Keeping Up with Comm Arts
~ February 23, 2026 ~
BSU's annual Mac & Cheese contest is Friday, February 27th, during our 4th-period lunch. Complete the form to receive a lunch pass to participate as a judge.
SNHS is hosting a Loteria Night on Friday, February 27th from 6-8 pm.
VASE
We're thrilled to share some fantastic news about our talented students at Communications Arts High School who shone at the VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event), a highly esteemed competition organized by the Texas Art Education Association. It's clear we have some amazing artists!
Let’s celebrate Nora Guzman demonstrated remarkable skill and dedication, securing a medal that reflects her growth and artistic excellence.
Another artist is Sieloh Valdez, who achieved a perfect score of 60 out of 60 and earned an impressive Rating of 4! She shared this incredible moment with her talented CAHS classmates, including Teodoro Mora, who earned two well-deserved medals. While none advanced to the state competition, we are so proud of their hard work and accomplishments.
We also want to highlight Lilia Resendiz, who showcased her exceptional talent and commitment by earning top honors at VASE.
These students represented the Northside Independent School District with pride, earning medals for their outstanding achievements in their divisions. What a wonderful showcase of creativity, skill, and passion for the visual arts!
Class of 2028 Meeting
Quote of the Week with Isaiah Lockett
Freshman Isaiah Lockett asked members of the Comm Arts student and staff community to share their favorite quotes. To start us off is Señorita Navarro. Her inspirational quote is by Martin Luther King Jr: "Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education."
Panoramic Pictures
Panoramic pictures were taken on February 6th. Don't forget to purchase your pictures today.
Band Registration for 26-27
Spring Voter Registration Day
On March 24th, our senior Government classes will participate in Spring Voter Registration Day. This is a great opportunity for eligible students to register to vote and take an important step toward civic engagement.
Students may register if they are at least 17 years and 10 months old on that date. To complete the registration form, students should bring the following information:
- Their mailing address and physical address (if different, such as a P.O. Box)
- Their Texas driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number
We are excited to help our seniors register and prepare to participate in the democratic process.
U.S. Service Academy Day
Congressman Castro will be hosting his Annual U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10AM to 1PM at the John Jay High School Auditorium. This is event is open to all prospective San Antonio students and their families who may be interested in attending or learning more about the U.S. Service Academies. They will have admissions officers from each academy, and invited representatives from all congressional offices who can share information on their nominations process. Academy alumni was also invited to attend and give interview guidance for students preparing for the admissions process.
Off Campus Lunch 26-27 School Year
Senior Off Block for 26-27 School Year
Varsity Tutors
Students, you can find a new tutoring support system in your NISD portal.
Varsity Tutoring offers:
- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring (including AP courses)
- On-Demand Essay Review
- Live Enrichment Classes
- Test Prep Classes (ACT, SAT, GED, etc), Academic Classes (study halls, algebra bootcamps, etc) and Enrichment Classes (languages, robotics, chess, etc)
Don't forget to check it out!
The CAHS counselors met with ninth-grade students during their English 1 class to help them select courses for the 2025-2026 school year. A planning guide was sent home for students and parents to engage in academic conversations. Your input as parents is valuable to your student's academic journey. Last week, starting on February 17th, CAHS counselors met individually with all 9th graders to continue helping them with course selections for the next academic year. Counselors will visit the 9th grade through their Social Studies classes.
Kindness Week
Although Kindness Week was last week, kindness should be practiced daily. Being kind to others and yourself is essential for our society and our mental health. It is a time to remember that our words and actions impact others, and they do matter! Kindness is a mindful, conscientious act that helps our schools and communities feel and be friendlier, calmer, and more positive. Spreading good cheer helps alleviate stressful environments and situations, leaving people feeling good. This is also a time to teach and practice empathy, respect, and other positive social skills and behaviors. Here are a few ideas for expressing kindness and encouraging others to do the same. Random Acts of Kindness Ideas
BigFuture Ambassador
Here are their links:
- Jessai - BigFuture - JessaiAmbassadorLink
- Adrian - BigFuture - AdrianAmbassadorLink
You can use these links to explore post-secondary plans as well as other information related to college and scholarships.
Personal Communication Device Policy
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.
Attendance Matters
The Texas Compulsory Attendance Law states that students between the ages of 6 and 19 are subject to the Texas Compulsory Attendance Laws.
Let's start with how it affects a student's academics. The Law states that a student must be in attendance 90% of the class time offered to receive credit for a course. In Northside, we have a calendar that shows 174 days of school for the 25/26 school year. This equates to 17 absences in a full-year course before attendance recovery is required or a student loses credit, regardless of their grade. For a semester course, we have 87 days in the fall, which allows for 9 absences, and 87 days in the spring, which allows 9 absences before attendance recovery is required or a student loses credit, regardless of their grade. Remember, when considering the 90% rule and its impact on gaining credit, both excused and unexcused absences count.
A student who is absent more than 75% of the class time will no longer be eligible for attendance recovery and will need to retake the course to earn the credit. This equates to 22 absences per semester.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email cahs.attendance@nisd.net.
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
