Classes have resumed at Bellaire HS after a gun scare led to a lockdown Thursday morning (March 2). Following the report of a gun on campus, Bellaire police were brought in around 10:15 a.m. to assist Houston ISD police, with the campus already in lockdown. The city of Bellaire reported that “suspects” were in custody in late morning as the two police agencies … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Bellaire HS lockdown lifted after gun scare
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It’s off to D.C. for Bellaire student leader
Bellaire HS senior Sonya Kulkarni has achieved something no Houston ISD student has in more than 40 years: She’s been named as one of two Texas delegates to the U.S. Senate Youth Program, and is headed for a week-long visit with government leaders in Washington, D.C. next month at the 61st annual session. The program — administered in Texas by the Texas Education Agency — is … [Read more...] about It’s off to D.C. for Bellaire student leader
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
From Bellaire City Hall: HISD swings, strikes out before Board of Adjustment
Whenever Houston ISD representatives come before Bellaire’s resident-driven boards and commissions, their discomfort is palpable. That’s understandable. Bellaire’s and West University’s are the only of their nearly 200 campuses and other facilities that are outside Houston city limits and jurisdiction. Houston, where there’s no zoning. It’s small wonder that of the 40 schools … [Read more...] about From Bellaire City Hall: HISD swings, strikes out before Board of Adjustment
Bellaire principal retiring, HISD moves to name permanent replacement
Houston ISD is fast-tracking finding a successor to Bellaire HS Principal Michael McDonough, who announced on Oct. 10 that he would retire from the district effective Jan. 1 after 30 years of service, 10 at the helm of BHS. Three days later, behind closed doors, trustees reportedly reviewed and accepted terms of his release, and four days after that, a community meeting was … [Read more...] about Bellaire principal retiring, HISD moves to name permanent replacement