In the 2015-2016 school year, the HISD Secondary Curriculum Department, in collaboration with teacher writers, began the development of digital, customizable, student-facing lessons that model best practices in content development, technology integration, literacy, and 21st century skills. These resources were called Master Courses. read more…
Filing. Answering phone calls. Responding to emails. Comforting a sick child waiting for his mom. Easing the worries of a parent whose child forgot her lunch. HISD’s administrative support staff play a critical role in the day-to-day operations and success of our district.
That’s why HISD offers the annual Administrative Support Professionals Summit (ASPS) – to help these employees build on their existing skills. read more…
Interim Superintendent Ken Huewitt presents Herlinda Garcia, left, with a leadership award during a Professional Leadership Series meeting, April 6, 2016.
After 49 years with HISD, most of which as J.P. Henderson Elementary principal, Herlinda Garcia is set to retire in August.
But before she leaves, the district chose to honor her with the April Excellence in Leadership Award to recognize her vision, leadership, and dedication to the students of HISD.
Garcia accepted the award at Wednesday’s Principals Meeting, during which she thanked former Superintendent Terry Grier for his leadership. She also commended Interim Superintendent Ken Huewitt for his inspiring speech at this year’s State of the Schools Luncheon, and said it helped her come to terms with her decision to retire because the district was in good hands. read more…
District employees who participate in any of the health benefit plans must provide official documentation in order to keep eligible dependent on their plan.
Employees must submit documentation for the verification process within 30 days of the date they add the dependent. They will receive a letter from ADP which details specific deadline dates. read more…
Student interns helping to launch OneSource
Students from two HISD high schools are getting a hands-on and up-close look at one of the largest software upgrades in the district’s history. During the past four months, nearly a dozen juniors and seniors from Sam Houston and Scarborough high schools have been working side by side with members of Team HISD on the OneSource implementation project. OneSource is the name of a new districtwide system launching in July 2016 that will provide a seamless integration between human resources, payroll, finance, and logistics at HISD. read more…
Event is May 20 at Bayou City Event Center
UPDATED: This year’s theme is HISD Superheroes. Buy your tickets today to honor your campus hero.
HISD will honor the district’s teachers and principals of the year at a celebration on Friday, May 20, and this year’s event has a new name and venue.
“HISD Educators of the Year” will be held at Bayou City Events Center, located at 9401 Knight Road, 77046. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m.
Each campus is invited to purchase tickets for their campus Teacher of the Year and one guest, Beginning Teacher of the Year and one guest, as well as additional tickets for the campus/community teams who will attend to support campus honorees. Click here to download a ticket request form.
The deadline to purchase tickets is April 29, 2016. For more information please see related Academic Services memo by clicking here.
Students. Continuing conversations. Instructional support. Empowerment.
These are just a few of the common themes popping up when Interim Superintendent Ken Huewitt poses the question, “What’s important around here?”
In an effort to give HISD leaders and employees another voice to provide their input, Huewitt recently went to Sharpstown High School and asked the campus community to give their thoughts. Their responses were captured in the first installment of a new video series.
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Educators discuss why they chose HISD and why they stay
Retaining top teacher talent is a key priority for HISD. But what makes a teacher chose us over other districts and what conditions must HISD leaders and school communities create to make them stay? Four members of HISD’s teacher corps, all with varying levels of experience, were recently invited to share their thoughts with district and school leaders at the April 6 Principals Meeting.
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The HISD Sugar Smasher Challenge is a four-week challenge to encourage employees to reduce their intake of “empty” calories.
“Empty” calories contain no vitamins, minerals, or nutrients. Most high-sugar foods and drinks provide “empty” calories. Healthier foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, provide a more balanced diet. A diet without “empty” calories may help stabilize blood sugar for those at risk for or with diabetes. read more…
