Houston Independent School District will hold a ceremony for the Class of 2023 summer graduates on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
Stream the ceremony live on HISD TV.
Continue readingHISD students multiply summer fun with Rice University math camps
Over summer break, Rice University welcomes hundreds of middle and high school students to participate in various academic camps offered on campus. The Tapia Camps, named for mathematician and Rice professor Dr. Richard Tapia, are for rising eighth-12th graders interested in STEM and honing their calculus skills before the new school year.
Continue readingHISD hosts annual JROTC Cadet Seminar
Houston Independent School District JROTC cadets attended the annual HISD Cadet Seminar to gear up for the 2023-2024 school year and competition season.
Continue readingYour child’s first teacher is you: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters enrolling now
Early childhood education puts great emphasis on setting up children for success in their academic journey. HISD parents have the option of helping their little scholar get a head start with HIPPY, an evidence-based, at-home learning program for children ages two through kindergarten.
HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) is a free program for future HISD students, designed to train parents to teach their toddlers the educational cornerstones that they need thrive once they grow into a traditional classroom.
Continue readingHISD community partners help student parents on path to graduation
Rising 11th grader Chelsea Almendarez is no stranger to a challenge. A dedicated student, Almendarez recently earned her driver’s license and has ambitions of joining JROTC in her junior year. Driving and high school graduation did not always seem to be within reach for Almendarez, who became a mother during her freshman year. That is where HISD’s Parenting Summer Workshop came in.
HISD’s Parenting Summer Workshop was designed to help pregnant or parenting students connect with resources in their community that can help them and their children to thrive despite the challenges and stigma of teen parenting.
Continue readingHISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Friday, Aug. 4
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. concurrently at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092) and virtually via Microsoft Bookings.
Continue readingHISD educator named Region 4 Elementary Teacher of the Year finalist
A Houston Independent School District teacher has been named a finalist for Elementary Teacher of the Year by Region 4. This year’s theme is “One Ripple, Endless Impact: Recognizing Teachers Who Inspire Excellence.”
Melodie Musgrove, who teaches at Walnut Bend Elementary School, is one of six finalists from the Houston metropolitan area.
Continue readingPlan for the new school year with a variety of after school programs
As the largest school district in Texas, HISD is comprised of diverse families and communities and offers a variety of after school programming to meet and accommodate a wide range of needs.
The two primary programs utilized by HISD schools are Texas ACE and CASE for Kids.
Continue readingHISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Friday, July 28
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 3:30–7:30 p.m. concurrently at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092) and virtually via Microsoft Teams (link to come).
Continue readingHISD announces Teacher Referral Bonus program
Qualifying campus-based HISD employees are invited to support teacher recruitment efforts by taking part in the district’s Teacher Referral Bonus program. Those who successfully refer a candidate will receive a $300 bonus for teachers who sign a contract and start work by the first day of school, Aug. 28, 2023.
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