NVC Celebrates Partnership with Kerrville ISD's Early College High School
March 19, 2025
Northwest Vista College (NVC) participated in the launch of its Early College High School (ECHS) partnership with Kerrville Independent School District (KISD) on March 19, marked by a memorable "signing" event and video time capsule. The partnership signifies a pivotal step in NVC's commitment to expanding access to higher education and fostering student success within the region.
NVC leadership and the NVC High School Programs (HSP) team celebrated the inaugural class of ECHS students and their families. The event, held in Kerrville, highlighted the collaborative spirit between NVC, KISD, and Tivy High School, emphasizing the shared goal of empowering students through accelerated academic pathways.
"This partnership with Kerrville ISD is a testament to NVC's dedication to creating innovative educational opportunities for our community," said NVC Dual Credit Director of High School Programs Julie Boerm. "By providing students with the chance to earn college credit while still in high school, we are opening doors to a future of limitless possibilities."
The "signing" event was a unique and engaging experience for students who officially committed to the ECHS program. Parents played an integral role, offering words of encouragement and support, reinforcing the importance of a strong support system.
Students created video time capsules, documenting their hopes for the future. These videos, to be “unsealed” in four years before their high school graduation, will serve as a powerful reminder of their journey and growth. NVC believes this exercise will reinforce the students' commitment to their academic goals. At graduation, students will be encouraged to create another video about their ECHS experience.
Northwest Vista College (NVC), part of the Alamo Colleges District, is federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), an institution of higher learning with a full-time equivalent undergraduate student enrollment that is at least 25% Hispanic. As of Fall 2023, NVC’s Hispanic student enrollment is 66.2%. The college opened in 1995 with 12 students and has grown to one of the largest institutions of higher education in San Antonio and the region with current enrollment over 20,000 students. Located in Westover Hills, NVC’s expanding agreements with business and higher education partnerships provide a wealth of opportunities for students and the community.