Keeping Up with Comm Arts
~ September 8, 2025 ~
PSAT
Northside 10th and 11th graders can take the College Board Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test, or PSAT, on Wednesday, October 15th.
Registration is required and available at www.totalregistration.net/PSAT/446271, August 18th to September 24th. A $5 late sign-up fee will be applied after September 17th.
All 11th-grade students will be able to participate at no cost since results are connected to scholarship opportunities. 10th-grade students who choose to participate are also required to register in advance and pay a $20 testing fee. There is a reduced fee of $10 for students who receive free or reduced lunch.
For 11th-grade students, the PSAT/NMSQT is the entry route to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Requirements for participation, steps in the competition, and awards offered are explained in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide and on the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's website at www.nationalmerit.org.
Don't wait! Register now for this opportunity!
Homecoming Tickets
This year, our high school is using MORP. We will use MORP for purchasing tickets, answering questions, and sending notifications. Download the app MORP today. It is available on the Google Play Store and IOS App Store. It is important to turn on notifications to stay up-to-date on the latest information regarding Homecoming. Register for the Taft HS Homecoming Dance.
Students can add a credit card/debit card to their account for homecoming ticket purchase. A student's credit/debit card is not charged until they are approved to purchase their ticket. Once tickets go on sale, you will get one of the following messages: *Students can be approved to be part of the school but not approved to purchase tickets, for various reasons. Approval can take up to 24 hours*
- Approved: The student joins the guest list and receives a QR code digital ticket. The student's card is charged. The student gets a notification of the approval.
- Denied: The student's card is not charged and will remain in the student list. You will get a notification of the denial and why.
- Come See Me: The student's transaction remains on hold in the pending approvals list. The student is notified that he/she need to see the admin before approval.
*Student Purchasing Options
- Buy a single ticket. The student purchases a single ticket for themselves.
- Buy a ticket for themselves and a date who attends the same school. The student selects the name of his/her date from the student list. You will need their contact info and student ID number.
- Buy a ticket for themselves and a date who does not attend the same school. The student fills out this Google form, which will be placed in "Pending Status" awaiting administrative approval.
Ticket Sales will be as follows: ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW ID AT HOMECOMING ENTRANCE.
August 25th - September 10th at 7 p.m.
Tickets $30
*TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AFTER SEPTEMBER 10TH*
*If a student does not have a phone or cannot purchase the ticket online, they must contact Ms. Williams before or after school or during 5th period lunch ONLY*
Senior Shirts
The deadline is September 12th. The only rules are that it must have some memo of 'CAHS 2026' on it, and it must be appropriate. Parodies (references to any pop culture), as long as appropriate, are allowed. Only current seniors are allowed to design a shirt.
Junior Masterclass
Taft Theatre is offering a Junior Masterclass for 4th-8th graders! It's $30 and they get a shirt.
Jack C. Jordan Scholarship
NISD Council of PTAs offers a $1,000 scholarship to one high school senior from each Northside ISD high school PTSA, who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university or a technical institute in the summer or fall semester immediately following applicant’s high school graduation.
Through our scholarship program, Northside ISD Council of PTAs works to support students who are focused on achieving career goals through higher education. In evaluating each application, the Scholarship Committee will also consider service and participation in school activities, community involvement and scholastic merit.
Application deadline is Friday, November 14, 2025 at midnight.
Applicant must use a NON SCHOOL ISSUED EMAIL ADDRESS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
For more information: https://nisdpta.wordpress.com/programs-events/jack-c-jordan-scholarship/
The Congressional App Challenge
U.S. Service Academy Nominations
Congressional Award Program
Personal Communication Device Policy
Dear Students and Parents,
We would like to remind everyone of our No Personal Communication Device Policy during school hours. This includes cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, and similar devices. This policy was implemented to comply with Texas House Bill 1481 and to support a focused and distraction-free learning environment.
However, we understand the importance of technology in education. Therefore, students are allowed to bring and use personal laptops for classwork, note-taking, and other academic activities as directed by their teachers. Content specific technology such as an Adobe equipped iPad for an Animation course will also be allowed while in that class. Like all other devices previously mentioned, they will not be allowed during passing periods, lunch periods or in non-applicable courses and academic activities.
Please ensure that laptops are used responsibly and only for educational purposes during school hours. Misuse will result in loss of this privilege. Devices including cell phones must be powered off and kept in student's backpacks.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a productive and respectful learning environment.
Here Comes the Bus
Safety
As a safety reminder, NISD does not allow food deliveries for students or faculty/staff members. Additionally, all students, faculty, and staff must wear their school IDs on campus for safety.
Here is the link for more information: Safety First, 2025-2026
Additionally, any visitors to campus will need to apply and pass a background check. This does need to be completed every year. It will not roll over. Here is the link to the background check: https://www.nisd.net/community/volunteer-mentor
If you notice anything unusual or a potential safety concern throughout the school year, please contact the NISD Safeline. The Safeline is anonymous and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone number: 210-397-7233
Email: safe@nisd.net
