The 2020 Census is in full swing, and the Houston Independent School District needs the participation of every HISD household to ensure the district receives the federal funding it needs to serve all students. The 2020 Census is a snapshot taken by the federal government every 10 years of all people who live in the […]
For the second consecutive year, the Houston Independent School District has been ranked one of the top 10 school districts in the nation for highest student participation in the federal School Breakfast Program. HISD ranked seventh in the nation and second in the state for the number of low-income students who participate in both the […]
The lobby of HISD’s Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center was transformed into a beautiful art gallery for the district’s second annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) Art Reception on Thursday night, showcasing over 200 student works of art. During the evening, seven student artists were honored as 2020 district winners for the HLSR School Art Competition. The winners, who range from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, were awarded […]
Six star players with the Houston Texans, along with mascot Toro, surprised Blackshear Elementary School third-graders on Tuesday with a playoff pizza party. Just five days before a divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Texans hosted the playoff celebration with safety Justin Reid, wide receiver DeAndre Carter, running backs Buddy Howell and Taiwan […]
Students interested in learning about career training programs and other career opportunities packed the HISD Educational Learning Center on Tuesday for the district’s second annual Ready to Work Career Fair hosted by HISD’s College and Career Readiness Department. The Ready to Work Career Fair gave more than 700 HISD seniors from 30 high schools the […]
The Houston Independent School District announced the winners of the district’s 2019 holiday greeting card competition on Friday, featuring creative student artwork highlighting family holiday traditions, seasonal decorations, and classic holiday songs. “I want to thank all the students who participated for sharing and opening up your world to us,” HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan […]
17 finalists selected from nearly 100 entries this year The Houston Independent School District on Friday, Nov. 8, will unveil the winners of the district’s 2019 holiday greeting card student art competition. This year, 17 students from HISD elementary, middle, and high schools have been named finalists from a total of 95 entries. The 17 […]
The Office of Strategy & Innovation has planned a variety of October events for the second annual College & Career Readiness (CCR) Month with the theme “Take Control: Explore. Design. Launch Your Future!” CCR Month is a fun and creative way to engage students and introduce students to a variety of college and career options. HISD’s College Readiness Department […]
As a young boy, Jorge Rubio, a sophomore at HISD’s Austin High School, idolized his father and dreamed of one day following in his footsteps. Now, thanks to a new CTE partnership, Jorge has a chance to live out his dream. Jorge, along with 24 other students from Austin and Milby High Schools, participated in […]
Leticia Resendiz spends her weekdays at Seguin Elementary School, carefully preparing and serving wholesome meals to eager students. A dedicated employee, she carefully reviews the instructions of every recipe and always remembers to follow health and safety regulations. “I’m happy with this job,” Resendiz said. “I love giving the kids their breakfast and lunch. Everyone […]