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Winter holiday schedule: School resumes Tuesday, Jan. 6

The Houston Independent School District’s 2014 Winter Holiday schedule is as follows: Students do not attend school from Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, through Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Students will return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. HISD central and administrative offices will be closed beginning Dec. 22, 2014, and reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Employees with questions should consult the duty schedules posted here. The HISD Police Department will be patrolling district facilities all during the […]

eNews Highlight: Awkward conversations and way too many acronyms

When Felipe Guillen first arrived at Stanford University, he was worried about what kind of reception he would experience. But the warm welcome he received, the friendly people he met, and the whirlwind of activities that took place shortly afterward helped him feel comfortable right away. Read more about how the Chávez High School alumnus […]

HISD announces commitment to expand college access at White House event

HISD College Readiness Assistant Superintendent Rick Cruz will join President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education leaders Thursday to announce new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college. The White House College Opportunity Day of Action serves to strengthen […]

eNews Highlight: Washington HS senior contemplates his legacy

High school seniors already have quite a bit on their plates. Between completing homework assignments, practicing for sports competitions, taking college-readiness exams, studying for tests, and filling out college applications, students don’t have much time left over for other activities. But Washington High School senior Joshua Epkins decided to join not just one or two […]

eNews Highlight: Furr HS alumna on the value of ‘the road less-traveled’

EMERGE graduate gives advice on the importance of taking risks in this week’s edition Graduating seniors face a dizzying array of choices when considering a college to attend. In addition to selecting programs and possible majors, students have to decide whether to stay close to home or leave everything familiar behind by enrolling in a […]

Endurance sport training builds fortitude and fraternity at Sharpstown HS

The Aramco Houston Half Marathon is still about ten weeks away, but excitement is building at one HISD school, courtesy of a science teacher with a penchant for endurance sports. Sarah Kingston and a group of like-minded students and staff members at Sharpstown High School have been training together now for about five weeks in […]

eNews Highlight: Meet the Carnegie senior who’s applying to 23 colleges

Read why this EMERGE student is keeping her options open in this week’s edition While most seniors are fine-tuning a short list of colleges and universities they might want to attend, one student at HISD’s Carnegie Vanguard High School is doing exactly the opposite. Learn why Olaide Sode is pushing herself to apply to almost […]

Video details how designs are coming along for a new HSLECJ

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/110478197″ responsive=”no”] A new video released by HISD gives an inside look into the design process for the new High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. As part of the district’s 2012 bond program, $40 million has been budgeted to build a new 21st century facility for the school.

Sharpstown Int’l School nurse named tops in Texas for 2014

Sharpstown International School (SIS) Nurse Karen Adams has already been honored once this year for her work with HISD students. Now, HISD’s Secondary Nurse of the Year for 2014 is getting recognition at the state level: the Texas School Nurse Organization has named her its 2014 School Nurse of the Year. “It’s very gratifying,” said […]

Ivy Plus College Night shows students they can get accepted into a top college

Madison High School senior Jamie Russell has his heart set on attending the University of Texas or Texas A&M University, but he came to Ivy Plus College Night Monday anyway to weigh his options and learn about the nation’s top colleges. “My counselor told me this would be a good chance to learn about top […]