HISD announces seven new magnet programs
The Office of School Choice hosted its second districtwide School Choice Fair on Saturday, Dec. 10, where seven new HISD magnet programs were revealed.
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HISD Student Support Services gets festive with holiday giving events for Houston families
HISD’s Student Support Services Department is dedicated to connecting students and their families with non-instructional community resources. Students face many obstacles during the school year, and for many families, no time of year is as challenging as the holiday season. The various departments under Student Support services have organized a series of events and worked […]
HISD partners with H-E-B to distribute holiday meals for annual Feast of Sharing
HISD is committed to engaging with and contributing to the communities in which our students live. Food insecurity is a problem that plagues many HISD students and their families, and community relationships like that of HISD and H-E-B provide HISD students with resources they might not have access to.
HISD to honor employees with milestone anniversaries
HISD’s Office of Talent is preparing to host the HISD Service Milestone Reception on Dec. 14 at Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts.
HISD supports necessary commitment to mental and physical health for district families
HISD is working to continue its expansion of non-instructional supports for students. These efforts continue to be informed by research, including a survey that pinpoints urgent needs of families across the district.
River 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.
HISD’s new mobile enrollment unit hits Houston streets
Houston Independent School District is rolling out a new way to enroll with the district. Superintendent Millard House II joined district leaders for the ribbon cutting and unveiling of the HISD Mobile Enrollment Unit, also known as the E-Unit.
HISD connects families to information and resources through Parent Link
Houston Independent School District is improving the way it helps families find information and support for their child’s learning. The HISD Parent Link is a one-stop resource center with staff prepared to help parents and caregivers navigate processes such as enrollment, school nutrition, academic support, and much more.
Nutrition Services hosts elementary and middle schoolers for Food and Agriculture Literacy Harvest Festival
The Food and Agriculture Literacy Center at Mykawa Farm is a labor of love made possible by HISD’s dedicated Nutrition Services Department. Mykawa caretakers welcomed two classes from Young Elementary School and Attucks Middle School for a Fall Harvest Festival to celebrate a successful planting season.
HISD 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.