The students at West University Elementary School are recycling experts. They check the bottoms of plastic containers for identification codes. They know which items are eligible for curbside recycling and which need to be returned to the grocery store. They even know what to do to conserve water and energy. Their recycling know-how could give most adults a run for their money. West U staff and parents have made sure of this.
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HISD seniors to receive help planning for college
Help is available for HISD seniors who are still in the college application process or unsure what their plans are for next year.
A student resource fair will be held Wednesday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Assistance Re-Engagement Center at Brock Elementary School, 1417 Houston Ave, 77007.
Continue readingHISD announces continuation of Student Teacher Corps this summer, accepting applications from high school students and district alumni
In response to the unique challenges presented by COVID-19, the HISD Student Teacher Corps will continue this summer. Through this partnership, 500 college readiness mentors will be hired as student tutors.
HISD announces teacher salaries, raises through 2025
Raising teacher salaries in HISD is a top commitment within the district’s new, five-year strategic plan. In February, HISD announced a compensation plan with cost-of-living updates and step increases for the next three years. HISD is raising teacher salaries by 17% between now and 2024.
Continue readingAttucks MS educator receives April Teacher of the Month award
Superintendent Millard House II along with HISD community partner Group 1 Automotive selected LaChante Guidry from Attucks Middle School as April’s Teacher of the Month.
Roderick Paige ES names Bathsheba Nash new principal
Bathsheba Nash has been selected as the new principal of Roderick Paige Elementary School.
Continue readingHISD Maintenance repairer honored with April Customer Service Impact Award
Daniel Lara is no stranger to hard work. Beginning his career with HISD as a maintenance repairer in 2016, Lara is one of two team members who oversee all the district’s playgrounds. Lara has expanded his responsibilities to include pest control, bleachers, sprinklers, irrigation, and carpentry wherever his skills are required.
Continue readingHISD honors top volunteers at annual VIPS Celebration
The Houston Independent School District recognized the efforts of thousands of volunteers and honored the top volunteers of the year at the annual Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) Celebration on Friday, April 22.
The theme of this year’s virtual ceremony was “Spotlighting Your Impact”.
HISD announces 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year finalists, Beginning Teacher of the Year winners
Seven educators have been named as HISD’s 2021-2022 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year finalists, and three teachers have been named the Beginning Teachers of the Year.
The 10 finalists were selected from all 276 schools based on performance and other criteria. Two finalists will be announced as the HISD Teachers of the Year winners for 2021-2022 and will go on to represent the district in Region IV.
Continue readingReducing waste by increasing awareness: HISD holds Reduce, Reuse, Recycle training event
HISD facilities and maintenance staff and plant operators gathered at Barnett Stadium on Tuesday, April 12, to attend a training event hosted by HISD’s Energy and Sustainability Department in partnership with Republic Waste. The training included a slideshow moderated by Republic Services Operations Manager Fernando Cedillo, who presented simultaneously in English and in Spanish.
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