Author Archives: HISD Communications

Registration now open for Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest

The City of Houston is hosting the 12th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest for 25,000 kindergarten through fifth grade students on Saturday, August 13.

For the past two years, the event has been a drive-through distribution. This year, the festival returns to in-person at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, 77010.

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Fresh Start Resource Fair open to North Houston community

Everyone deserves the chance to start fresh. On Saturday, July 30, A Fresh Start Resource Fair will be held at the community center at 170 Rittenhouse St. in North Houston.

The free event is sponsored by several Houston institutions including Harris County Precinct 2, Houston Community College, and the Houston Food Bank.

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HISD sports icons to be commemorated at Athletic Hall of Honor induction ceremony

The HISD Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Honor includes NFL legends, Olympic medalists, renowned coaches, high school record holders, collegiate standouts, and those who have given back as mentors to student-athletes.

The induction ceremony is Saturday, August 13, at 4 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse, 2020 Mangum Road, 77092.

Tickets are available now.

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