Superintendent Updates
December 2025
It is a great day in San Angelo ISD! We are engaged in the work of transforming our district through higher academic expectations, supporting our teachers, safer campuses, bond construction, and stewarding our community's resources. We have a unique opportunity to become a stronger academic district through an aligned curriculum, meaningful professional learning, and implementing new high-quality instructional materials for our teachers to use as a resource. Supporting our teachers is our most important work and we are pouring resources into this effort to be sure every student at every campus has the opportunity to grow and be successful every day.
The administration and Board of Trustees are committed to a plan to close two elementary school campuses effective July 1, 2027, in response to continued declining enrollment. This plan will reduce the number of elementary schools from 14 to 12, effective the Fall of 2027. In addition, the Spring 2026 semester will include a committee of San Angelo ISD parents, leaders, and employees engaging in the work to evaluate elementary school attendance boundaries. The goal of the committee is to provide a recommendation to the Board of Trustees by Summer 2026 for new elementary attendance zones, effective July 1, 2027. It will be important to populate the 12 elementary schools with those students living in the newly adopted attendance zones so that we can be good stewards of our resources and ensure the highest-quality academic program possible for all students. This should not impact magnet and special programs.
I will be communicating with you more frequently over the next two years as we work to transform our school district. By providing a stronger academic program, continuing to be great stewards of our community resources and improving our efficiencies as a district, San Angelo ISD will fulfill our mission. The mission of San Angelo ISD is to engage all students in a relevant and inspiring education that produces future-ready graduates. Above all, students first!
2025 Fall PAYS Graduation
Forty-five students will walk the stage during the December Class of 2025 PAYS graduation ceremony this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the McNease Convention Center. The PAYS graduation ceremony will be live streamed on the district website at saisd.org/graduation. A recording of the ceremony will be available following the event on the SAISD YouTube channel and SAISDtv, Optimum Channel 4 in San Angelo, and will air for two weeks after the ceremony. Congratulations to our December Class of 2025 graduates!
Mrs. Shamone Minzenmayer Tabbed Most Outstanding Science Teacher
Central High School’s own Mrs. Minzenmayer was named the Most Outstanding Science Teacher by the West Texas Geology Foundation! She received an award and a check in recognition of her outstanding work with students.
She was nominated by three former students and Dr. Joseph Satterfield from Angelo State University. Emily Emerald presented the award on behalf of WTGF, joined by Dr. Holik and Ms. Jessica Garza from ASU.
We are so proud of Mrs. Minzenmayer and grateful for her dedication to inspiring student success!
San Angelo Schools Foundation Awards More Than $92,000 in Grants to San Angelo ISD
TEA Visits San Angelo ISD CTE Programs
San Angelo ISD was also proud to welcome Dr. Lacy Freeman, the Texas Education Agency’s Statewide CTE Coordinator, for a visit to several of our Career and Technical Education programs earlier this month. Dr. Freeman toured SAISD to learn how districts across Texas are implementing Programs of Study and to better advocate for students, teachers, administrators, and industry partners statewide. During her visit, she met with students and staff to hear what’s working well in CTE and how the state can continue supporting districts in preparing students for college, career, and military readiness. Her tour included stops connected to industry-based certifications, strong community partnerships, and recent grants and donations — including Tiny Texans and the Child Development Associate program at Blackshear, the CNA program, Welding and Engineering programs with SME PRIME-supported equipment, and the Plant Science and Floral Design programs with FFA involvement.
Vote for Lake View High School for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Connection School Program of the Year
Lake View High School is a finalist for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Community Connection School of the Year—and your votes will help decide the winner! 💙🤍
Voting is unlimited and open through January 23, 2026, so vote early and vote often!
This recognition highlights schools that go above and beyond to stay connected with their community. Last month, Vicente Ramos was honored as Lake View’s Community Connector for his incredible dedication to the Northside. In his honor, Optimum donated $1,000 to the Lake View football program during the Chiefs’ home game against Andrews.
Now, Lake View is one of just ten statewide finalists, and the campus with the most votes will receive a $2,500 donation.
Central High School DECA Car Show
Rhythm Rising Excellence for Orchestra Students
Central and Lake View Orchestra students took the stage for an unforgettable evening, performing side-by-side with Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s original electric violinist and string master, Mark Wood.
From powerful solos to high-energy ensemble moments, our students gained once-in-a-lifetime experience — learning from a world-class performer while showcasing their own incredible talent. The night was electric, and the audience could feel every note.
We are so proud of our students and their directors for embracing this opportunity to grow their orchestral skills, stretch creatively, and shine on stage.
Victoria Gutierrez
Glenmore Elementary School
Jessica Motley
McGill Elementary School
City Proclamation for READS! Day
At the City Council meeting earlier this month, Mayor Tom Thompson officially proclaimed December 11, 2025, as San Angelo READS! Day! 📚
Thank you to the City of San Angelo for championing literacy and supporting our mission to inspire a lifelong love of reading. We are excited to celebrate San Angelo READS! Day next week and continue growing a community of readers together.
Crockett Elementary School
Construction is progressing as planned. Concrete work is underway, with steel framing scheduled soon. The building will begin taking shape early next year and remains on track for August completion.
McGill Elementary School
New Glenn Middle School
Lake View High School
The Lake View project also includes expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces and dedicated Mariachi facilities, designed to better support hands-on learning, fine arts instruction, and growing student programs.
Central High School
Across all projects, planning prioritizes student experience, accessibility, safety, and long-term use, ensuring bond investments support San Angelo ISD schools for generations to come.
Pledges
College Board National Recognition Program
College Board National Recognition Program
AP Scholars
AP Scholars with Honors
