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‘Not a political statement’: Houston father confused after his book about tooth fairy vanishes from school library
Read full article: ‘Not a political statement’: Houston father confused after his book about tooth fairy vanishes from school libraryThe book, The Goose Fairy and the Golden Egg, is about a tooth fairy-in-training who has to overcome adversity with a goose by working together while they become friends.
Body cam video shows Spring Branch ISD police officer saving life of choking baby
Read full article: Body cam video shows Spring Branch ISD police officer saving life of choking babyThe baby’s cries captured on body cam video after a choking incident happened outside of Cedar Brook Elementary School.
Spring Branch ISD hosting special school safety board meeting following threats
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD hosting special school safety board meeting following threatsSpring Branch Independent School District holding special board meeting Monday night at the Duncan Klussman Education Center to address school safety.
Houston-area school districts warn of continued severe cuts if voucher fight keeps funds tied up in state legislature
Read full article: Houston-area school districts warn of continued severe cuts if voucher fight keeps funds tied up in state legislature“It’s not mismanagement by schools,” Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent Charles Woods explained. “We’re all in the same boat that the general public is; we’ve got high inflation, high costs, we have hurricanes coming through, we have all the things we’ve always had, and then we have had six years, three legislative sessions without additional funding just for the basic costs of education.”
Spring Branch ISD to vote on Title IX resolution citing Biden’s policy update, possibly lose $56M fed funds
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD to vote on Title IX resolution citing Biden’s policy update, possibly lose $56M fed fundsSpring Branch ISD will vote on a resolution where they deem President Joe Biden’s change to Title IX as ‘unlawful’ while asking state lawmakers for more funding.
Spring Branch ISD to have regular school day Wednesday with exception of a few schools
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD to have regular school day Wednesday with exception of a few schoolsSpring Branch ISD says all schools and offices, with the exception of a few, will be open for a regular school day Wednesday.
Multiple school districts closing all campuses Friday after storms leave widespread damage
Read full article: Multiple school districts closing all campuses Friday after storms leave widespread damageAfter severe storms left widespread damage in the City of Houston Thursday, Houston ISD has announced they are closing all campuses and canceling classes on Friday.
School board president, lawmaker clash over funding
Read full article: School board president, lawmaker clash over fundingSpring Branch ISD Board President Chris Earnest sharpened criticism against his State Senator, Paul Bettencourt. Tuesday night (Feb. 27, 2024) Bettencourt posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) sharing a recent opinion piece from the district’s former superintendent questioning the district’s recent funding shortfall.
What is the SKY partnership? Budget cuts force discontinuation of Spring Branch ISD program
Read full article: What is the SKY partnership? Budget cuts force discontinuation of Spring Branch ISD programSpring Branch ISD announced more budget cuts Friday as the district moves into the 2024-2025 school year.
‘We can no longer wait:’ Spring Branch ISD announces new budget cuts for 2024-2025 school year
Read full article: ‘We can no longer wait:’ Spring Branch ISD announces new budget cuts for 2024-2025 school yearSpring Branch ISD has announced more budget cuts as the district moves into the 2024-2025 school year.
Spring Branch ISD police release image of suspicious vehicle following students
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD police release image of suspicious vehicle following studentsCommunity on high alert as SBISD Police release photo of vehicle involved in disturbing student encounter - Urgent appeal for information
Spring Branch ISD police issue warning after man asks elementary students to get in car
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD police issue warning after man asks elementary students to get in carThe Spring Branch ISD Police Department is issuing a warning to parents and students after a man reportedly asked a group of elementary students to get into his car.
Former Memorial HS choir instructor accused of grooming, sexually assaulting student for years on campus
Read full article: Former Memorial HS choir instructor accused of grooming, sexually assaulting student for years on campusA former Memorial High School choir instructor is facing two felony charges, one for improper relationship with a student and the other for sexual assault of a child.
‘It’s not an easy life’: Community outraged after Spring Branch ISD revises bathroom policy
Read full article: ‘It’s not an easy life’: Community outraged after Spring Branch ISD revises bathroom policyIn a 6-1 vote, Spring Branch Independent School District board of trustees passed a revised bathroom policy during Monday night’s special meeting.
Spring Branch ISD school board votes to close 2 elementary schools, cancel charter school partnership due to budget cuts
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD school board votes to close 2 elementary schools, cancel charter school partnership due to budget cutsBoard members with Spring Branch Independent School District have voted to close two elementary schools and cancel a partnership with a Houston-area charter school.
How to respond to a carjacker; Harris County Pct. 2 Constable offers tips when faced with dangerous situation
Read full article: How to respond to a carjacker; Harris County Pct. 2 Constable offers tips when faced with dangerous situationAfter a murder suspect attempted to carjack several people before being shot by Spring Branch ISD police Thursday, Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Jerry Garcia is showing people what to do if they ever come face to face with a carjacker.
