SAISD SPOTLIGHT: SAISD senior Aneesa Moreno scores QuestBridge scholarship gold
Aneesa Moreno is a senior at CAST Med High School who earned a lifechanging honor from the QuestBridge National College Match program this academic year. Moreno received a full-ride scholarship by matching with Colorado College in Colorado Springs. CAST Med helped prepare her for a variety of medical professions with pathways in healthcare and biomedical sciences and options to earn industry-recognized certifications, such as Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Biotechnician Assistant, and more. CAST Med is the only medically-focused, dual-language high school in south San Antonio. Moreno’s goal is to become a pathologist or physical therapist. The senior credits CAST Med with being the biggest reason that she has the opportunity to pursue that dream.
*Call to set up a time to meet Aneesa Moreno to listen to her story of how her dream is coming to life.
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POSTPONED
May 2 (Sat) – SAISD “The Mind Matters” Youth Mental Health Symposium
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Poe STEM Dual Language Middle School, 814 Aransas Ave., 78210
The SAISD Youth Mental Health Symposium has been POSTPONED until May 2, 2026.
Feb. 1 (Sun) – SAISD Culinary Arts teams at Titans of Tailgate
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Way, 78256
Part tailgate, part chef showdown, Titans of Tailgate pairs big game-day energy with serious culinary creativity. More than 30 chefs serve bold, one-of-a-kind bites while guests enjoy unlimited tastings, drinks, and interactive experiences. More than just a festival, it serves as a critical fundraiser specifically designed to benefit San Antonio High School culinary programs. SAISD Culinary Arts high school teams from Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Lanier, Highlands and Sam Houston will be showcasing their cooking skills with the top chefs in the San Antonio food scene.
Feb. 3 (Tues) – Travis Early College High School AVID Showcase
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Travis Early College High School, 1915 N. Main Ave., 78212
Discover how Travis Early College High School leverages AVID to implement systems and develop collective educator agency to intentionally cultivate a culture of high expectations for courses of rigor. Attendees will learn actionable strategies for using AVID as the catalyst to move beyond basic compliance and achieve the "A" in academic success and school accountability.
Feb. 5 (Thurs) – Collins Garden Elementary Bond Community Meeting
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Collins Garden Elementary, 167 Harriman Place, 78204
The Collins Garden Elementary community is invited to a Bond community meeting to receive updates regarding their Bond 2020 project goals and discussed potential campus changes. The public will be presented with data and provided an opportunity to address their questions and concerns with the SAISD Bond team.