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Kindergarten MMR vaccination coverage improved in Harris County during the 2025-26 school year, but rates across the Houston area have still not returned to where they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a measles outbreak in Montgomery County this summer, KPRC 2’s ENOUG...
Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at the Texas Master Chorale Christmas concert! “A Season of Wonder” will feature traditional carols and songs, performed by the 100-voice Texas Master Chorale as well as a full orchestra. Students from Tomball High School Chorale wil...
The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is commemorating Veterans Day with creative and interactive tributes designed by middle school students to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. TWCA Middle School started hosting Veterans Day celebrations and rec...
Willis ISD announced Friday their middle schools will be safer, thanks to the addition of safeguards already in place at the high school. They posted the following: Willis Independent School District Safety is our top priority, and we’re excited to share that our middle schools h...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX- Montgomery County Food Bank says, “The best lessons don’t always happen in a classroom, and we’re grateful to The John Cooper School for spending part of Cooper Cares Day learning one with us. Students and staff spent their shift packing rice and beans, a h...
A lockdown has been lifted at The Woodlands High School after a phone threat prompted a large law enforcement response on Wednesday afternoon, officials say....
UPDATE 11/4 5:30pm from Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office: “Today, at approximately 12:15 p.m., The Woodlands High School went into immediate lockdown following an internet-based (google)phone threat claiming an individual with pipe bombs was in the parking lot intending to “sho...
LIBERTY COUNTY, TX- A Woodrow Wilson Junior High student who suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run collision in Dayton last week has died, according to a heartbreaking update from his mother. Trista Michele, who shared the news on social media, said her son, Brantley Conner,...
Sunday, March 7, 2027, will mark the 26th Annual Pavilion Partners Wine Dinner and Auction, an evening dedicated to celebrating the arts, expanding educational opportunities and supporting scholarships, arts outreach and free performing arts programming throughout the community. ...
On October 21, 2026, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) leadership received the Paw of Pride from Willis ISD administration in recognition of the strong, coordinated response by law enforcement in the days following the discovery of a weapon at Willis High School. Willis I...
The Woodlands Christian Academy Fine Arts presents “Little Women”, adapted by Marisha Chamberlain from the novel by Louisa May Alcott, on October 23 at 6:30 p.m. and October 24 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. in the Benjamin Wells School of the Arts Black Box Theater. Learn more at https://ww...
Two educators from The John Cooper School have earned national recognition for their innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Shannon Hill, Upper School AP Spanish Teacher, and Mariví Mata, World Languages Department Chair and Global Education Programs Coordinator have bee...
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college. The case involves admissions to four selective middle schools in Montgomery County, Mary...
When Odessa Brown noticed a lump, she didn’t expect a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis at just 32. Now in complete remission nearly five years later, her message to other young women this Breast Cancer Awareness Month is not only self-advocacy but also education about the reality ...
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says it is actively investigating allegations against a former Conroe ISD wrestling coach accused of grooming and sexually exploiting female student-athletes. William “Billy” Durning, who previously coached at The Woodlands High School, resi...
The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is proud to announce that three seniors have been named National Merit Commended Scholars in recognition of their outstanding performance on the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The recognized stu...
The Woodlands Christian Academy Early Childhood students got to experience learning about Community Helpers in big ways during the Touch-a-Truck event on Wednesday, September 30. The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) had multiple heroes from the community bring vehicles so stude...
The John Cooper School is proud to celebrate 13 seniors who have been named Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, recognizing their outstanding academic promise. The honored students are Imoni Ahmad, Emma Angelkov, Athan Chee, Sophia Chin, Colson Coll...
The John Cooper School is proud to celebrate Director of Wellness Dr. Juan-Diego Estrada on the publication of his new book, Beyond Thinking: Cultivating Awareness and Well-Being in Education, published by Bloomsbury Academic. Drawing on more than two decades of experience bringi...
Today, September 23, 2026, is See You at the Pole Day! This morning The Woodlands Christian Academy students, staff and parents joined together for prayer and worship. View moments from this morning on the Hello Woodlands Instagram and Facebook pages: View this post on Instagram ...
The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is proud to announce that senior Quinn Conrey has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing him among a select group of academically talented high school seniors across the nation. Students enter the N...
As the school year gets underway, the YMCA of Greater Houston is providing a range of fall programs for children and families to stay active, engaged and connected. Through youth sports, enrichment activities, childcare, swimming and adaptive programs, families will find opportun...
The John Cooper School is proud to recognize five seniors who have been named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program. The Cooper students are among more than 16,000 academically talented high school seniors nationwide selected as Semifinalists in the 72nd a...
A Magnolia ISD teacher prompted a multi-campus lockdown after mistaking thunder for a gunshot, the district said.
The district says there were no gunshots, and no student or employee was threatened.
The Woodlands High School Art Trust (TWHSAT) of The Woodlands has announced that the application form is now open for entry into the collection for 2026, their 16th year. In 2011, The Woodlands High School students began the process of forming a permanent art collection. Funds fr...
