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🎒No-backpack policy explained

San Antonio school districts implement no-bag policy

New backpack policies implemented at various San Antonio school districts. | Photo by Matt Ragland

As the school year comes to a close, several San Antonio-area school districts have moved forward with the implementation of a new backpack policy to reduce the risk of dangerous items being brought onto its campuses.

Southwest ISD and South San Antonio ISD will ban backpacks from their campuses for the remainder of the school year. Here is a breakdown of the policies for the school districts.

Southwest ISD

As of Monday, May 8, the school district has banned backpacks from its 18 campuses through the end of the school year (Thursday, June 1). A safety letter notified parents about the enforcement of the policy, which detailed that the following backpack and bag types would no longer be permitted on campus::

Backpacks
Sling bags
Messenger bags
Large purses

Student do have the option of carrying one of these approved bags:

Small bags and/or clutches - 5.5” x 8.5” or smaller
Clear bags — Plastic, vinyl, or PVC — 12” x 6” x 12”
1-gallon clear freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) — 12” x 12” or smaller

SATXtoday Southwest ISD bag policy — Southwest ISD has implemented its No-Backpack Policy through the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
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Graphic by Southwest ISD

South San Antonio ISD

Starting today through the last day of classes on Thursday, June 1, the South San Antonio ISD will implement its own bag policy all 16 campuses. According to a Facebook post on the district’s page, these bags will no longer be accepted on school grounds:

Backpacks
Large purses
Sling bags
Messenger bags

These bags are approved for use:

Clear and mesh bags
Small bags and/or clutches — 5.5” x 8.5” or smaller
1-gallon clear freezer bag — 12” x 12” or smaller

Both school districts have exceptions to the rule for students in extracurricular activities — like sports or band — but bags must be put away during designated times set by the campus.

Events

Monday, May 15

Behind the Scenes of Imaginary Worlds | Monday, May 15 | 10-11:30 a.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $18-$20 | Take a behind the scenes tour of the Imaginary Worlds: Once Upon a Time exhibition with the San Antonio Botanical Garden Horticulture staff.
Yoga on the Creek | Monday, May 15 | 6-7 p.m. | San Pedro Creek Culture Park, 302 W. Houston St., San Antonio | Free | Register to take a free yoga class.

Tuesday, May 16

TPR Visual Artist Forum | Tuesday, May 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Texas Public Radio, 321 W. Commerce, San Antonio | Free | Visual artists are invited to this free networking mixer and discussion dedicated to the arts and career sustainability.
Emma Willmann | Tuesday, May 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio | $20-$25 | Come out for a night of laughter with stand-up comedian, actress, and podcaster Emma Willmann.
Musician Open Mic Jam Night | Tuesday, May 16-Thursday, May 18 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Fitzgerald’s Bar, 437 McCarty Ste. 101, San Antonio | Get your 15 minutes of fame with this open mic event which gives you the option to perform solo, with the band, with others, or a combination of the three.

Wednesday, May 17

Sunset at the Square | Wednesday, May 17 | 6 p.m. | St. Paul Square, 1174 E Commerce St., San Antonio | Come enjoy food + drink specials at one of the restaurants or bars at St. Paul’s Square with performance by Shinyribs at The Espee.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Job

Lumainaira — a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing and promoting the arts of San Antonio — is hiring a Program Coordinator. The full-time position requires working with the Executive Director, office management, event production, and working with artists + the public. See if you qualify for the position.

Plan Ahead

Calling all anime cosplay fans. The Krazy Katsu in Olmos Park will host a weekly anime cosplay night every Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Come hang out with Twitch superstar Taiga Milk Tea. Customers who show up in full anime cosplay will receive 15% off their purchase.

Sports

Late last week, UTSA golfer Camryn Carreon won the NCAA San Antonio Regional individual title at TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course. Carreon is the first Roadrunner to win a NCAA Regional title. The golfer will appear at the NCAA Championship May 19-24 at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ.

Gallery

Grab the camera and the groceries. Three San Antonio teens — Dawn Ridge, Alyssa Dusbabek, and Evelyn White — went to the newest Cibilo H-E-B with photographer Candice Ridge before their prom last weekend for an impromptu photo shoot. See the memorable photos from the shoot. (MySA)

Biz

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Drink

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Travel

✈️ Travel dos and don’ts for San Antonio’s airport

All you need to know about SAT Airport

Here’s your guide for SAT — plane and simple. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Don’t let the stress of traveling keep you from enjoying your next trip. In case you missed our San Antonio Airport guide, we’re sharing everything up-to-date in the SAT. Grab your passport + travel itinerary, and prepare for take-off with these important updates.

Travel reminders

TSA | The SAT airport’s website recommends arriving ~90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time for domestic travel and about two hours during peak travel time.
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, this map of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.

Adventure much? Tell us how early you get to the airport before your flight.

More travel tips

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

It’s warming up here in the Alamo City. My dog, Benny, and I have been doing more outdoor activities around town.

We’re excited to enjoy the weather while hanging out at Texas Dog Co. Have you seen the dog mural by Alan Calvo there? It’s one of the 17 murals featured in our murals guide.

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