On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced the Texas Education Agency will replace Houston Independent School District’s Board of Trustees and Superintendent Millard House II.
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EMERGE applications open for HISD sophomores
Tenth graders in Houston Independent School District are encouraged to apply for EMERGE, a program that empowers and prepares high-performing students from underserved communities to attend and graduate from top colleges and universities across the nation that offer substantial financial-aid packages.
HISD sophomores who want to explore in-state and out-of-state college options and would like to work with a mentor to create a competitive college application can apply to be an EMERGE fellow now through May 15, 2023. The application can be found here.
Continue readingWashington HS boys basketball team finishes history-making season at state championship
The Booker T. Washington High School boys basketball team wrapped up an amazing season after scoring only 56 points to the Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy’s 70 in the UIL 4A Basketball State Final.
Continue readingBellaire HS senior selected as first HISD student in decades to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate Youth Program
For the first time in 40 years, an HISD student has been selected to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program.
Career Readiness hosts inaugural Girls in Industry Day for middle schoolers
In honor of International Women’s Day, HISD’s Career Readiness Department hosted its first Girls in Industry Day on Wednesday, March 8, at the HISD Pavilion to educate students on career opportunities.
Continue readingHISD to be closed March 13–17 for Spring Break
All HISD campuses and offices will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 17, 2023.
Schools and offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Employees should consult the duty schedules posted here.
The HISD Police Department will be patrolling district facilities all during the break. Emergencies may be reported by calling 713-892-7777.
HISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Saturday, March 25
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Booker T. Washington High School (4204 Yale Street, 77018).
Continue readingHISD offering $2,500 new teacher hiring incentive for 2023-2024
In Houston Independent School District, teachers make a bigger difference in the lives of students.
For the 2023-2024 school year, HISD will be offering a $2,500 New Teacher Signing Incentive for all new classroom teachers.
Continue readingSuperintendent House delivers State of the Schools address focused on HISD’s next 100 years
The Houston Independent School District Foundation held their annual State of the Schools luncheon Friday, March 3, at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel where Superintendent Millard House II delivered a keynote address focused on the progress of his strategic plan’s six core commitments and the next 100 years of HISD.
Annual ‘When I Grow Up’ career expo set for April 15
Dozens of exhibitors from local companies will be on hand to help students explore their options in high-demand, high-growth industries at the 11th annual “When I Grow Up” career expo.
The event will take place Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 W. 18th Street, 77092). All HISD students in grades K-12 and their families are invited.
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