HISD students begin STAAR testing Tuesday, April 18, and will tackle final exams starting May 17 in the days leading up to Summer Break, which begins Thursday, June 1.
Continue readingHISD to be closed April 7 for Spring Holiday
All HISD campuses and offices will be closed Friday, April 7, for the Spring Holiday.
Schools and offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, April 10.
The HISD Police Department will be patrolling district facilities. Emergencies may be reported by calling 713-892-7777.
HISD new student enrollment for 2023-2024 now open
In Houston Independent School District, children dream BIG. Teachers with heart and passion like no one else set students up for success. Every campus has a specialist who can help with food, clothing, housing support, and so much more. And there is a learning option as unique as your child.
Beginning Monday, April 3, new students in grades pre-K through 12 can enroll in school with HISD for the 2023-2024 school year.
Continue readingHISD to host second annual Pride Summit
Houston Independent School District will host its second annual Pride Summit for students grades 6-12 and their parents and caregivers on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Pride Summit is a virtual event which offers participants a unique opportunity to support LGBTQ+ students and cultivate relationships within the community through education and advocacy.
The summit will be held via Zoom to best accommodate participants throughout the district and ensure that everyone can attend the summit safely and privately.
HISD historical namesakes celebrated at annual Chávez-Huerta Symposium
Chávez High School staff and students celebrated their school’s namesake with their annual Chávez-Huerta Symposium on Saturday, March 25. The Symposium, a combination of multiple events organized in honor of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, was held in person this year for the first time since its inception in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Saturday, April 15
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
Continue readingHISD dance and photography collaboration project on display at MFAH
A first-of-its-kind exhibition created by HISD Fine Arts students is now on display at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH). The artwork combines dance with photography to showcase the artistic relationship between the two disciplines.
Continue readingHISD closed March 31 for Chávez-Huerta Day
On Friday, March 31, 2023, all HISD campuses and offices will be closed in observance of Chávez-Huerta Day, a national commemorative holiday aimed to honor labor and civil rights activists César Chávez and Dolores Huerta.
Schools and offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, April 3, 2023.
The HISD Police Department will be patrolling district facilities. Emergencies may be reported by calling 713-892-7777.
HISD looking to hire Wraparound Resource Specialists
Houston Independent School District is recruiting wraparound resource specialists to help support students’ non-academic needs.
HISD Wraparound Services connects students and their families with community resources including school supplies, food, clothing, housing, computer access, and access to mental and physical health professionals. These non-instructional supports help address challenges that students face which ultimately impact their ability to learn.
Wraparound Services and the Talent Acquisition Department’s Support Staff Recruitment & Selection team will be hosting a virtual information session on Tuesday, April 4, from 5-6 p.m. for those interested in applying.
Continue readingMadison HS JROTC celebrates time-honored tradition with annual Military Ball
The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is an old and illustrious program for high schoolers taught by ex-military instructors which focuses on history, citizenship, physical fitness, and developing a strong community identity. Though the program values discipline and structure, it is about much more than preparing students for military service. Only 10 percent of HISD JROTC cadets choose military enlistment, but 100 percent develop the confidence and skills necessary to adopt leadership roles post-graduation.
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