Longfellow Elementary School has brought back a decade-long favorite holiday tradition. For the first time since before the pandemic, the school hosted media for the 11th Annual HISD Toy Survey.
HISD to honor employees with milestone anniversaries
HISD’s Office of Talent is preparing to host the HISD Service Milestone Reception on Dec. 14 at Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts.
Continue readingWorthing 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.
Continue readingHISD closed Nov. 21-25 for Thanksgiving holiday
All HISD schools and district offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Normal school and business operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 28.
Continue readingHISD 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.
Continue readingThomas MS SpEd classrooms upgraded thanks to WithMerci Foundation
NFL veteran and philanthropist Whitney Mercilus is once again giving back to HISD students by expanding his WithMerci Foundation’s life-skills program to Thomas Middle School.
Continue readingHISD Fine Arts students unite for unique exhibition supported by local arts organizations
HISD’s Fine Arts Department has combined dance with photography to create a first-of-its-kind exhibition showcasing the artistic relationship between the two disciplines.
Power of Collaboration: Through the Artists’ Lens is on display in the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center lobby through Dec. 2. An opening reception is being held Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6-8 p.m. Artist recognitions will begin at 6:45 p.m.
Continue readingHISD students learn about professional apprenticeships at annual HCC summit
Houston Community College’s Work-Based Learning and Industry Partnerships Department welcomed students from five HISD high schools for a summit on professional apprenticeship. Students from Furr High School, Kashmere High School, Sterling High School, North Forest High School, and Sam Houston High School enjoyed an informative school day-long information session.
Continue readingHISD 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.
Continue readingHISD 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.
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