Following a path of green and white balloons, dozens of Austin High School students and staff shuffled into the auditorium to find seats for the big event — the premiere of Austin’s virtual grand opening. Clad in green attire and masks, students and staff gathered for the physically distanced watch party hosted in the recently […]
As Maria Iglesias posed for photos in her classroom at Scarborough Elementary School to celebrate her selection as the Associate Teacher of the Month for March, several of her kindergarten students stood by quietly hoping to get a photo with their favorite associate teacher. “I just come here and I know they need so much […]
It’s not easy surprising a school nurse. As Human Resources snuck into the back entrance of the School at St. George Place, Nurse Hsueh Beveridge was working on her morning tasks near the front entrance. They had to be careful not to spoil the surprise of Nurse Beveridge being named the March Secondary Nurse of […]
The HISD Interventions Office is set to host its inaugural conference on Saturday, April 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Designed for both HISD employees and educators across the country alike, the one-day, virtual conference will focus on educational interventions for suffering students and other assistance for special populations. The theme of the conference […]
With the sixth six weeks of the 2020-2021 school year approaching, HISD families have the option starting Monday to revise their selection for either in-person or virtual instruction for students. The first day of the sixth six weeks is May 3. The selection process remains the same. Parents will have from Monday, April 12, through […]
The Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) has named two HISD elementary schools as 2021 Culture Cultivator Campuses. Both Hobby and Alcott Elementary Schools were named Culture Cultivator Campuses, or schools that have gone above and beyond to implement systems and practices that best support the students, staff and community in a dynamic way – […]
Education and awareness play a critical role in creating a sustainable future — but it also requires action. That’s why this April, HISD’s Energy and Sustainability department is asking campuses to show appreciation for the planet by taking the 2021 Earth Month pledge and participating in eco-friendly activities. “Our students are global citizens. It’s important […]
Lined up on the hardcourt, Kolter Elementary School students eagerly awaited their turn to grab fun signs and silly glasses and squeeze between columns of red, white, and blue balloons for the perfect photo op. On the far end of the court, the students — all clad in blue t-shirts emblazoned with a large “60” […]
Stationed in the hallway near the cafeteria, Sam Houston Math, Science and Technology Center junior Christopher Nazario ate his favorite breakfast cereal while going over the previous night’s homework on his laptop. Like many across the country, the Nazario family budget took a recent hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. Having access to a healthy […]
The first-ever HISD Virtual Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9. During the event, which will be free and open to the public, attendees will learn more about the district’s legislative priorities and hear from members of the Texas Legislature during the 87th Texas Legislative Session. Attendees will also have […]