On Monday, Aug. 28, more than 186,000 Houston Independent School District students started their first day of the 2023-2024 school year.
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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.
Sterling 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 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 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.
Continue readingWish for Wheels spreads holiday cheer with 600 new bikes for HISD students
Christmas arrived a bit early for students at Martinez Elementary School after they received new bikes from HISD community partners Wish for Wheels and Oxy.
Continue readingHISD students and teachers prepare for upcoming final exams
HISD students will tackle final exams for the fall semester in the days leading up to Winter Break, which begins Thursday, Dec. 22.
Continue readingRiver Oaks ES celebrates Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
The River Oaks Elementary School community kicked off the week with a victory lap to honor Ruby Bridges’ walk to William Frantz Elementary School in 1960.
Students, administrators, and staff gathered around the school track wearing purple and holding signs to commemorate the symbolic walk.
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