2017-2018 SCHOOL REPORT CARDS
The State of Texas 2017-2018 School Report Cards for NSCISD are on the links below. This is a report required by the Texas Legislature and prepared by the Texas Education Agency. It is to be shared with the parent or guardian of every child enrolled in a Texas public school.
The report provides information concerning student performanc...
In December 2018, Nixon-Smiley CISD launched a poll asking participants if they are in favor of a mandatory student drug testing program. Of the 122 responses, 116 checked “yes, mandatory as allowed by law.” The remaining responses included 2 “maybe” and 4 “no" selections.
Based on that overwhelmingly positive support, we are now seeking input on the actual policy tha...
If there are any 7th or 8th graders interested in going on the Washington DC trip please contact Coach Miller by January 30th.
Contact Coach Miller for more details.
gregg.miller@nixonsmiley.net830-582-1536 ext. 302
The Nixon-Smiley CISD Board of Trustees is considering a proposal to implement mandatory, random student drug testing for students who participate in extra-curricular activities and/or those who park on NSCISD property.
At this time, we are seeking community input through this survey (see link below). This is NOT an anonymous survey. We are asking you to provide your...
It is not everyday that Santa is knocking on the classroom doors of Nixon-Smiley Elementary, let alone a Santa in blue, being escorted by a police officer.
But today was such a day, as Santa visited every classroom in the elementary school to deliver presents to each one of the students. This is the second year the Smiley Marshals have delivered toys to the students a...
Mr. Bud Box and Arvelene Amari collected gifts for a Blue Santa program at their annual "Christmas at the Camphouse" gathering. They then wanted to have a school administrator recommend a program to accept the gifts.As Arvelene volunteers with the SAPD Blue Bear Mascot program and Bud was a long time Alternative Education Administrator, it made sense to ask Mike Duffek...
Public Notice
Nixon-Smiley CISD is now accepting referrals for students who may need Gifted/Talented Services for the 2018-2019 school year. This program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are provided only upon identification of education ne...
The students and staff of Nixon Smiley Elementary welcomed the bus drivers and cheerleaders on Wednesday, October 23rd for a School Bus Safety Rally. The Nixon-Smiley High School Cheerleaders performed cheers that were centered around bus safety. The cheers urged the students to stay in their seats, keep the aisles clear, and avoid eating or drinking on the bus. The ...
The Nixon-Smiley Education Foundation awarded a total of $11,578.80 to teachers and students at all four NSCISD campuses today.
The Education Foundation has worked hard partnering with the community to enhance the quality of education for all students. By awarding multiple grants each year, the foundation provides opportunities for excellence in education and promotes...
Middle school cross country went to Gonzales and ran 1.5 miles. Sydney Wyrwich medaled in 7th grade girls, Chamberlynn Casarez finished 8th in 8th grade girls and medaled, Cecilia Villasana finished 17th in 8th grade girls and medaled, and Ian Miller medaled in 8th grade boys. Congratulations to all of the runners. Keep up the good work!
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Nixon-Smiley CISD would like to thank Heritage Bank for organizing a "Stuff the Bus" drive for school supplies. Heritage Bank was joined by the Nixon Area Chamber of Commerce, Nixon Municipal Court, Lowe's Market as sponsors and by Pioneer BBQ as a collection site.
We also appreciate the many individuals who donated back packs, notebooks, pens, and many other types...
On Saturday, August 25th, the varsity Cross Country team traveled to Yoakum to compete in our first meet. Five boys completed and ran for a distance of 2.5 miles. The athletes were Joel Barajas, Modesto Limon, Tony Rangel, Jesus Vasquez, and Fernando Acevedo. Tony Rangel finished 15th with a time of 15:08. Jesus Vasquez completed the race with a time of 16:10.
Three g...
Be A Champion's start date has been pushed back to Tuesday, September 4th. Beginning on September 4th, Be A Champion will begin serving a free meal to all of our students at the end of the school day!
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs won 3rd Place at the Three Rivers Volleyball Tournament this past weekend! Way to go ladies!
Middle School Washington DC Trip informational meetingTuesday, August 28th, at 6pm at the middle school conference room
Contact Jonathan Miller for more detailsgregg.miller@nixonsmiley.net830-582-1536 ext. 302
Parents and Families,
Here is a great newsletter with information for parents and families: The Parental & Family Engagement CONNECTION. It is available in English and Spanish and now Vietnamese.