On September 1 at 2:51 p.m., Conroe ISD shared the following weather update that the school system will be closed Wednesday, September 2 due to the latest forecast of Tropical Storm Edouard. WEATHER UPDATE | Conroe ISD Closed Wednesday, September 2 Following a meeting with the Na...
Conroe ISD shared the following weather updates regarding the cancellation of After-School Activities and Transportation Schedule Adjustment today, September 1, 2026. 9/1/26 5:05am: WEATHER UPDATE | After-School Activities Canceled Conroe ISD continues to closely monitor Tropical...
Several Houston-area school district have made the decision to cancel classes on Wednesday. Conroe ISD announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be closed on Wednesday. RELATED: Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall- Here’s the Timeline for winds and rain in Houston & SE Texas W...
The Woodlands Township invites teens and parents to learn, connect and be prepared through the SMART (Safe, Mindful, Aware, Resilient Teens) Teen Series, a free four-part educational program created to help teens navigate today’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Each se...
Willis ISD and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirm a student was detained after a gun was discovered inside of a backpack at Willis High School Wednesday morning. The sheriff’s office said they responded to the school after they were made aware of the incident at aroun...
Discovery School of Innovation opened its new six-acre campus this week for the 2026–2027 school year, marking a significant expansion for one of the region’s fastest-growing private schools. The fully accredited school serves students from Pre-K4 through Grade 8 and offers what ...
The district is declining to punish school officials after parents demanded accountability for how complaints against a former elementary school teacher were handled....
Bear Branch Elementary School in Kingwood has been on lockdown this morning due to law enforcement activity in the area, and not because of a threat to students, according to information provided to parents of students at the HISD school. Their usual drop-off area was altered, du...
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured historic settlements with WK Kellogg Co. (“Kellogg’s”) and General Mills Inc. (“General Mills”), requiring the companies to remove harmful synthetic dyes from their products. As part of the agreements, Kellogg’s and General Mills have ...
Conroe ISD earned an overall B rating and scored an 85 for the third consecutive year in the 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings released by the Texas Education Agency. The District earned a B in each of the three accountability domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Clos...
The Texas Education Agency has said state-controlled HISD must eliminate multi-year failing accountability grades at all campuses before the state returns control to the district....
KIPP confirmed that no students or staff were harmed during an incident involving a parent and an unaffiliated individual in southwest Houston.
Superintendent Mike Miles responded to a HISD teacher's emotional video, stating the teacher's concern has been a concern for years.
We often talk about big school districts like HISD, Katy, Fort Bend and Cy-Fair, but ABC13 reporter Lileana Pearson is showing how smaller districts tackle challenges head-on....
HOUSTON – Three years after the Texas Education Agency took over Houston ISD, new academic and accountability data show significant gains across the state’s largest school district, including dramatic improvements at campuses operating under Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Educati...
An HISD teacher said he “literally broke down” in his classroom on the second day of the school year after, according to his account posted on social media, several senior students struggled to complete a short writing exercise. Darius Williams, who is listed in the Wheatley High...
A former Magnolia Independent School District teacher is facing new charges, according to court documents.
Students at Jefferson Elementary are two days into the new school year, and Houston Independent School District’s New Education System — known as the NES model — is already in full swing. Superintendent Mike Miles and the school’s principal are working to ensure teachers make eve...
Amid the extreme Texas heat, a Houston Methodist physician said awareness of heat safety tips including hydration and early intervention are essential to protect high school football players from heat-related illness. Dr. Leonardo Taarea, a sports medicine physician with Houston ...
You may have heard of the "No Personal Communication Device" rule. Here's what Houston ISD parents need to know as students head back to class.
More than 160,000 students are expected to return to HISD classrooms as the new school year begins, but the district is starting the year with fewer students and less funding....
Houston Independent School District, the largest school district in Texas, wants parents to be equipped with the right tools heading into the new school year. From communication apps to bus registration, here’s what families need to know. Stay connected with ParentSquare, Connect...
Houston ISD is launching a new tool this school year to help parents stay connected with students who ride the bus. It’s called SMARTtag. HISD says all students who are registered to use any of the district’s transportation services will get a special SMARTtag badge. They will sc...
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance...
With fewer students on SNAP, HISD announced this summer that they are forced to stop automatic free lunch at 33 campuses.
The Woodlands Children’s Museum is now enrolling children for its 2026 Fall Workshop series, featuring exciting new classes and engaging educational experiences designed to inspire young learners ages 2–9. New this year, the museum is partnering with On Pointe Academy, a local ba...
Officials say the devices are becoming increasingly popular among elementary and middle school students, but many families may not fully understand how fast they can travel or the injuries they can cause....
THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Woodlands Children’s Museum is now enrolling children for its 2026 Fall Workshop series, featuring exciting new classes and engaging educational experiences designed to inspire young learners ages 2–9. New this year, the museum is partnering with On Pointe...
