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Community updated on plans for new addition at Waltrip

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Waltrip Ram pride was on display Thursday evening as students, parents and staff gathered at the school to pick up class schedules, visit with teachers and classmates, and hear about plans for the construction of Waltrip High School’s new addition.

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Business Assistance team offers business opportunities during Heights Chamber luncheon

About 200 local business owners, city and county agency representatives — including HISD’s Business Assistance Supplier Diversity team — were on hand last week for the inaugural “Gateway to Local Government” luncheon, hosted by the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce. Continue reading →

‘Workshop Wednesday’ event offers strategies for local businesses

HISD’s Business Assistance Supplier Diversity team joined Jamail and Smith Construction recently to help 20  local business professionals pitch their products and services during August’s Workshop Wednesday event.

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Washington HS community gets update on plans leading up to construction of new school

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The new Booker T. Washington High School being built under the 2012 bond program will showcase the school’s engineering program through dynamic academic spaces that encourage collaboration and project-based learning.

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Bond Oversight Committee updated on quarterly progress

BOC_072914HISD’s two building programs are busier than ever, but in very different stages.

The 2007 bond program is busy winding down so all original work is done by the end of the year. At the same time, the 2012 bond program is ramping up, with construction starting on all 17 schools in the first phase by the end of the year.

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Mark White ES community hears about green design plans for new school

The new Mark White Elementary School, formally referred to as Relief Elementary, held its second community meeting on Tuesday to discuss project details of the upcoming campus.

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Davis HS community hears about design plans for new school

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The new Davis High School on Houston’s north side is being built to preserve the facility’s history while becoming a 21st century campus that can prepare students for college and careers.

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Design concepts for South Early College High School featured in video

South Early College High School recently presented the final design images of its new 21st century learning environment facility, which is highlighted in a new HISD video that explores the planning and design of the campus.

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