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Dr. Sylvester Serves Up ‘Superhero’ Keynote Address at Fonwood Pre-K Celebration
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May 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
A number of Harris County Department of Education male leadership members serve Head Start campuses as SuperMENtors, and in doing …
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Category: HCDE, Head Start, Human Resources | Tags: early childhood, Executive Leadership Team, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, Head Start, Human Resources
Head Start Staff Embrace ‘Teamwork,’ Game Shows to Celebrate 2025-2026 School Year
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May 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
With an array of games such as Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, trivia and more, Harris County Department of Education’s …
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Category: HCDE, Head Start | Tags: educators, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Head Start, teachers
Fortis Academy Gives Jerry Garza New Opportunities, Path to Success with Sobriety
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May 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
With a diploma of graduation in hand and his late brother affixed on his white shirt, Jerry Garza didn’t hesitate …
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Category: HCDE, Special Schools | Tags: Aldine Independent School District, Aldine ISD, Fortis Academy, graduation, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, special schools
ABS East ‘Village’ Helps Brandon Wolfe Control Behavior, Sustain Path to Graduation
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May 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
For Brandon Wolfe’s mother, part of her frustration before Brandon attended Academic and Behavior School (ABS) East was that she …
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Category: HCDE, Special Schools, Uncategorized | Tags: ABS East, Academic and Behavior Schools, graduation, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, special schools
ABS West Valedictorian Cendria Brumfield Proves Student Potential Has No Limits
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May 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications
With the right support system, lots of hard work and determination to better oneself, anything is possible. Cendria Brumfield was referred to Academic and Behavior School (ABS) West by Brenham Independent …
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Category: Special Schools | Tags: ABS West, autism spectrum disorder, Harris County students, special schools
Fortis Academy Staff, Community Celebrate Class of 2026 Graduates
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May 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications
For five seniors at Fortis Academy, May 22 wasn’t just the end of the week but a time to celebrate …
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Category: HCDE, Special Schools | Tags: Aldine Independent School District, Aldine ISD, Galena Park ISD, graduation, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, special schools
Voices of the West Choir Use Music to Build Confidence, Community and Belonging
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May 22, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Music is one thing that connects everyone, whether through the sound of a good beat or the harmonies of lyrics …
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Category: Special Schools | Tags: ABS West, Choir, educators, Music, special schools
ABS West Graduation Celebrates Resilience and Student Growth
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May 22, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Academic and Behavior School (ABS) West celebrated a powerful milestone on May 21 as six seniors crossed the stage surrounded by proud …
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Category: Special Schools | Tags: ABS West, educators, Harris County students, special schools
Best of the Best: HCDE’s Top Employees Recognized at Celebration of Excellence Banquet
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May 22, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Whether it was Ann Petty, a music therapist completing her 33rd year with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE), or …
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Category: Adult Education, CASE for Kids, Employee of the Month, HCDE, Head Start, Human Resources, School-Based Therapy Services, Special Schools, Uncategorized | Tags: Adult Educaiton, CASE for Kids, educators, employee appreciation, Employee of the Month, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Head Start, school-based therapy services, special schools, teacher of the year
Board of Trustees Elect New President, Officers for 2026
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May 21, 2026 by HCDE Communications
During the May Board of Trustees meeting, Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) welcomed Trustee Richard Cantu back to the …
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Category: Board of Trustees, HCDE | Tags: board, Board of Trustees, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education

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