The Houston Independent School District hosted its second annual Chávez-Huerta celebration on Saturday, March 26, at César Chávez High School.
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Elected officials ‘get educated’ at Milby HS campus tour
Houston Independent School District trustees, state representatives, senators, program partners, and staff members joined students at Milby High School to kick off the inaugural “Get Educated on HISD” campus tour.
Continue readingSuperintendent House’s State of the Schools address focuses on the road ahead
During his first State of the Schools at the helm of Houston ISD, Superintendent Millard House II delivered a keynote address focused on his five-year strategic plan and the road ahead for the largest school district in Texas.
Public education supporters from the business, academic, advocacy, and faith communities attended the annual HISD Foundation’s fundraising luncheon on Friday.
Caring HISD food service worker selected for March Customer Service Impact Award
When students talk about Travis Elementary School, they get excited about a certain campus employee who not only delivers tasty meals, but merits recognition for the way she does it.
Continue readingNational School Breakfast Week kicks off at Cunningham ES
Pre-K and kindergarten students bounced in time while Panic! at the Disco’s “High Hopes” pumped from a stereo as they lined up for breakfast in the Cunningham Elementary School cafeteria.
Continue readingSuperintendent House and Mayor Turner read to HISD students as part of Houston-area literacy initiative
For the second annual Houston Reads Day, 400 volunteers read to pre-K and elementary students at Houston-area schools on Wednesday.
One of those volunteers was Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II who joined a second-grade class at Bruce Elementary in Houston’s fifth ward.
New student enrollment for 2022-2023 now open
In Houston ISD, children dream BIG. Teachers with heart and passion like no one else set students up for success. Every campus has a specialist who can help with food, clothing, housing support, and so much more. And there is a learning option as unique as your child.
New students grades K-12 can enroll in school with HISD for the 2022-2023 school year.
Continue readingHISD softball and baseball fields receive upgrades thanks to DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation
The Houston Independent School District’s softball and baseball fields are safer and less likely to flood thanks to a $70,000 Sports Matter grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation.
HISD recognizes Principals of the Year in campus awards ceremonies
Superintendent Millard House II joined Lamar High School staff, cheerleaders, and educators from other campuses to surprise Rita Graves with the Secondary Principal of the Year award on Monday.
HISD relaxes mask mandate, effective March 1
As the Houston Independent School District continues to monitor COVID-19 trends and consult local COVID-19 guidance, the district is relaxing its mask mandate effective March 1, 2022. Masks within HISD schools, facilities, and school buses will become optional.