Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Houston Delivers Motivational Message to Students

Wheatley, Kashmere HS students take part in two video conferences Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Houston has received numerous accolades on and off the football field and recently, he shared some of his keys to success with Kashmere and Wheatley High School students.

HISD hosts info sessions on doing business with district

More than two dozen people turned out to Milby High School Wednesday to learn about doing business with the Houston Independent School District, with a special emphasis on how to avoid costly errors. Those in attendance Wednesday afternoon included architects, engineers, other professional service providers and construction contractors. “It’s an opportunity for the community to […]

Learn how to do business with HISD

If you’re interested in doing business with the Houston Independent School District or would like some more information about the 2012 bond program, here’s your opportunity. HISD’s Office of Business Assistance  is hosting 10 “How to do Business with the District” workshops in December. Participants will learn about: Responding to proposals The current  M/WBE program Details […]

Want to network and learn? Check out these business outreach events

For M/WBEs or other suppliers who want to learn and network, there are host of opportunities across the city. Just click on the individual links to find out more about each event. November Wednesday, Nov. 28 – Houston ISD networking event: The Houston Independent School District is hosting a networking event for subcontractors interested in providing services to architecture […]

HISD Names New Chief Information Technology Officer

Lenny Schad, a 25-year veteran of the technology industry who has introduced the latest classroom hardware and software to schools throughout Katy, has been named Chief Information Technology Officer for the Houston Independent School District. Schad will succeed Arnold Viramontes, who is retiring in January after a distinguished career in Texas public education.  Schad’s job […]

New Futuro Awards HISD Students with Scholarships, iPad

Thousands of Houston students and their families left the New Futuro college prep fair in October equipped with all the tools and resources necessary to get into college and beyond. But three lucky HISD students left with more, including thousands of dollars in scholarships. New Futuro’s biggest prizes, a $4,500 and a $2,500 college scholarship, […]

HISD Honors Parents at Parental Involvement Day Celebration

The Houston Independent School District will honor parents during its Parental Involvement Day Celebration on Friday, November 16.  The celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Delmar-Tusa Athletic complex (2020 Mangum). The annual event will recognize parents for the role they play in supporting their children’s educational and personal growth.  It […]

KUHF episode features engineering program at Booker T. Washington

Dr. Nghia Le, an engineering teacher at Booker T. Washington High School, and his students were featured on Engines of Our Ingenuity, a regular segment from the University of Houston College of Engineering. Click here to listen to the episode, which aired today on KUHF.