HISD appreciates the involvement of familes, community members, businesses, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations and local-support groups to increase student achievement. The resource links below will help individuals who are new to the district or would like to get involved with the education process. This page also provides HISD's public notices, such as compliance reports, schedules, agendas, and more.
New to HISD?
If you are new to the Houston area or the Houston Independent School District, listed here is frequently requested information about HISD, the Board of Education, Code of Student Conduct, directories, news, press office information, how schools are funded and More...
New to HISD?
- About HISD:
Information about the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States - Board of Education:
The official policy-making body of the Houston Independent School District. Nine trustees, elected from separate districts, serve staggered four-year terms. - Code of Student Conduct:
Students' rights and responsibilities, expulsion, suspension and more... - Directories:
Listings for the Board of Education, central and regional offices, schools, departments, and more - Doing Business with HISD:
Learn the policies and procedures that govern business dealings with the district - Human Resources:
How to apply for a position in HISD - Acceptable Computer Use Form:
The rules governing students' computer use at district facilities and an opt-out form for parents who don't want their children to have access to e-mail or other online services. - News, Press Office, HISD Today (TV):
The latest district news stories, details on how the Press Office can assist employees with requests from the media, the HISD Media Policy, and the district's daily television news broadcast. - Community Partners:
Local organizations that work with HISD to give students the best educational experience possible - How Schools Are Funded:
Click here to learn more about how Houston’s public schools are really funded - List of Department Web Sites:
A alphabetical list of HISD departments that have their own Web sites
Get Involved
There are many ways to become involved in public education from belonging to your PTO/PTA, serving on advisory committees, volunteering in schools, participating in special programs like "Real Men Read—MENtors and More...
Get Involved
- Texas Legislators Representing the Houston Independent School District:
Contact information for all state legislators representing HISD - Community Partners:
Local organizations that work with HISD to give students the best educational experience possible - HISD Advisory Committees:
Parents, students, and other community members who wish to be a part of the decision-making process at HISD should consider serving on one or more of the district’s advisory committees. - Houston Real Men Read—MENtors Helping Students Succeed!:
“Houston Real Men Read” is a mentoring initiative for elementary- and middle-school students chaired by Texas District XIII Senator Rodney Ellis and spearheaded by HISD Board of Education First Vice President Paula Harris. - Learning Labs:
A series of meetings in which members of the public can learn about their school system, how it works, and the issues facing it. - Let us Know Your Thoughts—We Want Feedback!:
HISD wants to know what you think so that working together we can give our students the best education possible. Your comments and suggestions are essential to improving the district, so please take a moment to share them with us. - Share the Benefit of Your Experience: Join the HISD Speakers Bureau!:
If you have expertise, experience, or a passion for your career, hobby, subject, or special interest, then consider becoming a member of HISD's Speakers Bureau. - SPARK Parks:
The SPARK School Park Program was created in 1983 by former City Council member Eleanor Tinsley to develop public school grounds into neighborhood parks. - Texas Scholars:
The Texas Scholars program encourages students to complete the more challenging Recommended High School Program, rather than the minimum curriculum required. - Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS):
VIPS represent all economic, ethnic and educational backgrounds. They are caring adults or children who tutor students, serve as classroom assistants to teachers, provide enrichment and hands-on experience with computers, work in the library, clinic, office, cafeteria, and provide other support.
Public Notices
Public notices are posted in this location and may include any of the following: (1) Legal Notices: EEO, Texas Public Information Act, anti-discrimination policy, etc. (2) Board of Education: board meeting calendars, agendas, conflict discosures etc.; (3) Financial Notices: proposed expenditures, online check register, HISD annual report, utility consumption, vendor conflict of interest information, etc.; (4) Archived Notices: expired public notices. More...
Public Notices
- Board of Education Notices:
Meeting calendar, agendas, trustee conflict disclosures and campaign finance reports, policy online, and more... - Financial Notices:
Campus Report Card performance report, proposed expenditures, superintendent conflict disclosures, online check register, annual budget, Landowner Bill of Rights, utility consumption, and more... - Legal Notices:
Anti-discrimination policy, equal employment opportunity, Texas Public Information Act, pesticide applications on campus, labor conditions application, HISDConnect disclaimer, and more... - Archived Notices:
Expired notices of record desctruction, proposed expenditures and more...









