SAN ANTONIO — Monday was an exciting day for Northside ISD, as they welcomed back 14,000 employees and 102,000 students. The district is under new leadership and now includes a brand new campus, Katie M. Reed Elementary.
Superintendent Dr. John Craft, says there is a nervous excitement as the new school year begins, but is excited to be with the district and he excited for the new school year.
Dr. Craft says the district is all about teamwork, and it's that teamwork that will make the school year a success. Craft has set goals for the new school year, but to achieve them it will take teamwork.
The goals include keeping students and staff safe and secure, retaining high quality teachers, maintaining the well being and mental health of staff and students, and success in academic achievement in the classroom and in extra curricular activities.
The new campus is named after longtime trustee and former teacher, Katie M. Reed who says it's an honor.
"Education is in my background, and always has been. To make an impact on the lives of children is absolutely the greatest thing you can probably do," said Reed.
Reed Principal, Chaisleigh Southworth says she and her staff are ready for the new school year. Southworth says parents can rest assured their students will be in good hands.
"Just know were going to love on your babies and were going to take care of them. Were going to teach them and love on them, trust us we will take care of them," said Southworth.
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