HISD and partners bring necessities and holiday cheer to Mission Milby Winter Fest

There was a line around the corner on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 20, for the Mission Milby Sunrise Center’s Family Winter Fest. Doors opened to a hall of holiday fun and resources for community members in need.

HISD offering learning and activity sessions for pre-K parents

HISD families are invited to join the Early Childhood Team in a fun-filled session of hands-on learning! The Pre-K Parent Palooza is an exciting event for pre-K parents and caregivers to meet experts in the early childhood field and receive social and emotional board books, make and take activities, and a Pre-K Parent Guide with […]

HISD partners with BakerRipley to open Sunrise Center in West Division

HISD launched its sixth of seven Sunrise Centers Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the BakerRipley Gulfton-Sharpstown Campus in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and luncheon. This center will connect communities in HISD’s West Division with vital resources, programs, and services.

HISD to host virtual Career Information Sessions for prospective candidates

HISD’s Talent Acquisition team is hosting a series of virtual Career Information Sessions, covering a variety of specialized campus-based positions and programs through December. Prospective candidates will learn more about the District, career opportunities, and the work involved in key roles. Candidates will also have the chance to ask questions.

Mission Milby’s efforts in the East End expanded through new HISD Sunrise Center

HISD opened its third of seven Sunrise Centers at the Mission Milby on Wednesday, Oct. 18, with an activity-filled fall festival that included a vendor fair, health screenings, food, a pumpkin patch, and games and giveaways courtesy of the Houston Dynamo. Sunrise Centers serve to centralize valuable resources for families, and in this case, those […]

HISD North and Central Divisions help students re-engage and return to school

Over the holiday weekend, teachers and administrators from 10 HISD high schools hit the streets in Houston’s North and Central Divisions hoping to connect with the community and re-engage students who did not return to school this fall.

HISD elementary school opened before the Great Depression celebrates its 95th birthday

Brett Gallini is a self-proclaimed history buff, so it should come as no surprise that he was excited to take up the mantle of principal at River Oaks Elementary (ROE). This year, the school celebrates its 95th birthday and just under a century of growth and progressive learning.

HISD Board announces Community Engagement Meetings to share vision for new school year

The Houston Independent School Board will host a series of community events to meet with community members and share more about their vision for the 2023-2024 school year. At each meeting, community members will have the opportunity to meet the school board members in-person and provide feedback on the board’s goals and constraints.