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LessonsLessonsRecently, I visited with some giants. No, not like the ones in fairy tales. The giants I speak about served on the School Board and as superintendents in the last century, over the last six decades (see photo, page 2).

Last month, during Texas School Board Recognition Month, current Trustees invited former trustees and superintendents to lunch. What I witnessed was fascinating and inspiring. In the Board Room having lunch and sharing stories were the men and women

who laid the foundation on which Northside ISD rests. I sat back and listened to their excitement and was inspired by their vision and camaraderie.

There were some recently retired Trustees like Lynn Britton, Bennie Cole, and Randy Fields. But there were also pioneers named John Bryant and Bille Busby who served during the 1960s when there were only 20,000 students enrolled in Northside.

Neither one of them could imagine that Clark High School would exist in what was then the middle of nowhere. Of course, in those days, Marshall High School was considered on the outskirts of San Antonio. They recall working with then superintendent Ed Cody and collectively, knowing every single employee of the budding school district.

There were also trailblazing women like Nancy Collins, Nellie Reddix, and Virginia Myers, who led the Board in the 1970s and 1980s. In fact, Reddix was the first African American elected to the Board. Other trustees like Carmen Zuniga and Annie Holmes also represented their communities well.

There were giants like Charles Neely and Raul Fernandez who as presidents of the board made tough decisions and had the vision for what NISD is today. Bob James, Jesse Jones, and Dan Adams also served their communities well during these years when NISD experienced explosive growth.

They all talked about how NISD is a family, albeit a much bigger family then when many of them served on the Board. They reminisced about late night meetings and making tough calls about year-round school, opening the first school cafeterias, grappling with integration, implementing bilingual and special education, and putting $60 million bond issues before the voters, among other topics. Recently, voters passed a bond 10 times that size.

They recalled when teachers’ starting salaries were $20,000 a year and high schools cost less than $10 million to build. They talked about NISD mostly being a rural, country district where large ranches, now sprawling subdivisions, once flourished.

Former superintendents Ed Cody and John Folks added to the chorus of oral histories each recalling interesting facts, but mostly talking about NISD as a “community” of families seeking first class

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n By Brian T. Woods, Ed.D., Superintendent

hen you think of a badge, what comes to mind? For a teacher or administrator in NISD,

it is a TECHIE Badge. TECHIE stands for Technology, Engage, Challenge, Hook, Inspire, and Educate. It is based on the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Teachers.

“We want to acknowledge the great things happening in our classrooms with 21st century teaching and learning,” says Dana Bickley, Academic Technology Coordinator. “These badges have become quite the competition between teachers and administrators to see how many they can get before one another.”

There is no application form for the badges. Academic Technology Coaches and Academic Technology staff members look for NISD TECHIE teachers, teachers who are displaying 21st century teaching using technology tools.

Badges are available in the following areas: • Design: designing and developing digital age learning

experiences and assessments;• Digital Citizenship: promoting and modeling digital citizenship

and responsibility;• Inspire: facilitating and inspiring student learning and creativity;• Lead: Engaging in professional growth and leadership;• Model: modeling digital age work and learning;• Super TECHIE: defining and applying new skills to teach, work,

and learn in the digital age. Once earned, a certificate is presented by the Academic Coach and

tweeted using #nisdtechie.“We use Twitter to amplify our work,” Bickley explained. “We want

to cultivate the talent on campus for sustainability so we celebrate each milestone and badge earned.”

In addition, it is a high “badge of honor” when those who earn the designation can place the TECHIE Badge on their email signature.

“Teachers thrive on positive recognition and the badges are a great way to showcase that they are learning and using innovative teaching tools in the classroom,” says Carrie Squyres, principal of Hoffmann Elementary School.

New this year are Digital Badges ranging from “I Lead Twitter Chats” and “My Class Shares with Chatterpix” to “I Print in 3D” to “We Go Noodle!”

“Digital Badges were created as a way to keep it fresh so that if teachers have received all the TECHIE Badges offered, that they can continue to be motivated through the Digital Badge recognition,” Squyres said. “The teachers on my campus are extremely competitive when it comes to these badges.”

Follow Academic Technology on Twitter at twitter.com/NISDtechnology to learn more about technology-infused education in NISD classrooms. Call 210-397-7200 for more information. n

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hen children are engaged in activities at school that they enjoy, they are happier and they look forward to coming to school every day.

