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HISD Student Artists Shine at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Fifty-two HISD students were finalists, 12 were winners, and all were honored with a special reception at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's School Art Program. The honorees and their families were invited to view their artwork, with Fine Arts Curriculum Coordinator Chandel Bonner-Hancock emphasizing, "The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a huge contributor of scholarships, and not only that, but a platform of the arts, not just performing arts, but visual arts."Art students dedicated months of hard work to create pieces for the program, with thousands of artworks...
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HISD to Host Bus Driver Hiring Event on Feb. 28
Houston Independent School District (HISD) will be hosting a Transportation Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Northwest Motor Pool complex. The event aims to hire bus drivers and micro bus drivers for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.According to the district, HISD bus drivers can earn an hourly wage of $18 with guaranteed minimum hours per day. Successful candidates also have the opportunity to earn an additional $500 per month for perfect attendance during the first 10 months of employment. In addition, employees will receive free CDL...
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HISD counselors gather for 2024 Counselors’ Appreciation Meeting
HISD counselors were recognized and celebrated during the 2024 Counselors’ Appreciation Meeting held at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center. The event, which took place from February 5-9, coincided with National School Counseling Week, a time dedicated to appreciating the invaluable contributions of school counselors.Superintendent Mike Miles emphasized the significance of counseling services, stating, "One of the areas in our profession in our country that we continue to struggle with is counseling services." He acknowledged the challenges that students face,...
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HISD Parent Organization Expo welcomes families to get involved
HISD’s 2024 Parent Organization Expo took place on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Lamar High School, outgrowing last year’s venue thanks to increased interest from enthusiastic HISD families eager to learn and engage with their children’s schools.“The PTO Expo is an effort for us to connect with our most engaged parents and help give them the best practices, the support, and the encouragement that they need to best support our campuses,” said Najah Callander, Senior Executive Director of External Engagement with FACE.This year, the event was about twice as big as it was last...
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HISD to kick off hiring season with special event
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will be hosting the Campus Hiring Kickoff event on Saturday, February 24th, at Sharpstown High School. This event aims to provide K-12 educators with an opportunity to learn about Team HISD and the important work being done in the District.Superintendent Mike Miles will be giving a presentation on Destination 2035, highlighting the goals and vision for HISD's future. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a panel discussion and Q&A session with school and District leaders, allowing them to gain valuable...
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Special Dyad partnerships connect students to a community that cares
HISD students at NES and NES-A campuses are benefiting from special partnerships with community members who teach their Dyad courses. Recently, volunteers from Home Depot's Team Depot and Nike Community Ambassadors visited Atherton Elementary and Key Middle School to support Dyad classes and enhance the students' learning experiences.At Atherton Elementary, Home Depot donated supplies, plants, and soil to the Dyad gardening class, which has a rooftop garden. The goal was to maximize the garden's potential and provide the students with hands-on learning opportunities....
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HISD Board of Managers Approves 2024-2025 School Calendar
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers has approved the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The new calendar provides students with more learning time, increasing the number of instructional days from 172 to 180. This decision is based on research that shows the benefits of extended time spent in school.Starting from August 12, 2024, and ending on June 4, 2025, the academic calendar includes various breaks and holidays. Students will have a week off for Thanksgiving, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break. In addition,...
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HISD student-athletes and families celebrate National Signing Day
HISD’s top student-athletes gathered at Delmar Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to participate in the District's annual National Signing Day ceremony. The event was a celebration of the athletes' commitment to compete at the collegiate level and continue their education.The ceremony was attended by friends, families, educators, and coaches who came out in full support of the student-athletes. HISD Athletics Director Andre' Walker expressed his pride in the athletes and acknowledged the hard work put in by the athletes, their coaches, parents, and the Athletics Department...
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HISD to Hold Military Career Day for Seniors
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is set to organize a Military Career Day for high school seniors on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Following the success of a similar event held for high school juniors in January, HISD aims to provide guidance to graduating students who are interested in pursuing a career in the military. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse located at 2020 Mangum Road, Houston.During the Military Career Day, seniors and their families will have the opportunity to learn about the various educational benefits, financial...
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Houston Independent School District: 'Superintendent Miles is previewing the new teacher evaluation system'
As part of plans to revitalize the Houston school system, Superintendent F. Mike Miles is sharing information about teacher evaluation at the New Education System (NES) Schools in the district and would like public input.
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Interim Police Chief: 'Our goal at HISD PD is to recruit officers that support protecting and serving students, staff, and the community'
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is looking for qualified police officers and is increasing the starting pay to join their team, according to a news release issued last week
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Miles on job cuts for largest school district in Texas: This is about making sure 'we right-size' and 'work most efficiently'
Significant changes are underway within the Houston Independent School District including a reduction in the workforce that will lead to hundreds of jobs in the district’s central office being cut.
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Houston Superintendent Mike Miles: This is an attempt 'to help kids get a better education'
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles assured parents during a July 12 meeting that his New Education System Aligned (NESA) reform program aims to benefit every child, as the initiative has added 57 new campuses.
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Miles on Destination 2035 initiative: 'We have to work differently'
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers held its third meeting since the Texas Education Agency (TEA) takeover on Thursday in which it unanimously approved Superintendent Mike Miles’ $2.2 billion budget for the 2023-2024 academic year, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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State lawmaker Jones on second HISD Board of Managers meeting: 'This is supposed to be a public meeting, and the public is not in here'
The second meeting of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers since the Texas Education Agency (TEA) officially commenced its takeover of the state’s largest public school district was purportedly not open to much of the public, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Ex-Houston superintendent House on new role on East Coast: 'An honor and a pleasure'
The last superintendent of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) before it was taken over by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has found a new job on the East Coast.
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'Not the formula for collaboration': Turner continues TEA criticisms after HISD takeover becomes official
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner continues to express his opposition to the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) even as state intervention has officially begun.
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Miles on cabinet appointees: 'Veteran HISD leaders with the expertise and vision of some of Texas’ most exceptional education talent'
Newly installed Houston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Miles entered his first full week on the job on Monday, with an entry on his lengthy to-do list having been completed.
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Mother on elementary school graduation tribute to late daughter: 'De Zavala sure is pure family, and my baby was so loved by this school'
A young girl who was fatally shot in the parking lot of a southeast Houston bank while on the way with her family to Valentine’s Day dinner more than a year ago was remembered at the fifth-grade commencement exercises at her Houston Independent School District (HISD) elementary school.
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Newly appointed Houston superintendent Miles: 'It is my great privilege to be here'
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) appointed a new superintendent on Thursday for the newly state-controlled Houston Independent School District (HISD), Houston-based media outlets reported.