Five girls from HISD’s Energy Institute High School got to speak with a best-selling author, learn from female leaders in the energy industry, and network with other industry professionals on Feb. 11, 2014, after becoming the first students ever to participate in Baker Hughes’ annual Diversity and Inclusion Summit. Students Kaleigh Davis, Amber Farias, Giselle […]
The U.S. Government is the largest provider of student financial aid through FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. More than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds are available each year to help millions of students pay for higher education. Because seniors who complete the FAFSA are 90 percent more likely to […]
More than 30 suppliers and vendors looking to do business with HISD learned how the district is improving its procurement process to create better opportunities for small businesses during a workshop held Tuesday. “If we’re able to get the product we want, and you’re able to sell it, it’s a win-win for both of us,” […]
A Lamar High School senior in the Houston Dynamo Academy has signed on to continue his studies and sports career in a Division I program. Louis Thomas has committed to going to West Virginia University. Thomas was not able to play for his school’s team because of his participation in the United States Soccer Federation’s […]
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With most details of the state’s new reform of public education – known as House Bill 5 – settled only last week, HISD is ready with a multimedia toolbox to assist students, families, and support staff in making the most of the guidelines that will require students to choose academic and career paths that will […]
Twenty students at Sherman Elementary School received their certificates and sticker badges Monday as they were recognized during a special lunch for being a “Kid with Character.” Fourth-grader Alicia Sierra was recognized for her outstanding behavior. “I feel good and want to encourage my other friends so they can sit on stage with me,” she said.
Superintendent Terry Grier recognizes teachers and staff Students across the Houston Independent School District achieved significant success in the classroom during the 2012–2013 school year, and the educators most responsible for the gains recently earned financial awards. Earlier this month, HISD awarded a total of $18.2 million to 5,180 campus-based teachers and staff under the […]
The planning and design phases of Sterling High School and the Young Men’s College Preparatory Academy are highlighted as community building efforts in two videos released by HISD. Both schools are being rebuilt into 21st century learning environments under the district’s 2012 $1.89 billion bond program. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/84870808/ w=320&h=205] [vimeo http://vimeo.com/84865201/ w=320&h=205] The videos include […]
HISD Police, Aramark Education partner to promote character building The HISD Police Department, together with Aramark Education, has launched a new partnership devoted to promoting positive character building in HISD schools. The “Kids with Character” mentoring program will recognize elementary students who have displayed outstanding citizenship in their classes. The program kicks off with a […]