The Houston Independent School District strongly encourages parents, students, and employees to stay informed of the latest developments in the district and in public education as a whole. Check out the links below for the most recent public notices issued by HISD regarding land or property for sale, the emergency closing of schools and offices, upcoming meetings, and other important events. HISD's Tip Line and AlertLine-two tools used to report suspicious or inappropriate activity in the district-are also described below.
Alerts & Notifications
- TipLine—Preventing School Violence and Vandalism: A powerful, yet discreet tool for students and parents to use by calling 713-696-7614, 24 hours a day, to report wrongful school-related activity (such as vandalism, theft, threats, etc.).
- Houston Independent School District 2008–09 Proposed Expenditures: A breakdown of the district’s proposed expenditures for the 2008–2009 school year.
- Emergency Preparedness: Guidelines specific to HISD employees outlining precautions to take in response to the different levels of alert; understanding the National Security Alert Codes; Shelter-in-place Procedures; Emergency Information for Parents; Emergency Response Preparedness for HISD Principals and Work-loaction Supervisors.
- HISD Alert Line: A 24-hour toll-free hotline (1-800-455-9551) which employees can use to anonymously and confidentially report suspected or confirmed fraud, theft, waste, or any other impropriety by anyone on the job.
- Inclement Weather Hotline and
Emergency Closing of Schools Information:An automated number that parents, students, and HISD employees can call to learn about school and district-office closings related to inclement weather: 713-267-1704. - Public Notices: Public information on upcoming meetings, bids, proposals, property for sale, and more.




