Tag Archives: recovery school
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Fortis Academy’s LaKesha Hemphill Turns 21 Years of Sobriety into Hope for Teens in Recovery
1November 14, 2025 by HCDE Communications
LaKesha Hemphill remembers the day her grandmother died like it was yesterday. She came home from school to find her mother and uncles …
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Fortis Academy Officially Approved for Prestigious Association of Recovery Schools Accreditation
Leave a commentJuly 3, 2025 by HCDE Communications
With the first word of her email subject line, Julie McElrath – on behalf of the Association of Recovery Schools …
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Special Schools Transform Alternative Education at National, State Conferences
Leave a commentJuly 22, 2024 by HCDE Communications
Our Special Schools division continues leading the field in restorative practices and alternative education as leaders from Fortis Academy and …
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“Feasting with Fortis” Satisfies Cravings with Sawdust Pudding
Leave a commentMarch 27, 2024 by HCDE Communications
This week, HCDE continues its “Feasting with Fortis” series, a cooking show highlighting students from Fortis Academy’s culinary program who …
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Fortis Academy Opens Doors for Student Success with CNA Program
Leave a commentMarch 21, 2024 by HCDE Communications
Fortis Academy is ushering in a new era of career opportunities for Harris County students with the launch of its …
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#HCDEGives: Fortis Academy Students Bridge Generational Gap with Holiday Harmony
Leave a commentDecember 13, 2023 by HCDE Communications
In the final edition of #HCDEGives, a series of stories showcasing how the Department and its employees are stepping up …
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Fortis Academy Celebrates First Year as Recovery School
Leave a commentJune 13, 2019 by HCDE Communications
Students and staff at Fortis Academy came together at the end of the school year to celebrate students on their …
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Recovery School Culinary Students Get Sushi Savvy
Leave a commentApril 8, 2019 by HCDE Communications
Students at Fortis Academy, Harris County’s first public recovery high school, take the sushi challenge as they explore a new …
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HCDE Public Recovery High School Provides Wrap-Around Approach for Addiction
Leave a commentFebruary 20, 2019 by HCDE Communications
Cy Lopez, 18, found out about Harris County’s first public recovery high school through his therapy group while recovering from …
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Groundbreaking set for Harris County’s first public recovery high school Oct. 17
Leave a commentOctober 5, 2017 by HCDE Communications
Oct. 5, 2017 – Fortis Academy, Harris County’s first public recovery high school, breaks ground this month after overcoming flood …
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