For nearly two decades, Reliant Energy has partnered with the Houston Texans to annually recognize and honor six high school student-athletes for excellent community service and exemplary academic and athletic performances.
Continue readingCategory Archives: Achievement/Recognition
HISD observes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This month, HISD is recognizing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) members of our community in observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Superintendent House surprises 10 hand-selected seniors with Scholars Awards
HISD Superintendent Millard House II presented high school seniors with the 2022-2023 HISD Superintendent Scholars Award on Wednesday, April 26, and Thursday, April 27.
Vote for the 2022-2023 Fan Favorite Educators of the Year
Houston Independent School District is gearing up to name its Fan Favorite Educators of the Year during Teacher Appreciation Week, and you can vote for your pick beginning Monday, May 1.
Rally your school and community to support your campus Educator of the Year and vote during May 1-10!
More than 100 HISD seniors receive full-ride scholarships through Marvy Finger Family Foundation
A record number 112 HISD seniors received full-ride scholarships at the annual Marvy Finger Family Foundation Scholarship Ceremony held Wednesday, April 26, at Delmar Fieldhouse.
Continue readingMilby HS culinary students compete in NASA HUNCH Culinary Challenge Finals representing one of two Texas high schools
Milby High School culinary team, also known as the “Space City Buffs,” were among the only two Texas high school culinary programs selected to compete in the final round of the NASA HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware) Culinary Challenge, an initiative that aims to develop new recipes that are not only delicious and sustainable for astronauts in space but also to provide an opportunity for students to research and present their work in a professional environment.
Continue readingHISD set to honor Educators of the Year at annual banquet
Houston Independent School District will honor the 2022-2023 Educators of the Year at its annual banquet Friday, May 12, at Hilton Americas-Houston.
This year’s ceremony will celebrate educator excellence with an elegant roaring 20s theme.
Continue readingCelebrity chef donates cookbooks to HISD culinary arts students
Barbara Jordan Career Center culinary arts students hosted their senior chef celebration Thursday, April 13, where they received a generous donation from chef, author, and television host Jocelyn Delk Adams.
Continue readingHISD Class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians honored at Scholars Recognition Ceremony
Houston Independent School District hosted its annual Scholars Recognition Ceremony at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel Tuesday, April 12, to recognize the top students from 2023’s graduating class.
Continue readingBCM Biotech Academy at Rusk students win big at Texas Science and Engineering Fair and Texas HOSA State Leadership Conference
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is celebrating after more than 50 students earned dozens of awards at this year’s Texas Science and Engineering Fair and the Texas Health Occupations Students of America (Future Health Professionals) State Leadership Conference.
Continue reading