College campus visits are an essential part of choosing the right school for higher learning. For HISD students in the EMERGE program, that means a summer vacation full of stops to some of the best universities across the nation for free.
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Wisdom HS boys soccer team wins district championship
The Wisdom High School boys soccer team are District 9-5A champions after closing out a nearly flawless 2022-2023 season with a record of 24-1.
HISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Wednesday, July 5
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
Continue readingHISD announces principals for New Education System schools
Houston Independent School District announced the exceptional education leaders who will drive transformation at the 28 New Education System campuses.
Continue readingCarnegie HS sophomore has a blazing performance to win UIL 5A girls 300-meter hurdles
Carnegie Vanguard High School sophomore Laila Payne gave a stellar performance in the 2023 UIL 5A girls 300-meter hurdles championship to place first.
Payne, who will be team captain of Carnegie’s girls track and field team next year according to Head Coach Jaime Ford, also runs the 100-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash, and 400-meter dash.
HISD freshman wins state tennis tournament
For the first time in 33 years, an HISD student is the UIL 6A state champion in girls tennis. Bellaire High School freshman Catherine Shen earned the title after winning district, regionals, and three state matches to advance and win the final round of the tournament.
Shen is only the second freshman to win the 6A state tournament and the first HISD freshman in history.
HISD Strategic Communications Specialist Travion Harmon met with Shen to discuss her athletic achievement and her plans for the future.
Continue readingHISD Athletics Department kicks off free summer camp; registration still open
HISD Athletics summer camps are in full swing, but registration is still open for students in grades 6-11.
The department will continue to host a variety of summer camps each week throughout the month of June at different HISD athletic facilities to enhance students’ athletic skills while learning about committing to cooperative goals, perseverance, and physical well-being.
Superintendent F. Mike Miles announces family events
Superintendent F. Mike Miles announced dates for a series of family events to share more information about his vision for HISD and to meet families from schools across the district.
Continue readingHISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Wednesday, June 21
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
Continue readingHISD ramps up recruitment for New Education System schools
Houston Independent School District is hiring exceptional educators at the 28 schools selected for the New Education System.
The new plan comes with higher salaries, more support for teachers, and an innovative staffing model that puts the focus on classroom instruction and improved student outcomes.
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