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With a brand-new building and renovated ‘Sunflower Cafe,’ SAISD’s largest elementary school reopens to Southside families
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Xochilt Garcia , as published by San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the reopening of Schenck Elementary are available from the San Antonio Report, a local news source that initially posted the information on August 14, 2026.
Schenck Elementary in Highland Hills has reopened after being closed for two years. The school, which is the largest elementary school in the San Antonio Independent School District, has a brand-new building. The school's cafeteria, known as the 'Sunflower Cafe,' has also been renovated.
After a two-year absence, students have returned to the school. Further details about the reopening of Schenck Elementary are available from the San Antonio Report, a local news source that initially posted the information on August 14, 2026.
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Category: schools Published: August 14, 2026 Source: San Antonio Report (nonprofit local newsroom) Reading time: 1 min
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