WHAT: Bond ribbon-cutting unveils new model of elementary school in SAISD

Schenck Elementary School will be celebrating the completion of Bond 2020 construction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a near-total rebuild of the campus. This new elementary model offers a community room accessible from the security vestibule for small meetings and gatherings. Additionally, study and collaboration spaces line colorful hallways so that students have additional spaces to create work.

The event will include student performances, ceremonial ribbon cutting, student-led campus tours, and a school supply giveaway from H-E-B.

WHO:  

• Jacob Ramos, SAISD Trustee, Representative of Single-Member District 3

• Dr. Adrian Bustillos, SAISD Superintendent

• Dr. Virginia Parker, Schenck Elementary School Principal

• Schenck Elementary School students

• H-E-B representatives

WHEN:   
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
Program: 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Tours: 4:30 p.m.

WHERE:   
Schenck Elementary School, 101 Kate Schenck Ave, San Antonio, TX 78223 (School Library)

This ceremony marks the successful delivery of Bond 2020 commitments to Schenck Elementary, part of a larger districtwide effort to modernize and facilities and enrich the student learning environment.

The campus relocated to the former Foster Elementary site during the two years of major construction and officially returned for the 2026-27 school year.

Major highlights of the completed work include:

• New two-story building with library, main classrooms, art, music, makerspace, community room and learning commons

• New campus entrance and administrative area

• New drop-off and pick up locations, and outdoor spaces

• Kitchen and equipment upgrades

• Site and parking upgrades

• Relocated central plant and HVAC, technology, and security updates

For more information about Bond 2020, visit www.bond.saisd.net.