Days after receiving their high school diplomas, HISD dual-credit seniors accepted their associate degrees or professional certificates at Houston Community College’s (HCC) 2024 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, June 13.
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HISD senior awarded full scholarship to “Little Ivy” university
No person is born at their fullest potential. Troy Jackson, a senior at HISD’s Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy, would tell anyone that much. Jacksonnever expected greatness, but with hard work and perseverance, as well as guidance from a handful of trusted adults, he is preparing to attend Swarthmore College in the fall on a full academic scholarship.
Continue readingHISD celebrates seniors with career and military commitments
HISD held its sixth annual Career and Military Signing Day on May 16 inside Delmar Fieldhouse. The signature event celebrates seniors graduating from the District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and who have decided to serve in the military.
Continue readingHISD seniors honored with scholarships at Superintendent Scholars Luncheon
As another school year draws to a close, HISD seniors are not only preparing for exams, prom and graduation, but for the vast and unknowable world that awaits them after high school. In acknowledgement of the bright and exciting futures that await them, HISD granted the Superintendent Scholars Award to an outstanding senior from each high school, and bestowed an additional honor to the Superintendent’s hand-picked top 10.
Continue readingHISD Valedictorians and Salutatorians honored at Scholars Recognition Ceremony
HISD’s highest achieving high school seniors gathered at Delmar Fieldhouse on April 30 to celebrate the 2023-2024 valedictorians and salutatorians at this year’s Scholars Recognition Ceremony. These students have worked hard to reach the highest echelon of high school academics and were recognized in front of friends, family, and educators in a touching sendoff to their high school careers.
Continue readingSuperintendent Miles oversees first commencement ceremony as summer graduates turn their tassels
Houston Independent School District’s 2023 summer graduates walked the stage at Delmar Fieldhouse Saturday, Aug. 19, in front of friends, family, and the educators who help them along the way.
HISD summer graduation ceremony set for Aug. 19
Houston Independent School District will hold a ceremony for the Class of 2023 summer graduates on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
Stream the ceremony live on HISD TV.
Continue readingHISD seniors earn degrees before their diplomas through Texas Early College Program
On Thursday, May 11, Houston Community College (HCC) held commencement ceremonies for the class of 2023. Graduating students walked the stage at NRG Arena to flip their tassels and receive their well-earned associate degrees or trade certifications to the cheers of proud friends and family.
There were a few HCC graduates whose educational journey differed from their matriculating peers. These graduates are students at HISD’s Early College High School (ECHS) campuses who were able to earn their degrees and certifications before their high school diplomas.
Continue readingGraduation ceremony schedule, venue information available for Class of 2023
Houston Independent School District will hold graduation ceremonies May 25 through June 4 for the Class of 2023.
HISD seniors will walk across the stage at various venues including Barnett, and Delmar Fieldhouses, NRG Arena, and NRG Stadium. Times and locations vary for each school. The full schedule can be found here.
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.
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