Ex-Johnson High School staffer to be charged under new felony child grooming law
Daniela Franco, 23, a teacher’s assistant at Johnson High School resigned in lieu of termination last month and is now wanted on a felony child grooming warrant after North East Independent School District police said she sent nude photos and lewd videos of herself to a teenage student at the school.
Two NEISD teachers honored as Music Teachers of Excellence by Country Music Association
Johnson High School Band Director Jarrett Lipman and Roan Forest Elementary School Music Teacher Matthew Trevino will be honored at an event hosted by Country Music Hall of Fame member Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn on Oct. 19.
15 months probation for Johnson HS student responsible for two violent assaults on campus
A Johnson High School freshman who violently assaulted a classmate and then the school’s assistant principal in separate attacks this past school year was sentenced to 15 months probation and must enter a secure placement facility.
Johnson HS student was allowed back on campus after a violent attack. Then he struck again.
A Johnson High School freshman allowed to return to campus months after he violently assaulted a classmate now faces a felony assault charge after records show he attacked Johnson’s assistant principal, hospitalizing him.
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NEISD police, SAPD investigating after man tries to lure Johnson High student into his truck at bus stop
SAN ANTONIO – The Johnson High School principal sent a letter to parents Thursday morning to inform them a man tried to get a female student waiting for the bus to get inside his truck. The student ignored the man, school officials said. Another driver saw what happened and checked on the student, and the man drove off. The letter said the North East Independent School District Police Department is investigating along with San Antonio police. And, you know, you always think, ‘Are you going to let them walk to school?
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South Texas Blood and Tissue Center holds blood drive at Johnson High School
SAN ANTONIO Many South Texas residents are relying on blood to survive, which is why the South Texas Blood and tissue Center held a blood drive on Monday at Johnson High School. The full list of blood drives hosted by the school district is as follows:Tuesday, September 1Taft High School, 11600 FM 471, San Antonio, TX 782539 a.m. - 5 p.m. Schedule an appointmentWednesday, September 2John Marshall High School, 8000 Lobo Lane, San Antonio, TX 782409 a.m. - 5 p.m. Schedule an appointmentThursday, September 3Northside ISD Alternative Middle School, 11937 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX 782309 a.m. - 5 p.m. Schedule an appointmentFriday, September 4Health Careers High School, 4646 Hamilton Wolfe, San Antonio, TX 782299 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Viral youth soccer standout, Mabry Williams, trains daily in hopes of continued success
Soon the video was being retweeted by some of the biggest names in sports – including FIFA Women’s World Cup and SportsCenter. “All my friends texted me as soon as it happened, ‘Mabry I see you’re on the news, you’re on Good Morning America, that’s so cool! I know you,’” said Mabry who will be a freshman this fall at Johnson High School in San Antonio. Mabry’s play even earned a 2020 ESPY nomination for Can’t-Stop-Watching Moment where she advanced in the voting to the quarterfinals. “You need to like have fun while you’re doing it because if you’re not having fun while doing it, there’s no point because you want to enjoy it,” said Mabry.
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Johnson High School employee, Somerset ISD staff member test positive for COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO The North East Independent School District has confirmed that an employee of Johnson High School has tested positive for COVID-19, Principal Gary Comalander said in a letter to parents and staff. It has come to our attention that one of our employees has tested positive for COVID-19, Comalander said in the letter sent Monday. At the same time, a similar notification was sent to parents in the Somerset Independent School District. San Antonio nursing home at center of outbreak sued over patients COVID-19-related deathParents were informed that the district discovered on Tuesday that a Somerset ISD staff member, working with the athletics summer conditioning program, tested positive for COVID-19. The notification goes onto say that every parent of students who interacted with the staff member has been contacted.
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Johnson football returns to practice field with new head coach, new restrictions enforced
SAN ANTONIO – After months of uncertainty in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Johnson football team took the practice field for the first time under new head coach Mark Soto with plenty of new regulations to follow.
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Johnson football returns to practice field with new head coach, new restrictions enforced
Johnson football returns to practice field with new head coach, new restrictions enforcedPublished: June 8, 2020, 7:26 pmAfter months of uncertainty in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Johnson football team took the practice field for the first time under new head coach Mark Soto with plenty of new regulations to follow.
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Top 10 high schools in the San Antonio area, according to latest U.S. News rankings
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. News released its 2020 best high school rankings this week, and one San Antonio school made it in the top 100 schools in the nation. Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus was named the best school in San Antonio. Post a picture of your high school senior in our Great Graduates GalleryU.S. News included data on more than 24,000 public high schools in the country. There are 142 San Antonio area high schools ranked this year. Read other school news on KSATThe ranking are also broken down into the categories of best traditional high schools, best charter schools and best STEM schools.
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NEISD employee tests positive for COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO – A Johnson High School employee is infected with the novel coronavirus, according to Northeast Independent School District officials. On Wednesday, Principal Gary Comalander notified faculty and staff of the positive COVID-19 test. Comalander said the employee did not have any contact with students, but did visit the campus twice prior to testing positive for the virus. School district officials notified the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and an investigation is underway to determine if any other employees may have been exposed to the virus. COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.
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Wyoming’s Williams, Johnson’s Reasoner staying prepared during pandemic
SAN ANTONIO – Smithson Valley alum and Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Levi Williams and Johnson Jaguars starting quarterback Ty Reasoner are working out with quarterback coach Yale Vannoy to stay sharp during their extended spring break.
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Ron Rittimann hired as Alamo Heights ISD Athletic Director, Head Football Coach
After serving 12 seasons as head football coach and athletic coordinator at Johnson High School, Ron Rittimann is leaving the Jaguars to become the new Athletic Director at Alamo Heights Independent School District and head football coach for the Mules. Rittimann takes over for retired head coach Mike Norment, who led the Alamo Heights football team for the past 24 seasons. Rittimann was the first head football coach in Johnson high school history, holding the position since the school opened in 2008. The official press release is available below:AHISD PRESS RELEASE (February 20th, 2020) - Alamo Heights ISD proudly announces that Ron Rittimann will serve the district as the next Athletic Director and Head Football Coach of the Alamo Heights Mules. During his tenure as Head Football Coach, Johnson earned district and state semi-finalists titles.
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Alamo Heights, Clemens cheerleading squads place 1st in UIL state competitions
SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio schools can boast state champion cheerleading squads. The cheerleaders at Clemens High School in the Schertz Cibolo Universal City School District are the best in the state for 6A DII, while the Alamo Heights cheer squad dominated 5A DII. “I truly believe all was achieved this past weekend.”The Alamo Heights squad will compete in the national championships in Orlando next month. Several other schools in the San Antonio area also placed in the top 10 in their divisions at the state UIL spirit competition. 4ACanyon Lake (CISD) - 6th Place5A DIIAlamo Heights - 1st PlaceCastroville Medina Valley - 5th Place6A DIJohnson (NEISD) - 3rd Place6A DIIClemens (SCUCISD) - 1st PlaceCanyon (CISD) - 5th PlaceNew Braunfels - 7th Place
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BGC Game of the Week Preview: Brandeis vs. Johnson
BGC Game of the Week Preview: Brandeis vs. JohnsonPublished: November 13, 2019, 12:31 amThe game of the week for the first week of the high school football season features a Week 1 rematch between the 10-0 Brandeis Broncos and the 6-4 Johnson Jaguars.