Hello All, I know March 21, 2026 is a little ways away, but if you are planning on doing any spring cleaning, the class of 2028 is having a Goodwill Donation Drive on March 21, 2026, the same day as the BBQ-Plate sale. See the flyers for more information.
kharris2@saisd.net
3 months ago, Delia Montelongo
Today we recognized our Students and Staff member of the Month!
Congratulations to Mila (MS), Danika (HS) and Mrs. Guerra for your growth over this past school year. Each of you has tackled barriers, made sacrifices and come out showing great improvement! We know YWLA expects a lot from both students and staff but you all show with consistent effort you can do great things 💪🏽
Thank you to YWLA PTSA for providing the gift cards 💳 and snacks!
3 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
Regional Science Fair Awards Ceremony-our Cardinals continue to fly to new heights! Congratulations!!🎉🤗🏆
3 months ago, Delia Montelongo
Science Fair results continue with a strong commitment to excellence! We will have 15+ students going to State! Thank you to our amazing science department for their guidance of our Cardinal scientists! Our future looks bright because of these young women! Thank you to our families for their consistent support!!🎉🤗🏆
3 months ago, Delia Montelongo
Check out these highlights from this week!
🧬 6th graders explore cells under the microscope before going on a campus wide cell organelle scavenger hunt 🧬
📰 High School Cardinals were able to attend the St. Mary's Forum on Entrepreneurship Series thanks to Mrs. Grubbs from our YWLA advisory board. They were able to hear from the CEO of the San Antonio Express News 📰
🏃♀️Our ladies came in 🥉 (Varsity) and 4th (JV) at their track meet! Special Shout out to Deasia C. For coming in 🥇 in her throwing events 💪🏽 #LadyCardinals #GIRLPOWER #wedoitALL
3 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
♟️📣 Attention Chess Masters!
Join us for the YWLA All‑Girls Math Competition!
3 months ago, Young Women's Leadership Academy
There are only three days left to VOTE for your CARDINAL QUEEN! The opportunity to vote ends at 4:00 p.m. on February 20th, 2026! Use the QR code to vote, using credit/debit card, Google Pay, or Cash App $1 = 1 VOTE! Students may also collect cash donations to be submitted to PTSA.****Please remember to indicate the student's name in when making your donation!****
All proceeds go towards PTSA and PTSA Senior Scholarships!
Coronation Dance - February 21st 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Open to middle and high school YWLA students. Tickets are $3 and include refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at lunches using cash, card or Cash App. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of the event!
3 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
Today our 🎭 Middle School 🎭 One Act Play 🎭 took place. Our girls received a SUPERIOR SHOW RANKING for their play “In the Garden of the Selfish Giant”.
The following students also received special recognition 👏🏼
Honorable Technician - Violet Hernandez
Honorable Mention All Star Cast - Yaretzy Mendoza Busto
All Star ⭐️ Cast- Isabella Medina & Caroline Rygalski
Best Performer - Lillia Stagg
Thank you to our theatre team Mr. Larry Martinez and Ms. Sharriah Martinez for their dedication to the program and our girls. Thank you to our parents for your endless support!
3 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
Hi Cardinal Families!
We’re excited to invite you to vote for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) as your favorite San Antonio charter campus. You can cast your vote once daily until February 22nd.
To participate, click on the link below:
https://www.mysanantonio.com/best/yourSA2026/#/gallery/?group=532239
Your vote matters, and we appreciate your support.
Sincerely,
YWLA Administration
3 months ago, Young Women's Leadership Academy
Don't forget to start getting your outfit ready for Thursday! We are going to DRESS TO IMPRESS for our Black History Month assembly. We will welcome some notable women in our community to YWLA along with presentations and performances.
If you are not able to participate in the spirit day, come in your YWLA uniform!
