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Spring Branch ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025
Many Houstonians have a Houston zip code but aren't part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Spring Branch (SBISD) in west Houston's Memorial area is often compared to its larger neighbor. In SBISD, Spring Branch Academic Institute stands on [...]
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Major 2018-2019 Houston Academic Year Dates to Know
Houston ISD School Holidays 2018 August 27 - First Day of School September 3 - Labor Day September 10 - Fall Holiday November 19 - 23 - Thanksgiving Winter [...]
Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2018
For the 2018-2019 academic year, almost ten percent of Houston ISD (HISD) students participated in this year’s annual School Choice lottery; participation versus last year was essentially flat when [...]
2018 National Merit Semifinalists in Houston
At 36 National Merit Semifinalists, Bellaire High School increased their awardees by 100% to be the top performing public school in the metro area; photo by Satterfield & Pontikes. [...]
2017 HISD Board of Trustees Candidate Forum for District V at Rice University
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 @7pm Spend an engaging and insightful evening at Rice University learning about the issues and the candidates for HISD's Board of Trustees District V. This [...]