Roughly 2,000 educators filled NRG Center Wednesday, Aug. 16, for Houston Independent School District’s inaugural convocation. Thousands more participated via satellite from campuses around the district, elevating the energy as teachers, principals, and some students showed their school pride with matching shirts, chants, and infectious excitement for the new school year.
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HISD Athletics inducts new class into Hall of Honor
Houston Independent School District has a legacy of producing some of the top athletes, not only in the state of Texas, but the entire sports world. For the third year in a row, the HISD Athletics Department hosted its annual Hall of Honor ceremony to recognize those who have paved the way for today’s rising student-athletes.
Continue readingHISD asking parents to complete socioeconomic form for the 2023-2024 school year
Houston Independent School District will provide free breakfast and lunch to students in the Community Eligibility Provision Program (CEP) for the 2023-2024 school year, but all parents/caregivers will still need to fill out a new socioeconomic form (SIF).
It can be completed online via the HISD Parent Portal or submitted in a paper form to their campus. The HISD Parent Portal will be available to input data on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.
Continue readingHISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Saturday, Aug. 19
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., concurrently at Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th Street, 77092) and virtually via Microsoft Bookings.
Continue readingCommunity partners recognize HISD teachers for excellence in STEM
For the second year in a row, the Houston Astros Foundation partnered with Honeywell International Inc. to recognize 10 outstanding teachers from the Greater Houston area for their commitment to excellence in STEM and contribution to creating innovative ways to improve student achievement and interests in robotics and coding.
HISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Saturday, Aug. 12
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., concurrently at Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th Street, 77092) and virtually via Microsoft Bookings.
Continue readingHISD announces meal programs for the 2023-2024 school year
HISD Nutrition Services will continue to provide breakfast and lunch service through the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) for the 2023-2024 school year.
Most HISD students will have the opportunity to receive school breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.
Continue readingHISD Board announces Community Engagement Meetings to share vision for new school year
The Houston Independent School Board will host a series of community events to meet with community members and share more about their vision for the 2023-2024 school year.
At each meeting, community members will have the opportunity to meet the school board members in-person and provide feedback on the board’s goals and constraints.
Continue readingHISD summer graduation ceremony set for Aug. 19
Houston Independent School District will hold a ceremony for the Class of 2023 summer graduates on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
Stream the ceremony live on HISD TV.
Continue readingHISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Friday, Aug. 4
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. concurrently at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092) and virtually via Microsoft Bookings.
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