COVID-19 testing at Houston, Aldine school district campuses
Parents at participating HISD and AISD schools will receive a consent form that must be signed for their child to participate in the free, on-campus COVID-19 testing program.
Houston teen whose brutal attack at school was caught on video speaks out
The teen says he suffered head and leg injuries and his family wants to know why so many of their questions about what happened remain unanswered by the district.
Houston ISD students struggle to manage stress, Rice research shows
Experts say stress levels could have negative long-term impact on children, affecting their academic achievement, employment, health and overall well-being.
Houston ISD police investigating attempted abduction near Herod Elementary School
The Houston Independent School District Police Department is investigating following an attempted abduction near Herod Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
HISD will have Wraparound Specialist in every school for the first time. What is it and how will it help?
As the pandemic hits many people in different ways HISD is adding what's called a Wraparound Specialist to every campus for the first time ever to help students and family in every way possible.
Houston Independent School District one of many to begin classes Monday with a mask mandate
HISD, the largest school district in Texas, will require all students and staff members to wear face coverings at classes Monday. In addition, masks will be required at Channelview ISD, North Forest ISD, and Galveston ISD.
Houston ISD hosts phone bank as their virtual learning option application process starts
Thousands may be on edge as Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, start school Monday. Covid-19 is changing many procedures as students head back to the classroom. On Friday, the district hosted a phone bank to answer concerns.
Houston ISD to launch virtual academy for most vulnerable students, superintendent says
The Houston Independent School District has announced they will be launching a virtual academy for their most vulnerable students, according to Superintendent Millard House II.
Houston ISD Board approves $500 stipend for employees vaccinated against COVID-19
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
Anyone non-compliant with the mask mandate will face disciplinary action, HISD Superintendent says
The Houston Independent School District released Friday how the mask mandate will work for the 2021-22 school year.
Houston ISD School Board unanimously gives its support for mask mandate
School board members with the Houston Independent School District have given their support for a mask mandate within the district.
Houston ISD to issue mask mandate for students, staff, superintendent says
Houston ISD's new superintendent told FOX 26 the district will be issuing a mask mandate for the 2021-2022 school year in defiance of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order prohibiting it. The board will still vote on it Thursday.
Houston ISD bus drivers seeking answers regarding safety amid pandemic
Houston ISD bus drivers are seeking for answers when it comes to the safety of everyone on the bus and the staff shortage.
Supt. House talks about HISD's plan as the pandemic puts a strain on school districts
COVID isn't only causing safety concerns in schools but also adding to employee shortages, thousands of students not returning to school and kids playing catch up after virtual learning.