HISD Nutrition Services kicked off another year of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) on Wednesday, Otct. 9. The USDA-funded program provides a variety of free fresh produce snacks and in-class nutrition lessons to students at elementary schools on a twice-weekly basis with the goal of introducing students to new fruits and vegetables and developing a foundation of healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.
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HISD awarded USDA farm-to-school grant to “grow a healthier, more resilient community”
In a significant step towards fostering food and agriculture literacy among students, HISD’s Nutrition Services Department has been awarded a prestigious grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support HISD’s Farm to School program.
With the previous success of innovative programs like Get Growing Houston and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, HISD Nutrition Services is committed to providing even more nutrition and agriculture literacy in HISD schools by making fresh produce and nutrition education more accessible to even more campuses.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush is deeply connected to the cultural diversity at Wisdom High School, where he serves as principal. All seven continents are represented in Wisdom’s student body, and maintaining a learning environment that helps students from all walks of life thrive is what makes Principal Bush this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Yasmeen Khaliq
A positive and forward-thinking educator, Yasmeen Khaliq approaches her job as principal of Daily Elementary School with an encouraging outlook and believes that every new experience is a learning opportunity. It is this mindset that makes Principal Khaliq this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingHISD educators honored with Kinder Excellence in Teaching Awards
Two HISD teachers are recipients of this year’s coveted Kinder Excellence in Teaching Awards, which recognizes inventive and effective teaching methods in underserved communities. Alexis Gage, a science teacher at Chavez High School, and Eric Pacheco, a third grade teacher at Rodriguez Elementary, have dedicated their careers to going above and beyond for their students.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Zaira Gomez
Zaira Gomez is a longtime HISD employee and HISD graduate, serving in many different positions within the District since graduating from Worthing High School 21 years ago. Her loyalty, drive and commitment to increasing academic achievement are what make her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingDedicated Food Service Attendant celebrates 50 years with HISD
HISD Nutrition Services employees and leaders gathered at Hobby Elementary School on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to surprise food service attendant Diane Fields in celebration of her 50th year with the District. Senior Executive Director of Nutrition Services Betti Wiggins presented Fields with a certificate of appreciation and an engraved award.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Bettina McKinney
Bettina McKinney, the proud principal of Highland Heights Elementary School, has led her campus to unprecedented performance gains, and that dedication and hard work are why she’s being recognized as this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingHISD students engage with politics with presidential debate watch parties
A recent Harvard poll indicates that more than half of young Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 definitely plan on voting in this November’s Presidential election. For many high schoolers, this November will mark the first major election in which they will be eligible to vote, and excitement is high in HISD. High school students turned out by the dozens on Tuesday night to watch the debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris at several campus-based watch parties throughout the District.
Texans players get HISD students excited about reading with new program
The Houston Texans and the Wade Smith Foundation have teamed up to motivate HISD students to read through the Reading with the Pros program. Reading with the Pros will bring active Texans players into a handful of HISD elementary schools twice a month to read to students with the goal of improving attendance and helping students discover a love for reading that will benefit them throughout their lives.