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📍Largest school district in TX 🎓Preparing students for the future world 🌎 and workplace 💻 🔗News & Updates ➡️ https://t.co/AeStJ4QWmI
Joined April 2009
All students this year, regardless of socioeconomic status, will receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner for FREE.
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All #HISD schools, offices will be closed Friday (11/3) so staff, students can join #Astros Championship festivities! #EarnedHistory
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🚨Due to the Boil Water Notice issued by the City of Houston late this evening, all Houston ISD schools, offices, and facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. #HISD will closely monitor the situation and provide additional updates regarding operations tomorrow.
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WEATHER ALERT: All #HISD schools, offices are closed on Friday (9/20). All schools and offices scheduled to reopen under normal schedules on Monday (9/23).
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(1/2) ATTENTION: HISD will close all schools and district offices beginning Friday, March 13 until Monday, March 30, 2020. Classes will resume on Tuesday, March 31. Please note that all Spring Break camps and UIL events have been canceled.
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All #HISD schools and offices will be closed tomorrow (1/16) due to developing inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions. We will provide updates as they become available. More:
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#HISD schools & offices closed Friday (2/28) due to a major water main break. To ensure the safety of students & staff, maintenance will inspect all impacted facilities across the district to make sure systems are functioning properly. Schools/offices set to reopen Mon, (3/2).
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RECONNECT SAFELY / RETURN STRONG: #HISD’s reopening plan has launched! All students will begin the school year virtually on Sept. 8! Virtual instruction will continue for six weeks through Friday, October 16. Visit for info! #ReconnectSafely #ReturnStrong
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🚨Due to the Boil Water Notice issued by the City of Houston Sunday evening, all Houston ISD campuses and facilities will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 29.
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WEATHER UPDATE: All #HISD schools and offices are closed Wednesday, 1/17 due to continuing inclement weather. Set to reopen at regular time on Thursday, 1/18. We will provide updates as they become available. More:
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All HISD schools and offices are closed today (Friday, 5/10) due to inclement weather. Schools and offices will resume normal schedules on Monday, 5/13. @abc13houston @KPRC2 @KHOU @Fox26Houston @TelemundoHou @KXLN45Houston @CW39Houston.
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A new quote is now adorning the hall at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center, attributed to @NobelPrize Laureate @Malala Yousafzai. Third-graders at the school this year will be reading her book, “Malala’s Magic Pencil.”
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UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather, all #HISD schools and offices will be closed on Friday, February 4. Please be safe. Classes and normal operations will resume on Monday, February 7.
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.@CNCOmusic is comprised of 5 Latino-Americans with roots from Ecuador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Dominican Republic! They are an excellent representation of #Togetherwedream!! @Milby_HS @Deezer #HISDEmpowers
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#HISD has extended its districtwide closure through Fri. (4/10). The district is scheduled to reopen on Mon. (4/13). The district will re-evaluate on Mon. (4/6) to determine whether a longer closure beyond 4/10 is necessary. Updates available at
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‼️UPDATE: Based on updated information and out of an abundance of caution, all #HISD schools & offices will be *CLOSED* on Mon (2/15) and Tues (2/16) due to freezing weather. No virtual or in-person instruction, and employees will not report to work.
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'We cannot lose you , and we will not abandon you' - A message from our @HISD_Supe on #DACArepeal #HISD
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UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities and sporting events are cancelled today Monday, Sept 13. In addition, in-person & virtual classes are canceled on Tuesday Sept. 14 and offices and schools will be closed on Tuesday. More info:
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Legendary news anchor @DanRather is a proud #HISD alum and today he’s in town visiting the campus of his alma mater, Heights High School! #HISDEmpowers
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Currently, the only female student in the aviation program, Senior Delia Nava will be the first Hispanic female student to graduate from the program in over 20 years once she obtains her private pilot’s license. @SterlingRaider #HISDEmpowers 👩✈️ ✈️
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All HISD campuses and offices are closed because of the severe weather.
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All #HISD schools and offices are closed today (4/19) because of the impact of recent flooding on regional mobility.
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☔️Weather Update Alert!☔️HISD is monitoring weather conditions due to the current forecast. Please check back at for more updates.
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All #HISD schools & offices remain closed on Wed, 2/17 & Thurs. 2/18. There will be no virtual or in-person instruction, employees will not report to work. If conditions permit, students transition to asynchronous virtual learning Fri. 2/19 and staff will work remotely.