The recent holiday season is a good example of that. There were hundreds of activities that brought lots of talent to the stages and classrooms of Northside. NISD

has so many talented students who are taught and led by equally talented teachers who help bring out the best in all of them.

Our community of parents, grandparents, friends, and school neighbors enjoyed wonderful concerts where musicians and choirs played and sang their hearts out. The theatrical productions are second to none and really showcased the creativity and talents of NISD’s budding thespians at all the high schools and even at some middle and elementary schools.

Northside’s fine arts programs continue to keep our students involved in school life just as all the sports programs do. Many other extra-curricular programs, clubs, and community service activities also keep students engaged in school life and help develop a well-rounded student.

But all of these “extras” require students to maintain their grades. Staying active in clubs and organizations gives students incentives to succeed and keeps them in school. This is an example of what is working in Northside.

However, student success requires parental support and cooperation. The most important role that parents have is to be a child’s first teacher and then continue to be involved in their education as they go through the very important school years.

I encourage all parents and adults in students’ lives to be supportive and involved in children’s efforts to be successful in school and in their future careers. n

n By Katie N. Reed, School Board President

Meet your elected school trustees

Joseph H. MedinaDistrict 1

First elected: 2015

Gerald B. LopezDistrict 2

First elected: 2015

M’Lissa M. ChumbleyDistrict 3

First elected: 1995

Robert Blount, Jr.District 4

First elected: 1999

Katie N. ReedDistrict 5

First elected: 1990

Dr. Carol HarleDistrict 6

First Elected: 2013

Karen FreemanDistrict 7

First elected: 2005

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NISD financial house is in order

A gathering of giants. Former and current Board members and superintendents gathered once again in a room they all know well (the NISD Board Room) to commemorate Board Appreciation Month. Front Row (l–r) Dr.Carol Harle (2013–current), Nellie M. Reddix (1975–1985), Bennie L. Cole (2011–2015), Nancy F. Collins (1985–1988), John M. Bryant (1963–1969), Bille F. Busby (1961–1967), Karen Freeman (2005–current), Annie L. Holmes (2003–2011),

Supt. Ed Cody (1964–1982), Virginia A. Myers (1981–1994), Carmen Zuniga (1995–2003), Dr. Robert B. James (1989–1995), Jesse Jones (1990–1993). Back Row (l–r) Robert Blount, Jr. (1999–current), Raul B. Fernandez (1972–1990), Charles L. Neely, Jr. (1981–1990), George Lynn Britton, Jr. (2003–2015), Katie N. Reed (1990–current), Supt. Dr. John M. Folks (2002–2012), Randall H. Fields (1999–2013), and Dan Adams (1991–1995).

orthside ISD’s financial house is in order. In fact, for the past 13 years, NISD has earned the highest financial rating awarded by the state according to David Rastellini, Deputy Superintendent for

Business & Finance. Northside ISD earned the highest rating of “Pass” under the state’s financial accountability rating system,

called School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). The primary goal of School FIRST is to improve the management of school districts’ financial resources.

The School FIRST rating is based upon analysis of staff and student data reported for the 2013-14 school year, and budgetary and financial data for the 2014 fiscal year as they relate to the seven FIRST indicators.

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ISD-TV recently debuted a new video series to educate Northside parents, students, staff and community

members about Northside ISD. Northside Speaks is a series of five-minute conversations with NISD leaders, teachers, and school trustees who share interesting facts about programs and initiatives and also highlight human interest stories. The series can be found on NISD’s YouTube Channel youtube.com/northsideisd. n

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When regular school day ends, learning continueshe Learning Tree after-school enrichment program is offered at all Northside ISD

elementary and middle schools providing students a safe, supervised environment with academic, social, and recreational opportunities. In the 2015-2016 school year, the District-operated after-school program serves more than 6,800 students at 95 schools.

“Learning Tree offers a quality after-school program meant to enhance what happens during the school day,” said Lydia Martinez, Director of Adult and Community Education. “It continues the learning in a different and fun way. The best compliment we receive is when children tell their parents, ‘don’t pick me up early’ because they want to be there and participate in all the activities.”

The Learning Tree program is curriculum-based and a typical day includes time for a snack, homework, and enrichment activities. Activities emphasize science, math, reading, health and nutrition, college and workforce readiness, and community service. The middle school program is called Club LT and is tailored to meet the needs of older students.

