• Wraparound Services

    Thanks to support from the Houston Endowment and the city of Houston, Every Community Every School is a comprehensive initiative to connect students to non-academic support needed to improve their well-being and academic achievement. More commonly known as Wraparound Services, this initiative is aimed at addressing critical issues such as health needs, meals, homelessness and many other challenges which are not part of our strong academic commitment to our students. When we can meet the needs of the whole child, we can graduate students who are college and career ready.

    Read more about this important HISD initiative by clicking here.

     

    Here at Ortiz, our wraparound specialist is Ms. Celia Ariza. Ms. Ariza has been instrumental in helping our students in many ways outside of the classroom. Some of the services Ms. Ariza will provide:

    • Food donations from the Houston Food Bank
    • Backpack Buddies program from the Houston Food Bank
    • Coats, uniforms, and shoes
    • School supplies and backpacks
    • Counseling Services
    • Immigrant information for parents

    If you have a concern or need that may be affecting your child's education, please reach out to Ms. Ariza for assistance. Ms. Ariza is fluent in both English and Spanish and can be reached at 713-845-5650 or at celia.ariza@houstonisd.org. 

     

    Complete a Student Assistance Form here