‘It happened so fast’: Victims carjacked by murder suspect who was fatally shot by Spring Branch ISD officer speak out
Read full article: ‘It happened so fast’: Victims carjacked by murder suspect who was fatally shot by Spring Branch ISD officer speak outTwo carjacking victims are processing what happened after a murder suspect attempted to steal their vehicles in front of a Spring Branch ISD elementary school on Thursday.
‘We’ve been waiting a long time’: Spring Branch ISD pauses school improvements due to $35M budget shortfall
Read full article: ‘We’ve been waiting a long time’: Spring Branch ISD pauses school improvements due to $35M budget shortfallTerrance Elementary School parents have been waiting for a redevelopment elementary school since voters approved a bond in 2017.
Spring Branch ISD to vote on closing several schools as they face $35M deficit in school funding
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD to vote on closing several schools as they face $35M deficit in school fundingDistrict officials with Spring Branch Independent School District say they’re on the brink of closing one of its elementary schools to deal with the shortfalls of school funding.
Former Northbrook High School employee arrested for alleged relationship with student
Read full article: Former Northbrook High School employee arrested for alleged relationship with studentA former Northbrook High School employee has been arrested for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student.
23 Spring Branch ISD students, driver escape bus fire in west Houston
Read full article: 23 Spring Branch ISD students, driver escape bus fire in west HoustonTwenty-three students and a driver evacuated a Spring Branch ISD school bus before it caught on fire Friday afternoon, according to the Spring Branch ISD Police Department.
‘Enough is enough’: Spring Branch Board considering keeping ‘excess fund’ payment from state
Read full article: ‘Enough is enough’: Spring Branch Board considering keeping ‘excess fund’ payment from stateSpring Branch Board of Trustees are prepared to send lawmakers a message. The board will decide if they will give the superintendent the authority to not send the state a check for millions of dollars.
Gov. Abbott signs bill requiring silent panic alarms in Texas classrooms; Districts say they have yet to see funding
Read full article: Gov. Abbott signs bill requiring silent panic alarms in Texas classrooms; Districts say they have yet to see fundingEvery school classroom in Texas will soon be required to have silent panic alert technology.Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 838 also known as ‘Alyssa’s Law’ this week.
ROLL THE TAPE: Spring Branch ISD Spring Media Day
Read full article: ROLL THE TAPE: Spring Branch ISD Spring Media DayFrom team and individual pictures, social media shout-outs and video interviews, it is all there for the student-athletes to feel like a superstar. VYPE traveled out to the Spring Branch ISD for their 2022-2023 Spring Media Day.
‘I don’t apologize for calling out our elected officials to do their job’: Spring Branch ISD Board responds to lawmakers
Read full article: ‘I don’t apologize for calling out our elected officials to do their job’: Spring Branch ISD Board responds to lawmakersSenator Joan Huffman announced plans to meet with Spring Branch ISD leaders after a Friday board meeting where several members expressed their frustrations with the legislature.
‘Disastrous budget cuts on the horizon’: Spring Branch superintendent claims lawmakers won’t adequately pay per student
Read full article: ‘Disastrous budget cuts on the horizon’: Spring Branch superintendent claims lawmakers won’t adequately pay per studentThe message was simple, the district may need to cut $50 million from the 2023 – 2024 school year if lawmakers don’t increase funding for the basic allotment.
SCHOOL CLOSURES: District-wide closures announced for Tuesday, Nov. 29 as water emergency continues across the Houston area
Read full article: SCHOOL CLOSURES: District-wide closures announced for Tuesday, Nov. 29 as water emergency continues across the Houston areaHouston ISD, Spring Branch ISD, and Channelview have all announced closures for Tuesday, Nov. 29 related to the city of Houston's boil water order.
Spring Branch ISD approves pay increase, raises starting pay to $62K, district says
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD approves pay increase, raises starting pay to $62K, district saysThe Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 3% pay increase for all employees in the district as part of the $357.5 million budget for the 2023 fiscal year. Trustees also approved starting teacher pay for 2022-2023 of $62,000, the district said in a news release Tuesday.
Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees respond to elected officials, candidates about possible delay in May 7 election
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees respond to elected officials, candidates about possible delay in May 7 electionSeveral members of the Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees held a press conference to respond to other elected officials and candidates surrounding the timing of the upcoming election.
Spring Branch ISD assist. principal to fulfill dream as coach in Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD assist. principal to fulfill dream as coach in Tokyo OlympicsYears ago, when asked to write down a lifelong dream, Spring Branch Middle School assistant principal Megan Watson said she dared to write, “Track and field Olympic coach. That dream was never spoken or shared with anyone, but it did guide and drive my desire to learn and grow as a coach.”
Looking for a teaching job? Spring Branch ISD working to fill over 60 new teaching positions
Read full article: Looking for a teaching job? Spring Branch ISD working to fill over 60 new teaching positionsThe Spring Branch Independent School District is looking to hire dozens of new teachers for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.