Learning Tree runs from the end of the school day until 5:30 or

6:30 p.m., depending on the site, and is also available on District Early Release Days. Some programs

are tuition-based and others are grant-funded. Discounts and scholarships are available.

Registration is ongoing throughout the year, though it’s best to register during the summer for the upcoming school year as space is limited and staff must be hired.

The more than 600 staff members are all trained NISD employees and each campus has its own Site Leader.

The part-time jobs are a good fit for college students studying education.

There are also monthly family engagement opportunities with evening events to showcase

student learning and activities such as art projects and game nights.

“We work to meet the needs of all our students by providing fun age-appropriate activities that keep them productive and engaged after school,” said Martinez.

Learning Tree also offers full-day Summer Camps with five camps planned for summer 2016.

For more information about Learning Tree or to register children, go to nisd.net/learning-tree. n

Beyond the Game. Clark High School sophomore Samuel DeRousse (left) will be ready to compete in UIL track and field events this spring thanks to a new “throwing chair” built by fellow students in teacher Mark Halloran’s welding class. Senior Quinten Reinish (right) was instrumental in the team effort which included the donation of time, equipment and materials. It would cost about $1,000 to purchase a similar chair.

ne hundred percent of Northside ISD teachers are classified as “Highly Qualified.” In accordance with Section 2141 of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and the Texas State Highly Qualified Teacher Plan, the local education agency (LEA) is required to submit a report

annually on whether the academic subject area classes are being taught by Highly Qualified Teachers. According to the data submitted for 117 campuses on Nov. 9, 2015, Northside reported:

• 100 percent Highly Qualified Teachers

• 100 percent core subjects taught by Highly Qualified Teachers

• 100 percent Highly Qualified paraprofessionals at Title I campuses

“We employ more than 7,000 teachers in Northside and we are proud that all of our classrooms are staffed by teachers skilled in the areas they teach,” said Patricia Hill, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.

“Highly Qualified” means that the teacher: (1) has obtained full Texas teacher certification; (2) holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; and (3) has demonstrated subject matter competency in each of the academic subjects in which the teacher teaches, in a manner determined by TEA. n

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Oeducational opportunities for their children, and repeating NISD’s slogan: “A great place to work, live, and raise your family.”

But what these pioneers really did was lay the foundation for the giant District that NISD would become. All of us today stand on the shoulders of the visionary leaders who came before us.

[Note: Many conversations and recollections are available at the Northside School Museum (nisd.net/community/museum) which houses oral histories recorded by many of our pioneers.] n

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Northside Education Foundation Annual Reporthe previous and current Northside ISD themes – “In Northside. It’s Personal.” and “Northside Proud” – are both themes the Northside

Education Foundation (NEF) supports and models. NEF takes its mission to support NISD students, faculty, and staff very personal and has tremendous pride in its continued success. Over 20 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in grants to faculty and staff.

As the District continues to grow, NEF’s role has become more critical. To keep up with the increased demand for resources and to improve community engagement, the Foundation continues to align its strategic planning with the District and implements purposeful innovations and efficiencies.

Stay tuned for upcoming activities you can participate in, such as the NEF 5K, to help the Foundation continue to champion for NISD. NEF Annual Report information reflects the Foundation’s positive progress thanks to your support. n

NEF among top 50 U.S. education foundations

T he Northside Education Foundation (NEF) is the top ranking education

foundation in Bexar County and among the top 50 in the nation, according to a national study ranking K-12 education foundations.

In the “Stepping Up: The Top K-12 Education Foundations in the Nation” study, NEF was ranked 33rd in the nation. The Foundation was previously ranked in the top 25. According to the report, the 2015 study expanded in size, making it more competitive than ever before. The study included K-12 education foundations in the 200 largest school districts by population, expanding from the previous study’s top 100 largest school districts in 2014.

The study also includes “Top 10 National Rankings by Division” based on revenue. In 2015, NEF ranked #4 in its Division.

