Feb. 5-9 marked National School Counseling Week, a time for school communities to come together in appreciation and recognition of the important contributions of our tireless school counselors. This year’s National School Counseling Week theme is “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused.” From class schedules to emotional regulation, all the way to choosing and applying to college, school counselors are a vital resource on a student’s educational journey.
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Our school counselors: a vital guiding resource
The first full week of February is National School Counseling Week, a time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of our school counselors.
This year’s theme is School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused, speaking to the high standard of services that HISD’s counseling teams provide all year long. The mission of the HISD Counseling and Student Services Department is to ensure that scholars develop into lifetime learners and to advocate for their academic success and social-emotional well-being.
Continue readingHISD celebrates National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week is Feb. 5-9, and this year’s theme is “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused.”
Continue readingCelebrate Red Ribbon Week in HISD with drug prevention initiatives
HISD’s Counseling and Student Services Department is encouraging staff, students, parents, and the community to join the national mission to keep kids drug-free. Red Ribbon Week runs Oct. 23-27, and this year’s theme is Be Kind to Your Mind, Live Drug Free.
Continue readingAvailable student assistance is top of mind for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Houston Independent School District is joining organizations across the country in raising awareness about the importance of mental health by highlighting available resources and support for students and staff.
Continue readingLearn more about becoming a counselor in HISD
The HISD Counseling Department is hosting virtual recruitment information sessions for candidates interested in learning about becoming an HISD counselor.
During these sessions, participants will learn more about the counselor recruitment and selection process, compensation, and the benefits of being a school counselor with HISD. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with district counseling managers.
Continue readingNational School Counseling Week celebrates HISD counselors who empower students every day
National School Counseling Week, Feb. 6-10, is a week to celebrate the invaluable contributions school counselors make within their schools and in the lives of their students and communities.
Continue readingHISD celebrates National School Counseling Week
Feb. 6-10 is National School Counseling Week, and the theme this year is “Helping Students Dream Big.” School Counselors play a vital role in the lives of our scholars. They help our families find solutions to real-life problems and point them toward vital resources.
Join HISD in celebrating by highlighting the tremendous impact your school counselors have in helping students achieve school success and plan for the future.
Continue readingHISD students to explore post-high school options during Generation TX Week
November is Generation Texas Month, a statewide movement to ensure students have information and resources regarding post-secondary options such as college, career, and military.
Continue readingHISD recognizes Red Ribbon Week with drug prevention initiatives
HISD’s Counseling and Student Services Department is encouraging staff, students, parents, and the community to join in recognizing the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program: Red Ribbon Week.
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