The Houston Independent School District is closely monitoring an international outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus to provide parents, students and staff updates with the latest information. Currently, there have been no confirmed cases in the state of Texas of the outbreak that was first identified in Wuhan, China. As part of HISD’s due diligence to ensure […]
Construction at Bellaire High School marked a significant construction milestone this month, as the new building reached its topping out point. Topping out refers to the act of placing the last steel beam atop a structure’s highest point. Bellaire students, faculty, and alumni celebrated the occasion by signing a large white beam that was then placed above what will become the school’s natatorium. “Having the […]
HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan joined HISD Police Chief Paul Cordova and other district leaders on Thursday at Bellaire High School for a discussion with a group of students to discuss safety and security concerns. Lathan said the district will explore additional safety and security steps to help students feel safer and more secure. After the meeting, which was attended by about 20 students, Lathan met with local media and announced that the […]
Our hearts are still heavy as we mourn the senseless death of Cesar Cortes. The past days have been incredibly sad and difficult for the entire HISD community. This afternoon, I met with students at Bellaire High School. I share the pain that I saw and felt from them today. We’re still asking why this […]
The new Mitchell Elementary School is more than halfway complete, and the building will be ready for the school’s young leaders to move in this summer. The $23 million project is tracking at 60 percent completion with site work, paving, underground utilities, structural steel, and fireproofing complete. Exterior and interior wall systems, roofing, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing installation are ongoing. The building is enclosed and interior finishes, such as flooring and ceilings, […]
The Houston Independent School District Police Department hosted a ceremony Wednesday to recognize the promotions of one new captain, four new sergeants and to swear in four new officers. The celebration, which was held at the High School for Law and Justice for the officers and their families, honored the new captain, sergeants, and new […]
The new Kolter Elementary School will soon be ready for students, teachers, and staff to move in and the Cougars can hardly wait to be back home. The $23 million project is tracking at 72 percent completion and slated to be occupied by this summer. Structural steel, roofing, and fireproofing will wrap up this quarter. […]
Construction at the new Braeburn Elementary School is steadily progressing and the building will be ready for the Bobcats to move in this summer. The $30 million project is tracking at 65 percent completion with fireproofing complete and structural steel and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installation to wrap this quarter. Roofing and interior framing are more than 75 percent complete and paving will be completed this […]
January 15, 2020 – Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of one of our students. The past 24 hours have been incredibly difficult for Bellaire High School and the Houston ISD community. A tragedy of this magnitude is difficult to comprehend. As a parent, I am deeply saddened and angered by […]
In partnership with Souper Bowl of Caring and the Houston Food Bank, HISD schools and staff are participating in the 2020 Souper Bowl of Caring, a youth-led, national food drive that mobilizes thousands of young people to fight hunger and poverty in their communities Beginning Jan. 14, one of the nation’s largest celebrations of serving […]