HISD students begin STAAR testing Tuesday, April 18, and will tackle final exams starting May 17 in the days leading up to Summer Break, which begins Thursday, June 1.
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NCAA and Houston Local Organizing Committee to host fun-filled weekend for Houston community
The NCAA and Houston Local Organizing Committee have teamed up with HISD to bring a fun-filled weekend of events to Houston families in celebration of the Men’s Final Four National Championship taking place April 1-3, 2023, at NRG Stadium.
T.H. Rogers student represents HISD with rodeo writing competition win
In many ways, 10-year-old Shiloh Balasuriya is an average fourth grader. His favorite things to do are read books and play outside, and when he grows up, he has ambitions of being a world-famous chef. Shiloh has a lot in common with his other classmates at T.H. Rogers School, but this year, he was the only student from HISD to place in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s annual Trailblazer Writing Competition.
HISD third graders define success with massive donation of dictionaries
Beginning in 2016 with only five schools, the Rotary Club of Houston’s Dictionary Project has been dedicated to providing reading resources to HISD third graders. The number of recipient schools has grown every year, and this year, thanks to the generosity of individual donor Kandy Kaye Horn, every third grader in every HISD elementary school was given their own dictionary.
Continue readingHISD offering learning and activity sessions for pre-K parents
HISD families are invited to join the Early Childhood Team in a fun-filled session of hands-on learning!
The Pre-K Parent Palooza is an exciting opportunity for pre-K parents and caregivers to meet experts in the early childhood field and receive social and emotional board books, make and take activities, and a Pre-K Parent Guide with quick at-home ideas to enhance their child’s socio-emotional, math, and literacy skills.
Parents and caregivers can choose to attend one of the following sessions:
- March 7, from 4-5 p.m. at Fonwood ECC, Mistral ECC, and Woodsen ES
- May 9, from 4-5 p.m. at Neff ELC, Bellfort ECC, and Sherman ES
Student literati make reading into a team sport with annual Name That Book Competition
Five teams of students sit in tight circles on the stage in the Jane Long Academy Auditorium. It’s 9 a.m. on a school day, so the event is sparsely attended, but the few audience members watch in rapt attention as the teams make selections on tablets passed from hand to hand between them, quietly deliberating, until their 60 allotted seconds have passed.
Continue readingHogg MS hosts ‘Tribute to Bands’ to celebrate Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Hogg Middle School hosted their inaugural Black History Program Wednesday, Feb. 22, with a Tribute to Bands showcase featuring performances from several HISD fine arts programs.
Continue readingHISD educators honored for exceptional service at 36th annual Teacher Awards
The Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) honored more than 50 HISD teachers at the 36th annual Teacher Awards for their outstanding service and dedication to their students.
Continue readingPrincipals of the Year honored with surprise celebrations at their campuses
Each year, HISD honors two principals who represent the very best things that the district’s leadership has to offer. This year’s honorees, Principals Amanda Wingard and Keoshya Dunn, were recognized at their home campuses in surprise celebrations orchestrated by their students and colleagues. Superintendent Millard House II was present to present Wingard and Dunn with certificates of appreciation for their outstanding service to their schools and the HISD community.
HISD PAWS program offers emotional support to students and staff
HISD offers a variety of resources to support mental health. In 2021, the HISD Police Department and Social and Emotional Learning Department joined forces to create PAWS, a program designed to provide comfort and support in crisis situations.
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