HISD Nutrition Services will continue to provide breakfast and lunch service through the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) for the 2024-2025 school year.
Most HISD students will have the opportunity to receive school breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.
Continue readingChastity Caesar is a lifelong Houstonian who grew up in the same neighborhood as McReynolds Middle School, where she is the devoted principal. This week’s HISD Star Educator is committed to instilling a foundational love of learning in her students that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
Continue readingHISD’s seven Sunrise Centers have been hubs for resources and social assistance within their communities since their partnerships began in 2023. Located in existing community spaces in high-need areas of the city, the Sunrise Centers act as one-stop-shops where HISD families can access essential resources and programs.
Each Sunrise Center is equipped to provide its community with basic supplies such as dry food goods, hygiene items, and school uniforms. Sunrise Centers are staffed with dedicated student support professionals who can assist students and their families with case management, homeless and foster care support, parent workshops, and mental and physical health supports.
Continue readingSuperintendent Mike Miles arrived at Ketelsen Elementary bright and early on Monday, Aug. 12, to welcome students back and observe the first day of instruction of the 2024-2025 school year.
Continue readingErica Brame-Manuel is the new principal of Cullen Middle School, just the latest in the long list of leadership roles she has filled. Her commitment to excellence and unwillingness to settle for less than the best where her students and staff are concerned are the qualities that make her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingHISD is committed to the health and wellness of its scholars and making healthcare more accessible by removing cost barriers for families. The District is partnering with Hazel Health, a telehealth service that instantly connects students with healthcare providers with the touch of a button.
Physical health services are available on-demand for a variety of common ailments and conducted virtually by state licensed practitioners, all at no cost. Insurance is not needed for HISD students to utilize Hazel Health.
The 2024 HISD Convocation treated thousands of educators, staff, and administrators, both in person and virtually, to a spirited and inspiring kickoff to the 2024-2025 school year. The event featured a student-led musical, heartfelt stories from students and parents, and highlights from the District’s year-one transformation progress.
Continue readingParisa Behzadi is the much-loved principal of Sylvan Rodriguez Elementary School, and her enthusiasm and dedication to her students and staff are what makes her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingAt the end of July, high school students throughout the District came together for the first annual HISD Civic Ambassador Training. The brainchild of HISD’s Community Partnerships Department, the training offered students an opportunity to become their schools’ “Civic Ambassadors.” Over the three-day intensive program held at the University of Houston’s Downtown campus, students learned about the power of their votes, the importance of local elections, and the value of collaborating with their peers for the benefit of their community.
Continue readingOrganizations citywide are rallying to provide backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, and food to families in need for the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of school for HISD is Monday, Aug. 12.
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