Chávez High School staff and students celebrated their school’s namesake with their annual Chávez-Huerta Symposium on Saturday, March 25. The Symposium, a combination of multiple events organized in honor of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, was held in person this year for the first time since its inception in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
1998 Waltrip HS boys basketball championship team honored at 2023 state tournament
The 1998 Waltrip High School state championship basketball team was honored at the 2023 UIL Basketball State Tournament on Saturday, March 11, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Continue readingWashington HS boys basketball team finishes history-making season at state championship
The Booker T. Washington High School boys basketball team wrapped up an amazing season after scoring only 56 points to the Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy’s 70 in the UIL 4A Basketball State Final.
Continue readingBellaire HS senior selected as first HISD student in decades to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate Youth Program
For the first time in 40 years, an HISD student has been selected to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program.
HISD educators nominated for national award for making a difference in the lives of students
Two HISD educators have been nominated for National Life Group Foundation’s 2022-2023 LifeChanger of the Year Award.
Washington High School Assistant Principal Dr. Valencia Hall and Eastwood Academy High School AP government teacher Ronald Castro were nominated by family members and are now eligible to receive one of 17 cash prizes up to $10,000.
Continue readingStudent 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 readingSterling HS and Kashmere HS track and field teams get new gear ahead of spring season
With the 2022-2023 track and field season swiftly approaching, Sterling High School and Kashmere High School student-athletes couldn’t be more ready, thanks to a new partnership.
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.
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