Tag Archives: Fortis Academy
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Spotlight on Nominees for Educator of the Year Alvarez, Ibarra
Leave a commentMay 18, 2023 by HCDE Communications
This week, we profile two additional educators who were nominated for the 2022-2023 Teacher and Educational Aide of the Year. …
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Thanksgiving à la Fortis
Leave a commentNovember 17, 2022 by HCDE Communications
Pumpkin spice and everything nice filled the air ahead of Wednesday’s board meeting as HCDE’s Board of Trustees and executive …
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Fortis student “chef of the week” finds confidence in the kitchen
Leave a commentSeptember 23, 2022 by HCDE Communications
The scent of a home-cooked meal wafted through the hallways at Fortis Academy on Wednesday as student Johnny Lewis led …
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HCDE’s Fortis Academy garners recognition on national stage
Leave a commentJune 23, 2022 by HCDE Communications
HCDE Schools administrators gave their third consecutive presentation at the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS) 13th Annual Recovery School Conference …
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A tassel worth the hassle: Fortis Academy honors graduates
Leave a commentMay 27, 2022 by HCDE Communications
The day high school students long for, marked by caps, gowns, and memories, was hard-earned for Jasmin Flores. “I never …
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Inaugural GEMS Summit helps girls see their sparkle
Leave a commentMarch 29, 2022 by HCDE Communications
On Friday, female students from Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) four special schools were uplifted through tools, resources, and mentorship …
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When former prison inmate Damon West speaks, Highpoint, Fortis students listen
Leave a commentSeptember 10, 2021 by HCDE Communications
Highpoint School East and Fortis Academy students heard some wise words from a special guest Tuesday. Former inmate Damon West …
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Fortis Academy students introduced to restorative circles as part of new approach on campus
1September 3, 2021 by HCDE Communications
This week, new Fortis Academy Principal Travita Godfrey, in partnership with the Center for Safe and Secure School’s (CSSS) Climate …
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Fortis Academy Students Experience New Foods and Books
Leave a commentOctober 23, 2019 by HCDE Communications
Hummus, dill, Names Will Never Hurt Me and Pistol were some of the new foods and books Fortis Academy students …
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Wikstrom, Clay Named HCDE’s 2019 Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year
Leave a commentMay 15, 2019 by HCDE Communications
First-year Fortis Academy Math Teacher Zachary Wikstrom was surprised May 13 by being named Harris County Department of Education’s 2019 …
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