The Stepping Up study is the nation’s only study committed to ranking education foundations. The purpose of the study is to advocate the importance of K-12 education foundations while recognizing those that do it best. n

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2014 2015

NEF Gala $166,111 $212,872

Employee Pledge Drive* $149,780 $140,533

5K Run/Walk $54,078 $32,231

Six Flags & SeaWorld Tickets $27,786 $17,188

Spring Golf Tourney $46,104 $47,400

Fall Golf Tourney $34,067 NA

Sporting Clay Shooting Tourney NA $19,787

Total $477,926 $470,011

*4,647 NISD employee donors

NEF at a Glance 2014 2015

Raised $1.3M $1.2M

Assets $4.12M $4.40M

Awarded $1M $1M

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Northside Education Foundation Annual ReportNEF 5K “Race for Seis” is on!

imilar to the San Antonio Spurs chasing a sixth championship this year, the Northside Education Foundation (NEF) has a “Race for Seis” (or Race for Six) of its own.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7. The Foundation’s goal this year is to have 6,000 participants in the NEF 5K Run/Walk & Family Wellness Fair at SeaWorld, presented by CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System.

In 2014 and 2015, almost 5,000 runners and walkers participated, setting a record for NEF. This year, NEF is on a mission to continue to be a champion for NISD by getting 6,000 people across the 5K finish line.

In addition, children under 10 can participate in the Kids Fun Run for free by registering onsite. For those who prefer to sleep in but still want to donate, there is a Sleepwalker registration.

Make it a championship 5K for NEF and sign up for the race, lunch, and fun time in the park with NISD supporters! For more information and to sign up, please visit www.nisd.net/nef/5k and click on Apple Eddie. Contact the NISD Partnerships Office at 397-8599 for more information.

Prices for the day include the following options: • $25 – Individual registration for 5K only (11 years & up)• $60 – Family and Friends Group (Must be four people) – for 5K only• $25 – Sleepwalker (sleep in, support NEF)• $35 – SeaWorld lunch and park ticket per registrant• Parking is free for all options until 8:15 a.m.• T-shirts and chip timing are sold separately.• Note: A one day park access pass is normally $70 at the gate n

Nominate NISD grads for 2016 Pillars of Character

A ny graduate from any of Northside’s high schools is eligible to be nominated as a 2016 NISD Pillar of Character, a prestigious annual

recognition. A committee of NISD and Northside Education Foundation (NEF) representatives selects the six Pillars. The honorees are celebrated at NEF’s annual Pillar recognition gala. The nomination form and list of past and present Pillars, along with photos and biographical information, is located at www.nisd.net/pillars. Anyone can nominate a graduate and the nomination remains active for up to five years. New information can be provided at any time. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2016. For more information, contact the Partnerships Office at 397-8599. n

Buy your collectible 2016 Fiesta medal!

T he Northside School Museum Association is selling Fiesta medals. These

limited-edition collectibles can be purchased at the NISD Partnerships Office. This year’s colorful medal was designed by an NISD student, Victoriana Shannon, a freshman at Clark High School. The medal is being sold for only $8 as a fundraiser for the School Museum, located in the old Leon Valley School at Bandera and Grissom roads. The medals sell out each year so order early. For more information, call the Partnerships Office at 397-8599. n

Theme park tickets lowest in town, Schlitterbahn tickets now available

N EF is selling Six Flags/Fiesta Texas one-day tickets for $35, which is less than half the gate price of $71.99. The park opens Feb. 27 with

three new major attractions. Tickets will be sold at several campuses and at the Partnerships Office. Some of the proceeds from the sales benefit both campuses and NEF. Stay tuned for information about SeaWorld San Antonio tickets and new this year, Schlitterbahn tickets. For more information, please call the Partnerships Office at 397-8599. n

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2015 Pillars of Character. (left to right) Chris Branagan, Dr. Jorge Alvarez, Dr. Mandie Svatek, William Raba, Gina Jones, and J. Patrick Burk

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orthside magnet schools offer a focused, career-specific education for students who show an interest

in a particular field or know what career path they want to take. Today, about 3,200 students are enrolled in NISD’s five magnet high school programs.

“There’s a myth that public schools do not provide students choices in their education,” said Dr. Brian Woods, superintendent. “Northside’s excellent magnet programs prove that is not the case because students are able follow their interests whether that be business, communications, STEM, health/medicine, or construction.”

