HISD celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6
Houston Independent School District will recognize its nearly 12,000 teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2 through 6.
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Fonwood Early Childhood Center celebrates Earth Day in style with an upcycled fashion show
Fonwood Early Childhood Center was abuzz with music and activity on Friday, April 22. This year, the school’s Spring Carnival coincided with Earth Day, and teachers and staff decided to combine the annual event with a fun and memorable recycling and conservation learning activity for pre-K students.
Updated Student Enrollment website to launch May 2
The Student Enrollment Department is excited to announce the launch of its updated website on Monday, May 2. We invite all families and staff to explore HoustonISD.org/Enroll.
West University ES celebrates Earth Day with Reduce, Reuse, Recycle initiatives
The students at West University Elementary School are recycling experts. They check the bottoms of plastic containers for identification codes. They know which items are eligible for curbside recycling and which need to be returned to the grocery store. They even know what to do to conserve water and energy. Their recycling know-how could give […]
HISD honors top volunteers at annual VIPS Celebration
The Houston Independent School District recognized the efforts of thousands of volunteers and honored the top volunteers of the year at the annual Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Celebration on Friday, April 22. The theme of this year’s virtual ceremony was “Spotlighting Your Impact”.
Reducing waste by increasing awareness: HISD holds Reduce, Reuse, Recycle training event
HISD facilities and maintenance staff and plant operators gathered at Barnett Stadium on Tuesday, April 12, to attend a training event hosted by HISD’s Energy and Sustainability Department in partnership with Republic Waste. The training included a slideshow moderated by Republic Services Operations Manager Fernando Cedillo, who presented simultaneously in English and in Spanish.
HISD launching RISE transformation cohort at underperforming schools
As part of Houston Independent School District’s new five-year strategic plan, the district is taking the next steps to ensure there are great schools in every community while cultivating world-class talent at all levels. In order to meet the commitment of permanently improving every D- and F-performing campus, HISD is transforming how it serves those […]
Elected officials ‘get educated’ at Milby HS campus tour
Houston Independent School District trustees, state representatives, senators, program partners, and staff members joined students at Milby High School to kick off the inaugural “Get Educated on HISD” campus tour.
Caring HISD food service worker selected for March Customer Service Impact Award
When students talk about Travis Elementary School, they get excited about a certain campus employee who not only delivers tasty meals, but merits recognition for the way she does it.
National School Breakfast Week kicks off at Cunningham ES
Pre-K and kindergarten students bounced in time while Panic! at the Disco’s “High Hopes” pumped from a stereo as they lined up for breakfast in the Cunningham Elementary School cafeteria.