HISD Superintendent Millard House II, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and the Houston Texans’ Wade Smith were among 400 volunteers who read to students for the third annual Houston Reads Day.
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HISD offering learning and activity sessions for pre-K parents
HISD families are invited to join the Early Childhood Team in a fun-filled session of hands-on learning!
The Pre-K Parent Palooza is an exciting opportunity for pre-K parents and caregivers to meet experts in the early childhood field and receive social and emotional board books, make and take activities, and a Pre-K Parent Guide with quick at-home ideas to enhance their child’s socio-emotional, math, and literacy skills.
Parents and caregivers can choose to attend one of the following sessions:
- March 7, from 4-5 p.m. at Fonwood ECC, Mistral ECC, and Woodsen ES
- May 9, from 4-5 p.m. at Neff ELC, Bellfort ECC, and Sherman ES
HISD to offer series of webinars and podcasts for parents
HISD’s Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Department is launching a series of webinars and podcasts where parents and caregivers can watch recorded virtual sessions and listen to recorded podcasts.
Continue readingHISD to host public meeting to discuss District Annual Report
Houston Independent School District will host a public meeting on March 2, 2023, to explain the 2021-2022 District Annual Report.
Continue readingSterling HS and Kashmere HS track and field teams get new gear ahead of spring season
With the 2022-2023 track and field season swiftly approaching, Sterling High School and Kashmere High School student-athletes couldn’t be more ready, thanks to a new partnership.
Continue readingHogg MS hosts ‘Tribute to Bands’ to celebrate Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Hogg Middle School hosted their inaugural Black History Program Wednesday, Feb. 22, with a Tribute to Bands showcase featuring performances from several HISD fine arts programs.
Continue readingHISD hosting Campus Hiring Event Saturday, March 4
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Scarborough High School, 4141 Costa Rica Road, 77092.
Continue readingHISD educators honored for exceptional service at 36th annual Teacher Awards
The Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) honored more than 50 HISD teachers at the 36th annual Teacher Awards for their outstanding service and dedication to their students.
Continue readingHISD PAWS program offers emotional support to students and staff
HISD offers a variety of resources to support mental health. In 2021, the HISD Police Department and Social and Emotional Learning Department joined forces to create PAWS, a program designed to provide comfort and support in crisis situations.
Continue readingHISD launches on-campus telehealth services for students
In an ongoing effort to expand non-instructional supports for students, Houston Independent School District is now offering telehealth services at no cost for students.
Through the new partnership with Hazel Health, HISD students will be able to connect with diverse, multilingual, licensed medical providers to receive mental and physical health services.
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