South San Antonio ISD (SSAISD) started the 2023-2024 school year with a show of community support that ensured students had the resources they needed for success. Thanks to initiatives like the TEXAS YES Project, elementary students across SSAISD received “Box of Dreams” kits filled with essential supplies, fostering a sense of care and support for each recipient. Special guests like Olaf from Frozen, plus characters from Trolls and Paw Patrol added an extra layer of excitement to the first day of school, making it a memorable experience for the children. This program, established 27 years ago, emphasizes the importance of equipping Title 1 Elementary students with the tools for long-term academic achievement.
Meanwhile, local grocery giant H-E-B demonstrated its commitment to public education successes by hosting a thrilling 90-second School Supply Shopping Spree for SSAISD. Ms. Theresa Camarillo, P.E. Coach at Armstrong Elementary, seized the opportunity to gather supplies for her students, racing through the aisles of H-E-B Plus on Zarzamora. With a live stream capturing the action back at Armstrong Elementary, students eagerly cheered Camarillo on, as she secured a generous donation of $2263.55 worth of supplies, courtesy of H-E-B.
Source: South San Antonio ISD Facebook
Blog by: Kalista Cabato, Intern, UT Austin
