Princess Jenkins, a facilities planner for HISD’s 2012 bond program, was recently selected by the Council of Educational Facilities Planners International (CEFPI), Southern Region Foundation to receive an all-expenses paid scholarship to attend the CEFPI World Congress in Portland, Oregon. Conference attendees toured new schools in the Pacific Northwest area Oct. 3-6, attended interactive sessions […]
It’s fall in Houston, and that means many HISD parents are already thinking about which campuses to send their children to for the 2015–2016 school year. But while the attraction of the district’s many magnet programs is undeniable, parents are encouraged to take a closer look at the “zoned” schools located in their neighborhoods, as […]
We have another action-packed weekend of football scheduled! Here’s where and when you can cheer on your favorite HISD team!
Andres Montes doesn’t like to brag on his many accomplishments. Instead, HISD Transportation’s Senior Manager of Fleet Operations uses his knowledge of mechanics and personal journey to inspire his employees and students. With many accolades, including over 30 years’ experience in fleet management, numerous certifications and serving as the first Hispanic to hold a senior […]
Council of the Great City Schools Green-Garner Award is given in memory of urban school leaders The Council of the Great City Schools awarded Houston Independent School District Superintendent Terry Grier the 2014 Urban Educator of the Year award Thursday in Milwaukee during its annual fall conference.
U.S. Department of Education Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement, Nadya Chinoy Dabby, toured Eastwood Academy and visited several HISD Apollo 20 campuses Wednesday. She visited the campuses to see the progress that has been made through the federal Race to The Top grant that HISD was awarded 10 months ago. The $30 million grant is […]
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Students in Davis High School’s culinary arts program will soon be delivering lessons on cooking and healthy eating to their peers, thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Oliver Foundation. Davis recently became the second HISD campus to receive a grant from that organization. The first was Condit ES in September.
The Energy Institute High School has been selected as the beneficiary of the 2015 Annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Dinner, scheduled for May 3 at NRG Stadium. Each year, net proceeds from the dinner – held in conjunction with OTC’s flagship Houston conference and attended by industry leaders from around the world – are awarded […]
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected. Neither Jane Long Academy’s Allied Health Sciences magnet program nor its Futures Academy is impacted by this review. The HISD administration gave a preliminary view on Thursday of magnet programs that would be affected by the application of district enrollment criteria and state academic standards – an annual review […]