Deer Park ISD

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Holiday Performances Bring Cheer to All

Holiday Performances Bring Cheer to All Fine Arts departments across all of our districts have been busy getting students ready for holiday performances. Band, orchestra, theatre, choir, dance, and many other groups of talented kids were excited to bring back the season’s spirit this year! Fort Bend ISD Northside ISD Santa Fe ISD Fort Bend …

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Community and Volunteerism for the Holidays

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEERISM IN OUR SCHOOLS During the holiday season, our public schools are more involved than ever in donating time and resources to charitable causes.  The sense of community is more meaningful than ever, and local volunteers have given their hearts to so many amazing projects. These school communities served …

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Government CTE Programs and Pathways

HIGHLIGHTING GOVERNMENT CTE PROGRAMS ON ELECTION DAY Our traditional public schools offer exciting pathways that introduce students to careers in governance and public administration.  Hence, Election Day is a great time to highlight this valuable course of study. As voting records across the country are being shattered, interest in government and public administration has risen.  …

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Public Schools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE AND DIVERSITY We celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this year from September 15th to October 15th.  The month honors anniversaries of independence for Latin American countries of Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. (Library of Congress)  During this month we focus on the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to …

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summer meal program in the Houston and Gulf Coast area

Summer Meal Program in the Houston and Gulf Coast Area

1 in every 5 children struggle with food insecurity and hunger in Texas, and when the regular school year ends some children lose regular access to nutritious meals.  The federally-funded SFSP (Summer Food Service Program) offers reimbursement to local organizations that provide free, healthy meals to children over the summer months when there are school …

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Class of 2020 Ceremony Directory

Houston and Gulf Coast 2020 Graduation Ceremony Information 

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Graduation Ceremony Information   Our Gulf Coast-area school districts are honoring their class of 2020 graduating seniors despite the challenges of the pandemic.  Find the link to your district below for updates on graduation ceremonies and events.   Alief ISD   Alvin ISD Angleton ISD Brazosport ISD Clear Creek ISD Columbia Brazoria ISD Cypress Fairbanks …

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Free Counseling Services

Counseling Services Continue During Closures

Today we are constantly bombarded with information about coronavirus and COVID-19, and it can sometimes become overwhelming. There are so many opposing viewpoints that seem to evolve on a daily basis, and it’s challenging to keep up. For young children, this feeling of uncertainty can be frightening or cause anxiety. For adolescents, they may be …

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Students and Teachers Keep Busy During Closures

Our Gulf Coast- area public schools have been diligently working to quickly get students the tools they need for successful online learning.  Community volunteers and school staff have come together to make sure students are safely accessing devices and at-home learning packets, as well as healthy breakfasts and lunches.  Teachers and administrators are lifting students’ …

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School Meals Houston Area

Keeping Students Fed: Find Your District’s Meal Program

School Meal Map – Our Houston-area schools’ nutrition services staff works hard providing district children healthy meals even during school closures.

Dabbs Elementary Students’ Genius Hour

Deer Park ISD Deer Park ISD’s Dabbs Elementary School offers an exciting program for students to learn a new skill while taking a break from the normal school-day routine.  Every other Friday, second through fifth-graders participate in “Genius Hour”. The students are able to choose their specialty class, and they are grouped with other students …

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