Stephanie Serna

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The event brought out not only the school community but also some high-profile Fiesta guestsSAN ANTONIO – The halls of Montgomery Elementary were bursting with color, music, and student creativity as the school held its annual Fiesta Shoebox Parade. This year, the festivities were extra special. The Northeast ISD school is celebrating 50 years as it celebrates Fiesta this year. Students proudly showcased their handcrafted shoebox floats ahead of the Battle of Flowers Parade.

2 weeks ago | ksat.com | Stephanie Serna

Arrieta started the boys and girls wrestling program at Pieper High School when it first opened its doors four years agoSAN ANTONIO – At Pieper High School, you can say Coach Sam Arrieta is everywhere. Whether he’s teaching construction or graphic design in the classroom or training state-ranked wrestlers before sunrise, Arrieta is always there for his students.

2 weeks ago | ksat.com | Stephanie Serna

Students make the floats ahead of the Battle of Flowers ParadeSAN ANTONIO – The countdown is on to one of San Antonio’s most cherished Fiesta celebrations — the Battle of Flowers Parade. Student across the city will get a day off from school on Friday for the parade, which has become a tradition in the Alamo city. Another tradition that’s especially popular among elementary schools in the area is the creation of shoebox Fiesta floats.

2 weeks ago | tspantx.com | Stephanie Serna

SAN ANTONIO – At Pieper High School, you can say Coach Sam Arrieta is everywhere. Whether he’s teaching construction or graphic design in the classroom or training state-ranked wrestlers before sunrise, Arrieta is always there for his students. And, it’s that “all-in” dedication to his students — and his relentless drive to help them grow — that recently earned him KSAT’s Educator of the Month Award, presented in partnership with Firstmark Credit Union.

2 weeks ago | ksat.com | Stephanie Serna

The San Antonio Independent School District Mariachi Program is made up of sixth-graders through seniorsSAN ANTONIO – More than 200 mariachi students from 18 middle schools, high schools and academies across the San Antonio Independent School District are gearing up to perform at the Battle of Flowers Parade. Ranging from sixth to 12th grade, these talented young musicians come together to form the SAISD Mariachi Program.