Austin HS undergoes demolition to make room for new facility

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New Washington HS set to open for the 2018-2019 school year

[photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000Kv7MEQv.Gcc” g_name=”20180502-BTWashingtonTour” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCCCCC” ] When students enter the new Washington High School this fall, they will be greeted by a prominent image of civil rights […]

Interim police chief appointed to lead department

[photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000XoRsbW6yZGE” g_name=”20180507-ChiefCordova-Swearing” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCCCCC” ] Paul Cordova has been appointed to Chief of the HISD Police Department. Cordova has served as interim police chief since February, […]

HISD Transportation to host job fairs for 2018-19 bus drivers

The Houston Independent School District’s Transportation Services department is hosting four job fairs across the city to recruit and hire bus drivers to staff routes for the 2018-2019 school year. The job fairs will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on four Saturdays in May and June: May 12, 2018, Scarborough High School, 4141 Costa Rica Road May 19, 2018, Hexser T. Holliday Food Services Support Center, 6801 Bennington St. June 2, […]

North Forest HS holds grand opening celebration

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Sharpstown HS celebrates grand opening of new school

[photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G0000771k9QGXKww” g_name=”20180503-Sharpstown-HS-Ribbon-Cutting-Ceremony” width=”600″ f_fullscreen=”t” bgtrans=”t” pho_credit=”iptc” twoup=”f” f_bbar=”t” f_bbarbig=”f” fsvis=”f” f_show_caption=”t” crop=”f” f_enable_embed_btn=”t” f_htmllinks=”t” f_l=”t” f_send_to_friend_btn=”f” f_show_slidenum=”t” f_topbar=”f” f_show_watermark=”t” img_title=”casc” linkdest=”c” trans=”xfade” target=”_self” tbs=”5000″ f_link=”t” f_smooth=”f” f_mtrx=”t” f_ap=”t” f_up=”f” height=”400″ btype=”old” bcolor=”#CCCCCC” ] Decked out with yellow and green balloons and yellow flowers, Sharpstown High School’s two-story atrium and open-air dining commons became the […]

Project Chrysalis MS named Title I National Distinguished School

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Chavez HS cafeteria hero uses good food and the Golden Rule to make a difference

Marylyn Williams wants students who visit the cafeteria at Chavez High School to experience more than just food. She wants them to feel welcomed and at home. As the campus cafe manager, Williams believes she is responsible not only for serving appetizing meals but also for creating an environment that influences students for the better. […]

HISD interim superintendent, chief operating officer meet with transportation employees

Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan met with all HISD bus drivers and transportation staff on Friday to deliver a simple message of support: “I hear you.” Lathan called the meeting so she could directly address employees and reinforce the important role they play in the success of students across the district. “You […]