February 7th-11th is National School Counseling Week, and the theme this year is “School Counseling: Better Together.”
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HISD police chief named to national task force to address student safety
The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) have partnered to launch a task force centered on identifying models for collaboration between local police and urban school districts to address the safety of students in urban areas throughout the U.S.
Houston ISD Police Chief Pedro Lopez is among seven law enforcement leaders named to the IACP-CGCS Task Force.
Continue readingHISD to offer free, in-person support intervention camp for students during spring break
To continue the efforts of supporting students and their families, HISD will offer free reinforcement days known as Camp Spark on March 14-16, 2022.
Continue readingHISD coaches selected for prestigious mentoring program
Two HISD coaches have been selected for the prestigious ROCK Coaches Mentoring Program designed to retain and develop coaching talent in Texas schools.
Continue readingHISD PD honors young cancer warrior with swearing-in ceremony
To raise awareness about childhood cancers, 10-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel had one goal in mind: to be sworn-in by 100 law enforcement agencies as an honorary officer.
Continue readingHISD celebrates Black History Month
February marks the 96th year of the official celebration of Black History Month, a time to pay tribute to the immense contributions of generations of African Americans.
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.
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