HISD decides against year-round schooling
HISD says its current 2020-21 academic year calendar allows for a later start date which could be beneficial during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HISD Board approves $2B budget, pay increases for teachers and stipends for all employees
The Houston ISD Board of Trustees has passed $2 billion budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
HISD cancels 6 summer meal sites, Fresh Bus delivery Thursday due to COVID-19 case
According to Houston ISD, health authorities do not believe families participating in the curbside summer meals and Fresh Bus produce delivery programs were exposed.
Houston ISD to launch curbside summer meals program June 1
Families will be able to pick up boxed meals for children ages 1 to 18 twice a week at one of 68 designated schools across Houston ISD.
Where and when to get Houston ISD's free food distribution
Houston Independent School District is continuing its food distribution efforts, operating out of 25 sites around the district to feed HISD students.
Houston ISD surprises Teachers of the Year
Houston ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Rebecca Busse and Middle School Teacher of the Year Rebecca Hiatt received a surprise.
Mayor announces city-wide celebration for graduating seniors on June 5th
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced details about the June 5th graduation celebrations being planned around the city.
Hundreds served at HISD food drive at NRG Stadium
On Saturday, hundreds of cars waited in line outside NRG Stadium for Houston Independent School District’s Food Drive, donated by the Houston Food Bank. Many families in line have young children.
HISD to relaunch food distribution on April 6 with central packing hub
Starting on Monday, April 6, distribution will start back up with a streamlined process that will implement increased safety measures.
HISD cancels food distribution as COVID-19 precautions heighten
The cancellation will remain in effect as the district reevaluates its process for safely delivering this service to students and families.
Washington Redskins' Adrian Peterson donates $50,000 to support HISD’s food distribution sites
The district, in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank, has assisted more than 22,000 households at food distribution sites since March 14, with plans to continue the program next week at 39 sites.
36 HISD campuses to distribute meals during Spring Break
HISD and Houston Food Bank to offer daily food distribution at 35 campuses this week.
HISD to provide academic services to students during extended closure
The plan includes a distance-learning curriculum that is designed to maintain productive instruction at all grade levels beginning Monday, March 23.
HISD parents voice concern of spring break travel amid COVID-19 outbreak
Parents of HISD students are not concerned that some teachers are under self-quarantine, but they are worried that spring break travel can bring back the virus to the Houston area.
Houston ISD places several individuals on 14-day self-quarantine
The Houston Independent School District has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a 14-day self-quarantine.
Bus drivers want HISD to provide disinfectant to keep kids from getting sick
Since sanitizing your hands and shared surfaces are among the best ways to combat coronavirus, HISD bus drivers are asking the district to provide hospital-grade disinfectant so the buses can be cleaned.
Madison High School placed on lockdown due to suspicious activity
James Madison High School has been placed under lockdown on Thursday due to reports of suspicious activity in the area.
Third HISD elementary school teacher charged with indecency with a child in a matter of days
All of the known alleged victims were elementary school children, at 10 years old or younger.
Parents say alleged child predator was transferred to their HISD school without their knowledge
Instead of informing parents about the investigation or removing James Bradley from teaching during the investigation, parents told FOX 26 that HISD left them uninformed while Bradley moved to another school.
HISD elementary teacher accused of indecency with kindergartner
The girl reportedly told investigators Bradley inappropriately touched her "a lot of times" and it made her feel sad.