All pre-K through Grade 12 parents and caregivers are invited to attend a live walkthrough of HISD’s new SchoolFinder tool and provide feedback. SchoolFinder is expected to launch in Summer 2022, and the insight from HISD families is valuable ahead of implementation.
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HISD to become one of the most competitive districts in the region under Superintendent House’s new compensation plan
Raising teacher and staff salaries in HISD is a top commitment within the district’s five-year strategic plan. In order to meet that commitment, Superintendent Millard House II announced an update to the compensation plan that will make all HISD salaries among the most competitive in the region.
During a news conference on Thursday, May 26, House revealed current teachers on average will receive an 11% raise this summer.
Continue readingDeBakey HS seniors honored for Reduce, Reuse, Recycle sustainability plans
DeBakey High School students know a thing or two about the future. As HISD’s only healthcare magnet school, DeBakey is an environment designed for students with hopes of making a positive impact on the world around them, whether they dream of being doctors, nurses, engineers, or environmental scientists.
Continue readingWalnut Bend ES names Alecia McMillian new principal
Alecia McMillian has been selected as the new principal of Walnut Bend Elementary School.
Continue readingHISD holding public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
The Houston Independent School District will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 9, at 4 p.m. in Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center Board Auditorium, 4400 W. 18th St., 77092.
Continue readingHISD to help parents and staff navigate NCAA scholarship eligibility rules
Representatives of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will educate parents, coaches, academic counselors, and registrars on the eligibility requirements for student-athletes who hope to play college sports.
Continue readingHISD Athletics to host free summer camps for students
The HISD Athletics Department is hosting a multiple-sport, four-week summer camp.
The camp will be free for all HISD students Grades 6-12. The school district’s coaches will staff each camp.
Continue readingPop-up farmers market coming to HISD’s Hattie Mae White building
Nutrition Services Food and Agriculture Literacy Program will host a pop-up farmers market at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center on Friday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Continue readingHISD finalizes components of the T-TESS design
HISD is releasing more information on the design of T-TESS in preparation for the initial roll out for School Year 2022-2023. The decisions outlined below aim to place teacher growth at the center of the evaluation process, and they have been made in close collaboration with teachers, principals, and staff across Houston, with insight from an HISD staff survey, three focus groups, and numerous design committees.
Continue readingWaltrip HS Jazz Band earns first place in national competition
The Waltrip High School Jazz Ensemble #1 has won first place at the National Jazz Festival.
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