For M/WBEs 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 Tuesday, Nov. 13 – Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance Town Hall 2013: The town hall meeting, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., will provide an overview of […]
The Houston Independent School District is hosting a networking event for subcontractors interested in providing services to architecture and engineering companies, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Nov. 28 at Carnegie Vanguard High School. The gathering will give participants the opportunity to discuss their qualifications should they seek to do business with the district as […]
The 2012 bond will create thousands of jobs over the next six to eight years as the Houston Independent School District embarks on a $1.89 billion program to repair or replace 38 schools, improve middle school restrooms and provide district-wide upgrades in technology, security, and athletic facilities.
Measure passes by better than 2-1 margin Thirty-eight Houston Independent School District campuses, including 28 of the city’s high schools, will be rebuilt or renovated under a bond proposition that won voter approval by better than a 2-1 margin on Tuesday. The $1.89 billion measure passed with overwhelming support, earning 69 percent voter approval, according […]
In the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel, there is a school where children from 48 different countries and diverse backgrounds come together to learn. Many of the students arrive at the Bialik-Rogozin School fleeing poverty, political adversity, and even genocide. On Monday, Nov. 5, the school’s former principal came to HISD to share the story […]
Campus to unveil new mustang mascot at event celebrating 75 years Stephen F. Austin High School will be celebrating its 75th year of existence with a Diamond Jubilee on Sat., Nov. 10. Festivities will take place from 1 to 4 p.m., and the program will include the unveiling of a Scottish Brigade memorial plaque (a […]
Senior Alexandra Lartigue was inspired by holiday surroundings and vibrant colors • Click here to see all of the artwork submitted for the 2012 HISD greeting card Alexandra Lartigue , a senior at Sam Houston’s Math, Science and Technology Center, created the winning artwork for the 2012 HISD Holiday Greeting Card. Along with their families, […]
Representatives for more than 100 magnet programs will be available on Saturday With more than 100 Magnet programs available in the Houston Independent School District, parents across the city have many choices when it comes to selecting the best school to meet the needs of their children. Parents and students will have an opportunity […]
Houstonians voting early at the Metropolitan Multi-Services Center got a special treat this Halloween as students from HSPVA dressed up as zombies and performed a spectacular “Thriller” flash mob to entertain those waiting in line.
Superintendent Terry Grier will answer questions today at 10 a.m. HISD Superintendent Terry Grier will provide information and answer questions about the Houston Schools Bond during the district’s first-ever Twitter Town Hall. The event will be held today at 10 a.m. on the district’s main Twitter account, @HoustonISD. Students from Davis, Furr, Sam Houston, Bellaire, […]