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The Houston Independent School District honored its top volunteers during the annual Volunteers in Public Schools Recognition and Awards Ceremony held Thursday afternoon.
Each year, the Volunteers in Public Schools program — more commonly referred to as VIPS —enlists thousands of parents and community members who are willing to dedicate their time to support HISD students and their academic achievement. Members help in libraries, media centers, clinics and school offices, serving as tutors, mentors, teacher partners, speakers, security patrols, chaperones, interpreters, and even cafeteria monitors. Continue reading →