Meet HS Teacher Michael G. Karnavas

We are back to learning more about our new teachers!  Michael G. Karnavas is teaching Western Civilization (reg., honors, and dual credit) in the high school.

Michael has been teaching since 1999 and has previously worked at Castle Hills First Baptist, Harvest Academy, Northwest Vista College, St. Philips College, and Liberty University.

He worships at San Antonio First Baptist church, and his favorite verse is Genesis 15:6, "Abraham believed God and He credited to him as righteousness."

He loves the students at SACS, and loves that SACS has called him to perform Christian education the way he believes it should be performed.

But, there are some surprising sides to the beloved Mr. Karnavas!  When he was a high school student, his favorite times were on the weekend participating in BMX Racing!

Now, his favorite activities include relaxing after a busy week and watching a game...driving in the country to enjoy God's creation...and PLAYING THE TRUMPET!

We welcome him to the SACS Staff!

Pray for Michael and all of the high school as they are on retreat this week!

Photography by Allison Russell, high school photography teacher

Despite the Rain, We Picnic On!

The Elementary School/PTF Picnic on September 18 was a huge success despite the comings and goings of afternoon rain clouds.

Grilled hot dogs, bags of chips, cookies and ice-pops were consumed joyfully by parents, students, siblings, and teachers!  Rain sent everybody scurrying from their lawn chairs to the tents and overhang by the gym.  But, thankfully, the picnic was not a complete washout!  

  Seven winners were chosen for a pizza party with Mr. Paden.  A student from each grade (Pre-K thru 5^th) was picked and will attend that party later in the year!

We are grateful to God for the picnic, the fellowship, the rain, and for those who kept hanging around!!

** Thank you to Briana Rouse for her photography contributions!!

Say Hello to Nicole Garza!

Nicole is loving every minute of teaching fourth grade at SACS Elementary.  She not only loves on her students, but goes home every day to love on her second grade daughter, Addison...also at SACS.  She has been happily married for twelve years.

She begins thirteen years as an educator, and was a teacher previously in the SAISD and NISD local school districts.  After touring the campus two years ago, she knew she desired to teach at SACS.  After much prayer, Nicole decided it was time to leave public education and devote more time to her faith.  She saw that SACS would be the perfect place to teach and incorporate the Lord's Word into the classroom each and every day.

God answered her prayers last June with a job offer from SACS.  Finally, her daughter could attend the best school in San Antonio and Nicole would be right there with her.

Currently, they attend Bandera Road City Church and her favorite Bible verse is "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Philippians 4:6)

When Nicole was the same age as her students, she loved reading the best and still does today.  Her favorite off-campus activity is to curl up in a big chair and read a good book.  She also loves playing with Izzy, their English Bulldog!

She loves the positivity at SACS and thinks the students and parents are the absolute BEST!!


We think she is pretty special as well!




Photography by Allison Russell, SACS High School Photography Teacher

MEET THE NEW TEACHERS...FIRST HOLLY COZZIE

Today begins a special series about all of our new teachers!! We would love for you to know more as we all welcome them to the SACS Family!!

First, let’s begin in the high school with new teacher, Holly Cozzie.  Truly a Proverbs 31-wonder woman, Mrs. Cozzie has been married for thirteen “Wonderful” years and has five (yes, five) precious children: Leah, Adam, Lydia, Anthony, and Moriah, all ranging from ages 11 to 4!

Holly teaches Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and Biology AP.  She has previously taught at REACH, University of Incarnate Word, and Loyola University in Chicago.  When she was in high school, her favorite subject was Calculus, and her favorite activities were time with her friends.

And, now she says her best times are with new friends at SACS…she “loves, loves, loves the students and faculty!”   On top of all this, Holly takes care of a one year old German shepherd named Stella, and eight year old cat called Joy, Joy!   Her large family attends Cross Mountain Church and her favorite Scriptures are from Philippians 4.

Holly brings a huge smile and much knowledge to our SACS students!


Photography by Allison Russell, HS Photography Teacher

Breaking News....SACS Student Makes International Mark!

Last week, junior Mason Riley raced in the ITU Sprint Age Group World Championships in Edmonton, Canada.   Mason finished the 16-19 Age Group race in 33^rd out of the 80 athletes from around the world, with 2 years left to compete.   It was an honor to represent the United States and he looks forward to next year in Chicago, Illinois.

Way to Go, Mason!  SACS IS SO PROUD!

On Any Normal.Day at SACS...

Visitors might be met with specialized condiments...

Our local news team, KSAC....

Children's laughter on the playground...

Catching up in the hallways....

No matter what is happening around campus, visitors will always, always be met with SMILES!!

Have a great day....get ready LIONS, first home football game is this Friday!  Roar!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

While many are thinking fall sports, SACS Baseball Families came together on Saturday the 23rd to give the field some much needed TLC!

The dugouts, concession stand and surrounding walls were painted a brilliant dark green. 

 Players, coaches and parents came out and worked together for the love of the game! Coach Mike Kripner led the crew in hopes a facelift for our field will not only improve safety and skill but will draw more attention and fans to the stadium by Spring season!

Now back to fall athletics....

The Middle School Cheer Squad says

GO LIONS!!

And we all say...HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY
WEEKEND!!!!