SAISD SPOTLIGHT:  Bryson Adams, Sam Houston HS Drum Major
 
Bryson Adams is a senior at Sam Houston High School who is in his second year serving as Drum Major for the award-winning Hurricane marching band. The Sam Houston unit is nicknamed “the Best Band in the Land” for their high energy routines. The Hurricane band is a crowd favorite at both the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades. Adams can talk about the hard work and training he and his bandmates go through to prepare Fiesta week. Think physical training as well as practicing musical routines. Adams said he loves marching in the parades. “When you hear the crowd react, that feeling you get is why we play,” he said.
*Contact us to set up a time to visit Sam Houston HS to talk with Bryson Adams*
 
Calendar items? 
 
April 22 - 23 (Mon to Thurs) – “Ride the Bus” with SAISD 
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Smith Elementary, 823 S. Gevers St., 78203
The SAISD Transportation Department invites families to see the planned 2024-25 bus routes for schools impacted by rightsizing at a series of ride-along events. At these events, parents and children will be able to board a school bus, see the safety features of the bus (seat belts, Wi-Fi, and cameras), and even have a chance to ride the actual route. Buses will be parked at the campuses listed below for the Ride the Bus with Us events. These events are open to any families who want to learn more about bus transportation and see the bus route information for next school year. The “Ride the Bus” program runs from March 25 through May 24, giving families ample time to explore the new routes for themselves.
 
April 25 (Thurs) – Highland Hills Elementary Fiesta Parade
9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Smith Elementary, 823 S. Gevers St., 78203
The Highland Hills Elementary Eagle students will get their best Fiesta shoebox float ready to roll at the school’s Fiesta parade. SAISD Police Chief Johnny Reyes, Jr. will serve as honorary Grand Marshall.
 
April 25 (Thurs) – Douglass Elementary/Herff Elementary Hackberry Parade  
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Douglass Elementary, 318 Martin L. King Dr., 78203
SAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino will serve as Grand Marshall for a special dual Fiesta shoebox parade. Douglass Elementary and Herff Elementary schools will unite to take over Hackberry St. to host an afternoon of fun for the student and families of the two campuses that will join forces next year.
 
April 25 (Thurs) – Ogden Elementary Neighborhood Fiesta Parade 
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ogden Elementary, 2215 Leal St., 78207
The Ogden Elementary familia looks forward to this event every year. Students will march around the campus grounds in the streets. Families gather around the block to watch and cheer the joyous children and their colorful Fiesta shoebox float designs.
 
April 25 (Thurs) – Lowell MS Perfect Attendance Cascarón Fiesta
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Lowell Middle School, 919 W. Thompson Pl., 78226
Lowell Middle School students who have perfect attendance from April 4 through
April 25 will be treated to a fun afternoon of cracking Fiesta cascarones in their sports field.
 
April 26 (Fri) – SAISD at the Battle of Flowers Parade
10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Downtown San Antonio
All seven SAISD comprehensive high schools will have their marching bands, cheer and dance teams participate in the annual Battle of Flowers parade. Also, SAISD Mariachis from elementary, middle schools and high schools will be marching as a large collective unit.
 
April 27 (Sat) – SAISD at the King William Parade
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., King William Neighborhood
SAISD is proud to bring multiple school groups to the always colorful King William Parade. The Brackenridge High School marching band leads the way for the district. Harris Middle School will bring its band, students and staff to march the parade route. Bonham Academy will also be proudly representing their campus. And making their King William Parade return is the Young Men’s Leadership Academy marching band. The YMLA “Roar” made their parade marching debut last year at this event.
 
April 27 (Sat) – SAISD at the Fiesta Flambeau Parade
7:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Downtown San Antonio
SAISD is proud to help Fiesta San Antonio close out the fun by bringing back the students and marching bands of our comprehensive high schools for the Fiesta Flambeau Parade. The SAISD Familia that perform in this illuminated parade shine bright on the streets of downtown San Antonio. You can feel the pride from the thousands in attendance, many of whom are SAISD alumni.