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#HISD is monitoring weather and road conditions overnight, and we will keep you informed of any potential impact to school schedules. Stay tuned here or at for updates.
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ALERT FOR HISD FAMILIES AND STAFF: Due to local weather and road conditions, HISD will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16. Schools and offices will reopen at the usual time on Wednesday, January 17.
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All #HISD schools & offices to remain closed through Tues (2/23).✅Student virtual learning: Wed (2/24) thru Fri (2/26).✅F2F instruction resumes Mon (3/1).✅Central office/principals/school-based admin work in-person Wed (2/24)
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We will have a decision on whether to open #HISD schools Wednesday in about an hour or so. Stay tuned.
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#HISD is monitoring the potential for severe weather this evening and tomorrow, March 22. Please check back at and on our social media pages for more updates.
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WEATHER UPDATE: All #HISD schools and offices are closed Tuesday (1/16). The district is continuing to monitor weather conditions as they develop and will make an announcement by 6 p.m. concerning school operations for Wednesday (1/17). Stay safe and warm!.
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HISD is closely monitoring the weather conditions. At this time, all campuses and district offices will remain open on Monday, Sept. 13. We will share important updates on our district’s social media and website at #HISD
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HISD will be monitoring the weather and will notify parents, students and staff of any precautionary actions early Monday morning.
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🚨 Due to widespread damage across Houston, HISD has coordinated with the City of Houston and is closing all campuses on Friday, May 17. Schools will reopen on Monday, May 20.
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All #HISD schools & offices remain closed on Fri, 2/19. There will be no virtual or in-person instruction, employees will not report to work.
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All #HISD schools and offices will reopen under normal schedules on Thursday, 1/18. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as they become available.
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#HISD is excited to launch HISD @ H.O.M.E, an online student platform to access educational resources for learning while at home. This week, students will be able to interact with digital resources. Next week, lessons and activities will go LIVE💻
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Our @HISD_Supe sends a special shout-out from #HISD to our World Champion Astros! #HoustonStrong #HistoryEarned #WorldSeries@astros
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Today would have been Vanessa Guillén's 21st birthday. The #HISD community is honoring her today and sharing her memory.
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Weather alert: #HISD is closely monitoring developing inclement conditions related to #TropicalStormImelda, and we will provide updates as early as possible on any impact to campus and district operations.
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Tonight, the #HISD Board of Education approved a resolution in support of Superintendent Millard House’s decision to mandate wearing face masks while indoors on all campuses, facilities, and buses.
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#HISD is closely monitoring weather conditions in our area. Should there be any change to the weather affecting normal school operations, we will provide updates on our social media channels and on
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All #HISD schools are on a 2-hour delay today (1/18) because of flooding. Employees should report to work at their usual time, if possible.
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Classmates of Brianna Rodriguez honor her memory with a candlelight vigil at @ghostofheights #HISD
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There will be no school Tuesday, January 21 or Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to winter weather conditions. Tune in now for a message from Superintendent Miles:
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Students who are unable to make it to school today because of the weather will receive an excused absence. Be safe!.
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The @HISDSupe’s latest stop? 13318 Almeda, where the Franklin Institute is offering free back-to-school haircuts along with school supplies. And as a former barber, Superintendent House is taking a turn at the chair himself!
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All #HISD schools & district offices will operate under normal schedules today (9/18). No closures/delays. All after-school activities & athletic events are cancelled. We will continue to monitor weather conditions today & will keep you informed of any impacts to schedules.
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Congrats to Erick Reyes of Madison HS, who graduated in a special ceremony @TexasChildrens. We're proud of you!
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🚨WEATHER ALERT: Due to the threat of inclement weather from Tropical Storm Beta, #HISD facilities and offices will close on Tuesday, September 22. Employees are required to work remotely. Virtual at-home instruction will continue.
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During tonight’s agenda review meeting, @HISDSupe Millard House announced that he will propose a mask mandate for students, staff, and visitors at all @HoustonISD schools, buses, and facilities to be voted on next week by the Board of Education.
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Our NES principals are such a vibe. They are here to catalyze change by bringing their passion, energy, and expertise. Just over a month left before school starts. We'll see you soon, students! 🤩🕺
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HISD Board of Education makes motion to name Chief Academic Officer Grenita Lathan interim superintendent.
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#HISD is monitoring the weather and ensuring that our students and staff stay indoors as a safety precaution. We will continue to provide updates.
