$2.3 million in grants for mental health, afterschool supports also approved The Houston Independent School District Board of Education voted 8-0 with one abstention to approve a $41 million budget amendment to fund additional supports for special education, pay for personal protective equipment (PPE), enhanced cleaning services and supplies, and computer devices and hotspots. The […]
A Bellaire High School senior was recently named a winner of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for her work connecting those who may go hungry with those who can supply free, nutritious food. Annie Zhu is one of only 15 winners of the prestigious award that recognizes inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse […]
The Houston Independent School District announced the return of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program to select HISD schools at a press conference on Monday. “I am so very excited about D.A.R.E. returning to HISD,” Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan said. “We are determined to ensure that all students not only receive a quality education […]
As an HISD crossing guard, Mary Campbell has always placed a strong focus on student safety as she carefully ushered students across busy streets. This fall, her mission is no different – but her job is. Campbell is one of 72 school crossing guards tasked with helping students maintain physical distancing at HISD’s 36 Digital […]
Virtual Community Meeting 2 (ENGLISH ONLY)Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2SkKKiL Passcode: hYT3qT The HISD Board of Education will host two community meetings ahead of a vote to set new district goals for student outcomes. All meetings are virtual and open to the public. Trustees are scheduled to vote on the […]
High school juniors from across HISD are invited to join NASA in exploring the moon to Mars through its High School Aerospace Scholars program. NASA wants today’s students to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. High School Aerospace Scholars offers a one-of-a-kind experience for Texas high school students to explore the possibilities of a […]
The Houston Independent School District wants to make sure students are responsible, active, and engaged citizens who recognize the importance of participation in elections. HISD is encouraging eligible students to register to vote. Voting is a privilege and civic obligation. When people vote, they are empowered, and their voices are heard. If you are a […]
The National Merit Scholarship Program has named 81 Houston Independent School District seniors as 2021 semifinalists. The high school seniors have an opportunity to compete for approximately 7,600 scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered next spring. Nationwide there are approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. “We […]
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday issued a proclamation designating Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the district. Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with the anniversary of the 1821 Independence Day of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The month also encompasses the independence days for […]
An alum of the Houston Independent School District was recently presented with a college scholarship from Houston’s prestigious Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. Mary Onwumere, a 2020 graduate from Lamar High School, received the $500 scholarship for her work in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s #StrongerThanCovid photography series. Mary’s work, along with 18 […]