HISD elementary students have the chance to avoid the “summer slide” and instead Slide into Summer Reading with the Astros.
Continue readingHISD and City of Houston award winners of the inaugural Truck Artwork Competition
In January, HISD announced a contest in partnership with the City of Houston to encourage the district’s young Michelangelos to learn more about recycling through art. Participants, grades K-12, were asked to create a work of art that reflected the contest’s theme, “I Recycle for Houston.” The winning pieces would be displayed on the side of City of Houston Solid Waste Management collection trucks.
Continue readingHISD hosts a day of learning and empowerment with second annual LGBTQ+ Pride Summit
On Saturday, May 6, HISD held its second annual Pride Summit, a virtual event for LGBTQ+ students, parents and guardians, and allies to learn and connect in a supportive and safe environment.
Attendees signed up for participation in either middle school, high school, or parent sessions—with each session providing specially-curated resources.
Scarborough HS wins 10 awards at the 2023 JROTC Nationals
The Scarborough High School JROTC Drill and Fitness teams are taking home 10 awards from this year’s National Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Continue readingHISD student-athletes awarded scholarships through Houston Texans program
For nearly two decades, Reliant Energy has partnered with the Houston Texans to annually recognize and honor six high school student-athletes for excellent community service and exemplary academic and athletic performances.
Continue readingCarnegie Vanguard sophomores blaze a trail to Academic WorldQuest National Competition
For Siddharth Dasari, the decision to involve his school in the Academic WorldQuest Competition was a no-brainer. A sophomore at Carnegie Vanguard High School, Dasari has an encyclopedic mind for current events and a passion for competition. He also found out about Academic WorldQuest with only a month to prepare before the competition that would qualify his school’s team for nationals.
With time running out, Dasari enlisted the smartest and most capable people he knew: his friends.
Continue readingWaltrip HS cafeteria staff honored with School Lunch Hero Day celebration
The Waltrip High School Rams and their administrative staff pulled out all the stops on Friday, May 5, in celebration of the seven women who keep their student body fed and thriving: their School Lunch Heroes. School Lunch Hero Day, observed nationally on the first Friday in May, is a day to honor and give thanks to school nutrition professionals.
Continue readingOlympic swimmers teach HISD students the importance of water safety
The biggest names in USA Swimming visited Northside High School Wednesday, May 3, for the annual Make a Splash Tour in partnership with Phillips 66 to promote water safety and education.
Continue readingNutrition Services makes good on plan to develop agriculture programs and teach healthy eating habits
In 2022, Nutrition Services was the recipient of a generous grant from Houston Methodist to further fund their efforts to expand agricultural programs at six HISD high schools and integrate nutrition and culinary education into their classwork.
Continue readingHISD celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12
Houston Independent School District will recognize its nearly 11,000 teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12.
