The 2024 HISD Convocation treated thousands of educators, staff, and administrators, both in person and virtually, to a spirited and inspiring kickoff to the 2024-2025 school year. The event featured a student-led musical, heartfelt stories from students and parents, and highlights from the District’s year-one transformation progress.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Parisa Behzadi
Parisa Behzadi is the much-loved principal of Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary School, and her enthusiasm and dedication to her students and staff are what makes her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingHISD students take the future in their hands at Civic Ambassador Training
At the end of July, high school students throughout the District came together for the first annual HISD Civic Ambassador Training. The brainchild of HISD’s Community Partnerships Department, the training offered students an opportunity to become their schools’ “Civic Ambassadors.” Over the three-day intensive program held at the University of Houston’s Downtown campus, students learned about the power of their votes, the importance of local elections, and the value of collaborating with their peers for the benefit of their community.
Continue readingGet ready for the new school year with giveaways, community events
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.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Anthony Infante
Anthony Infante is a third grade teacher at Pugh Elementary School and this week’s HISD Star Educator. Infante has been a teacher for four years and was instrumental in the transformation of Pugh as one of the first schools to transition to HISD’s New Education System (NES).
Continue readingHISD 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 readingHISD hosting Career Information Session for school nurse candidates
HISD’s Health and Medical department is hosting a virtual Career Information Session for those interested in becoming a school nurse in the District on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Continue readingLamar High School valedictorian prepares to change the world with activism, empathy
During his 13 years in HISD, Lamar High School graduate Michael Hamad collected quite a few superlatives. He maintained perfect attendance from kindergarten through his senior year, and he was named the 2024 senior class valedictorian. Maintaining perfect grades is a herculean task on its own, but Hamad’s ambitions far surpass going above and beyond for his own acclaim. In addition to his exceptional academic record, Hamad has a vision for a brighter and more equitable future, and he has big plans to make it happen.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Alisa Zapata
Dr. Alisa Zapata has served as principal of Westside High School since 2022, where she and her team work to provide a vital, engaging educational experience for their zoned students, Westside’s STEAM magnet, and Futures Academy of Health Science students. She is this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingHISD to host Campus Hiring Event July 27
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a 2024–2025 Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
K-12 educators are invited to learn about Team HISD and the life-changing, student-centered work underway.
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