NISD Helotes

The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Student Leadership Awards. This prestigious award celebrates PK-8 student leadership teams that have made an extraordinary impact on their school communities through their dedicated leadership and service. These inspiring young leaders have taken part in a variety of dynamic initiatives, such as:

• Championing literacy through engaging reading programs
• Spearheading kindness campaigns
• Paying tribute to teachers, staff, and veterans
• Mentoring younger students through leadership activities
• Crafting projects that ignite school spirit
• Offering support to local families and community organizations

“Texas public schools play a crucial role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. These students are not only active participants but also trailblazers for positive change in their schools and communities,” TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart said. “We take pride in acknowledging their efforts to build a brighter future for communities throughout our state.”

The award recipients are:
Northside ISD
Carnahan Elementary
Esparza Elementary
F.R. Scobee Elementary
💛 Helotes Elementary 💙
Leick Elementary
Monroe May Jr. Elementary
Paul W. Ott Elementary
Patricia J Blattman Elementary

The achievements of these young leaders will be celebrated during TEPSA’s Student Leadership Workshops this fall.

Congratulationsons to our Helotes Elementary student council and our sponsors Ms. Smith and Mrs. Lucero!!!

A full circle Helotes Elementary moment: Graduating Senior Maddox on campus with his Kindergarten cousin Waylon for Senior Walk. Maddox and his brothers all attended Helotes Elementary School and now Waylon is carrying on the family tradition. 🌟

Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog 🐾

The end of year KAMP (Kids and Multiple Possibilities) provides all Helotes students the opportunity to explore a specific area of interest. It is our hope that kids will have a fun learning experience and make some amazing memories along the way.

This year we have KAMPs for chocolate dipping, food science, bead making, painting with a twist, scavenger hunts, card games, paper mache, scrapbooking and more!

Thank you PTA for making this possible!!!

Yesterday we welcomed back our graduating seniors that were once Helotes Bulldogs! It was great having them back in the building along with their former teachers, admin, and parents. 💙💛

Congratulations Class of 2026!!! May all of your dreams come true!! 🧑‍🎓

Big announcement: We are getting chickens! 🐓

Students from the Chicken Tenders Club recently represented our campus at the EcoRise Showcase held at the UTSA Downtown Campus.

Students proudly presented their plans for an upcoming chicken coop on campus and shared the environmental benefits of raising chickens at school. Through research, collaboration, and public speaking, students explained how the project will support sustainability, responsibility, and hands-on learning opportunities for all of our Bulldogs.

We cannot wait for the chickens to arrive during the 2026-2027 school year! 🥚

Last week, Helotes Elementary was filled with many famous Texans as 4th graders brought history and culture to life during their Living Wax Museum! From Selena to George Strait to Sam Houston, students researched influential Texans and transformed into their chosen figure for the museum experience.

Students impressed visitors by sharing speeches full of facts and information while dressed as their famous Texan. It was a creative and engaging way to combine research, public speaking, and Texas history. Great job to our 4th graders and teachers for bringing learning to life — literally!

Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms, stepmoms, grandmas, aunts, and other important motherly figures. Thank you for all you do to support your little Helotes Bulldog(s). 💐

Parent's Day Breakfast was a huge success! Thank you to Ms. Carol and her awesome team for providing such a beautiful breakfast. We had a lot of parent visitors show up to eat with their child(ren). 💙💛