This edition of the newsletter includes articles about Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences, Raising Mentally Strong Kids, Helping Young Children with Learning ...
Nixon Smiley CISD welcomed all of our staff yesterday morning at our annual district breakfast. There were some new faces and many returning, familiar faces. It was great to see so many smiles, cheerful conversations, and enthusiasm about the new school year. The staff is more than ready and we cannot wait to welcome our students back in just one week!
New sub training is scheduled for:
Date: August 14thTime: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (estimated finish time)Place: La Casita
What to bring:Please bring a driver's license and Social Security Card or other federal document plus a high school diploma OR college transcript.
This session is for prospective substitute candidates who did not serve as substitutes at N-S CISD i...
On Tuesday, August 7th from 10-11:30am there will be Coffee for Returning Substitute Teachers in MS/HS Library (those who were on the approved list for 2017-2018).
You may be eligible to participate in services through Federal Programs. Please contact your local school district regarding participation in the planning and receipt of services through Federal Programs. We would like to hear from you no later than June 29, 2018.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Cathy Lauer, Nixon-Smiley CISD Superintendent of Schools, at 8...
You may have a lot of questions about how to tell if you have the Zika virus. The most common Zika symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain andconjunctivitis (red eyes). While some may not feel sick, others experience mild and flu-like symptoms lasting a few days to a week.There is no specific medicine or vaccine for the Zika virus. If a person is infected, they should fir...
The NSCISD employees joined together Saturday morning for a district breakfast made by the wonderful cafeteria staff. This gave the opportunity to recognize perfect attendance, years of service, and retirement. Thank you to the incredible NSCISD staff for all of your hard work this year!
On Saturday, May 26, Nixon-Smiley Band students, Jacob Casas and Cassidy Wells performed at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Pflugerville, Texas. This was Jacob’s third year to qualify for State and Cassidy’s first. They qualified to advance to the State Competition by earning a 1st Division medal at their Region level competition – Jacob on the Class One s...
The Business Professionals of America are celebrating Global Employee Health and Fitness Month. Come join us Saturday, May 19th from 10am to 12pm at the Nixon-Smiley High School Auxiliary Gym.Registration forms are available in school campus offices. Come enjoy and show off your dance moves.Contact Cindy Scarbrough for more information.
The Nixon-Smiley CISD Site Based Committee and the Board of Trustees have approved the 2018-19 school year calendar. Highlights include:
177 student days and 80,990 student hoursClasses begin August 16thClasses end May 30th for students
The calendar and more details about staff and student holidays can be found at
2018-2019 School Calendar
The attached letter explains the next steps we are taking for the safety of our students.The Guardian Program
Come join us at the 3rd Annual NSCISD Adventure Race on April 28th.Waiver and Release of Liability for Participants
Participant Information
Waiver and Release of Liability for Participants
Name: ___________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Email:_____________________________ Team Name: ______________________
Team Members: ...
San Antonio Educators named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes
Click here to download professional, high-res photos of each visit
Seven San Antonio educators have been named finalists for the 2018 H-E-...
High school books are $40.00, and the middle school/elementary books are $25.00. Books can be purchased by bringing cash or checks payable to Nixon-Smiley CISD to the high school, middle school, or elementary offices. Books may also be purchased online at www.yearbookforever.com. Only limited copies have been ordered so make sure that you order yours today.https://ye...
A proposal has been presented to the Nixon-Smiley CISD Board of Trustees to consider appointing designated employees to carry a handgun on campus. At this time, the Board is inviting employee and public comment. Please share your opinion by clicking the survey link below. You have the option of including your name or responding anonymously. Paper copies of the survey a...
This edition of the newsletter includes articles about Helping Your Child through the Mid-Year Slump, Boosting Your Child’s Self-Esteem, Maintaining Children’s Health, and FAFSA. Wednesday is hump day, then February is hump month. The holidays have passed and you're midway through the year and school is decidedly not fun anymore for both kids and parents. Read more he...
With Valentine's Day approaching, we are attaching letters as a reminder of the district decisions on deliveries from outside vendors. We appreciate your understanding as we look out for the best interest of our students.Letter from the Superintendent - No Deliveries EnglishLetter from the Superintendent - No Deliveries Spanish
"Nixon-Smiley CISD has adopted new procedures for responding to an active shooter situation. We will be using the ALICE program........"
Letter from the Superintendent
On Saturday, the Nixon-Smiley HS Chapter of Business Professionals of America competed in the Regional Leadership Conference in New Braunfels and ALL members qualified for the State Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi, February 28-March 3.
