Houston ISD is making it easier to respond to its “See something, say something” campaign of dealing with campus threats or crimes by adopting an online tool to report any issues directly to HISD police. The Axon Citizen for Communities is accessible through its portal or through the HISD police webpage to make reports and upload of videos, pictures and documents for … [Read more...] about HISD adds new tool for reporting threats, crimes
Bellaire School News
Fast-track, at last: HISD names, introduces new Bellaire HS principal
By Charlotte Aguilar After nearly six months of uncertainty, Houston ISD has named popular Waltrip HS leader Michael Niggli as the new principal at Bellaire HS, introducing him to the school community at a campus meet-and-greet session Friday evening (Oct. 28) — just before the Astros were scheduled to play in World Series Game 1. While HISD’s media office did not respond … [Read more...] about Fast-track, at last: HISD names, introduces new Bellaire HS principal
HISD sets new timeline, application for school choice process
Houston ISD has pushed back its usual schedule for applying for magnet programs and other specialty schools outside a student’s zoned campus, with a revised single-application process for the 2023-24 academic year launching in December and the first deadline in February. Some campuses are already hosting open houses and get-acquainted events. The clearinghouse for all … [Read more...] about HISD sets new timeline, application for school choice process
Possible TEA takeover of HISD rests with state Supreme Court
Years in the making, the Texas Education Agency’s potential takeover of HISD for chronic underperforming schools and board misdeeds is now in the hands of Texas Supreme Court justices, with Houston Public Media reporting that a decision could be handed down sometime between December and next July. Attorneys for TEA, which is seeking the takeover, and for HISD, which is … [Read more...] about Possible TEA takeover of HISD rests with state Supreme Court
Honoring Bellaire HS’ Myrtle Lee Nelson on a century of life
Former Bellaire HS Principal Myrtle Lee Nelson is turning 100 in November, and there are several ways emerging to honor the educator who led the campus from 1983-90 after filling a number of positions there starting in 1959. A scholarship in her name for a graduating senior is accepting contributions, as it has for more than 30 years. Tax-deductible donations can be made … [Read more...] about Honoring Bellaire HS’ Myrtle Lee Nelson on a century of life