Houston Independent School District hosted its annual Scholars Recognition Ceremony at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel Tuesday, April 12, to recognize the top students from 2023’s graduating class.
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Learn more about becoming a counselor in HISD
The HISD Counseling Department is hosting virtual recruitment information sessions for candidates interested in learning about becoming an HISD counselor.
During these sessions, participants will learn more about the counselor recruitment and selection process, compensation, and the benefits of being a school counselor with HISD. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with district counseling managers.
Continue readingBCM Biotech Academy at Rusk students win big at Texas Science and Engineering Fair and Texas HOSA State Leadership Conference
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is celebrating after more than 50 students earned dozens of awards at this year’s Texas Science and Engineering Fair and the Texas Health Occupations Students of America (Future Health Professionals) State Leadership Conference.
Continue readingMilby HS senior chosen as 2023 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship winner
A Milby High School senior has been selected as a recipient for the 2023 Cooke College Scholarship presented by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.
Francisco Chavez was chosen out of a pool of more than 5,600 applicants from across the nation. He will receive up to $55,000 a year for four years to attend college.
Continue readingSpEd Spring Parent Summit returns to in person April 29
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, HISD’s Office of Special Education Services will hold its semi-annual summit for HISD families in person. The Special Education Spring Parent Summit is set for Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th Street, 77092).
Continue readingHISD offering up to $10,000 in annual incentives at highest-need campuses for 2023-2024 school year
As part of Houston Independent School District’s strategic plan, Team HISD has taken impactful steps toward ensuring there are great schools in every community—and that in those great schools, world-class talent is cultivated at all levels.
To meet the commitment of permanently improving every D- and F-rated campus and in service of all students, HISD is actively recruiting for the RISE Transformational Cohort for the 2023-2024 school year.
Continue readingHISD School Choice application enters Phase II
Houston Independent School District’s School Choice application is now in Phase II, and families will learn the lottery result the week of April 5, 2023.
Phase II runs through June 15, 2023. During this time, families placed on waitlists will receive offers as seats become available. All families can apply to campuses with seats available by visiting https://ChooseHISD.my.site.com/Apply.
Student artists create mobile masterpieces for annual Art Car Parade
One of the most beloved and well-known events in the city of Houston is the annual Houston Art Car Parade. Started by a commune of local artists in the 1980s, the Art Car Parade has evolved into a city-wide project representative of the creativity and joie de vivre of the Bayou City and has drawn in participants from all walks of life and of all ages.
The 36th Annual Art Car Parade will take place on Saturday, April 15, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The largest celebration of its kind, the parade will feature more than 250 vehicle works of art constructed by HISD students and staff, professional organizations, youth groups, and other creative Houstonian artists. The parade begins at Allen Parkway and Bagby Street and ends at Allen Parkway and Taft Street.
Continue readingHISD students and teachers prepare for STAAR testing and Final Exams
HISD students begin STAAR testing Tuesday, April 18, and will tackle final exams starting May 17 in the days leading up to Summer Break, which begins Thursday, June 1.
Continue readingHISD to be closed April 7 for Spring Holiday
All HISD campuses and offices will be closed Friday, April 7, for the Spring Holiday.
Schools and offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, April 10.
The HISD Police Department will be patrolling district facilities. Emergencies may be reported by calling 713-892-7777.