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Published 02/01/2012 - 6:45 a.m. CST
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HOUSTON ISD – HISD now ranks third among the nation’s large-city
school districts when it comes to ensuring that all eligible children
are served a healthy breakfast, according to a report Tuesday by the
food advocacy group, Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).
Last year, the Houston Independent School District served breakfast to 70 low-income students for every 100 receiving reduced-price lunch.
“In HISD, we have high academic expectations for all children,” said Superintendent Terry Grier. “We also know that students do their best work when their basic needs are met, and that means ensuring that each child begins the day with a healthy meal.”
Last year, the Houston Independent School District served breakfast to 70 low-income students for every 100 receiving reduced-price lunch.
“In HISD, we have high academic expectations for all children,” said Superintendent Terry Grier. “We also know that students do their best work when their basic needs are met, and that means ensuring that each child begins the day with a healthy meal.”
Published 01/31/2012 - 11:23 a.m. CST
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HOUSTON ISD – Orlando Riddick, the Austin Independent School
District’s director of high school operations, has been named Houston
ISD’s chief high school officer.
In Austin, Riddick oversaw 16 high schools serving 15,000 students. Riddick will now guide 67 Houston Independent School District campuses with a combined enrollment of 55,000 students.
HISD Superintendent Terry Grier said Riddick has a history of raising academic achievement levels for students from all backgrounds.
In Austin, Riddick oversaw 16 high schools serving 15,000 students. Riddick will now guide 67 Houston Independent School District campuses with a combined enrollment of 55,000 students.
HISD Superintendent Terry Grier said Riddick has a history of raising academic achievement levels for students from all backgrounds.
Published 01/25/2012 - 1:10 p.m. CST
HOUSTON ISD – All Houston Independent School District after-school
events scheduled for today are cancelled because of heavy rains and
potential flooding. This includes, but is not limited to, athletics
events, club activities, and tutorials. School administrators will
decide at a later date whether those events will be cancelled or
rescheduled.
HISD schools will conduct dismissal at their regular time today. Teachers and staff will be released once dismissal is completed.
Employees in the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center will be dismissed from work at 4 p.m.
HISD schools will conduct dismissal at their regular time today. Teachers and staff will be released once dismissal is completed.
Employees in the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center will be dismissed from work at 4 p.m.
Published 01/19/2012 - 11:47 a.m. CST
Houston Innovative Learning Zone Partnership with HCC would build new
programs at Furr, Kashmere, Long, Scarborough, and Sterling
campuses
HOUSTON ISD – Students at five Houston ISD campuses would have the chance to earn associate’s degrees and receive career training in high-demand technical fields under a proposal unveiled for the HISD Board of Education’s consideration on Thursday.
The proposal to establish the Houston Innovative Learning Zone (HILZ) schools is a direct response to frequent requests from students, and the Houston community at large, for HISD to bolster its portfolio of Career and Technology Education offerings.
HOUSTON ISD – Students at five Houston ISD campuses would have the chance to earn associate’s degrees and receive career training in high-demand technical fields under a proposal unveiled for the HISD Board of Education’s consideration on Thursday.
The proposal to establish the Houston Innovative Learning Zone (HILZ) schools is a direct response to frequent requests from students, and the Houston community at large, for HISD to bolster its portfolio of Career and Technology Education offerings.
Published 01/14/2012 - 7:51 a.m. CST
Historic Houston Church is Packed for the Annual Salute to the Civil
Rights Leader
HOUSTON ISD – Samaya Watson’s delivery and humor set the bar high for her fellow competitors as she was the first to stand and deliver in the 16th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition on Friday. The MacGregor Elementary School fourth grader, who took third-place honors, challenged the audience to overcome its fears to speak-up for the oppressed.
Classmates, elected officials, community members, and HISD educators filled the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, located at 500 Clay in downtown Houston, as 12 students spoke on the topic, "As a student of Dr. King's life, what message of hope do you think he would have for the world today?"
HOUSTON ISD – Samaya Watson’s delivery and humor set the bar high for her fellow competitors as she was the first to stand and deliver in the 16th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition on Friday. The MacGregor Elementary School fourth grader, who took third-place honors, challenged the audience to overcome its fears to speak-up for the oppressed.
Classmates, elected officials, community members, and HISD educators filled the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, located at 500 Clay in downtown Houston, as 12 students spoke on the topic, "As a student of Dr. King's life, what message of hope do you think he would have for the world today?"
