Somber observances of the September 11, 2001 attacks were held at various SCUC campuses in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people who perished that fateful day. Samuel Clemens High School and Byron P. Steele High School held their respective observances - both led by the school’s JROTC cadets with assistance from the band and choir.
Paschal Elementary School also held its yearly observance, with student-led speeches and songs of hope and unity.
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15 days ago, SCUC Communications
SCUC held its first meeting of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to launch the comprehensive facilities planning initiative. Representing a diverse cross section of the district, including parents, educators, business owners and civic leaders, the committee was welcomed by Paige Meloni, Superintendent of Schools. She thanked the group for its desire to help develop a long-range plan into the district’s infrastructure.
“It’s a process to pull people together and make an impact for the future,” Meloni said.
Maggie Titterington, President of The Chamber and an original member of the CAC when it was founded in 2013, was impressed with the meeting’s clarity and precision.
“They’ve made it very concise of why, and the cost,” she said, adding, “They’ve already answered the questions before we’ve asked them.”
CAC members were introduced to the SCUC demographics, public school finance and the planning timeline leading up to a potential bond referendum in May of 2026.
“It’s a great step to see what we can do for our schools,” said Joanne Parker, mother of a student at Jordan Intermediate School. “How can we give back to our community?”
Justin Archibold, the parent of a student at Byron P. Steele, husband to an SCUC teacher and a band booster, is uniquely qualified to see the CAC’s mission from all sides. “We’re going to be hearing of the district's challenges when it comes to facilities, equipment and personnel,” he said. “We’ll be able to communicate that to the community.”
Upcoming meetings will include facility tours, needs assessment and deliberations. The Community Advisory Committee is tasked with making a final recommendation to the SCUC Board of Trustees in December.
15 days ago, SCUC Communications
Malanie Reels earned a $2,000 scholarship, courtesy of the SCUC Education Foundation. The senior at Byron P. Steele High School successfully booted the One Community Scholarship Kick between the first and second quarter of the Knights game against Brandeis on September 5, 2025.
Reels plans on using the money to attend Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, with dreams of a career in sports journalism. Congratulations!
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17 days ago, SCUC Communications
It was a great day for the annual cultural exchange between SCUC and the students from Vejen Business College in Denmark ! This year the students from Vejen (pronounced Vine) visited Bryon P. Steele High School on August 29, 2025, which rolled out the red carpet for its guests.
They were treated to breakfast, courtesy of the school's Culinary Arts students, and were greeted warmly by principal Justin Linthicum as well as Paige Meloni, SCUC Superintendent of Schools, who acknowledged the richness of the annual visits, which commenced in 2015.
Led by student leaders at Steele HS, the visiting delegation made stops throughout campus, including athletic facilities, robotics, welding, American Sign Language classes, Honors Spanish and JROTC. The visit culminated with a question and answer session between students of both schools, which included topics of culture, food and politics.
Before the Vejen group's departure, they met and mingled with Steele students and posed for photographs. Our Danish friends attended the Samuel Clemens High School varsity football game later that evening at Lehnhoff Stadium.
A huge thanks to Justin Linthicum, his staff and students for undertaking today's efforts and making our guests feel at home! Kudos as well to Kacy Debney, science teacher at Clemens High School, for making our guests feel at home at the football game.
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17 days ago, SCUC Communications
Notebooks, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, index cards and a potpourri of more school supplies were donated to two SCUC campuses by the Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program (RACAP) on August 28, 2025. Primarily a food and clothing ministry, RACAP reached out to the school district to donate excess school supplies instead of holding on to them for the next school year.
Geri Pope, principal at Schertz Elementary School, and Steven Piles, principal at Watts Elementary School, were on hand to receive the boxes of supplies from Lisa Loftus, Program Director for the non-profit organization. They expressed their gratitude for the donation, as was Paige Meloni, Superintendent of Schools, who expressed her heartfelt gratitude to one of SCUC’s most valued partners.
RACAP, through the generosity of area churches, civic organizations, businesses and individuals, helps meet the needs of families in crisis with food and a limited amount of financial assistance with flexibility and compassion.
Economically disadvantaged families dealing at SCUC may also access the district’s pantry, located behind the Allison L. Steele Enhanced Learning Center. The pantry is always well-stocked with canned goods and non-perishable foods, thanks to the assistance of students in the SCUC 18+ Adult Transition Program, who bring their cheerful presence and service to help store diapers, personal hygiene products and school supplies.
SCUC would like to express its gratitude to RACAP and other area organizations and businesses which help ensure every student has the resources needed to thrive.
