Students from HISD’s mentorship programs Ascending to Men Project (ATMP) and Resilient Outstanding Sisters Exemplifying Success (ROSES) participated in their annual RISE Youth Summit on Friday, April 1.
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Waltrip HS Engineering Program recognized for high number of certifications
The engineering application company SOLIDWORKS recognized Waltrip High School for having one of the highest number of CSWA certifications in the state.
Representatives from SOLIDWORKS, Lab Resources, and Houston ISD’s Career and Technical Education Department visited the campus and its engineering students on Wednesday.
Superintendent House briefs elected leaders on his five-year strategic plan
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II gave Houston-area elected officials a personal briefing on his five-year strategic plan on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
Continue reading‘When I Grow Up’ career expo to be held April 23
Dozens of exhibitors from local companies will be on hand to help students explore their options in high-demand, high-growth industries at the tenth annual “When I Grow Up” career expo.
This year, the event returns to in-person and will take place Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. until 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 parents are invited.
Continue readingHISD celebrates Gifted and Talented Awareness Week, April 4-8
The Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented has designated April 4-8 as Gifted and Talented Awareness Week to encourage support for gifted education in Texas.
HISD is celebrating by highlighting how the Gifted and Talented programs are benefiting some of the district’s more than 29,000 G/T students.
Continue readingRISE Youth Summit for HISD’s mentorship programs set for April 1
Students from HISD’s mentorship programs Ascending to Men (ATM) and Resilient Outstanding Sisters Exemplifying Success (ROSES) will be celebrated during a virtual Youth Summit RISE: Realizing I’m Someone Exceptional.
The event will take place via zoom on Friday, April 1.
The zoom session for elementary schools is from 9-10 a.m.
The zoom session for middle and high schools is from 2-3 p.m.
Continue readingHISD hosts inaugural summit for LGBTQ+ students
Houston ISD held its first-ever Virtual #HISDPride Summit on Saturday, April 9. Students grades 6-12 and their parents/caregivers were invited to attend. In addition to providing a day of learning, accountability, and validation, the purpose of this summit was to ensure that attendees walk away with the tools necessary to either navigate life as an LGBTQ+ student or support an LGBTQ+ student.
HISD to host teacher hiring event, offer new incentives
Teacher Recruitment will host an in-person teacher hiring event on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Delmar Fieldhouse.
Continue readingHISD’s Chávez-Huerta celebration honors the labor and civil rights leaders’ legacies
The Houston Independent School District hosted its second annual Chávez-Huerta celebration on Saturday, March 26, at César Chávez High School.
Continue readingElected officials ‘get educated’ at Milby HS campus tour
Houston Independent School District trustees, state representatives, senators, program partners, and staff members joined students at Milby High School to kick off the inaugural “Get Educated on HISD” campus tour.
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