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Ava Capetillo celebrated her Sweet 16 on Feb 15th

Two students had a vision. They love to bake and they knew that abking would bring friends together.

Join us TOMORROW, from 4:30-5:30 P.M., for some final prep work before our display at this Saturday's Summit for Learning Among Youth, Teens Day SA. Gain exposure to health, leadership, and advocacy-based initiatives across San Antonio, with networking and leadership opportunities among professionals in youth serving fields. We'll be working on an educational trifold, DIY freebies, and arts activities with the Health Careers Art Club! Volunteer hours will be rewarded. See you there!

We finished our season last night. The boys did well but unfortunately the season ended last night.

The girls went into last night against Brennan High School having to win to make regionals. It was a very tight match.They actually had a tie in the 3rd game. Entering into the final game, they were down by 9 pins. The girls bowled great and won the final game by 32 pins and have advanced to regionals. Great job ladies!!!

Join us in our annual TeensDay San Antonio event on March 1st of 2025! Come engage in youth enrichment activities, spanning healthcare, self-defense mechanisms, financial literacy, and more.

TeensDaySA: SLAY (Summit for Learning Among Youth) is an annual event by youth, for youth, where young people from all over San Antonio come together to learn, grow, and get the tools they need to be healthy, confident, and active in their communities. Now in its 3rd year, TeensDaySA is all about connecting with others, having fun, and gaining skills to thrive in life!

In the first two years, we focused on important topics like mental health, physical health, sexual health, and substance abuse prevention. We also emphasized how youth can get involved, make a difference, and work with professionals to create positive change.
This year, we’re taking things to the next level!

At our 3rd annual event, we’re helping YOU build leadership skills you can use in school, your community, and beyond. We’re also giving you the tools to take control of your future with financial literacy skills—so you can make smart decisions and become more independent. TeensDaySA is the perfect place to learn, connect, and set yourself up for success!

TeensDaySA is sponsored by Project Worth, the San Antonio Youth Commission, and Healthy Futures of Texas, with support from Rise Recovery, The Pride Center, UT Teen Health, Girls Inc., YOUth DO Vote, the Ecumenical Center, Next Level Path Builders, Mayors Fitness Council, Metro Health, THRU Project, & MORE!

The BEAT (Biomedical Excellence and Academic Training) Academy is a for-fee, one week program that will take place on July 14-18, 2025 from 9am-4pm M-Th, and 9am-12noon on Friday. The program will be in person at UT Health Lozano Long Campus located at 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, SATX 78229. The goal of The BEAT Academy at the UT Health San Antonio is to expose high school students to a unique opportunity to medical and biomedical research and provide them with guidelines for a successful future in a health career of their choice. The curriculum is based on an interaction between the medical and biomedical faculty through seminars and hands-on activities in these fields. Subjects will include ongoing biomedical research occurring at the UT Health Science Center such as anatomy, physiology, medicine, molecular biology, aging, neurodegeneration and other contemporary topics to include a behind-the-scenes view of the science and health professions-including visits to the human anatomy lab, interactions with real and state-of-the-art simulated patients for medical training, a glimpse of the latest advances in biomolecular technology, student-based biomolecular experiments and much more!

Seeing the Me in Medicine- a free one-week program. The Office of Recruitment & Science Outreach, in partnership with the Long School of Medicine Office of Admissions & Outreach, will create and implement a one-week collegiate educational enrichment workshop for 25 rising college freshmen (who are high school seniors in the Spring of 2025) identified to have an interest in medicine. The workshop curriculum agenda will include a Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) information session, a campus tour, leadership lessons, motivational faculty guest speakers, near peer-mentorship by current medical students, a session in a gross anatomy lab, workshops intended to help students envision themselves as future physicians and overcome imposter syndrome, a question and answer panel with JAMP medical students, and several hands-on lab activities.