4 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
Congratulations to our Middle School 🧪 Science 🧫 Fair 🧬 GRAND PRIZE AWARD WINNERS who competed this past weekend! These young ladies continue to stand out among their peers in the classroom 📚 and in the lab 🥼
We have yet to find out who our HS Grand Prize winners are but once we know we will make sure you do too 😉
Thank you to our staff who work tirelessly with our girls and to our parents for your endless support! Let's see how many we can get to STATE!!!!
Like and Share this post, the 🌎 should see our girls achievements and what YWLA has to offer.
4 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
Congratulations to our High School 🧪 Science 🧫 Fair 🧬 Award recipients who competed this past weekend! Check out which schools our girls are competing with. We will put our girls up against any school and they will show up and show out EVERY TIME!Thank you to our staff who work tirelessly with our girls and to our parents for your endless support! Let's see how many we can get to STATE!!!! Like and Share this post, the 🌎 should see our girls achievements and what YWLA has to offer.
4 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
Congratulations to our Middle School 🧪 Science 🧫 Fair 🧬 Award recipients who competed this past weekend! Check out which schools our girls are competing with. I will put our girls up against any school and they will show up and show out EVERY TIME!Thank you to our staff who work tirelessly with our girls and to our parents for your endless support! Let's see how many we can get to STATE!!!!
Like and Share this post, the 🌎 should see our girls achievements and what YWLA has to offer.
4 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
🚨 We have a 🆕 SAISD RECORD HOLDER! Huge congratulations to our very own Catherine R. who set a new record in the pole vault at 8 feet today during the middle school track meet. She broke the record of 7 feet 9 3/4 inches also set by a former Cardinal. We are super proud of Catherine for excelling in the classroom 📚 on the stage 🎭 and on the field! Don't forget to LIKE and SHARE all the great things going on at YWLA!
4 months ago, Priscilla Alfaro
✨ YWLA Tour & Application Day! ✨
Families of rising 6th–9th grade students are invited to join us for our YWLA Tour/Application Day on Saturday, February 28, 2026!
This is a come-and-go event, but we’re asking families to register in advance so we can ensure we’re prepared to welcome everyone.
📍 Tour the campus
📝 Get application assistance
✔️ Sign up to attend:
Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here: https://forms.gle/TbgDEvR8aDe5sQn47
We can’t wait to meet you! 💙🎓
4 months ago, Young Women's Leadership Academy
COME CHEER ON OUR LADY CARDINALS at our SPIRIT NIGHT!!!❤️🎉👏🏼🙌🏽
WEAR WHITE!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍
GAME TIMES 5:00/6:15 TUES 2/3/26
at Edison HS.
4 months ago, Delia Montelongo
Soccer Sisterhood at YWLA🥳🤗♥️⚽️
4 months ago, Delia Montelongo
Great evening for a Cardinal victory and some much needed vitamin D! Thank you to all our faculty and family who cheered on our Lady Cardinals!
4 months ago, Delia Montelongo
Soccer Teacher Appreciation Night - love how our Lady Cardinals lead with an attitude of gratitude! We ♥️our Cardinal Famiky!
4 months ago, Delia Montelongo
⏰ Don’t miss out! San Antonio ISD Choice Schools are open to all students inside and outside the district. Applications for 2026-2027 are open. Apply before the deadline ➡️ https://www.saisd.net/enroll
Mark your calendars:
▪️ Feb. 16, 2026: Priority deadline to apply for lottery
▪️ March 2, 2026: Choice lottery offers announced
▪️ March 18, 2026: Deadline to accept offers
#SAISDFamilia #SAISDEnroll
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⏰ ¡No se lo pierda! Las Escuelas de Opción de San Antonio ISD están abiertas a todos los estudiantes dentro y fuera del distrito. Las inscripciones para el 2026-2027 están abiertas. Solicite antes de la fecha límite ➡️ https://www.saisd.net/enroll
Marquen sus calendarios:
▪️ ️16 de febrero de 2026: Fecha límite de prioridad para solicitar a la lotería
▪️ 2 de marzo de 2026: Se anuncian las ofertas de la lotería
▪️ 18 de marzo de 2026: Fecha límite para aceptar una oferta
4 months ago, San Antonio ISD
