Pre-K and kindergarten students bounced in time while Panic! at the Disco’s “High Hopes” pumped from a stereo as they lined up for breakfast in the Cunningham Elementary School cafeteria.
Continue readingSuperintendent House and Mayor Turner read to HISD students as part of Houston-area literacy initiative
For the second annual Houston Reads Day, 400 volunteers read to pre-K and elementary students at Houston-area schools on Wednesday.
One of those volunteers was Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II who joined a second-grade class at Bruce Elementary in Houston’s fifth ward.
New student enrollment for 2022-2023 now open
In Houston ISD, children dream BIG. Teachers with heart and passion like no one else set students up for success. Every campus has a specialist who can help with food, clothing, housing support, and so much more. And there is a learning option as unique as your child.
New students grades K-12 can enroll in school with HISD for the 2022-2023 school year.
Continue readingHISD softball and baseball fields receive upgrades thanks to DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation
The Houston Independent School District’s softball and baseball fields are safer and less likely to flood thanks to a $70,000 Sports Matter grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation.
HISD recognizes Principals of the Year in campus awards ceremonies
Superintendent Millard House II joined Lamar High School staff, cheerleaders, and educators from other campuses to surprise Rita Graves with the Secondary Principal of the Year award on Monday.
HISD relaxes mask mandate, effective March 1
As the Houston Independent School District continues to monitor COVID-19 trends and consult local COVID-19 guidance, the district is relaxing its mask mandate effective March 1, 2022. Masks within HISD schools, facilities, and school buses will become optional.
Parents invited to virtual Autism Services Meeting on March 31
The Office of Special Education Services invites parents of students with Autism to a virtual meeting March 31, 2022, from 9:30–11 a.m.
The meeting is being held to celebrate the start of Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Awareness Day by exploring all about sensory integration and how it can assist students on the Autism spectrum.
Continue readingGet to know the Teacher Appreciation Award winner from Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan MS
The HISD Office of Talent presented Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan Middle School’s Terrell Simien with its Teacher Appreciation Award.
Continue readingGet to know the HISD Office of Talent Teacher Appreciation Award winner from Fondren MS
The HISD Office of Talent presented Fondren Middle School’s Andrew Houston with its Teacher Appreciation Award.
“Mr. Houston, we have a surprise for you,” said Principal Meagan Edwards as she opened the door to Houston’s Special Skills classroom.
Representatives from the Office of Talent presented Houston, a dedicated Special Education teacher of all grade levels, with a gift basket and tickets to a Rockets game.
Robotics team from Mandarin Immersion Magnet School headed to World Championship
A robotics team from Mandarin Immersion Magnet School claimed three honors at the Texas Region 3 VEX IQ Robotics Championship on Saturday, Feb. 12.
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