Pasadena Independent School District

Dante Gonzales Bentura: Using musical theater to break down stereotypes

Posted on 12/05/2019

From his acceptance into the Humphreys School of Musical Theater to his role as the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz, Bentura has come quite a long way in four years of high school.   READ MORE... about Dante Gonzales Bentura: Using musical theater to break down stereotypes

Volunteers build KaBoom Playground at Atkinson

Posted on 12/05/2019

Over 250 volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Atkinson Elementary, and across the community joined forces recently to transform an empty site into a kid-designed KaBOOM! Playground – in just five hours.   READ MORE... about Volunteers build KaBoom Playground at Atkinson

Blue Bell Creameries honor Texas Teacher of the Year finalist at Schneider Middle School

Posted on 12/02/2019

Blue Bell Creameries honored Schneider Middle School teacher Juliette Broussard recently in recognition of her status as a Texas Teacher of the Year finalist.   READ MORE... about Blue Bell Creameries honor Texas Teacher of the Year finalist at Schneider Middle School

Pasadena ISD receives grant of $1.5 million to provide academic enrichment

Posted on 11/13/2019

Pasadena ISD received a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant totaling $1.5 million to provide academic enrichment opportunities to students who attend high-need, high-poverty schools in the district.   READ MORE... about Pasadena ISD receives grant of $1.5 million to provide academic enrichment

First-ever South Belt 5K run honors legacy of Barry Harris

Posted on 11/12/2019

Seven Dobie High School teachers have started a new tradition that will provide scholarship money for students for years to come. The teachers organized South Belt’s first-ever 5K run, which took place on Saturday morning.  READ MORE... about First-ever South Belt 5K run honors legacy of Barry Harris

Pasadena ISD fourth-grade teacher wins VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award for the Houston Area

Posted on 11/08/2019

Pasadena ISD fourth-grade teacher Laura Rice received the VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award for Houston area elementary level educators.   READ MORE... about Pasadena ISD fourth-grade teacher wins VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award for the Houston Area

Dia de los Muertos celebration at CTHS

Posted on 11/01/2019

Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School Cosmetology, Floral Design and Spanish Classes put together an amazing altar to celebrate El Dia de los Muertos.  READ MORE... about Dia de los Muertos celebration at CTHS

Pasadena ISD receives DOJ grant to bolster school safety

Posted on 11/01/2019

Pasadena ISD is among four Southern District of Texas school districts to receive a Department of Justice grant to bolster school safety and support first responders. The awards, totaling more than $85.3 million, are designed to educate and train students and faculty, as well as support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident.  READ MORE... about Pasadena ISD receives DOJ grant to bolster school safety

Dobie High School football coach named Coach of the Week

Posted on 11/01/2019

Dobie High School head football coach Kevin Berneathy was named Coach of the Week by the Houston Texans Foundation and Houston Methodist Hospital.  READ MORE... about Dobie High School football coach named Coach of the Week

Kam’ron Webb: South Houston Intermediate student with NFL dreams

Posted on 10/31/2019

Webb, now a student at South Houston Intermediate, has gained notoriety for his athletic talent from teammates, coaches and most recently, the Houston Chronicle for his unique ability to play multiple positions on the football field.   READ MORE... about Kam’ron Webb: South Houston Intermediate student with NFL dreams