In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, HISD employees and their household members have access to the resources below to help them with flood-related issues such as shelter and transportation, filing claims, counseling, legal assistance, critical medications, and more. This page will be updated as information becomes available.
Per the request of the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, the Houston Independent School District has closed all of its Refuge of Last Resort locations due to accessibility and safety concerns. The Army National Guard is picking up the last of the evacuees from Westside High School and Revere Middle School. HISD police […]
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All HISD campuses and offices will be closed for the spring holiday on Friday, April 14, 2017. They will reopen for normal business on Monday, April 17, 2017. The HISD Police Department will still be patrolling district facilities. Emergencies may be reported by calling 713-892-7777.
It’s already Spring Break time, so if you are looking for some great ideas for things to do with your children during the week of March 13–17, we have some suggestions. In a city the size of Houston, there are countless activities that are fun, educational, and affordable. Here are some events that might be […]
All HISD campuses and offices will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 17, 2017. Schools and offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, March 20, 2017. Employees should consult the duty schedules posted here. The HISD Police Department will be patrolling district facilities all during the holiday break. Emergencies […]
Central, administrative offices to reopen on Jan. 3 The Houston Independent School District’s 2016 Winter Holiday schedule is as follows: Students will be on winter break from school starting on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, through Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Students will return to school on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. HISD central and administrative offices will […]
Spanish FAQ Vietnamese FAQ Arabic FAQ In light of the recent presidential election, many HISD families have questions about the possible impact a new administration may have on them personally. We strive to ensure that our schools are safe spaces where a student’s race, ethnicity, religion, or immigration status do not create any barriers to […]
[photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G00001z.DnB93Ofo” g_name=”20161109-Elected” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCCCCC” ] HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza and other school leaders from across the Houston area joined Mayor Sylvester Turner and dozens of elected […]
High School for Law and Justice Principal Carol Mosteit expressed her excitement Thursday as she spoke to a crowd of students, alumni, and school supporters gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of their new school. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000mTUv9DX47rA” g_name=”20161006-HSLJ” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” […]