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Seconds before takeoff, @HISDSupe shares her excitement on being the first superintendent to board a plane whose pilot is a senior student from @SterlingRaider ✈️ At HISD, students can graduate from high school with a free pilot’s license👩✈️#TheSkyIsTheLimit
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HISD has created a map off the week’s upcoming food distribution sites. For more information, visit REMINDER: Curbside pickup will be available and social distancing will be required.
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UPDATE: All HISD campuses and district offices will remain open on Monday, Sept. 13. We will continue to monitor the weather and share important updates on our district’s social media and website at
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Tuesday is the first day of school for Uvalde CISD. To show that we stand with the students, families, and staff as they return to class, please wear their school color maroon in solidarity. #UvaldeStrong
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Our hearts are breaking for our neighbors in @SantaFeISD. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the students, staff and families affected by this senseless tragedy. We offer our full support to @SantaFeISD during this difficult time.
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📺BIG NEWS: Starting Tuesday, March 31, HISD will provide educational programming through HISD @ H.O.M.E. TV as part of the district’s distance learning plan❗️ Here's @HISDSupe to tell you a little about it! #HISDatHOME
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HISD and @HoustonFoodBank will offer food distribution at 6 area high schools, beginning TOMORROW @ChavezHS_HISD. The distribution will take place outside in the parking lot & families must sign-in. Saturday, March 14: .Chavez HS, 8501 Howard Dr.; 9 a.m. to noon.
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#HISD has extended its districtwide closure but will continue with online instruction. More info:
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🚨Weather alert: #HISD is actively monitoring #TropicalStormBeta and will provide immediate updates if any changes to district schedules or operations become necessary. As of now, all operations remain normal for Monday, 9/21.
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HISD remains committed to educating every child regardless of their immigration status. @HISDSupe working with @ConsulMexHou @AliciaKerber to support all students. @HoustonISD
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🚨All HISD schools, offices, and facilities will resume normal operations Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.
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It’s a special night for @HISDSupe as her daughter Courtney graduates 🎓 from @BellaireHigh tonight! ❤️❤️ #HISDEmpowers #HISDGradStories
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Weather update: All #HISD after-school activities and sporting events cancelled tomorrow (9/18) due to inclement weather forecast. Further updates will be provided as they become available. #TropicalStormImelda.
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Today, all #HISD schools and offices are closed in observance of Chávez-Huerta Day. César Chávez and Dolores Huerta fought for the rights of the working class, immigrants, and women. Their legacies of hard work and perseverance continue today. ¡Sí, se puede!
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In case you missed it, free meals for ALL HISD students this school year. @HISD_Supe @HISDNutri @SuarezRebecca.
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🎉🎉CONGRATS to @HISDSupe on being named a 2019 Top 30 Influential Woman of Houston! 🙌 THANK YOU for all that you do! Thank you for your leadership! #HISDEmpowers
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.@Simone_Biles is now leading the girls through a stretch routine!! It’s always important to start and end your day with a good stretch! @girlsinchouston @MattressFirm @NATQHENDERSON #HISDEmpowers
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❗️HISD Community❗️ Please take a minute to look at a proposed 11-MONTH ACADEMIC CALENDAR for the 2020-21 school year and complete the feedback survey! Please share with your community, too!
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Congrats to @LamarHS grad and @Nationals Third Baseman, Anthony Rendon, on winning the World Series in his hometown! Thank you for making #HISD proud! #HISDEmpowers
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Congratulations to @HISDAthletics Director Andre’ Walker for being named the Region V Athletic Director of the Year by @OfficialTHSADA. Read more:
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A decision on whether #HISD schools will be open Tuesday will be made shortly after 4 a.m. Hold tight while we monitor conditions.
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UPDATE: All #HISD after-school activities are cancelled today, Thursday, Feb. 3 due to the inclement weather. We will provide an update regarding Friday later today. Please check back at for more updates.
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#HISD is following emergency management officials’ recommendation to continue to shelter in place inside our schools. Our focus is the safety of our students and staff. We will provide updates if there are changes to dismissal or schedules.
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Parents & students: #HISD is distributing FREE uniforms at 7 sites across Houston on Fri (9/8) and Sat (9/9). Info:
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All #HISD offices and schools will be closed Monday (11/20) through Friday (11/24) for the #Thanksgiving holiday. The district will resume normal operating hours on Monday (11/27).
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At NRG Center, translators needed for Farsi, Urdu, Vietnamese and Tagalog. If able & have fluency, consider volunteering! #HoustonStrong.
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