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Bond Oversight Committee receives updates on third quarter progress, additional funding proposal

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Schad to oversee Construction & Facilities Department, including bond program

Chief Technology Information Officer Lenny Schad will assume the responsibilities of the Construction & Facilities Department, including the 2012 bond program, following the resignation of the district’s Chief Operating Officer Leo Bobadilla. The other departments that reported to Bobadilla have been reassigned to other members of HISD’s administration: Business Assistance, including Warehouse Operations, Risk Management and Supplier Diversity will become […]

Vote now for HISD teacher in STEM competition

Beverly Carson is one of four finalists in “Inspiring Curiosity in STEM,” a contest sponsored by KHOU and Halliburton. If Carson gets the most votes on KHOU’s Facebook page, she will receive $2,000 to spend on supplies for her classroom. Carson teaches STEM at Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet School, where her students are enthusiastic learners, […]

District’s efforts to support refugee students gaining state, national attention

Children who have fled their native countries due to war, drug-related violence, or other conflicts often need special types of support once they arrive in the United States. That’s why two organizations came to HISD this week to learn more about how the district is assisting its refugee students. Representatives from Raise Your Hand Texas […]

New Jordan HS for Careers to feature modern career labs

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Davis HS culinary students sharpen their skills at charity event

Davis High School students had the opportunity to help raise money for charity and put their culinary skills to use at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Red Shoe Chef Challenge 2015. [photoshelter-gallery g_id=”G00007EJtXwux0fw” g_name=”20151008-DavisRedShoe” 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” […]

Automotive technician training program offers Sterling HS students hands-on career experience

Mapping out the road for life after high school can be intimidating for some students, but with the help of HISD’s Transportation department and International Trucks of Houston, students from Sterling Aviation High School are quickly on their way to meaningful careers in the automotive industry. The Automotive Diesel Internship Program, sponsored by HISD’s Transportation Fleet […]

Westbury HS offering additional assignments to select students to ensure content mastery

Students enrolled last year in Reading 1B are eligible for the program To ensure content mastery, additional assignments will be offered to Westbury High School students who were enrolled last year in a reading course that was the subject of grade integrity concerns. The option for additional coursework was recommended by the Houston Independent School […]

Houston Astros Spirit Day is Monday!

The Houston Astros got off to a rousing start on the road to the World Series by beating the Kansas City Royals last night in the first game of the American League Division Series. In recognition of the team’s many contributions to public education and to HISD students in particular, all students, faculty, and staff […]