Dozens of HISD middle school students were given the opportunity to participate in a crash-course on menstruation literacy as part of Impact100 Houston’s “Girls Should Be in School…Period!” initiative.
Continue readingHISD & TxDOT team up with mobile app to make driving near schools safer
HISD’s Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy is partnering with Houston ConnectSmart to help the Texas Department of Transportation end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.
Continue readingHISD seeks community feedback on School Choice; applications open Dec. 14
Houston Independent School District’s School Choice application process is evolving to better meet the needs of all families, and the district is seeking community feedback.
Please take a moment to complete this quick survey and share your thoughts about the School Choice process, program options, and factors that influence your school of choice. HISD will use this valuable information to effect change over the next few years.
Continue readingHISD’s new mobile enrollment unit hits Houston streets
Houston Independent School District is rolling out a new way to enroll with the district.
Superintendent Millard House II joined district leaders for the ribbon cutting and unveiling of the HISD Mobile Enrollment Unit, also known as the E-Unit.
HISD connects families to information and resources through Parent Link
Houston Independent School District is improving the way it helps families find information and support for their child’s learning.
The HISD Parent Link is a one-stop resource center with staff prepared to help parents and caregivers navigate processes such as enrollment, school nutrition, academic support, and much more.
HISD students visit Space Center Houston for National STEM Day
In observance of National STEM Day on Nov. 8, Space Center Houston welcomed more than 500 HISD students to speak with NASA astronaut Megan McArthur and engage in authentic science learning activities.
Students from Wesley Elementary School, Davila Elementary School, Deady Middle School, Booker T. Washington High School, and Milby High School were all in attendance.
Continue readingHISD hosting Teacher Hiring Event Nov. 12
HISD’s Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Teacher Hiring Event on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in person at Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th Street, 77092).
Continue readingHISD Wraparound Services partners with community organizations to give back to Houston families
HISD’s Wraparound Services Department is gearing up to assist more than 100 Houston families for the Thanksgiving holiday.
In partnership with Houston community organizations, the department is hosting turkey giveaways, raffles, food drives, and more at several HISD campuses.
HISD partners with Houston Dynamo and PNC Bank to upgrade Early Childhood Center libraries
Houston Independent School District is excited to announce a new partnership with PNC Bank and Houston Dynamo Football Club aimed at improving Early Childhood Center libraries and access to literacy throughout the district.
Continue readingHISD students to explore post-high school options during Generation TX Week
November is Generation Texas Month, a statewide movement to ensure students have information and resources regarding post-secondary options such as college, career, and military.
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