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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...
Continuing its commitment to outdoor recreation and nature-based programming, North Houston’s City Place will debut the inaugural City Place School of Fly, featuring ORVIS, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The complimentary event invites guests to discover the fundamentals of fly...
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Three Houston-area mothers are suing the State of Texas and three local school districts in an effort to remove Ten Commandments posters from public-school classrooms. The lawsuit was filed July 30 in Harris County District Court by Emily Roth, Audrey Rosa Nath and Sanjam Kaur So...
As families prepare for a new school year, some Houston ISD parents will notice an important change when it comes to school meals. This school year, 33 Houston ISD campuses will no longer participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) , a program that allows qua...
As families across the Houston area prepare for the first day of school, Saturday became another stop on the back-to-school checklist. Instead of shopping for backpacks or notebooks, hundreds of parents visited Harris County Clerk annexes to pick up one document many schools requ...
The new school year is rapidly approaching and with its arrival, so is the reality of lunches for children. Some families may qualify for free or reduced cost meals for their children at Houston ISD schools, but there is a process to determine and apply for it. Application Famili...
Fans heading to Houston ISD athletic events this school year will need to plan ahead. Starting Aug. 1, HISD is rolling out new security and entry rules for UIL sporting events at district athletic facilities, including a new clear bag policy, student ID requirements and adult sup...
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes....
A proposed fuel storage terminal in northwest Harris County is drawing growing opposition from residents who say they’re worried about potential impacts on their health, quality of life and property values. The project, proposed by Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P., now part of ONE...
Conroe ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. Starting on Augus...
With the first day of school around the corner, the Harris County Clerk’s Office is opening its doors on a weekend to help parents and guardians check a key item off their back-to-school list: securing a certified birth certificate for student registration. The office will host i...
A box of crayons and a stack of paper. Sometimes it's the simplest supplies that make the biggest impact, and the Houston Food Bank's school supply program is helping deliver essential supplies to those who need them most....
A high school teacher is facing charges tonight that he had an sexual relationship with an 18-year-old female student. According to court documents Jesse David Sifuentes is charged with 2 counts of improper relationship with a student. Sifuentes was an English teacher at the High...
Records allege the High School for Law and Justice student and 40-year-old teacher started the sexual relationship shortly after she turned 18 years old....
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Texas Children’s The Woodlands was honored to welcome students from Education for Tomorrow Alliance (EFTA) this week for an engaging and educational experience designed to introduce them to the many career opportunities available in healthcare. During their visit, students receiv...
