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Welcome to Walnut Bend

We have much to be proud of here at Walnut Bend. Walnut Bend School of Environmental Sciences serves over 680 diverse students in west Houston. As part of HISD’s innovative Apollo 20 Program, students receive a quality education that includes a solid core academic program, focused project-based learning experiences, and targeted, responsive interventions. (...more)

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WB Odyssey of the Mind Team Advances to World Finals!

Walnut Bend's OM team has won at State Finals and now advances to World Finals! Read more about the upcoming Odyssey of the Mind Competition.

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Mr. Bainbridge Wins Chamber of Commerce Award!

Congratulations to Mr. Bainbridge, Houston West Chamber of Commerce Elementary Teacher of the Year! Find the full story in the Houston Chronicle.

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HISD Student Promotion Standards

To move to next grade level, students must show they’ve reached HISD’s “Promotion Standards” - what the State of Texas requires of all public school children. Click headline for more information.

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Texas Summer Success Toolkits

Texas students in grades 3–5 will have access all summer long to Istation Reading and Think Through Math through Texas SUCCESS. Work against the “summer slide” by utilizing these resources for a few hours a week.

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Summer Reading Boosts Brain Power!

Children who continue to read during the summer perform better when school resumes. Try these summer reading programs offered by our district and community to keep kids reading all summer long!

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'Eagle's Nest' After School Program

'Eagle's Nest' Registration Guide for Fall 2013 is available now. Download and complete the packet to start the 2013-2014 school year.

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2013-2014 School Supplies

Order your school supplies online for 2013-2014 school year. Click headline for more information.

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Istation Reading

Istation for K-5 Students delivers individualized reading instruction in vocabulary, fluency, word analysis and comprehension. Find instructions for access at home.

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Think Through Math & Dreambox Learning

Think Through Math & Dreambox provide online individualized math instruction for K-5 students. Learn more about these systems and how to access them at home & over the summer months.

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