Tag Archives: Fortis Academy
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Fortis Academy Students Examine Personal Growth During National Recovery Month
Leave a commentSeptember 21, 2023 by HCDE Communications
Students at Harris County Department of Education’s Fortis Academy are turning their journey to sobriety into a celebration of strength …
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Fortis Academy Graduate Julian Guerrero Paves the Way for Mental Health Advocacy
Leave a commentSeptember 14, 2023 by HCDE Communications
In August 2022, at Convocation, Superintendent James Colbert introduced Julian Guerrero, a Fortis Graduate who overcame addiction with the help …
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HCDE’s Special Schools Push the Needle on Education Excellence with New Programs, Facilities
Leave a commentAugust 31, 2023 by HCDE Communications
Monday, August 28, was a day of smiles and cheer at HCDE’s four special school campuses as staff welcomed students …
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Fortis Graduates Rewrite Their Narratives with Caps and Gowns
Leave a commentJune 1, 2023 by HCDE Communications
As Fortis Academy seniors clad in caps and gowns paraded across the stage on May 26, they were met with …
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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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