Evan Zhang

1st place for Team Fair 3 in Medicine and Health

Science Fair State qualifier

Elizabeth Reilly

Airforce Achievement Award

2nd place Grand Prize for Team for medicine and health Fair 1

Science Fair State qualifier

Balaji Penneerdoss

UT Grechy Cancer Center Award

3rd place in Medicine and Health

Ekaterini Vallas

4th place Behavioral Health and Social; Science

Lavanya Gupta

4th place Computer Science

Ariv Sadh

1st place Zoology

Science Fair State qualifier

Ariana Chaudhary

3rd place grand Prize in Zoology

Science Fair State qualifier

Helen Lan, Samhita Kurra, and Cassandra Beasley served as LibraryPalooza Author Ambassadors this past Saturday.They created social media content for some of this year's LibraryPalooza authors, and they met and escorted them at the event.

Attention Junior Males!

The Texas Boys State application is open. The deadline for submitting completed applications is March 8, 2025.

• The program is during the summer between junior and senior years
• The program will help young men to become better, more conscientious, empathetic leaders
• 93% of Texas Boys State alumni report that being a participant was a major factor that enabled them to receive substantial scholarships

Jill King’s path to science wasn’t a straight line, but it was one filled with passion, determination, and a desire to solve problems. As a Bioinformatics Analyst and Project Lead at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Jill King led a team of researchers on cutting-edge projects, using data to unravel complex biological questions. She helped position the organization as a leader in bioinformatics, driving research that has had a lasting impact on the scientific community. But what was truly exciting wasn’t just the discoveries—it was about using science to make the world a better place.

What sets Jill King apart is her ability to take scientific ideas and translate them into real-world solutions. Whether she was developing systems to analyze data faster or creating new ways to improve team collaboration, she always focused on how science could be applied to solve practical problems. At A Home Work Solution, for example, she used her expertise in data analytics and project management to transform how the company operates. By improving how teams work together and making processes more efficient, she helped the company save money and improve services—all through the lens of science and data.

But perhaps the most important lesson Jill King learned along the way is that science isn’t just about experiments and numbers; it’s about people. Working with others, sharing knowledge, and inspiring the next generation of scientists is what makes the journey truly rewarding. Whether it was mentoring colleagues or teaching English as a Second Language in Japan, Jill King always believed in the power of education and collaboration. It’s through sharing ideas and working together that the biggest discoveries are made.

For young minds interested in science, Jill King’s journey is a reminder that the path to success is about curiosity, hard work, and the willingness to explore the unknown. Science isn’t just for the “geniuses” or the “naturals” – it’s for anyone who is excited to ask questions and learn something new. Whether you dream of becoming a scientist, a researcher, or an engineer, the key is to stay curious, never stop learning, and always look for ways to use science to solve the problems that matter most to you.

You may be exempt from your final exam if:

1. You have three or fewer absences in the class.

2. You have an 80 or higher average in the class.

3. You have all good conduct.

4. You are present on the day of the exam.

If you have any questions, please ask your teacher.

Seniors, apply to an Alamo College and submit your FAFSA or TASFA by Feb. 28 to save your spot in the Alamo Promise program. Questions? See Ms. Orozco in room 211.

All students must wear their student ID Badge at all times while on campus.

Freshmen and Incoming Sophomores new to Health Careers will be able to get their ID badges for free. Returning students needing an ID replacement will need to pay $5.00.

IDs can be purchased before school only in the front office.

Due to allergies, COVID and other health concerns, we will not be allowing any outside food to be delivered to or brought to the campus. Students who have off campus lunch will not be allowed to bring any food back to the campus. Parents bringing a forgotten lunch for their own child may bring it in a lunch box/bag or a plain brown bag labeled with the student's name. Food and drink are not allowed in the classrooms. Students may carry a water bottle.

Principal, Jay Sumpter

Email: hchs.attendance@nisd.net
Website: www.nisd.net/healthcareers
Location: 4646 Hamilton Wolfe, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-5400
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Twitter: @NISDHCHS