Superintendent Mike Miles arrived at Ketelsen Elementary bright and early on Monday, Aug. 12, to welcome students back and observe the first day of instruction of the 2024-2025 school year.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Erica Brame-Manuel
Erica Brame-Manuel is the new principal of Cullen Middle School, just the latest in the long list of leadership roles she has filled. Her commitment to excellence and unwillingness to settle for less than the best where her students and staff are concerned are the qualities that make her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingFree telehealth physical and mental healthcare for HISD students
HISD is committed to the health and wellness of its scholars and making healthcare more accessible by removing cost barriers for families. The District is partnering with Hazel Health, a telehealth service that instantly connects students with healthcare providers with the touch of a button.
Physical health services are available on-demand for a variety of common ailments and conducted virtually by state licensed practitioners, all at no cost. Insurance is not needed for HISD students to utilize Hazel Health.
HISD is Unstoppable: Convocation celebrates academic achievements and looks ahead to continued progress
The 2024 HISD Convocation treated thousands of educators, staff, and administrators, both in person and virtually, to a spirited and inspiring kickoff to the 2024-2025 school year. The event featured a student-led musical, heartfelt stories from students and parents, and highlights from the District’s year-one transformation progress.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Parisa Behzadi
Parisa Behzadi is the much-loved principal of Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary School, and her enthusiasm and dedication to her students and staff are what makes her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingHISD students take the future in their hands at Civic Ambassador Training
At the end of July, high school students throughout the District came together for the first annual HISD Civic Ambassador Training. The brainchild of HISD’s Community Partnerships Department, the training offered students an opportunity to become their schools’ “Civic Ambassadors.” Over the three-day intensive program held at the University of Houston’s Downtown campus, students learned about the power of their votes, the importance of local elections, and the value of collaborating with their peers for the benefit of their community.
Continue readingGet ready for the new school year with giveaways, community events
Organizations citywide are rallying to provide backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, and food to families in need for the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of school for HISD is Monday, Aug. 12.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Anthony Infante
Anthony Infante is a third grade teacher at Pugh Elementary School and this week’s HISD Star Educator. Infante has been a teacher for four years and was instrumental in the transformation of Pugh as one of the first schools to transition to HISD’s New Education System (NES).
Continue readingHISD offering several in-person opportunities to sign up for Pre-K
HISD’s Early Childhood team will be on hand to answer questions and advise parents on enrollment options in the District’s pre-K program at several upcoming enrollment events:
Continue readingHISD hosting Career Information Session for school nurse candidates
HISD’s Health and Medical department is hosting a virtual Career Information Session for those interested in becoming a school nurse in the District on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
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