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Askew ES community hears about plans for new school

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Redesigned HISD district website goes live

Welcome to the new HISD website. The district’s new mobile-friendly website is designed to be more easily navigated and viewed from mobile devices. The way people access the internet is constantly evolving, and according to research, more people are relying on cell phones and other mobile devices to access important information.

Bond Oversight Committee hears program update at quarterly meeting

Members of HISD’s Bond Oversight Committee met this week to review second quarter progress for the district’s $1.89 billion bond program. Despite record rainfall over the past several months and a challenging construction market, the bond project team is making significant headway in the planning, design, and construction of new schools.

Security breach at HISD vendor compromises some employee data

The Houston Independent School District recently learned of a data breach that affected one of the district’s vendors, Medical Informatics Engineering (MIE). MIE is a medical records company that works with Concentra, which operates the district’s two onsite health clinics. MIE has mailed letters to affected employees about the security breach, along with information about […]

Wow! cards recognize Business Operations employees who put customer service first

HISD’s Business Operations department remains committed to spreading the culture of exceptional customer service across the district—so much that its employees are now being rewarded for going above and beyond. As a part of the Service Excellence initiative, the department is now handing out WOW! cards to district employees who spread the message to promote […]

More teachers building connections between industry and classroom

Good teachers know how to inspire students by using the world around them. And that’s just what about 100 HISD educators have been doing this month through Teacher Externship Week, a program sponsored by Linked Learning in order to promote job-based education. [su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-iL3L8GYnE”] Various industries agreed to host core curriculum teachers for a week […]

Service Excellence Employees of the Month recognized for July

Four HISD employees were celebrated as July’s Employee of the month for Service Excellence during a special breakfast with Chief Operating Officer Leo Bobadilla on Tuesday morning. HISD’s Business Operations department hosts the monthly event, which recognizes employees from the areas of Transportation, Police, Nutrition Services, Construction and Facilities Services, and Business Assistance who provide excellent customer service.

Carlos Ramirez named new school support officer

Dr. Carlos Ramirez has been named a new elementary school support officer. He has served in a variety of roles, including teacher, assistant principal, principal, and deputy superintendent over the course of his 24 years in education. Dr. Ramirez began his career in California as a fourth–sixth-grade teacher in Rio Linda and Sacramento City Unified […]

Students enjoy hot dogs with a side of literacy at inaugural ‘Book-Nic’

Students attending HISD’s Sherman Elementary School celebrated summer with a hot dog and a book on July 2, as part of the United Way of Greater Houston’s annual “Day of Action.” The United Way teamed up with Houston Public Media and the Wesley Community Center to host its inaugural “book-nic” (or book picnic) at the […]

Former students volunteer at Summer School Program

They may have left their middle-school days behind them, but that doesn’t mean high-schoolers can’t still go back to mentor those who now occupy their old seats. That’s why former students of Johnston Middle School are currently serving as volunteers at the Summer School Program.