HISD students and teachers prepare for upcoming final exams
HISD students will tackle final exams for the fall semester in the days leading up to Winter Break, which begins Thursday, Dec. 22.
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Change careers and become a certified teacher in HISD
Houston Independent School District is helping those with a bachelor’s degree looking to make a career change become a certified teacher. HISD’s Alternative Certification Program is dedicated to recruiting college graduates from diverse educational and career backgrounds who are passionate about making a bigger difference in the lives of students.
HISD to host Coaches Vs. Racism HBCU Roundball Classic
Houston Independent School District is set to host this year’s Coaches Vs. Racism HBCU Roundball Classic, and HISD families are encouraged to attend. Coaches Vs. Racism (CVR) is a national nonprofit that aims to end systemic racism through sports. Now in its second year, the event features a series of college basketball matchups between HBCUs […]
FAFSA priority deadline for Texas students is Jan. 15
Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application is the first step toward receiving financial aid for college. Students can fill out an application at any time, but the priority deadline for Texas is Friday, Jan. 15, 2023. Early submission is the best way to maximize award packages for students looking to attend […]
See to Succeed provides free eye care for HISD students
Every year, HISD community partner See to Succeed helps more than 4,000 HISD students receive eyecare and glasses at no cost.
Worthing HS community celebrates launch of MBK TeamUp Houston
The Worthing High School community celebrated the launch of My Brother’s Keeper TeamUp’s Houston chapter with a pep rally on Nov. 17. The celebration featured special guest appearances from the Houston Rockets, Houston Dynamo, Houston Outlaws, Houston Health Foundation, and local radio station 93.7 The Beat.
HISD supports necessary commitment to mental and physical health for district families
HISD is working to continue its expansion of non-instructional supports for students. These efforts continue to be informed by research, including a survey that pinpoints urgent needs of families across the district.
HISD to host DREAM Summit workshop to help DREAMers achieve higher learning
HISD’s 2022 DREAM Summit is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, and returns to in person for the first time since 2019. The free event hosted by College & Career Readiness in collaboration with Multilingual Education will take place from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center, 4400 W. 18th Street, 77092.
HISD celebrates SPARK Week 2022 with the opening of new sustainable parks
SPARK Week 2022 marks the 40th birthday of the SPARK School Park Program which works with communities and schools to develop sustainable community parks throughout the Houston area. This year, eight new and improved SPARK Parks are being unveiled at HISD schools, beginning Monday, Nov. 14.
HISD Police Department launches citizen reporting tool for increased safety and accountability
In an effort to further build trust with the community, the HISD Police Department is implementing a new way for the public to report incidents. The Axon Citizen for Communities portal is now active on the department’s web page. The new system allows HISD Police to receive video evidence captured by community members through […]