the brims of their cowboy hats and checked the laces on their boots. They were elementary students, ready to perform the foot-stamping rhythms for a downtown San Antonio crowd. Their older classmates from Bonham — only a […]
Top 5 of ’25 – #2 Cultural Arts in SAISD Our Top 5 of 2025 continues with a story rooted in identity, heritage, and student pride. Cultural arts in SAISD aren’t extracurricular—they’re essential. Through mariachi and ballet folklórico, students are learning discipline, storytelling, and confidence while carrying forward traditions that reflect who they are and […]
Beat the Heat Sets New Record, Closes out Season at San Antonio College In a room buzzing with excitement and soon-to-be college freshmen—many bound for San Antonio College (SAC) and ready to become proud Armadillos—there’s a table in the back corner quietly changing futures. That’s where the SAISD Foundation Postsecondary Navigators are stationed, laptops open […]
Young Alumni Highlight: Nezi Cuellar Emergency Gap donors are some of the most important supporters we have. When a student faces an unexpected cost that threatens their ability to stay in college or attend commencement, they need someone to lean on. That’s where you come in. The SAISD Foundation is proud to play a small […]
Bright Ideas Shining for the 24-25 School Year Teacher Appreciation Week is off to a radiant start—literally and figuratively—as we kick off the season with some truly bright ideas from the dedicated educators of SAISD. We were thrilled to deliver the first Bright Idea Grant of the year to Ms. Christina Psencik, Ms. Christina Vara, […]
Spreading the Joy of Reading: A Volunteer’s Journey with Book Buddies Debbie Gordon began volunteering with Book Buddies long before the program came to the SAISD Foundation. She is the top volunteer on our leader board, volunteering as a lead every single month. Debbie – thank you for your service to the program and for […]
Burbank High School’s Ag in the City In fall 2023, Burbank hosted Ag in the City for the first time since 2019, and its return was triumphant! This program brought elementary school students, high school students, and animals together to provide a unique learning experience at Burbank High School centered on urban farming. Elementary students […]
Bobby Perez Returns to Visit Jefferson Mustangs Bobby Perez, an Inspire Awards honoree went back to Jefferson High School to visit his alma mater in December 2024. He was given a tour by two dynamic seniors in the Diplomas Program. As a former football player at Jefferson, the new gym and upgraded equipment were […]
Great Grads! Stories from SAISD Foundation Scholarship Recipients Sam Houston High School: Autumn: Congratulations to Autumn for being selected for the Sam Houston Class of ’89 Cheer Scholarship! Autumn’s journey began with hands-on experiences in childcare. Working at a daycare center and babysitting children provided her with a solid foundation and confirmed her desire […]
