HISD Opens Summer Feeding Program
Houston Independent School District’s annual Summer Feeding Program will be open through Friday, July 19.
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HISD Announces Preliminary 2024 STAAR High School End of Course Results
HISD said students made “substantial gains” in four of five tested subjects, and in some cases far exceeded pre-COVID proficiency levels.
HISD Teams Working to Assess, Repair Damage from Thursday’s Storm; 2 Student Injuries Reported
Officials from the Houston Independent School District said they are working to assess and repair damage from the storm Thursday evening.
HISD Extends 479 Job Offers at Campus Hiring Fairs Held Over the Weekend
More than 1,300 candidates attended two Houston Independent School District hiring fairs this past Saturday and HISD extended 479 same-day job offers for open, campus-based positions in the 2024-2025 academic year.
HISD Expands Partnership with Hazel Health to Offer No-Cost Care at Every Campus
As part of its new Continuum of Care model for student wraparound supports, the Houston Independent School District is expanding its partnership with Hazel Health to every campus and Sunrise Center in the district.
HISD to Hold Job Fairs on Saturday
The Houston Independent School District will hold job fairs on Saturday, May 4 for individuals interested in working at HISD’s New Education System (NES) and non-NES campuses in the 2024-2025 school year.
More HISD Families Participate in School Choice Process, Receive Seats at Their Preferred Schools
More families than last year applied for HISD’s unique programs and schools during phase one of the school choice process—and more families were matched with their preferred schools.
HISD Prioritizes Student Needs in 2024-2025 Budget Planning
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles said HISD is facing a challenging financial picture but will take steps necessary to fund its most urgent priorities.
HISD’s Reimagined Plan Increases Teacher Salaries
The Houston Independent School District released its compensation plan Tuesday for the 2024-2025 school year. According to the district, it outlines how HISD is raising teacher salaries district wide and “incenting excellence across all teams.”
HISD Pre-K Application Process Now Open
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is now accepting applications from families who want to enroll their child in Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) this fall.
HISD Releases Report Detailing Inefficiencies, Outlining Path Forward
HOUSTON — The Houston Independent School District released a report Tuesday that outlined how it is addressing long-standing operational problems and inefficiencies that have persisted across the district, hindering efforts to transform the system so it serves all students well. The report, titled “HISD Efficiency Report: An analysis of the district-level systems that challenge HISD’s…
HISD News: HISD Board of Education names Millard House II as permanent superintendent
The Houston ISD Board of Education voted unanimously to name Millard House II as permanent superintendent of the largest public school district in Texas. Mr. House most recently served as superintendent of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) in Tennessee. He is a 26-year educator who started as a physical education teacher then went on…
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Partners With HISD To Prepare Student Entrepreneurs
By d-mars.com News Provider Houston Independent School District (HISD), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Horizon United Group have joined forces to help high schoolers learn the business skills that define successful entrepreneurship. The partnership will bring a groundbreaking initiative, the G-Unity Business Lab, to Kashmere, Worthing, and Wheatley high schools at a time when students…
Two HISD Schools Ranked Among the Most Challenging in the Nation by Challenge Index
By d-mars.com News Provider The nation’s only index that ranks high schools’ ability to challenge their students will be published this month, and two Houston Independent School District campuses made the list in more than one category. Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked number five on the latest Challenge Index list of top 20 high…
HISD News: Twelve Additional HISD Middle Schools Join the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Program
Twelve Houston Independent School District middle schools are among the latest campuses to be selected for participation in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, which addresses barriers to digital inclusion. In addition to free mobile devices and accompanying 30GB 4G LTE data plans, participating schools will be assigned a full-time coach to train teachers in…
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HISD, Houston Food Bank host community food distributions on Fridays in August at NRG
Families receive up to 60 pounds of food and a week’s worth of meals for each student The Houston Independent School District, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, is hosting mass community food distributions on Fridays in August at NRG Stadium. HISD Nutrition Services staff are expected to distribute 5,000 family food packages as…
HISD Coach Goes Beyond the Call of Duty
HISD Coach Austin Obeng from Black Middle School has gone above and beyond during school closures to ensure his students are maintaining a healthy workout routine. Obeng, an employee at Black Middle School, where he coaches football, basketball, track and strength and conditioning, as well as swim at Waltrip High School, has taken it upon…
HISD to broadcast virtual town hall meeting for students pursuing college
On Tuesday, April 28, the Houston Independent School District will broadcast a virtual town hall meeting to assist students pursuing postsecondary education options during the COVID-19 crisis. The virtual town hall, which will air in English and Spanish, will include opening remarks from HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan and feature panelists with expertise in the…
HISD to relaunch food distribution efforts on April 6 with centralized packing hub
April 1, 2020 – The Houston Independent School District will relaunch food distribution efforts throughout the district beginning Monday, April 6, with a streamlined process that will implement increased safety measures. HISD Nutrition Services will continue to work with the Houston Food Bank for the initiative and use the Hexser T. Holliday Food Services Support…
For HISD’s Interim Superintendent, a Culture of Strong Leadership is the Foundation for Achievement
Leading one of the largest school districts in the nation – one that encompasses over 300 square miles and 214,000 students – is a huge task, and Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan is utilizing a leadership standard that encourages a free exchange of ideas. Lathan, a 26-year veteran educator, previously served as…