Four programs share campuses with their larger comprehensive high schools. Business Careers High School is located at Holmes High School; Communications Arts High School is located at Taft High School; Jay Science & Engineering Academy is located at Jay High School; and Construction Careers Academy is located at Warren High School. The fifth, Health Careers High School, is located on its own campus in the South Texas Medical Center. All schools accept students via an application process.

Here are some impressive accomplishments from each magnet program:

• Business Careers High School leads the district in computer certifications earned by students and is home to one of the largest career-based mentor programs in the state. The school’s CyberPatriot program, which focuses on cybersecurity competition and skill development, has won first place in the city, first place in the state, and third place in national competition.

• Communications Arts High School students gain real-world video production skills through participation in competitions and by working with national news programs. Since 2008, CAHS students have won first

or second place in the Teens in the Driver’s Seat PSA competition, resulting in thousands of dollars in cash prizes to purchase cameras, tripods, and microphones for the school’s communications department. For the past three years, advanced video students have been producing news stories as part of the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs program.

• Construction Careers Academy hosts the only student-built Parade of Homes event in the nation. Teams made up of student architects, engineers, construction managers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and carpenters design, build, and sell up to four homes each year. In 2015, students transformed three shipping containers which sold for a combined $125,000 at auction. The annual event showcases the real-world skills and training students receive in four years at the Academy.

• Health Careers High School students are pre-accepted into medical schools across the country each year. Over 75 percent of all Health Careers students earn medical certifications in five different areas of health care.Students participate in cutting- edge medical research with professionals at the UT Health Science Center. Frequently, the names of the HCHS students are included when the research is published in medical journals. HCHS, established in 1984, is the oldest magnet school in Bexar County.

• The Jay Science & Engineering Academy hosts one of the largest school science fairs in the state. More than 600 projects were entered in the most recent fair, and half a million dollars in scholarships were awarded by St. Mary’s University and the University of the Incarnate Word. Students participate in academic research all four years of high school.

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Students share about their school with visiting congressman. Congressman Joaquin Castro toured Construction Careers Academy to learn how the magnet program is preparing students for college and careers. He is pictured with CCA seniors Lucas James Nevarez and Joshua Curtis Cook in the Advanced Electrical and HVAC lab.

1966 state champs return home to NISD. Fifty years ago the Marshall High School basketball team won a state championship. In January, the team reunited and the players and head coach Ted Dockery were recognized at halftime of the Marshall/Clark game. The current Rams team helped honor the 1966 champs, presenting them team t-shirts at a reception in the Marshall HS gym.

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Mammoth projects testament to growth in NISD

Northside Sports Gym opens in November 2016. Birds-eye view shows Loop1604 at bottom and Kittyhawk Dr (Stinson Middle School) on left.

Harlan High School opens in August 2017. Birds-eye view shows Talley Rd. on top; Old FM471W on right, and FM471W on bottom left.

Fields Elementary School opens in August 2016. Birds-eye view shows FM1560 on bottom left and Hills of Shaenfield subdivision on top right.

Cole Elementary School opens in August 2016. Birds-eye view shows Talley Rd. on left and Wiseman Road on top.

Aerial images give you birds-eye view

onstruction of new schools and classroom additions at older schools is at a fever pitch

to ensure that classrooms and improved facilities are ready for current students and the thousands of new students expected over the next couple of years. NISD is growing by around 1,500 to 2,000 students a year.

From the aerials, you can see how some of the schools under construction are on ranch lands that are surrounded by new neighborhoods and homes under construction. NISD continues to be the “destination district” for families looking for high quality schools for their children.

NISD voters approved School Bond 2014 which is providing funds to build new schools and classroom additions. Funds are also used to renovate and bring other schools to current standards as well as upgrade infrastructure in hundreds of projects all over NISD.

Here are updates on some of the projects. For a more detailed status, see www.nisd.net/bond.

• Cole Elementary School is being built for 800 students. It will alleviate overcrowding at Hoffmann and Mireles elementary schools. The $25.4 million project is being built by Bartlett Cocke General Contractors and is about 60 percent completed. It was designed by Noonan Rittimann.

• Fields Elementary School will house 800 students and is about 63 percent complete. The $24.6 million school is being built by Joeris General Contractors. It will relieve Krueger and Scarborough elementary schools and will balance the enrollment between Henderson and Scarborough elementary schools. It was designed by O’Neill Conrad Oppelt, LPA.

