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HISD middle schoolers experience cultural immersion through Tokyo trip
As the school year drew to a close, some HISD middle school students eagerly anticipated a unique opportunity provided by the Dyad Travel program. This initiative enabled students from NES campuses to embark on a five-day trip to Tokyo, Japan. The program is designed to expose students to diverse experiences, aligning with the Dyad model implemented in NES schools.
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HISD offers free summer swim lessons for all grade levels
The HISD Athletics Department is offering no-cost water safety lessons for students of all grade levels this summer, funded by a grant from USA Swimming.
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HISD partners with T-Mobile & Premier Wireless to aid vulnerable students
Houston ISD is collaborating with T-Mobile and Premier Wireless to provide 1,000 unaccompanied and unhoused students in the district with CPR3 smartphones. These devices are designed to enhance student safety and educational success by offering immediate access to critical resources.
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HISD senior earns full scholarship to prestigious Swarthmore College
Troy Jackson, a senior at HISD’s Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy, has been awarded a full academic scholarship to Swarthmore College. Jackson credits his success to hard work, perseverance, and the guidance of trusted adults.
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HISD announces campus hiring event for June 12
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Campus Hiring Event on Wednesday, June 12, from 3-7 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse, located at 2020 Mangum Road.
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Astros Foundation partners with Reliant Energy for student summer reading initiative
Excitement was in the air at Oak Forest Elementary School on Monday, June 3, not only because it was the last Monday of the 2023-2024 school year. Annually, the Astros Foundation and Reliant Energy team up for Slide into Summer Reading, a program intended to help students avoid the “summer slide,” or the loss of academic knowledge and habits formed over the school year. The schools with the most students registered for the program by May 13 were rewarded with a Slide into Summer Reading party at their schools, and Oak Forest won in the category of large public/charter school...
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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 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th Street, 77092).
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HISD announces campus hiring event for June 1
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse, located at 2020 Mangum Road.
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HISD announces meetings on potential bond proposal amidst infrastructure concerns
As the HISD community continues to recover from last week’s storm, the need for investment in aging facility infrastructure has become more acute. To engage the community in this discussion, HISD is announcing dates for community meetings on the state of its facilities and naming the Community Advisory Committee that will drive engagement.
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HISD partners with LBJ Hospital for student art exhibition
Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital celebrated National Hospital Week (May 12-18) with the unveiling of their inaugural Community Visual Art Exhibition Gallery collection. Entitled “LBJ Exposed,” the artwork is a collection of photographs taken by HISD student artists that depict the zeitgeist of the community surrounding LBJ and the city of Houston.
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HISD honors seniors with career commitments at annual signing day
HISD held its sixth annual Career and Military Signing Day on May 16 inside Delmar Fieldhouse. The event celebrates seniors graduating from the District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and those who have decided to serve in the military.
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HISD honors seniors with scholarships at Superintendent Scholars Luncheon
As the school year comes to an end, seniors at Houston Independent School District (HISD) are not only gearing up for exams, prom and graduation, but also preparing for life beyond high school. Recognizing their potential and the exciting futures that lie ahead, HISD has awarded the Superintendent Scholars Award to a distinguished senior from each high school. In addition, an extra honor was given to the top 10 students personally selected by the Superintendent.
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HISD hosts Civic Youth Summit to promote student voting
The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) hosted the My Ballot My Future Civic Youth Summit at Delmar Fieldhouse on May 14. The event, attended by numerous HISD juniors and seniors, aimed to promote civic responsibility and voting among students.
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HISD Student Artists Win Second Annual Truck Art Contest, Artwork Displayed on City Trucks
On May 7, the City of Houston presented four Solid Waste Management vehicles featuring artwork from four HISD students. These students were the winners of the second annual Truck Art Contest, a collaboration between HISD’s Energy and Sustainability Department and the City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department aimed at raising awareness about recycling and waste diversion among the city’s youth.
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HISD to Host Non-NES Campus Hiring Event on May 18
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Non-NES Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
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Young Student's Nonprofit Fights Food Insecurity in Houston
Layla Lee, a sophomore at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, is only fifteen years old, but she is already on a mission to change the world around her for the better.
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HISD Expands Partnership with Hazel Health to Offer No-Cost Care at Every Campus
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is set to offer no-cost telehealth care at every campus and Sunrise Center in the district, in partnership with Hazel Health. According to Najah Callendar, senior executive director of external engagement for HISD, "Hazel Health’s telemedicine services are one of the most exciting components of our Continuum of Care approach, and we’re thrilled to make these supports available to every student in the district."As part of the expansion, HISD is investing $1.8 million to provide telehealth services for every student at no cost,...
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Boy Scouts and HISD Dyad partnership honored at Houston Sports Breakfast
The Boys Scouts of American Sam Houston Council partnership has impacted our students by helping to build their vocabulary, enhance their critical thinking skills, and preparing them for Destination 2035," said Aiesha Odutayo, Director of NES Dyad.ScoutReach Director Sidney Castillo expressed gratitude towards HISD for recognizing the benefits of the partnership, stating, "Thanks to the leadership of HISD for recognizing what Scouting can bring to these youth that may otherwise not have that chance to grow and experience what lifelong values, a life of giving service and...
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HISD Valedictorians and Salutatorians Honored at Scholars Recognition Ceremony
HISD’s highest achieving high school seniors were acknowledged at the Scholars Recognition Ceremony held at Delmar Fieldhouse on April 30. The event celebrated the valedictorians and salutatorians of the 2023-2024 academic year, recognizing their dedication to academic excellence in front of a supportive audience of peers, family, and educators.The ceremony commenced with a presentation of colors and the pledge of allegiance by Bellaire High School JROTC, setting a patriotic tone for the event. HISD’s Director of Counseling, Karen Young-Jones, extended a warm welcome to...
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Earth Day brings volunteers to HISD’s Mykawa Farm for day of service
Nutrition Services CTM Marcus Glenn expressed his gratitude towards the volunteers who participated in the Earth Day celebration at HISD’s Mykawa Farm. He noted, “It’s cool for the volunteers who’ve come out before to look and see the work they did last time. It makes them want to help out more. We’re looking forward to bringing kids out this fall and showing them the work that volunteers with The Mission Continues and CarMax did today for our Earth Day celebration.”The day of service saw more than 70 volunteers from local organizations The Mission Continues and CarMax...