Published 01/13/2012 - 6:42 a.m. CST
HOUSTON ISD – HISD District V Trustee Michael Lunceford was
unanimously elected Thursday to serve as 2012 President of the HISD
Board of Education.
The father of two HISD graduates, Lunceford is a graduate of HISD’s Westbury High School and a Bellaire resident. Lunceford received a bachelor’s of science degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981 and is currently the vice president of engineering for Pedernales Energy.
In his acceptance speech, Lunceford said he chose to wear a neck tie adorned with the images of children, instead of a more traditional “power” tie, to send a message.
The father of two HISD graduates, Lunceford is a graduate of HISD’s Westbury High School and a Bellaire resident. Lunceford received a bachelor’s of science degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1981 and is currently the vice president of engineering for Pedernales Energy.
In his acceptance speech, Lunceford said he chose to wear a neck tie adorned with the images of children, instead of a more traditional “power” tie, to send a message.
Published 01/12/2012 - 7:43 a.m. CST
Board will also consider 2012-2013 school year calendar
HOUSTON ISD – The HISD Board of Education today will elect new officers for 2012 and administer the oath of office to trustees elected in November.
The oaths of office will be administered during a special ceremony at 11 a.m. in the the Board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th St., 77092).
Newly elected District II Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones will be taking the oath for the first time. A native Houstonian, Skillern-Jones attended HISD’s River Oaks Elementary School and Lanier Middle School before graduating from Aldine Eisenhower High School.
HOUSTON ISD – The HISD Board of Education today will elect new officers for 2012 and administer the oath of office to trustees elected in November.
The oaths of office will be administered during a special ceremony at 11 a.m. in the the Board auditorium of the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center (4400 West 18th St., 77092).
Newly elected District II Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones will be taking the oath for the first time. A native Houstonian, Skillern-Jones attended HISD’s River Oaks Elementary School and Lanier Middle School before graduating from Aldine Eisenhower High School.
Published 01/09/2012 - 3:08 p.m. CST
HOUSTON ISD - Houston Independent School
District officials are
monitoring weather conditions and responding
accordingly.
Evening classes at Liberty High School, located at 6400 Southwest Freeway, have been cancelled due to high water in the parking lot and on roads surrounding the campus. Notifications have been sent directly to staff and students.
HISD will not cancel after-school events. However, individual schools can make decisions based on what is best for the campus based on reports of conditions near individual schools. Schools have the capacity to communicate directly to students, parents and staff.
Published 01/06/2012 - 6:36 a.m. CST
District Continues Delivering Promises Made During 2007 Construction
Campaign
HOUSTON ISD – Thousands of students at 15 HISD elementary schools are already enjoying their new campuses and many more will too as the Houston Independent School District completes six new campuses in 2012 and expands 10 more in time for 2012-2013.
These new campuses were made possible by the $805 million bond referendum approved by voters in 2007. HISD continues to fulfill each commitment made to the public in 2007, said HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier.
HOUSTON ISD – Thousands of students at 15 HISD elementary schools are already enjoying their new campuses and many more will too as the Houston Independent School District completes six new campuses in 2012 and expands 10 more in time for 2012-2013.
These new campuses were made possible by the $805 million bond referendum approved by voters in 2007. HISD continues to fulfill each commitment made to the public in 2007, said HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier.
Published 01/25/2012 - 6:14 a.m. CST
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Superintendent Terry Grier will Visit Two Top Teachers
Today
HOUSTON ISD – Students across the Houston Independent School District achieved unprecedented success in the classroom in 2010-2011, and the educators most responsible for the gains will receive their financial awards today.
HISD is paying a total of $35 million to 12,390 campus employees under the ASPIRE Award program that aims to recognize those whose hard work resulted in students making more progress in one year than their peers elsewhere.
HISD students showed significant academic progress in 2010-2011. The number of students not just passing, but scoring at the tougher “commended” level on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills has never been higher.
HOUSTON ISD – Students across the Houston Independent School District achieved unprecedented success in the classroom in 2010-2011, and the educators most responsible for the gains will receive their financial awards today.
HISD is paying a total of $35 million to 12,390 campus employees under the ASPIRE Award program that aims to recognize those whose hard work resulted in students making more progress in one year than their peers elsewhere.
HISD students showed significant academic progress in 2010-2011. The number of students not just passing, but scoring at the tougher “commended” level on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills has never been higher.
