Keeping Up with Comm Arts
~ August 3, 2026 ~
Hello Comm Arts Family and Friends!
Just one more week till school starts. The first day of school is August 10th. Students, please make sure you are working on your summer reading project. Assignments can be found in this newsletter.
Thank you to all who participated in our Prep Days. If you were unable to attend, student schedules are posted on HAC. Student IDs and district Chromebooks will be issued during the first week of school.
If you ordered a 2025-2026 Yearbook, they are here. Please stop by campus this week during the following times to pick it up:
- Monday and Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday and Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
PE Uniforms
Parking Permits
Attendance Matters
High School Credits: Students are required by law to be in attendance for 90% of each class. If students' absences exceed 90%, they will lose credit for their class unless corrected through Attendance Recovery. Excused and non-excused absences count towards the allotted amount.
Health vs. EADN (Excused Absences - Non-Health -Doctor Note): Health absences do not count against a student's attendance. However, a student must be on campus for part of the school day and bring in a doctor's note. A doctor's note counts as an excused absence if a student is absent for the whole school day.
Off Campus Lunch 26-27 School Year
Senior Off Block for 26-27 School Year
The Congressional App Challenge (CAC)
Class of 2027 Senior Portraits
Seniors, take time to schedule your senior portraits with CADY this summer.
August 2026
September 2026
NISD 26-27 Calendar
Comm Arts Dress Code
Off & Away for the Day
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, in line with Texas House Bill 1481, to support a focused learning environment.
Students may use personal laptops for classwork as directed by their teachers. Specific devices, such as Adobe-equipped iPads for certain courses, are also permitted. However, all devices must be powered off and kept in backpacks during passing periods, lunch, and non-applicable classes.
Please use laptops responsibly for educational purposes only. Misuse will result in loss of privileges. Thank you for your cooperation!
School Safety Reminder
Northside ISD joined the Texas School Safety Center's public awareness campaign, "Threats Are No Joke!" aimed at educating students and parents about the serious consequences of making or sharing threats. The campaign highlights that even joking about threats can have legal repercussions and endanger safety, as shown in the PSA video linked below. Students are encouraged to report any concerning information through NISD's Safeline. We encourage everyone to watch the video at https://txssc.txstate.edu/videos/threats-are-no-joke/ to understand better the importance of keeping our schools safe. Thank you.
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, 2026-2027
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
