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Welcome to Neff!

2026-2027 School Year

Welcome to Neff! 2026-2027 School Year

Meet the Neff Counseling Team

Hello Texans!

We are excited to be working along side you and your child this 2026-2027 school year.

We will be communicating via emails and phone calls throughout the school year.

Our Neff Counseling Newsletter will be shared monthly via email.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

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Mrs. Gabriela Puente

Student Alphabet A-I

gabriela.puente@nisd.net

210-397-4127

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Mrs. Elda Garza

Student Alphabet J-S

elda.garza@nisd.net

210-397-4126

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Mr. Edward Dovalina

Student Alphabet T-Z

*Head Counselor*

edward.dovalina@nisd.net

210-397-4125

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Important Neff MS Information Important Neff MS Information

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Neff MS ~ Bell Schedule Neff MS ~ Bell Schedule

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A 6th Grade Schedule

  • English Language Arts or Advanced ELA 6 (2 period block)

  • Math 6 or Advanced Math 6

  • Social Studies 6

  • Science 6

  • Fitness and Team Sports 6/ Healthy Habits (*each a semester class)

  • 1 Elective

  • Foundations for Success 6



A 7th Grade Schedule

  • English Language Arts 7 or Adv ELA 7 (2 period block)

  • Math 7 or Accelerated Pre-Algebra

  • Texas History 7 or Adv TX History 7

  • Science 7 or Adv Science 7

  • Movement Lifetime Fitness 7, Dance, or Athletics

  • 2 Electives



An 8th Grade Schedule

  • English Language Arts or Adv ELA 8

  • Pre-Algebra or Adv MS Algebra 1

  • US History 8 or Adv US History 8

  • Science 8 or Adv Science 8

  • Lifetime Activity Wellness 8, Dance, or Athletics

  • 2 Electives

  • 1 required HS credit course (only 1 of the following)

    • MAPS (Methodology for Academic and Personal Success)

    • Innovative Thinkers 3 (GT students)

    • AVID 1

Neff Academics
Click on the button above to learn more about academic options at Neff Middle School.

Academic Coaching

Is your child needing extra academic coaching in Math and ELA or needs to recover credit in their high school courses due to attendance? Here's some valuable information on that.

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Athletics- 7th & 8th Graders

If you child is in 7th or 8th grade and is interested in joining athletics, please view the information below. You can find the guidelines, the physical form (English & Spanish) and the online forms link.

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Northside ISD RANK ONE Athletics Online Forms

Schedule Changes Schedule Changes

Google Form

Schedule changes for the 2026-2027 course selection will be considered at the beginning of the school year. ALL schedule changes must be approved by our Academic Dean, Ms. Christina Lora.

DEADLINE to SUBMIT WAS AUGUST 14, 2026

Counseling Program Components Counseling Program Components

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Guidance

Guidance lessons will be provided throughout the school year to all students here at Neff.

The lessons will focus on the following areas: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Intrapersonal Effectiveness, Personal Health and Safety, and Post-Secondary Planning and Career Readiness.

Neff Counselors will provide guidance lessons through Social Studies or Science classes for 6th and 7th graders and through MAPS, AVID or Innovative Thinkers 3 for 8th graders.

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Responsive Services

In this component, school counselors intervene with or on behalf of those student whose personal circumstances, concerns, or problems are interfering with their healthy educational, personal, social, career and/or educational development.

*Responsive Services includes both individual and small group counseling

*Responsive services are available through student self-referral, teacher/administrator referral, and/or parent referral.

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Individual Planning

The individual planning component guides students to plan, monitor, and manage their own educational, career, personal and social development.

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System Support

System Support includes: research development, outreach, and professional development. This service indirectly benefit students by supporting other programs.

Cafeteria Information Cafeteria Information

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Please click on this SchoolCafe link to make payments, set auto pay, create an account, etc.

**Neff is a free lunch campus**

Please click on this Menus link to view menus, summer sites/ menus (when available), and any questions you may have regarding NISD Child Nutrition.

Resources For a Successful School Year Resources For a Successful School Year

NISD Parent District Servies

Click on this LINK to access the district's "Parents" page to access registration information, district newsletters, parental consent forms, Home Access Center (HAC), School Messenger, etc.


Home Access Center (HAC) is a great way for you to be able to keep up with student grades, attendance, and state test summary information. You can set triggers that will keep you aware of important information pertaining to your student(s) academic progress. Here is great resource: Quickstart Guide

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Bus Transportation

Please click on this LINK to find out about NISD Bus Information and to download the "Here Comes The Bus" App.

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Here Comes The Bus App

Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) is a revolutionary app that parents can download to conveniently track their child's school bus in real-time. With this app, you’ll receive timely notifications about the bus's location, ensuring you never miss the bus and always know exactly when your child will be arriving home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

VIA Student Pass Program

If your child is in need of a VIA bus pass to get to school, apply for the Student Pass Program! Information on who is eligible and how to apply is below!

https://www.viainfo.net/student-passes/

Neff Middle School Supply List
Please click above to see the list of supplies per grade level and also communicate with teachers on specific items for their class.
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Community Resources Community Resources

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SACRD

The San Antonio Community Resource Directory (SACRD) is a directory of services including nonprofit organizations, congregations, government agencies and compassionate groups in and around San Antonio based on your zip code. Check out this LINK to get more information.
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Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

This special group advocates for and empowers grandparents raising grandchildren by providing access to resources, information, & support. Check out this LINK to get more information.
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Northside Threads Clothing Closet

Northside Threads is a clothing closet created by the NISD Family Engagement Program. Check out this LINK to get more information.

It's going to be a great school year! It's going to be a great school year!

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