• Harlan High School will house 2,800 students and will open in summer 2017. The $110.8 million school is being built by Joeris General Contractors and was designed by Garza Bomberger

& Associates. Harlan is planned to relieve overcrowding at Taft, O’Connor and Brennan high schools. It is about 57 percent complete.

• The Northside Sports Gym is being built at the Farris Athletic Complex. The 2,500-seat gym was designed by Marmon Mok and is being built by Bartlett Cocke General Contractors. It is about 40 percent complete. The $26.3 million facility will provide competition space for school athletic programs in addition to the Paul Taylor Field House. It will also provide a venue for NISD special events.

• New classroom additions at Rudder and Luna middle schools will be completed in summer 2016. Combined, these projects cost $8 million. Rudder’s contractor is D.L. Bandy and architect is Alamo Architects. Luna’s contractor is Guido Construction and architect is Garza Bomberger & Associates.

• Multiple bond projects are in bid or design phases. These include a new and yet-to-be-named “Kallison Ranch #2 area” elementary school, the Child Nutrition Warehouse, a classroom addition and window upgrade at Allen Elementary School, the Holmes High School fine arts building replacement, a music room at Thornton Elementary School, bus canopy modifications at Zachry Middle School, ALE classroom upgrades at Clark and Jay high schools and Pease Middle School, a library addition at Esparza Elementary School, administrative area upgrades at Glenoaks Elementary School, and cafeteria and kitchen renovations at Cody and Leon Valley elementary schools.

• New roofs/waterproofing will be completed by end of summer 2016. These schools are Boone, Cable, Howsman, Lewis, Linton, Mary Hull, May, and Villarreal elementary schools. Also, Jones Middle School, Taft High School, and the Paul Taylor Field House. n

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Board of Trustees

Joseph H. Medina District 1 TrusteeGerald B. Lopez District 2 Trustee

M’Lissa M. Chumbley District 3 Trustee

Robert Blount, Jr. District 4 Trustee

Katie N. Reed District 5 Trustee

Carol Harle, Ph.D. District 6 TrusteeKaren Freeman

District 7 Trustee

Administration

Brian T. Woods, Ed.D. Superintendent

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Watch graduations live or online

New upload instructions:Go to https://texomaweb.sharefile.comEnter username [email protected] his password, CorporateImage69and it will open the Corporate Image folder.Select the NISD folder and upload files.

New campus leaders named

Tracy Wernli, formerly academic dean at Hector Garcia Middle School, is now principal at Hector Garcia Middle School.

Tod Kuenning, principal at Timberwilde Elementary School, was appointed principal at Cole Elementary School (slated to open in August 2016.)

Daeon Harris, principal at Valley Hi Elementary School, was appointed principal at Fields Elementary School (slated to open in August 2016.)

Christina Rather, formerly vice principal at Briscoe Middle School, is now principal at Briscoe Middle School.

Vicki Kilpatrick, formerly vice principal at McAndrew Elementary School, is now principal at Rhodes Elementary School.

orthside ISD will hold 12 graduation ceremonies in June 2015. Health Careers High School and the Reddix Center graduations will be held

at the Paul Taylor Field House. All others will be held at the Alamodome.

All ceremonies will be streamed live on the NISD website. DVDs and Blu-rays of high school graduations may be ordered online at www.NISD.net/schools/graduation. n

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Campus Date Time

Brandeis High School Tuesday, June 7 7:00 p.m.

Brennan High School Wednesday, June 8 7:00 p.m.

Business Careers High School Monday, June 6 7:00 p.m.

Clark High School Wednesday, June 8 3:00 p.m.

Communications Arts High School Friday, June 10 7:00 p.m.

Construction Careers Academy Monday, June 6 3:00 p.m.

Health Careers High School Thursday, June 2 7:00 p.m.

Holmes High School Monday, June 6 7:00 p.m.

Campus Date Time

Jay High School Thursday, June 9 3:00 p.m.

Jay Science & Engineering Academy Thursday, June 9 3:00 p.m.

Marshall High School Tuesday, June 7 3:00 p.m.

O’Connor High School Friday, June 10 3:00 p.m.

Reddix Center Wednesday, June 1 7:00 p.m.

Stevens High School Thursday, June 9 7:00 p.m.

Taft High School Friday, June 10 7:00 p.m.

Warren High School Monday, June 6 3:00 p.m.

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