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HISD to be closed March 13–17 for Spring Break

All HISD campuses and offices will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 13, through Friday, March 17, 2023.

Schools and offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, March 20, 2023.

Employees should consult the duty schedules posted here.

The HISD Police Department will be patrolling district facilities all during the break. Emergencies may be reported by calling 713-892-7777.

Third annual Houston Reads Day brings heavy hitters to Bruce ES

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
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HISD 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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