HISD Now Hiring for the 2013-14 School Year!

HISD is now recruiting highly-qualified teachers for the 2013-14 school year to help us fulfill our mission of providing each and every one of our students with an excellent education.  Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply online here by the Early Bird application date of January 14, 2013, to have the best chance of securing […]

Training for Campus Leaders Starts in January

Sign up now for courses from Neuhaus Education Center, HISD’s Leadership Development Assistant principals, deans and principals who want to hone their leadership skills, differentiate instruction, keep students engaged in learning, provide useful feedback to teachers, and more, should sign up now for one or more of the professional development opportunities available to school leaders […]

Get Your Tickets Now to Lamar’s Semifinal Playoff Game

The Lamar High School football team will be competing in the Class 5A Division I State Semifinal matchup against San Antonio O’Connor on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Austin ISD’s Tony Burger Stadium (3200 Jones Road, 78745). The game will determine whether HISD will reach a state championship game — a feat that hasn’t been accomplished […]

Lamar High School to Celebrate Football Team’s Advancement to the Semifinals

Facing San Antonio O’Connor to represent Houston area in 5A Division I Finals What:   Lamar High School is hosting another campus-wide pep rally to celebrate the football team advancing to the 5A Division I semifinals and continuing their undefeated streak.  The football team will be facing San Antonio O’Connor on Saturday at 3p.m. at the Burger […]

HISD hosts ‘Building the Future’ as it kicks off 2012 bond program

 The Houston Independent School District on Friday will host “Building the Future,” a half-day workshop on designing 21st-century schools, as the district kicks off its bond program to repair, build or replace 40 schools across the city  “School officials, parents and community members will have a chance to share their thoughts on how to create […]

HISD Board of Education to Vote on Proposal to Buy 4,110 Laptops to Aid in Reading Instruction

Initiative to benefit 115 schools district wide The Houston Independent School District Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday on a $5.7 million proposal to add 4,110 laptops at 115 schools in an effort to aid in reading instruction.  The meeting begins at 5 p.m. on December 13, 2012 in the board auditorium of […]

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.