Pasadena Independent School District

Walk for Success focuses on bringing students back to school

Posted on 09/24/2018

Over 250 Pasadena ISD board members, administrators, and community volunteers came together recently for the district’s annual Walk for Success. The program was developed to help high school students who are only a few credits away from graduation receive their high school diploma by various methods including: Community School, Virtual School, TAKS prep courses or regular classroom attendance.   READ MORE... about Walk for Success focuses on bringing students back to school

Six Pasadena ISD schools named “America’s Healthiest Schools”

Posted on 09/19/2018

Six Pasadena ISD schools were recently named “America’s Healthiest Schools” by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, out of 461 schools nationwide.   READ MORE... about Six Pasadena ISD schools named “America’s Healthiest Schools”

From custodian to teacher: Cantu captures American Dream

Posted on 09/12/2018

Starting out as a Pasadena ISD custodian, Elsa Cantu has broken through language barriers and overcome obstacles to become an AP Spanish/Bilingual teacher at CTHS.  READ MORE... about From custodian to teacher: Cantu captures American Dream

50 years of Dobie Pride: Former principals reflect on school history

Posted on 09/12/2018

Excitement is mounting at J. Frank Dobie High School as students, staff, alumni, current and former administrators prepare for the school’s 50th anniversary, Thursday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m.  READ MORE... about 50 years of Dobie Pride: Former principals reflect on school history

PISD recognized for promoting healthy school environments

Posted on 09/10/2018

The Pasadena ISD School Health Advisory Council was recently named one of five statewide winners of the 2018 SHAC award by “It’s Time Texas” and will be recognized at the Healthier Texas Summit in October.  READ MORE... about PISD recognized for promoting healthy school environments

Global Care Day brings Burnett beauty, trees and bikes

Posted on 09/10/2018

Over 300 volunteers recently came together at Burnett Elementary on LyondellBasell’s 19th annual Global Care Day to build bikes, plant trees and beautify the campus. During Global Care Day, LyondellBasell partners with local community organizations to meet educational, health and the environmental needs. The organizations that joined forces with LyondellBasell at Burnett on the project were Trees for Houston and CYCLE Houston. Together, they painted the teachers’ lounge and railing to the school’s portables, power washed, did minor projects around campus, planted over 80 trees and built 150 bikes.  READ MORE... about Global Care Day brings Burnett beauty, trees and bikes

PISD HOST's program celebrates 25 years

Posted on 09/07/2018

The Pasadena ISD HOSTS program recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a thank you breakfast at the Carmen Orozco Professional Development Center to honor the program’s volunteer mentors.  READ MORE... about PISD HOST's program celebrates 25 years

AP program experiences highest ever number of administered exams

Posted on 09/04/2018

Pasadena ISD Advanced Placement (AP) students set a new record this past school year by taking over 7,000 AP exams.   READ MORE... about AP program experiences highest ever number of administered exams

Longhorns stand with Santa Fe in football opener

Posted on 09/04/2018

This weekend, at a packed stadium in Santa Fe, the Longhorn’s 2018 high school football season kicked off with Dobie showing their love and support for the Santa Fe community.  READ MORE... about Longhorns stand with Santa Fe in football opener

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: School Safety

Posted on 08/31/2018

An important message from Pasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell and other district administrators discussing school safety.  READ MORE... about IMPORTANT MESSAGE: FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: School Safety