Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan engaged in a school safety discussion on Friday with key community leaders to discuss strategies to ensure student safety and security. The meeting was an additional measure to engage with HISD stakeholders in the wake of the tragic shooting at Bellaire High School last month, which resulted […]
The Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) has selected Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan as this year’s recipient of its most prestigious award for educators and public servants who make significant contributions to the city’s diverse educational, cultural, and social heritage. The Elaine Bailey Heart of HAABSE Award is an […]
Northside High School Teacher Andrea Davis saw a window of opportunity when she learned about Project Equip, a pilot program offered by Rice University scientists and educators that is supported by the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Thanks to HISD and the Advance Placement office, Davis along with 17 other teachers was selected to attend […]
The Houston Independent School District Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support HISD’s strategic initiatives, will hold its Public Education Matters Benefit Luncheon on Friday, March 6. The event will highlight the importance of community investment in public education and focus on the social and economic impact that results when public school students receive a quality […]
Parents and students who submitted an application to a school choice program for the 2020-21 school year during Phase I (Sept. 27-Dec. 6, 2019) can now check the status of their applications online. Parents who created an online account will be able to find the results posted on their parent dashboards at HISDchoice.com. If you forgot your password […]
Construction at Bellaire High School marked a significant construction milestone this month, as the new building reached its topping out point. Topping out refers to the act of placing the last steel beam atop a structure’s highest point. Bellaire students, faculty, and alumni celebrated the occasion by signing a large white beam that was then placed above what will become the school’s natatorium. “Having the […]
HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan joined HISD Police Chief Paul Cordova and other district leaders on Thursday at Bellaire High School for a discussion with a group of students to discuss safety and security concerns. Lathan said the district will explore additional safety and security steps to help students feel safer and more secure. After the meeting, which was attended by about 20 students, Lathan met with local media and announced that the […]
Our hearts are still heavy as we mourn the senseless death of Cesar Cortes. The past days have been incredibly sad and difficult for the entire HISD community. This afternoon, I met with students at Bellaire High School. I share the pain that I saw and felt from them today. We’re still asking why this […]
Transportation Services is continuing efforts to recruit new bus drivers, with monthly job fairs scheduled to begin next month. The district has been working to address a bus driver shortage by adding more drivers to its roster. The job fairs will continue through July.
Special Events Planner Nicole Bean has always been an organizer at heart, and that’s how she approaches scheduling and planning events in HISD’s catering department Houston Eats. Bean is responsible for planning and overseeing events and creating the orders for them. Her attention to detail and ability to accommodate the needs of Houston Eats’ customers has proven to be an asset in her role. “If you have 30 schools that want something all at the same time, it’s physically hard […]