29 days ago, SCUC Communications
From Around The District: Cross-Country is off and RUNNING and the Steele runners crushed it! Congrats to Kassia Kozarski on a 4th place finish out of over 135 runners! Well done, Knights!
about 1 month ago, SCUC Communications
From Around the District: Clemens Culinary Arts Class, led by Ms. Tharp, learned about food trends today and then created gourmet shakes and trendy Wendy's Frosty's. From knowledge to creation, Clemens Culinary is making happy taste buds, one shake at a time.
about 1 month ago, SCUC Communications
The American Heart Association - Texas (AHA) presented a CPR in Schools Training Kit donation to the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on this evening. Each kit contains ten CPR mannequins and tools to teach Hands-Only CPR to students, staff and families.
The kits, valued at a total of $7,250, are intended to promote heart health education and to help empower students and staff with life-saving skills as well as foster a culture of wellness and empathy across the district. Flexible program options will be tailored to each campus.
“Everybody should be able to do a CPR demo, and everybody should be able to be comfortable responding to cardiac emergencies,” said Theresa Spiess, Executive Director of the greater San Antonio-area AHA when addressing the Trustees and Superintendent of Schools Paige Meloni. “Thank you for accepting it. And thank you to the Methodist Healthcare Ministries for sponsoring it.”
Samantha Fewell-Nuñez, VP of School Engagement for the AHA, echoed Speiss and emphasized the importance of early education in emergency responses. “These are the tools that can help us equip these kids, and even kindergarten students can be a part of the lifesaving process,” she said. They can call 911 and be a part of helping with the (compression) count.”
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2 months ago, SCUC Communications
🎒✏️ Back-to-School Reminder! 📚🖍️ Make sure your student is ready for a great start! 📆 School supply lists for all grade levels are now available on our website. From pencils to notebooks, we’ve got everything covered to help your child succeed.
James Butler was named the new principal of Elaine S. Schlather Intermediate School. SCUC Board Trustees accepted the recommendation at the regular meeting held on April 17, 2025. “I am deeply honored to be named the principal at Schlather,” Butler said. “I look forward to leading this incredible school community and working alongside passionate educators, dedicated staff, and supportive families to ensure a positive and empowering environment for students.”
3 months ago, SCUC Communications
Leana Smoot has been named the new Principal at Rose Garden Elementary. SCUC Board Trustees approved the recommendation on May 22, 2025. “I’m so incredibly excited to be joining the Rose Garden family,” said Ms. Smoot at the board meeting, moments after the warm welcome from Board Trustees at the dais. “I’ve heard so many wonderful things and I cannot wait to help shape these Owls into future Buffaloes.”
3 months ago, SCUC Communications
Seventeen (17!) of our Samuel Clemens JROTC cadets showed exceptional pride and tenacity during the JROTC Summer Leadership Camp held at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, June 3rd through 8th.
Cadets braved a rigorous schedule that included a 5 AM wake-up call, physical training, drill, academics, team building, sports, room and uniform inspections, and did not retire until 10 o'clock in the evening. This camp featured roughly 500 cadets from across the state of Texas, providing an excellent opportunity and experience for their leadership development. Four of our Samuel Clemens cadets earned "Distinguished Graduate" honors for finishing in the top 10% of the cadet rankings.
3 months ago, SCUC Communications
Justin Monk has been named the new principal of Barbara C. Jordan Intermediate School. SCUC Board Trustees approved the recommendation of Mr. Monk at the April 3, 2025
“I attribute my success to God’s blessings and am honored to serve the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and the Barbara Jordan Intermediate School community,” -J Monk
4 months ago, SCUC Communications
SCUC Board Trustees approved the recommendation of Steven Piles as the new principal of Watts Elementary at the April 3, 2025 called meeting.
“I am honored to serve as the principal of Watts Elementary School,” said Piles. “I am committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and academically enriching environment for all students.”
4 months ago, SCUC Communications
SCUC is happy to have these Purple Star Campuses! Clemens, B Steele, Dobie, Corbett, Wiederstein, Rose Garden, Green Valley, Cibolo Valley, Sippel, Watts & Paschal!
4 months ago, SCUC Communications
Way to go, Clemens Golf & Baseball! The Clemens Baseball Team is the 2025 District Champions! And the Clemens Golf Team is heading to State for the first time in Clemens history, finishing 3rd at Regionals!
5 months ago, SCUC Communications Team
The amazing Military parents at Paschal Elementary helped welcome students with smiles and high-fives in the car line. 💜 Thank you for your service and for supporting the Month of the Military Child!
5 months ago, SCUC Communications Team
Learning doesn't only happen inside the classroom; the Dobie Junior High amazing ALE students had a wild adventure at the San Antonio Zoo! From roaring lions to playful primates, they explored the animal kingdom and made unforgettable memories!
5 months ago, SCUC Communications Team
The 4th-grade students at Watts Elementary were busy all of last week learning how to break sentences into parts in English Language Arts! Look at these sentence segment surgeons go!
