March 2026 Newsletter – Driving SAISD Forward
This March, the SAISD Foundation kicked off 20 years of investing in our students, teachers, and schools. While we are proud of our history, we are even more excited about the future. As the SAISD Foundation enters its 20th year, we are taking a moment to reflect on two decades of unwavering commitment to the San Antonio Independent School District. Since our founding, the Foundation has served as a vital “anchor” for the urban core, bridging the gap between community resources and classroom needs.
Continue reading the full story here.
“Better Begins Here” – Investing in Our Own
What happens when high school students don’t just dream of college, but dream of returning to their own communities as teachers? At Travis Early College High School, they are doing more than just filling vacancies—they are building a sustainable, homegrown legacy.
We sat down with the visionary leaders behind a new scholarship dedicated to Travis AAT (Associate of Arts in Teaching) students. With over 50 years of collective experience in K–12 education, they share why investing in these future educators now is the key to solving the teacher shortage and strengthening our local schools for the long haul.
From the specific “aha” moment that sparked the fund to the ambitious goal of supporting the entire 2026 graduating cohort, this is a story of purpose, passion, and partnership.
Continue reading the full interview here.
The Future of STEM Just Pulled Into the Parking Lot
We are excited to introduce the newest member of the team, Jamie Hansen, our STEM Program Coordinator, who is officially taking the wheel of our two traveling STEM Buses: Voyager and Pathfinder.
With 18 years of experience and a passion for “messy” discovery, Jamie is transforming our STEM buses into mobile laboratories where zip codes don’t define access to technology. From flight simulators that teach physics to 3D printers that turn ideas into physical objects, Jamie’s mission is to create that “dinner table moment”—where students go home so excited about what they built, they can’t stop talking about it.
Want to know what it’s like to “bank the wings” of a flight simulator or watch a 3D-printed gear you designed come to life? Read our interview with Jamie to see how we’re bringing the future directly to our students’ doorsteps.
Continue reading about our STEM Coordinator here.
Swing for SAISD: Our 20th Annual Golf Tournament
While these classroom innovations and scholarships are transforming lives today, it takes our entire community to keep that momentum going. One of the most enjoyable ways you can support the SAISD Foundation is by joining us at our fundraising events.
When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 8:30 am shotgun start
Where: Quarry Golf Course – 444 E. Basse Rd.
Celebrating: Two decades of community, partnership, and student success.
Join the Legacy: Click here to register for the 20th Anniversary Golf FORE Excellence. Not a golfer? Join us for Partee on the Patio from 9 am – 12 pm.
Unique Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for passionate volunteers to help us bring the magic of learning to two of San Antonio’s biggest spring events.
The Book Buddies Bus @ The SA Book Festival: Help us spark a love for reading! We need volunteers to assist with engaging with young readers as they explore the Book Buddies Bus.
Saturday, April 11 – two-hour shifts from 9am – 5pm
The STEM Bus @ Fiesta De Los Niños: Join Jamie Hansen and the crew on the Voyager! Help visitors navigate the flight simulator and discover the “Why” behind science and math in a high-energy Fiesta atmosphere.
Saturday, April 18 – two-hour shifts from 9am – 6pm
Click here to sign up.