Marcella Rivas placed 1st in Fundamental Accounting and also earned 5th place in Financial Math.
Yesenia Ochoa placed 4th in ...
A proposal has been presented to the Nixon-Smiley CISD Board of Trustees to consider appointing designated employees to carry a handgun on campus. At this time, the Board is inviting employee and public comment. Please share your opinion by clicking the survey link below. You have the option of including your name or responding anonymously. Paper copies of the survey a...
Dear Parents,Nixon-Smiley CISD is proud to announce its new district partnership with Be A Champion, Inc. Be A Champion, Inc. is a non-profit organization based out of Houston, Texas providing services to schools, churches, youth organizations and communities across the state of Texas. Be A Champion will be introducingits Champion Fuel Food Program to Nixon-Smiley CISD...
The Nixon-Smiley Mustang Band competed at the Region12 UIL marching contest, on Saturday, October 21. The band students performed their best competition performance to date. Unfortunately, the performance did not come up to 1st division (Superior) standards, but all judges provided excellent comments for the students and directors to use in the future. The final rat...
Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2017-2018 Innovative Ideas for Education Grants. Nixon-Smiley Education Foundation was proud to award all grants that were submitted this year for a total of $10,149.70. The Mustang Mania March was held Friday, October 9th. https://nixonsmileynet.faceboo...
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The EPA's (Environmental Protection Agency) purpose is to ensure that all Americans are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work.To learn more about mold remediation, debris segregation, household hazardous waste segregation, etc. click on the link below.https://www.epa.gov/natural-di...
STAAR Parent PortalEvery student who takes the STAAR test receives a Confidential Student Report that helps parents see where their child is doing well and where he or she may need extra help.
Take a Tour of the New STAAR Report Card Below
NSCISD is now hiring bus drivers. $15.20-$15.96 per hour. Apply on-line at www.nixonsmiley.net.Job Requirements:
Minimum Certification/Education: (A) Must have a valid chauffeur's license. Complete a twenty hour approved school bus driver certification class plus an eight hour re-certification class every three years, and hold a valid Texas bus driver's license. Have...
Nixon-Smiley Education Foundation is selling a reprint of the 1970 Shakespeare Club Cookbook. All proceeds will benefit the students and teachers at Nixon-Smiley CISD. Cookbooks are $20 and can be purchased at Janicek Insurance (both Nixon and Smiley), Main Drug and Nixon-Smiley Elementary - NSEF Office.
The Nixon-Smiley Education Foundation (NSEF) is proud to support NSCISD by offering teachers, administrators, and employees involved in instruction the opportunity to apply for grants to promote curiosity and a love for learning through innovative programs and projects.
ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS AND STAFF MEMBERS OF NIXON-SMILEY CISD
The Nixon-Smiley Education Foundatio...
The state has added a new component to its accountability system: evaluating Texas school districts and individual campuses on how well they engage the community and students.
About the new system
The 83rd Texas Legislature, through House Bill 5 (HB 5), added Section 39.0545 to the Texas Education Code (TEC).
This section requires school districts to evaluate perf...
On April 22nd, The Mustang Stampede competed in the Special Olympic Track and Field meet in Thrall. Congratulations to all of our athletes for doing an outstanding job.
Armando Romero - bronze medal in the 100 M dash and silver medal in the softball throwJosh Pena - silver medal in the 100M dash, and gold medal in the softball throwAlex Salinas - bronze medal in the ...
The State of Texas 2016-2017 School Report Cards for NSCISD are on the links below. This is a report required by the Texas Legislature and prepared by the Texas Education Agency. It is to be sent to the parent or guardian of every child enrolled in a Texas public school.
The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessm...
Fifteen Nixon- Smiley High School students participated in 19 STEM-based, (science, technology, engineering and math), events at the Regional Science Olympiad Competition at Texas A&M University on March 4. Reyna Reyes and Daniel Ochoa earned 3rd place medals for their rollercoaster. Crystal Suire and Daniel Rodriguez took 4th place in the towers competition. Othe...
The Nixon-Smiley High School Band earned a UIL Spring Sweepstakes trophy this past Monday, April 3. The band performed three concert selections and were awarded 1st divisions by all three concert judges. In sight reading, there was a split of a one, one, two, from the judges, but the overall ranking was a 1st division. The last time the Nixon-Smiley High School ba...