Two HISD teachers are recipients of this year’s coveted Kinder Excellence in Teaching Awards, which recognizes inventive and effective teaching methods in underserved communities. Alexis Gage, a science teacher at Chavez High School, and Eric Pacheco, a third grade teacher at Rodriguez Elementary, have dedicated their careers to going above and beyond for their students.
Category Archives: Achievement/Recognition
HISD student artists win second annual Truck Art Contest, artwork displayed on city trucks
On May 7, the City of Houston unveiled four Solid Waste Management vehicles adorned with the artwork of four talented HISD students. The artists are the winners of the second annual Truck Art Contest, a competition devised and executed by HISD’s Energy and Sustainability Department in partnership with the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department to increase awareness of recycling and waste diversion in the city’s youth.
Continue readingOur school counselors: a vital guiding resource
The first full week of February is National School Counseling Week, a time to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of our school counselors.
This year’s theme is School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused, speaking to the high standard of services that HISD’s counseling teams provide all year long. The mission of the HISD Counseling and Student Services Department is to ensure that scholars develop into lifetime learners and to advocate for their academic success and social-emotional well-being.
Continue readingBlackshear Elementary student triumphs at 28th annual MLK Oratory Competition
Foley & Lardner LLP hosted the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 12. Each year, HISD elementary students recite original speeches inspired by the civil rights leader. This year’s theme was “How would Dr. King reflect on the 60 years since his I Have a Dream speech?”
Continue readingHISD high school students host first ever TEDx Youth event
Driven by a passion to enlighten young minds about the world of business and initiate their own socially impactful ventures, two HISD high school students organized TEDx Holt St Youth on Saturday, Sept. 9, at The Ion Houston, drawing an audience of more than 100 attendees.
Continue readingEastwood Early College teacher wins $25,000 grant with 2023 Kinder Excellence Teaching Award
Teacher Sarah Honore began her day like any other morning, not knowing what was waiting for her at Eastwood Early College High School. Happening inside the cafeteria was a surprise celebration, complete with a generous $25,000 check.
HISD student-athletes named to Touchdown Club’s All-Greater Houston football team
Each year before the start of a new football season, the Touchdown Club of Houston names its Preseason All-Greater Houston UIL High School football team. This year, two HISD seniors were selected to represent the district at the annual Touchdowner of the Year gala, where they were recognized alongside athletes from neighboring school districts.
Continue readingHISD swears in new police chief ahead of the new school year
Shamara Garner has been sworn in as Houston Independent School District’s new Chief of Police, making her the first woman to hold the spot as top cop.
Continue readingHISD Athletics inducts new class into Hall of Honor
Houston Independent School District has a legacy of producing some of the top athletes, not only in the state of Texas, but the entire sports world. For the third year in a row, the HISD Athletics Department hosted its annual Hall of Honor ceremony to recognize those who have paved the way for today’s rising student-athletes.
Continue readingCommunity partners recognize HISD teachers for excellence in STEM
For the second year in a row, the Houston Astros Foundation partnered with Honeywell International Inc. to recognize 10 outstanding teachers from the Greater Houston area for their commitment to excellence in STEM and contribution to creating innovative ways to improve student achievement and interests in robotics and coding.
