Announcements
Scobee Education Center Announcements
Launch Into Learning for the 2026-27 School Year!
While everyone is leaning toward the summer, our STEAM community is eagerly planning for the new school year!
The Scobee Education Center and The Boeing Company are sponsoring the welcome back event for classroom teachers and school administrators to be held at Scobee on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 6-9:00 p.m. This event is open to public, charter, & private schools.
During this evening, we will draw from the pre-registered educators who are present for Sun Spotters, a Bambu Labs 3D printer, and a variety of classroom resources and trips, but you must be preregistered and present to win!
Registration is open through 10:00 a.m. on August 14th. Please, register only once.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/YxXvFAne3V
Organizations currently committed to discuss opportunities with our educators:
- The Alamo
- Briscoe Western Art Museum
- DoSeum
- EcoRise
- Firstmark Credit Union | Firstmark Foundation
- IDRA
- KLRN PBS
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- McNay Art Museum
- Morgans Wonderland
- Once in a Wild
- Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy
- SA Astronomical Association (SAAA)
- SA Botanical Garden
- SA Library
- SA Parks & Rec Dept
- SA River Authority
- SAWS
- SA Zoo
- SEA LIFE
- Sea World
- Southwest Research Institute
- Star Base Kelly
- Witte Museum
Scobee Teachers' Academy
Are you one of the "fabulous forty" public school educators included in the Scobee Teachers' Academy?
You should have received updates regarding the agenda for this summer's professional development conference which highlights the national Challenger-7 award being presented to The Boeing Company on Monday, July 20th. Boeing is the sole sponsor of this amazing PD opportunity and we are "over the moon" that they are being recognized for their support of educators and our SATX community.
If you have questions regarding your registration, contact Mariana Zoll at mzoll3@alamo.edu or call 210-486-0105.
Planetarium Announcements
Scobee Planetarium Public Programs
Planetarium Tickets are available online one week in advance and may be purchased through the Planetarium and Observatory link on this website. Tickets are also available through the Lackey Camper-Casper Ticket Booth in the center after the doors open at 6 p.m.
Like other theater experiences, it is recommended that guests check the online ticket sales website ahead of coming to the center to see which presentations are being offered or sold out.
Parking For Scobee at SAC
Guests visiting the Scobee Education Center are specifically directed to park in Garage #3 located off of San Pedro Ave to avoid parking fees on Friday nights. Parking elsewhere requires payment after 10:00 p.m.
SA Astronomical Association Monthly Meeting
SAAA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Friday in the Mays North Lobby of the Scobee Education Center. The business meeting presentations typically begin at 7:00 p.m. On July 10th, the scientific presentation will be presented by UTSA/SwRI’s Jasmine Singh on NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission. The public is welcomed to hear these presentations. It is requested that non-member guests attending are respectfully quiet during these programs.
Planetarium Programs for Friday, July 10, 17th, 24th & 31st, 2026
6:30 - Little Star That Could- animated family program with no age restrictions
8:00 - Sky Tonight Live! - Live presentation - Children must be 6 yrs or older to attend.
9:30 - Double Feature: "Moonbase: The Next Step" & "Orbital" - Children must be 6 yrs or older to attend.
Tickets are available through our online system one week prior to Friday night shows.
The 2026 Spring & Summer programs with descriptions are available for download through the Scobee Planetarium page on this website.