The number of buses arriving late to school each morning has been cut dramatically over the past three months as Transportation Services continues to review and refine its operations and provide the best possible service to students. Currently, the department averages about 30 to 40 late buses every day, which equates to as many as […]
It may appear as a normal day at school for students at Achieve 180 campuses, but for administration and staff, it’s a day known as Community of Practice. This special day, unique to the Achieve 180 program, serves as a bridge between district employees to provide hands-on support to staff at underserved campuses needing extra support. “Community of Practice is an opportunity for our team to be able to really […]
Campus is accepting magnet student transfers for 2019-2020 school year Chavez High School on Thursday will hold its annual Lobopallooza magnet program showcase event for prospective students and their parents. The event, which will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the campus (8501 Howard Dr., 77017), coincides with the Houston Independent School District’s approaching […]
HISD parents and campus administers gathered with Transportation Services staff on Wednesday to discuss their most pressing transportation concerns during the second round of Coffee & Conversations. The bimonthly meetings — held this month at Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center and Carnegie Vanguard High School — allow Transportation Services the opportunity to share important […]
Students will have opportunity to compete for more than $31 million in scholarships Fifty seniors from eight Houston Independent School District high schools have earned one of the top academic honors in the nation by qualifying as semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The students attend Bellaire, Carnegie Vanguard, Lamar and Westside […]
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The HISD Communications Department was honored with three Lone Star Emmy awards on Saturday in Houston. HISD Communications brought home the gold for work on three separate projects produced during the 2017-2018 school year. “The powerful stories of determination and success of our students, families, teachers, staff, and community is what makes our school district HISD strong,” Chief Communications Officer […]
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday approved the district’s legislative agenda for the 86th Texas Legislative Session. The agenda, which outlines the district’s legislative priorities, will be shared with members of the Texas Legislature. It focuses on reforming the state’s school finance system and reducing recapture, improving school safety and security, […]
HISD Nutrition Services is gearing up to host its annual Thanksgiving lunch for students across the district on Thursday, Nov. 15. The special celebration, occurring during normal lunch hours, is an HISD tradition that has attracted thousands of families to school cafeterias for more than 50 years. The event gives parents a chance to celebrate […]
Principal Dameion Crook of Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy has been named Principal of the Year by the National Alliance of Black School Educators in Washington, D.C. The alliance noted that Crook was selected because he excels in the field of education and provides great contributions to African-American students and educators. Earlier this year, Crook […]