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Recent News About Houston Independent School District
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Community events support families with back-to-school essentials
Organizations across the city are mobilizing to provide essential resources such as backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, and food to families in need for the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of school for HISD is Monday, August 12.
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HISD recognizes Anthony Infante as Star Educator
Anthony Infante, a third-grade teacher at Pugh Elementary School, has been recognized as this week’s HISD Star Educator. Infante, who has been teaching for four years, played a significant role in Pugh's transition to HISD’s New Education System (NES).
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HISD announces multiple opportunities for Pre-K sign-ups in August
HISD’s Early Childhood team will be available to answer questions and advise parents on enrollment options in the District’s pre-K program at several upcoming enrollment events.
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HISD hosting career information sessions for prospective school nurses
HISD’s Health and Medical department is organizing two virtual Career Information Sessions for individuals interested in becoming school nurses within the District.
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Lamar valedictorian aims for change through activism
During his 13 years in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Lamar High School graduate Michael Hamad achieved numerous accolades. He maintained perfect attendance from kindergarten through his senior year and was named the 2024 senior class valedictorian. Despite his impressive academic record, Hamad's ambitions extend beyond personal achievements. He envisions a brighter and more equitable future and has concrete plans to realize it.
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HISD spotlights Dr. Alisa Zapata as Star Educator
Dr. Alisa Zapata has served as principal of Westside High School since 2022, where she and her team work to provide a vital, engaging educational experience for their zoned students, Westside’s STEAM magnet, and Futures Academy of Health Science students. She is this week’s HISD Star Educator.
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HISD announces campus hiring event for July 27
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a 2024–2025 Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
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HISD collaborates with partners for Back-to-School Bonanza amid storm recovery
Houston ISD is preparing for the 2024-2025 school year as students, families, and communities recover from a recent storm. The district’s Community Partnerships Department is collaborating with local organizations to provide essential learning resources through the annual Back-to-School Bonanza.
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HISD announces campus hiring event for critical shortage positions
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Critical Shortage Campus Hiring Event on Thursday, July 18, from 12 – 3 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
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HISD's Sunrise Centers expand outreach with new community initiative
Representatives from HISD’s Sunrise Centers visited Augustana Lutheran Church in Third Ward on June 28 to distribute resources to local families as part of the Sunrise to You initiative.
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Fondren Middle School principal recognized as HISD Star Educator
Principal LaKia Jackson is driving significant change at Fondren Middle School and has been named this week’s HISD Star Educator. With two decades of experience in urban education, Jackson brings a dedication to motivating both students and teachers at her NES campus. She and her team are cultivating a high-performance culture supported by the school's mantra: Excellence: Everyone-Everything-Everyday.
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HISD announces campus hiring event on July 10
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a 2024–2025 Campus Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 10, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092). K-12 educators are invited to learn about Team HISD and the student-centered work underway.
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HISD teams up with Astros Foundation for student retention initiative
HISD’s Sunrise Centers collaborated with the Astros Foundation for the District’s fourth annual Phone Bank event on June 18. The goal is to reach out to students who have either dropped out of school or not registered for the new school year and inform them of the options and resources available to help on their path to high school graduation.
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HISD launches series spotlighting star educators
Real transformation is underway in Houston Independent School District (HISD) schools, thanks to the educators and school leaders who are working to ensure students receive high-quality instruction every day.
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HISD announces campus hiring event for critical shortage positions
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Critical Shortage Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
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Girls in STEM mentor program empowers HISD middle schoolers
The Girls in STEM program recently concluded its successful 10-week mentoring initiative aimed at inspiring middle school girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Sponsored by bp and Infosys Foundation USA, the program engaged students from HISD’s West Briar Middle School, providing them with valuable insights and hands-on experiences.
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HISD hosts campus hiring event for educators on June 22
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092). K-12 educators are invited to learn about Team HISD and the student-centered work underway.
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HISD announces critical shortage campus hiring event for June
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Critical Shortage Campus Hiring Event on Tuesday, June 18, from 12 – 3 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
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HISD dual-credit seniors receive associate degrees at HCC ceremony
Days after receiving their high school diplomas, HISD dual-credit seniors accepted their associate degrees or professional certificates at Houston Community College’s (HCC) 2024 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, June 13.
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Houston ISD reports substantial gains in latest STAAR exam results
Preliminary results for the 2023-2024 STAAR Exams indicate that Houston Independent School District (HISD) students have made significant progress in most tested subjects and grade levels. In particular, HISD students showed substantial gains in four of five End of Course Exams: Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and US History. In some instances, proficiency levels have surpassed those recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic.