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.
Category Archives: Elementary Schools
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.
Continue readingLearn about HISD’s African American namesake schools this Black History Month
HISD is celebrating Black History Month by exploring the many schools named for distinguished African Americans in the community. The district has more than 30 schools that recognize the contributions of African American leaders, ranging from renowned educators to legislators and community leaders.
The first week focused on HISD’s namesake high schools, alternative schools, and the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center. The second week focused on HISD’s middle and combination schools. This week, learn more about HISD’s namesake early childhood centers and elementary schools.
Continue readingHISD celebrates 100th day of school with costumes, decorations, and parades
When Principal Jose Cordova announced over the PA that it was time for the parade to begin, an earth-shaking cheer arose from the students at Memorial Elementary School on Feb. 9, the 100th day of school for HISD.
Memorial’s students range from pre-K to fifth grade, and every student hit the hallway with excitement. Some dressed as 100-year-old versions of themselves, carrying posters and wearing paper hats and costumes in celebration of 100 successful school days down.
Continue readingHISD elementary schools compete in Read to the Final Four Literacy Program
The NCAA and the Houston Local Organizing Committee have teamed up with HISD to help promote and inspire reading growth for third grade students.
Continue readingBrainAbouts promotes positive decision making with HISD elementary students
Young learners can make positive choices and develop healthy brains when equipped with the right tools, knowledge, and support.
Continue readingEnroll today: HISD offers a variety of pre-K options for Houston families
There’s no better time for a child to begin their educational journey than pre-K, and in HISD, our youngest learners dream big!
HISD celebrates Lunar New Year 2023
Gong Xi! Gong Xi!
Sunday, Jan. 22, is the Lunar New Year, marking the end of the Year of the Tiger and heralding the renewal of prosperity, happiness, and health.
Continue readingGardens Villas ES fifth grader gets inducted into FBI
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel is no ordinary fifth grader. He’s now an FBI agent.
Continue readingLaw ES student wins 27th annual MLK Oratory Competition
To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Foley & Lardner LLP hosted the 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 13.
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