Bettina McKinney, the proud principal of Highland Heights Elementary School, has led her campus to unprecedented performance gains, and that dedication and hard work are why she’s being recognized as this week’s HISD Star Educator.
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HISD to host hiring event for Special Education Teacher Assistants
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a Special Education Teacher Assistant Hiring Event on Thursday, September 26, from 5-7 p.m. concurrently at two separate locations:
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Diego Linares
This week’s Star Educator, Dr. Diego Linares, is a seasoned educator with experience helping schools meet their full potential. When Linares was named principal of Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School in 2022, he was more than prepared to help guide the school into a successful future.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Stephanie Lugo
Stephanie Lugo, proud principal of McGowen Elementary School, was one of the first principals to acclimate a campus into HISD’s New Education System (NES). The undeniable progress of her students and staff is what makes her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Scott Platt
Scott Platt was named principal of Love Elementary this year after completing his principal apprenticeship at Twain Elementary with HISD’s Principal Academy. This veteran teacher-turned-administrator is this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Chastity Caesar
Chastity Caesar is a lifelong Houstonian who grew up in the same neighborhood as McReynolds Middle School, where she is the devoted principal. This week’s HISD Star Educator is committed to instilling a foundational love of learning in her students that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
Continue readingSunrise Centers provide for the HISD community in the new school year
HISD’s seven Sunrise Centers have been hubs for resources and social assistance within their communities since their partnerships began in 2023. Located in existing community spaces in high-need areas of the city, the Sunrise Centers act as one-stop-shops where HISD families can access essential resources and programs.
Each Sunrise Center is equipped to provide its community with basic supplies such as dry food goods, hygiene items, and school uniforms. Sunrise Centers are staffed with dedicated student support professionals who can assist students and their families with case management, homeless and foster care support, parent workshops, and mental and physical health supports.
Continue readingHISD welcomes students back and kicks off 2024-2025 school year
Superintendent Mike Miles arrived at Ketelsen Elementary bright and early on Monday, Aug. 12, to welcome students back and observe the first day of instruction of the 2024-2025 school year.
Continue readingLights. Camera. Lead. HISD spotlights Star Educator Erica Brame-Manuel
Erica Brame-Manuel is the new principal of Cullen Middle School, just the latest in the long list of leadership roles she has filled. Her commitment to excellence and unwillingness to settle for less than the best where her students and staff are concerned are the qualities that make her this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Continue readingFree telehealth physical and mental healthcare for HISD students
HISD is committed to the health and wellness of its scholars and making healthcare more accessible by removing cost barriers for families. The District is partnering with Hazel Health, a telehealth service that instantly connects students with healthcare providers with the touch of a button.
Physical health services are available on-demand for a variety of common ailments and conducted virtually by state licensed practitioners, all at no cost. Insurance is not needed for HISD students to utilize Hazel Health.
