Yearly Archives: 2015

Name That Book competition comes to a close for 2015

RobertsES_NTB2015HISD finished another chapter of its annual Name That Book contest in 2015, as Library Services held the finals for grades 9–12 at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center on Friday, April 10.

At the high-school level, the top three competitors were East Early College HS, Milby HS, and E-STEM West. Lanier MS, Pin Oak MS, and T.H. Rogers earned bragging rights in grades 7 and 8, while Roberts ES (pictured), T. H. Rogers, and Lovett ES took the highest honors at the finals held for grades 3-6.

Due to the sheer volume of participants at the lower elementary level, final competitions were held at three different times (morning, mid-day, and afternoon) on three consecutive days in late March, resulting in nine first-, second-, and third-place winners each for grades K-2. Those schools are listed below:

First place: Askew ES, Berry ES, Bush ES, Condit ES, Horn ES, Kolter ES, School at St. George Place, Scroggins ES, West University ES

Second place: Energized for Excellence, Harvard ES, Mandarin Chinese Language Immersion Magnet School, Patterson ES, Poe ES, Roberts ES, Rogers ES, Sutton ES, Twain ES

Third place: Briargrove ES, Daily ES, Garcia ES, Herod ES, Oak Forest ES, Piney Point ES, River Oaks ES, Wharton K-8 Dual Language

To see more photos from the competitions, please visit the Library Services website.

Three HISD schools win prizes at 2015 Art Car Parade

A tribute to legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix has earned students from Reagan High School the top prize at the 2015 Art Car Parade—on their very first try.

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“Electric Ladyland,” a 1981 Mercedes which was #106 in the parade lineup, was awarded the Mayor’s Cup Trophy and $2,000 in cash. It was the school’s first-ever entry into the parade, and its success was likely due to the guidance of veteran art-car builder Rebecca Bass, who was hired on a part-time basis by HISD this year especially to guide Reagan students in designing a car for this year’s parade. Visiting artist Johnny Rojas also contributed to the project. Continue reading →

Seniors prepare for TEDx debut

For their senior project, 104 Challenge Early College High School students spent this school year researching and writing an in-depth presentation on a topic of interest, unique to each student. The students are competing for a spot in Challenge’s own TEDx event. Making the senior projects part of an impactful and far-reaching showcase is the inspiration of Gifted and Talented Independent Study teacher Joshua Silberman. Continue reading →

HISD designs 21st century learning spaces for global graduates

How do 21st century school designs support HISD’s mission to produce 21st century global graduates?

As HISD works to build or renovate 40 schools under the district’s bond program, educational facilities planners, architects, and designers are collaborating with educators to address that question. Their mission is to develop innovative design concepts that will enrich the experience of students while incorporating flexibility to adapt to dynamic 21st century educational needs of global graduates. Continue reading →

College readiness event prepares high schoolers for college

If you are a high school senior or junior looking forward to college, don’t miss “Surviving the Yard,” a one-day college readiness event designed to help prepare high school students for their first semester at college. This is the 14th annual installment of the Young Professionals University, which is hosted by Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals.

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HSPVA’s ‘Sound of Music’ nominated for six Tommy Tune Awards

Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) announced the nominees for the 13th annual Tommy Tune Awards, and HISD’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) received six nominations for their production of “The Sound of Music.”

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Still looking for the perfect school for next school year?

If you are looking for an HISD magnet school for the 2015–2016 school year, you will have an opportunity to learn more about dozens of schools with openings firsthand at the HISD School Choice Fair. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25, at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, 4400 West 18th Street, Houston 77092.

“This event will provide an opportunity for parents and students to visit with representatives from HISD schools to learn more about exceptional programs that still have space available,” said Mark Shenker, assistant superintendent of School Choice. “These include magnet schools, multilingual programs, neighborhood schools, and preschool programs.” Continue reading →

HISD Police Department welcomes newest officer during ceremony

The Houston Independent School District Police Department welcomed its newest police officer during a swearing-in ceremony at its headquarters on Monday morning.

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