Organizations citywide are rallying to provide backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, and food to families in need for the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of school for HISD is Monday, Aug. 12.
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HISD offering several in-person opportunities to sign up for Pre-K
HISD’s Early Childhood team will be on hand to answer questions and advise parents on enrollment options in the District’s pre-K program at several upcoming enrollment events:
Continue readingHouston readies for new school year with events, giveaways
With the new school year just weeks away, organizations citywide are rallying to provide backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, immunizations, and food to families in need.
Continue readingSuperintendent F. Mike Miles announces family events
Superintendent F. Mike Miles announced dates for a series of family events to share more information about his vision for HISD and to meet families from schools across the district.
Continue readingInaugural Multicultural Day celebrates the beauty in diversity
HISD’s Multilingual Programs Department hosted its inaugural Multicultural Day celebration on Saturday, May 20, at Wisdom High School. The event was the brainchild of Law Elementary fifth-grader Kadence Smith, winner of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Speech Competition.
In partnership with the Family and Community Engagement (FACE), Special Education, College and Career Readiness, and Gifted and Talented departments, organizers worked to create an event that highlighted the incredible diversity of the district with cultural performances, a student art exhibit, guest speakers, and hands-on activities.
Continue readingHISD acknowledges efforts of Special Education Services in observance of World Autism Month
April is World Autism Month, aimed to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), increase advocacy, and promote acceptance.
Continue readingHISD to hold inaugural Multicultural Day created by MLK Oratory Competition winner
The HISD Multilingual Programs Department is proud to host the district’s first ever Multicultural Day. This event was conceived of by Law Elementary fifth-grader Kadence Smith, winner of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Speech Competition.
Continue readingHISD set to honor Educators of the Year at annual banquet
Houston Independent School District will honor the 2022-2023 Educators of the Year at its annual banquet Friday, May 12, at Hilton Americas-Houston.
This year’s ceremony will celebrate educator excellence with an elegant roaring 20s theme.
Continue readingHISD to host second annual Pride Summit
Houston Independent School District will host its second annual Pride Summit for students grades 6-12 and their parents and caregivers on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Pride Summit is a virtual event which offers participants a unique opportunity to support LGBTQ+ students and cultivate relationships within the community through education and advocacy.
The summit will be held via Zoom to best accommodate participants throughout the district and ensure that everyone can attend the summit safely and privately.
HISD historical namesakes celebrated at annual Chávez-Huerta Symposium
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.