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Grier honored at HISD ‘Celebration of Service’ for record of accomplishment

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City of Houston honors NHECHS Principal Lundy-Jackson

Before Tuesday’s Houston City Council meeting got underway, current councilwoman and former HISD Board President Karla Cisneros had a special announcement. She motioned for North Houston Early College High School Principal Angela Lundy-Jackson to come before the council to receive a special proclamation. Cisneros introduced her to the council members as “one of the most […]

Two HISD educators surprised with 2016 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

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HISD Board of Education hosting meetings to gather input on superintendent search

REMAINING FEBRUARY DATES Thursday, Feb. 25 4 p.m. Ortiz MS (6767 Telephone Rd. 77061) 6 p.m. Hartman MS (7111 Westover, 77087) Saturday, Feb. 27 10 a.m. HMWESC (4400 W. 18th St, 77092) The Houston Independent School District Board of Education is searching for a new superintendent and trustees want input from community members about the […]

Westbury HS holds second community meeting on new addition and renovations

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Meet HISD’s 2016 Principals of the Year

The Houston Independent School District named its top campus leaders on Thursday during surprise visits made to the winning schools — Bush Elementary School and Lanier Middle School. Bush Principal Theresa Rose was named HISD’s Elementary Principal of the Year, and Lanier Principal Felicia Adams was selected as HISD’s Secondary Principal of the Year. [su_youtube_advanced […]

Four more campuses recognized as ‘model’ Family Friendly Schools

Last month, HISD began honoring district campuses for their successful implementation of the Family Friendly Schools program. Now, four more campuses have been recognized by the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department for their efforts to make parents feel welcome and valued at their children’s schools.

Budding cinematographers, animators needed for new safety campaign

HISD’s Education Technology Department is looking for aspiring cinematographers and animators of all ages to help educate their peers about the importance of staying safe online. The Digital Privacy, Safety & Security Moments Video Campaign challenges students to create 60 to 90-second public service announcements (PSA) that focus on particular issues, such as how to […]

HISD Board of Education votes to begin process of renaming three more schools

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday approved three resolutions that would begin the process of renaming three additional schools so they better represent the district’s values and diversity. The renaming resolutions affect Albert Sidney Johnston and Sidney Lanier middle schools, and Jefferson Davis High School.

HISD Board of Education to consider resolution beginning process of renaming three more schools

The Houston Independent School District Board of Education on Thursday is expected to consider a resolution that would begin the process of renaming three additional schools so they better represent the district’s values and diversity. The resolution would affect Albert Sidney Johnston and Sidney Lanier middle schools, and Jefferson Davis High School.