Alamo Colleges District-Palo Alto College has made it official. It has officially begun construction on the $23 million Southside Education & Training Center. The SETC, as it is called, will become a pipeline so students can earn their degrees in allied health and nursing, said Palo Alto College President Dr. Robert Garza. “We are thankful […]
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COPS/METRO Partners with Southside ISD
COPS/METRO, Communities Organized for Public Service, a grassroots community activist group, is joining forces with the Southside Independent School District to be a positive force to boost academics and community engagement. The District and COPS/METRO made the announcement during a news conference on December 3, 2020. Superintendent Mr. Rolando Ramirez said, “We are a team […]
Texas Higher Ed. Commissioner Spotlights Southside ISD
Southside ISD Superintendent of Schools Mr. Rolando Ramirez was selected to moderate a conversation with Texas Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Harrison Keller. Commissioner Keller spoke with the Superintendent about his 60/30 initiative. He’s working to make sure that 60 percent of Texans age 34 and younger have a higher education credential by 2030. The Bexar […]
We Love Our Principals!
Southside Independent School District Superintendent Mr. Rolando Ramirez and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Fred Hayes honored the district’s eight principals today. Principals were surprised with an edible fruit bouquet as part of National Principals Appreciation Month. “In my 13 years as a principal, we have never been honored. Thank you so much,” said Freedom Elementary Principal […]
Heritage Elem. Do-Seum-like Halls Win District Contest
Heritage Elementary Teachers went out of this world to win the District’s Reading Hallway Contest. The school’s fourth-grade hallway resembled The DoSeum located in downtown San Antonio. Teacher Carol Calderon also put on an astronaut suit to add to the environment. The teacher’s theme, “Our Adventure Begins Here” met all criteria for the contest: Theme […]
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