West University Elementary School “is in the process of being deep cleaned and disinfected” Sunday night (Oct. 25) after report of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at the campus — but in-person classes will be held Monday for those enrolled. Principal Scott Disch made the announcement and said Houston ISD’s Health and Medical Services would be notifying any staff member … [Read more...] about West University ES being ‘deep cleaned’ due to confirmed positive COVID case but will open Monday
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HISD says 16 campuses are closed due to presumed or confirmed COVID cases
Houston ISD has confirmed that 16 of its 280 schools — including Bellaire HS, Pershing and Lanier middle schools, and Roberts Elementary — are closed Tuesday (Oct. 20) because of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. In the second day of what was supposed to be a return to a face-to-face learning option, students on those campuses are being taught through the online … [Read more...] about HISD says 16 campuses are closed due to presumed or confirmed COVID cases
On-campus learning to start: HISD families, teachers get their back-to-school marching orders
Parents with children in Houston ISD will have to commit next week to sending them back to school starting Oct. 19 or continuing virtual instruction, and teachers have been told to report to campuses starting Oct. 12. The district rolled out “Return Safely, Return Strong,” the next phase of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday (Sept. 16). For parents: … [Read more...] about On-campus learning to start: HISD families, teachers get their back-to-school marching orders
Mom/Dad homework: Required HISD parent course on virtual learning goes live
Houston ISD launched its online course Monday (Aug. 10) to help youngsters with the district’s online learning system that families will encounter when school resumes Sept. 8. The Parent Introduction to Virtual Learning is available on the HISD @ H.OM.E platform, by clicking on the bar at the top of the page. Parents are expected to complete the course, which is offered in … [Read more...] about Mom/Dad homework: Required HISD parent course on virtual learning goes live
Taking it to the sidewalk: Protesters face off at WUES over reopening schools
A group calling itself the “Red Apple Protest” kept its promise Monday morning (July 27) to appear outside West University ES to call for the reopening of school campuses — but was joined by unexpected counterprotesters. A costumed “Grim Reaper” and another black-garbed, skeleton-masked figure stood alongside the Red Apple cluster carrying their own signs alluding to … [Read more...] about Taking it to the sidewalk: Protesters face off at WUES over reopening schools