Houston Independent School District

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

HISD earned the Texas Way District of Distinction award for the 2025–2026 school year, becoming one of only 39 districts statewide to receive the honor. The award is provided by The Texas Way initiative—a partnership between THSCA, THSADA, and the UIL—to recognize exceptional sportsmanship and character development across all athletic programs.

According to Senior Executive Director of Athletics and UIL Activities Andre’ D. Walker:

"This recognition reflects the collective effort of our athletes, coaches, families, and community. Their commitment to integrity, respect, and excellence—on and off the field—is what made this achievement possible. This district earned this distinction because of the way we compete, the way we treat others, and the way we represent our community."

Walker was also named the Athletic Director of the Year, marking the first time an HISD athletic director has received this honor.

06/17/2026

📈 One of the biggest success stories in Houston ISD's preliminary STAAR results? Math.

As families begin reviewing scores this week, District data shows strong growth across elementary and middle school, including some impressive gains over the last three years.

✅ 8th Grade Math: +19 points
✅ 6th Grade Math: +13 points
✅ 4th Grade Math: +8 points

Hear how students, teachers, and District leaders are helping drive that growth.

06/15/2026

📊 Where is Houston ISD investing for the 2026–27 school year?

The proposed budget includes increased investment in classroom instruction, continued support for educators, and a balanced financial plan for the year ahead.

A few highlights:

✅ Classroom instruction funding increased from 57% to 72% of the budget in just three years
✅ Minimum wage would increase from $15 to $17 per hour
✅ Expansion of the Teacher Excellence System

Take a look at some of the key numbers.

06/15/2026

📚 As families prepare to access STAAR results this week, here's one highlight worth celebrating.

For the third year in a row, reading scores improved across every tested grade level in Houston ISD.

✅ 4th Grade Reading: +14 points since 2023
✅ 6th Grade Reading: +13 points since 2023
✅ 8th Grade Reading: +12 points since 2023

Take a look at what these results mean for students across the District.

06/15/2026

⚽🎨 HISD Students help transform H-Town to be one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup. 10 Campuses created art to help to beautify the entrance to the Columbia Tap Trail in EaDo (near Fan Fest) and the Wheeler Transit Center. Through this project, students explored lessons on sustainability.

06/12/2026

📚Prepare your middle schooler to handle challenges with personal discipline, emotional intelligence, and daily learning experiences that come at zero cost to families at a participating Future 2 middle school campus:

• C. Martinez (PreK-8)
• Deady MS
• Forest Brook MS
• Hartman MS
• Sugar Grove Academy MS

🔗Enroll now at https://www.houstonisd.org/