For the past 17 years, the SAISD Fine Arts Department has showcased student art through the annual Student Holiday Card Contest. This year’s theme is “Holidays Around the World.” The contest was introduced in September, and dozens of entries were received in the elementary, middle and high school grade levels. Winning entries are bundled into 13-count full-color holiday card packages, complete with envelopes - and are being sold for $10.50 (including tax).

Employees and families may show their support for our talented students by purchasing their creative masterpieces. Deadline to place an order for cards is Monday, Dec. 14. To purchase holiday card packages, please call Central Office Printing Services Department at (210) 554-8350 or email your order to Vanessa Vance. 

The contest winners are as follows: 

Judge’s Choice Elementary, Level K-2:
Casaybree Ortiz, Kinder, Wilson Elementary School
Art Teacher: Julie Cummock

Honorable Mention Elementary, Level K-2:
Giacomo Diaz, 2nd Grade, Advanced Learning Academy
Art Teacher: Sonya Castro

1st Place Elementary, Level K-2:
Isabel Alfaro, 2nd Grade, Irving Dual Language
Art Teacher: Katy Bleyl

Judge’s Choice Elementary, Level 3-5: 
O’Laura G. Alvarado, 5th Grade, Washington Elementary
Art Teacher: Stephanie Ramirez

Honorable Mention Elementary, Level 3-5:
Sebastian Vasquez, 4th Grade, Bonham Academy
Art Teacher: Morgan Oliver

1st Place Elementary Level, 3-5:
Joacim Olivo, 4th Grade, Mark Twain Dual Language
Art Teacher: Elisabeth Diaz

Judge’s Choice Academy/Middle School: 
Iliana Cabrera, 7th Grade, Tafolla Middle School
Art Teacher: Nicole Vasquez

Honorable Mention Academy/Middle School:
Jazmin Parga, 8th Grade, Harris Middle School
Art Teacher: Phillip Sada

1st Place Academy/Middle School:
Julienne Marie Gonzaga, 7th Grade, Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Art Teacher: Marcella Gutierrez

Judge’s Choice High School: 
Sadie Carter, 11th Grade, Jefferson High School
Art Teacher: Omer Garcia

Honorable Mention High School:
Isis Santos, 9th Grade, Jefferson High School
Art Teacher: Amber Smith

1st Place High School:
Melissa Faz, 10th Grade, Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Art Teacher: Laura Schultz

Grand Prize Winner:
Gabriela Mendoza, 8th Grade, Bonham Academy
Art Teacher: Monico Vitela