NETS students kick off April board meeting
Two outstanding students from our NETS program stepped up to the podium to provide the invocation and pledge to the U.S. and Texas flags Monday, April 8, at the regular meeting of the North East ISD Board of Trustees.
NETS stands for North East Transition Services. NETS provides NEISD students with disabilities who have completed their high school program the extra support they need to transition and thrive in life after high school.
Ben Guadarrama led guests in the invocation. Ben has attended NETS for two years and has gained a variety of skills.
Ben is currently an intern in the Project SEARCH program at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Alamo Heights where he is receiving hands-on job training, mentoring and support. He volunteers in several departments at the hospital, and his hard work and positivity is appreciated by all who meet him.
Ben has received two Superintendent’s Awards for completing volunteer work through NETS. He is a wonderful role model for his siblings, peers and those who have the pleasure of working with him.
Michael Valerio Benavidez recited the pledge of allegiance. Michael is a first-year student at NETS. He has thrived within his transition skills and independence. So far, he has volunteered at the North East Police Department (NEPD), BFI Treasures, and the Doseum to build his vocational skills and help him access his post-secondary goals. He has also received a Senior Award for his involvement and dedication to Special Olympics and is a part of a unified Special Olympics team called Best Friends.
Michael and Ben were introduced by Lorena Gonzalez, NEISD Special Education Director.
NEISD recognizes Spanish Spelling Bee Winners
Felicidades to our Spanish Spelling Bee winners!
Coker Elementary School fifth grader Caleb Caro and Eisenhower Middle School eighth grader Nathan Martinez were recognized during Monday evening’s meeting.
The two won big as the top spellers in the elementary and middle school categories at the Region 20 Spanish Spelling Bee, topping competitors from around the region. They will both go on to compete at the National Spanish Spelling Bee in El Paso this summer.
Johnson High School Junior Varsity Dancers Bring Home National Title
The Johnson High School Junior Varsity Dance Squad was honored at Monday’s regular board meeting after earning a national title at the 2024 National Dance Alliance High School Dance National Championships in Orlando, Florida.
This team brought home the 1st place National Championship trophy for their JV Game Day Routine. They also were awarded the highest scoring JV Team of the entire competition.
Congratulations to Ashlyn Barrow, Malia Berdoza, Kai Carter, Aubrey Casler, Kylie Dahlin, Natalie Espinoza, Katelyn Fernandez, Aubrianna Garcia, Isabella Guevara, Paulina Moreno, Olivia Tijerina and Alessandra Torres.
A special thank you goes out to Dance Director Stephanie Trevino-Felan and Assistant Dance Director Megan Ashford.
Roosevelt CyberPatriots place 3rd at Nationals
These Rough Riders have a lot to be proud of!
The Roosevelt High School JROTC CyberPatriot team was recognized for yet another successful season. This year, they finished in first place among all JROTC programs in Texas, making them state champions!
They sailed through the semifinal round and into the National round as not only the highest scoring Army JROTC team but the highest scoring team among all the branches of service.
This talented group finished third in the nation at the CyberPatriot XVI National Finals Competition and third overall in the CISCO Networking Challenge.
This is the sixth year in a row the Rough Riders have qualified for Nationals and fifth time in those six years they placed in the top three in the nation.
Congratulations to Seyma Kilic, Tina Tse, Jaron Glaser and Corrine Kinlaw! And a special thank you to Major Jamelle Garner, Josh Beck and Bryan Norwood for their unwavering support.
Lopez student recognized for Fiesta Medal Design
Congratulations to Lopez Middle School eighth grader Branden Esquivel!
Branden is the winner of the inaugural NEISD Special Olympics Fiesta Medal Design Contest. His design was selected from more than 70 entries from our elementary, middle and high school students. Way to go, Branden!
