The Houston Independent School District and Houston Community College System each announced late Thursday (Feb. 3) that they would close Friday and not take any chances on power and road conditions being safe from a winter storm bearing down on southeast Texas. Also announcing closings Friday were St. Mark’s Episcopal School, Duchesne Academy, and the three campuses of the … [Read more...] about HISD, HCC, some private schools will close Friday as winter hits hard
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HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria
By Charlotte Aguilar Houston ISD reports that all 280 of its campuses are open for in-person classes today and that it is changing its controversial procedure to close schools when the COVID-19 virus is detected. On Tuesday, the second day of the return to campus learning, the district was forced to close anywhere from 15 to 19 schools — uncertain because of an uneven … [Read more...] about HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria
It’s back to school at last for HISD students who opted in — with tight COVID restrictions
By Charlotte Aguilar Hundreds of West University and Bellaire students in Houston ISD schools are returning to their classrooms Monday morning (Oct. 19) for the first time since they left for spring break in March and couldn’t go back because of the explosion of COVID-19 in Houston. They’ll be dropped off wearing masks and will find their campuses much different places — … [Read more...] about It’s back to school at last for HISD students who opted in — with tight COVID restrictions
The race is on: HISD to open school choice applications Saturday
The application period for Houston ISD’s school choice options for the 2021-22 academic year will open Saturday (Sept. 19), and the district will hold the first of five virtual school choice fairs that day. Deadline to apply for first-round consideration is Nov. 6. Qualified in-district applicants will be entered into a lottery at each campus where applications exceed spaces … [Read more...] about The race is on: HISD to open school choice applications Saturday
BREAKING: HISD delays start, will open virtual-only classes Sept. 8
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow, Houston ISD has opted not to start school on campuses, announcing its plans Wednesday (July 15) for virtual classes only, starting Sept. 8. Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan went online to make the announcement, with details available on a dedicated webpage here. The school year, which had been set to start on Aug. 24, will now be … [Read more...] about BREAKING: HISD delays start, will open virtual-only classes Sept. 8