Monthly Archives: June 2013

Find times, dates of graduation ceremonies

The Houston Independent School District congratulates the tens of thousands of students that make up the class of 2013.

There are 41 graduation ceremonies throughout the district. Construction is causing some road closures that may affect your route to a ceremony. One lane of the southbound lanes of U.S. 59 North, also known as the Eastex Freeway, will be closed from Dallas to McGowen on Saturday and Sunday. The southbound exit ramp to McGowen and the southbound entrance ramp from Webster will also be closed. No matter where you’re coming from and headed to, you may want to check Houston TranStar’s traffic map before you leave.

Find out where you, your relative or friend will be graduating this year:
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Club encourages students to read over summer break

Herrera ES students choose books to read this summer

Most Houston Independent School District students will be spending their summer vacation having fun and doing things to get ready for the upcoming school year, including reading a few good books.

Students in all grades are participating in the Millionaire Club, a summer reading program that the district developed five years ago.

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