Published 01/18/2012 - 11:30 a.m. CST
HOUSTON ISD – HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier today will visit
Lyons Elementary students, staff and parents to celebrate the campus’
designation as a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School. This award honors
public and private schools whose students achieve at very high levels
or have made significant progress toward closing gaps in achievement
between students in various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
Challenge Early College and Eastwood Academy high schools are also on
the list of HISD’s 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Five HISD
schools have been nominated for the honor this year.
Who: HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier and Lyons Elementary Principal Cecilia A. Gonzales
Who: HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier and Lyons Elementary Principal Cecilia A. Gonzales
Published 01/13/2012 - 9:27 a.m. CST
The 16 annual oratory contest takes place at Antioch Missionary
Baptist Church, Downtown
HOUSTON ISD – Twelve HISD schools offer their best student speakers to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King through speech. The 16th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition takes place today from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. The church is located at 500 Clay Avenue, in Downtown Houston. The inspirational message and well-honed delivery of these students has become a Holiday tradition in the city of Houston.
“Dr. King demonstrated that the power of the spoken word can have a profound effect on how we view our world” said HISD Superintendent Terry Grier.
HOUSTON ISD – Twelve HISD schools offer their best student speakers to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King through speech. The 16th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition takes place today from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. The church is located at 500 Clay Avenue, in Downtown Houston. The inspirational message and well-honed delivery of these students has become a Holiday tradition in the city of Houston.
“Dr. King demonstrated that the power of the spoken word can have a profound effect on how we view our world” said HISD Superintendent Terry Grier.
Published 01/12/2012 - 12:42 p.m. CST
Houston Texans Cheerleaders and Other Team Representatives will Attend
Today’s School Board Meeting
HOUSTON ISD – The Houston Independent School District is rallying around the Houston Texans as they continue their inspiring run in the NFL playoffs.
During a regularly scheduled meeting with central office staff earlier this week, employees asked Superintendent Terry Grier to allow employees at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center to dress in Texans team attire on Friday, January 13 to show support for the team before this weekend’s playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. Dr. Grier loved the idea, declaring Friday “Houston Texans Spirit Day” in HISD.
HOUSTON ISD – The Houston Independent School District is rallying around the Houston Texans as they continue their inspiring run in the NFL playoffs.
During a regularly scheduled meeting with central office staff earlier this week, employees asked Superintendent Terry Grier to allow employees at the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center to dress in Texans team attire on Friday, January 13 to show support for the team before this weekend’s playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. Dr. Grier loved the idea, declaring Friday “Houston Texans Spirit Day” in HISD.
Published 01/10/2012 - 5:47 a.m. CST
HOUSTON ISD – Classes for Peck Elementary School are cancelled for
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 due to issues related to flooding. Classes
will resume on Wednesday January 11, 2010.
Published 01/06/2012 - 3:57 p.m. CST
HOUSTON ISD – On August 30, 2011, the Houston ISD transportation
department was asked to review general conditions on a school bus that
transports students with special needs from Thompson Elementary
School. As part of this review, HISD officials viewed security videos
from the bus.
One of those videos, filmed on August 25, 2011, appeared to show three male students engaged in inappropriate activity. On August 30, the Thompson Elementary principal notified the parents of the students who were involved. In addition, the Houston Police Department and Child Protective Services also were notified and HPD took the lead on the criminal investigation.
One of those videos, filmed on August 25, 2011, appeared to show three male students engaged in inappropriate activity. On August 30, the Thompson Elementary principal notified the parents of the students who were involved. In addition, the Houston Police Department and Child Protective Services also were notified and HPD took the lead on the criminal investigation.
Published 01/05/2012 - 11:19 a.m. CST
Deadline arrives this Friday
HOUSTON ISD - Houston Independent School District officials remind parents that an important deadline for magnet programs arrives this week. Magnet applications must be received by Friday, January 6, 2012 for the first application period.
Parents who desire for their children to be considered in the first phase of the selection process must either deliver the application to the school of your choice by the close of school business on Friday January 6th or mail the application in time to be postmarked by January 6th.
HOUSTON ISD - Houston Independent School District officials remind parents that an important deadline for magnet programs arrives this week. Magnet applications must be received by Friday, January 6, 2012 for the first application period.
Parents who desire for their children to be considered in the first phase of the selection process must either deliver the application to the school of your choice by the close of school business on Friday January 6th or mail the application in time to be postmarked by January 6th.
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