HISD’s Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy is partnering with Houston ConnectSmart to help the Texas Department of Transportation end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.
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HISD hosting Teacher Hiring Event Nov. 12
HISD’s Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Teacher Hiring Event on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in person at Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th Street, 77092).
Continue readingHISD to host polling locations on Election Day
Voters registered in Harris County may cast their ballot at any HISD polling location on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the 2022 Texas Midterm Election.
See the full list of host campuses below. All polling locations are open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Continue readingHISD highlights campus leaders for National Principals Month
HISD principals are strong educators and leaders who inspire our students, teachers, and staff every day.
Throughout October, the district celebrated National Principals Month by recognizing these incredible members of Team HISD through social media shout-outs, campus events, and featured videos.
Continue readingHISD hosts community outreach breakfast event for faith-based leaders
Faith-based leaders in the Houston area gathered at Hattie Mae White Educational Center to discuss the future of HISD and strategies for community outreach.
Continue readingMake a bigger difference; HISD now hiring all positions for the 2022-2023 school year
In Houston Independent School District, children dream BIG. Teachers have heart and passion like no one else. Every campus has a specialist who can help with food, clothing, housing support, and so much more. And there is a learning option as unique as each child.
Achieving that level of student success takes an entire campus; it takes YOU! HISD is now hiring teachers, counselors, nurses, librarians, assistant principals, support staff, and all other roles for the 2022-2023 school year.
Almeda ES names Ian Olmstead new principal
Principal Announcement – Almeda Elementary
Ian Olmstead has been selected as the new principal of Almeda Elementary School. He has 14 years of educational experience in HISD.
Continue readingR. Martinez Elementary School names Coleman-Hernandez new principal
April Coleman-Hernandez has been selected as the new principal of Raul C. Martinez Elementary. Coleman-Hernandez began her teaching career in 1997 at Sharpstown High School. She continued serving the children of HISD as dean of students at Revere MS and Fonville Middle School, and dean of instruction at North Forest High School.
Continue readingBullying Prevention Week is Oct. 25-29
As part of National Bullying Prevention Month, HISD is recognizing the week of Oct. 25-29 as Bullying Prevention Week to bring attention to a growing epidemic of bullying and social isolation. The district’s Social and Emotional Learning department (SEL) is working to encourage students and parents to join in the campaign to stop bullying.
Nurses of the Month honored at Sterling HS and Southmayd ES
As the sound of drums reverberated off the walls of the lobby at Sterling Aviation High School, Nurse Veronica Myers instantly knew this wasn’t going to be a typical morning.
As she was cheered on by that school’s cheerleading squad, Myers was surprised with the Secondary Nurse of the Month award for May. With more than 50 nominations from Sterling’s faculty and staff, Myers was a standout nominee for the recognition.
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