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Lanier MS names Marcus Williams new principal
Marcus Williams has been selected as the new principal of Bob Lanier Middle School. Williams has over 12 years of experience leading students and teachers across HISD at the elementary and middle school levels.
Continue readingPandemic-resilient HISD students celebrate fall graduation
On Saturday, HISD held graduation for the fall 2022 graduates at Delmar-Tusa Sports Complex. HISD celebrated more than 270 graduates from 40 different high schools.
Continue readingImportant notice for private nonprofit schools, neglected and delinquent facilities
HISD notifies all private nonprofit (PNP) school administrators to contact the district regarding participation in ESSA federal grants (Titles I, II, and IV – Part A / Title I – Part C / Titles III – Part A, EL and IMM) for the 2022-2023 school year. Neglected & Delinquent (N&D) facility administrators can contact the district regarding participation in the Title I – Part D, Subpart 2 federal grant. Participation in a grant is dependent upon the physical location of the school or facility.
Continue readingAn emotional surprise for the Teacher Appreciation Award winner from Hartsfield ES
The HISD Office of Talent presented Hartsfield Elementary School’s DeShawn Beatty with its Teacher Appreciation Award.
When Beatty realized she was being recognized for her tremendous work in the classroom, she began to cry. It’s been a tough couple of years for the first-grade teacher.
Continue reading‘The Talk’ event promotes positive dialogue with community, law enforcement
As part of HISD’s ongoing effort to promote positive dialogue between youth and law enforcement Navarro Middle School hosted “The Talk” event for eighth grade boys, which featured keynote speaker Marvin Richardson, the Acting Director of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Superintendent Millard House and Harris County Precinct 2- Commissioner Adrian Garcia were also on hand.
Get to know Mitchell ES Teacher Appreciation Award winner
Third-grade bilingual math teacher Rodolfo Magallan has always loved math. The latest Office of Talent Teacher Appreciation award winner learned that hard work plus dedication equals appreciation when he was surprised by the award during his class at Mitchell Elementary. Get to know Magallan:
Continue readingCullen MS students receive new mini-pitch soccer area
More than 300 students attending Cullen Middle School will be enjoying the new mini-pitch soccer area donated as part of a national partnership to support students and their athletic abilities.
“I like the way it was built,” seventh-grader Hannah Estrada said. “Playing soccer is fun. Even if you lose, you can still kick the ball and be with your friends.”
Continue readingSuperintendent House joins effort with ‘No Trafficking Zone’ law announcement prioritizing safety
Superintendent Millard House has made safety a priority at HISD since coming to Houston, and that sentiment continued as House joined local law enforcement officials and state representatives to announce the “No Trafficking Zone” law.
Continue readingHISD to move to new teacher evaluation system
HISD announced plans to transition to a new teacher evaluation system (T-TESS) next school year (SY 2022-23) and to apply to Texas’ Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) in spring 2023. Both opportunities will unlock statewide resources capable of benefiting HISD students, teachers, and administrators at scale.
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