San Antonio ISD hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Sam Houston High School to celebrate the completion of its Bond 2020-funded upgrades to the campus on November 9. Sam Houston’s principal Dr. NaKeisha Bibbs served as the MC for the event, which featured additional speeches from:

• Alicia Sebastian, President of SAISD Board of Trustees

• Dr. Xochitl Rodriguez, Deputy Superintendent of Leadership and Learning

• Talaysia Jones, Sam Houston High School Student Ambassador

Guests were treated to performances by Sam Houston’s drumline and dance team in the newly constructed gymnasium. After the ceremony, guests were treated to student-led tours of the new space.

This ceremony marked the completion of Bond 2020 commitments to Sam Houston, part of a larger districtwide effort to modernize and improve SAISD facilities. These investments create enriched academic and extracurricular environments that promote student growth and community pride.

Sam Houston first opened in its current location in 1960.

The school’s vision is to lead with love, grace, accountability, and fun!

Major highlights of the completed work include:

• New competition gym, mat room, and weight room

• Renovated locker rooms and training room

• New gallery area and blackbox theater space

• Renovated auditorium • Relocated and expanded dance studio

• New student entrance, concourse area, and learning stairs

• New chillers

For more photos and information on the 2020 Bond Sam Houston Project, click HERE.