When Principal Jose Cordova announced over the PA that it was time for the parade to begin, an earth-shaking cheer arose from the students at Memorial Elementary School on Feb. 9, the 100th day of school for HISD. Memorial’s students range from pre-K to fifth grade, and every student hit the hallway with excitement. Some […]
Since 2003, the President of the United States has recognized outstanding citizens for their commitment and dedication to improving their community.
The 2023 Parent Organization Expo, held on Feb. 4, was met with explosive enthusiasm by HISD PTO and would-be PTO members. Nearly 600 people attended the expo at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center which was the first of its kind to be held in person. PTOs from across the district gathered to network […]
When Woodson PK-5 Leadership Academy received word that their PE program was receiving a fleet of bicycles for their students, Principal Gina R. Wilkins was ecstatic. Her excitement turned to shock when she discovered that half of her staff never learned how to ride a bicycle.
Feb. 6-10 is National School Counseling Week, and the theme this year is “Helping Students Dream Big.” School Counselors play a vital role in the lives of our scholars. They help our families find solutions to real-life problems and point them toward vital resources. Join HISD in celebrating by highlighting the tremendous impact your school counselors have in helping students achieve […]
HISD’s award-winning Nutrition Services Department welcomed guests on Jan. 30, including USDA Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean, for a roundtable discussion about Beyond the Plate, the district’s focus on building capacity within HISD communities to ensure they have access to healthy food options.
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host an Experienced Teacher Hiring Event on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in person at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th Street, 77092).
Get your bats ready for the 2023 Spring Training Data Series Conference! This year’s event is dedicated to our World Series Champions, the Houston Astros, and will be held in person on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Chavez High School (8501 Howard Dr., 77017) beginning at 8 a.m. This event is open to ALL districts, charter schools, and […]
Technology today changes and advances faster than the average person can keep up with, and children are practically born tech-savvy. Keeping students engaged and technology current is a never-ending battle, and Tech Directors who pioneer creative strategies for implementing technology in schools are on the front lines. HISD is proud to congratulate Director of Information […]
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel is no ordinary fifth grader. He’s now an FBI agent.