The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Read full article: The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens BankVYPE highlights five athletes or teams from Spring Branch ISD in this edition of The Stars of SBISD Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. #allmeansall #unifiedsports pic.twitter.com/UEKDKWzHoE — Spring Woods High (@SpringWoodsHigh) December 4, 2020For the second-straight year Spring Woods High School held a unified football game. Memorial Girls BasketballEntering this week, Memorial girls basketball is on a hot streak, winners of seven-straight games. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.
The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Read full article: The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens BankVYPEhighlights five athletes or teams fromSpring Branch ISDin this edition of SBISD Playmakers Powered byTexas Citizens Bank. Spring Woods Boys SoccerOn Thursday, December 3, TASCO released its preseason rankings. Keegan Lynn - Stratford BaseballCongrats to to our SS/P Keegan Lynn for committing to the Univ. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.
DATA: Houston-area school districts see troubling failure rates for first grading period
Read full article: DATA: Houston-area school districts see troubling failure rates for first grading periodNo matter the school district, failure rates for the first grading period, among those learning virtually, are much higher than failure rates during the same period last year, according to an analysis of data conducted by KPRC 2. After reporting 42% of students enrolled in Houston Independent School District failed at least one course during the first six weeks of the school year, KPRC 2 sent requests to 10 Houston-area school districts for failure rates among virtual students vs in-person students. As more requests are fulfilled, KPRC 2 will continue to update the data provided:Houston Independent School DistrictWhile the Houston Independent School District is Texas’ largest school district, it’s far from alone in documenting problems associated with virtual learning. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School DistrictForty-four percent of high school students enrolled in virtual learning failed at least one course during the first grading period, data released by Cy-Fair ISD confirmed. Thirty-eight percent of middle school students learning virtually failed at least one course, according to the data.
The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Read full article: The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens BankVYPE highlights five athletes or teams from Spring Branch ISD in this edition of SBISD Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. Connor Able - StratfordHouston (Texas) Stratford long snapper Connor Able awarded his jersey for the @AABonNBC Bowl this week. Memorial Team TennisMemorial Team Tennis defeated Tompkins this evening in the Regional Finals round of play to advance to their 12th straight state semi-final appearance! This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.
The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Read full article: The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens BankVYPE highlights five athletes or teams from Spring Branch ISD in this edition of SBISD Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. On top of making a one-handed catch Moseley dragged both of his feet to make sure it was a catch. Another big nod here is the team Stratford beat out for the title was powerhouse The Woodlands. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.
The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Read full article: The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens BankVYPE highlights five athletes or teams from Spring Branch ISD in this edition of SBISD Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. Spring Woods Football!! Heading into this fall, Spring Woods had posted a 2-27 mark. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses. Learn how Texas Citizens Bank can help you grow your business at TexasCitizensBank.com.
The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Read full article: The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens BankVYPE highlights five athletes or teams from Spring Branch ISD in this edition of SBISD Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. At the District 17-6A meet, Rivera finished 10th overall. Mary Kate Skrabanek - MemorialCongratulations to the Girls Cross Country team who finished13th at the Texas UIL State Meet. Angelina Castelli - Spring WoodsVarsity Girls Sam Houston Invitational Champions! This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses.
The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens Bank
Read full article: The Stars of Spring Branch ISD powered by Texas Citizens BankVYPE highlights five athletes or teams from Spring Branch ISD in this edition of SBISD Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. David Granda - NorthbrookDavid Granda is the top returning runner for the Northbrook Raiders. Fraser finished 12th overall at the District 17-6A Meet before finishing 41st overall at the Region III Championships with a time of 17:13:10. The incoming senior finished 13th overall at the District 17-6A Meet with a time of 17:10:30 and then finished 77th overall at the Region III-6A meet. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses.
VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year Fan Poll
Read full article: VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year Fan PollDespite the 2020 track and field season being cut short, there were still some amazing performances. VYPE has scoured the standings on MileSplit.com and have gathered the best of the best in each running category. Go crazy track nation and vote for the 2020 VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year in this fan poll. The poll will close on Thursday, May 28 at 7 P.M! 2020 VYPE Houston Girls Jumper of the Year Fan Poll (Closes Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m.)
Spring Woods HS Unified Football Play wins 2020 VYPE Viral Video Madness
Read full article: Spring Woods HS Unified Football Play wins 2020 VYPE Viral Video MadnessThe Spring Woods High School faithful came out in force during the 2020 VYPE Viral Video Madness Bracket Challenge! In a field that started with 16 viral videos from the year, the Spring Woods High School Unified Football game final touchdown play reached the championship showdown. After more than 18,000 votes, the Spring Woods High School moment from the fall racked up more than 11,000 votes to be crowned the winner of the 2020 VYPE Viral Video Madness Bracket Challenge. Back in November, VYPE was on hand for the first-ever Unified Football game at Spring Woods High School. Check out the video, photo gallery and story from that day - CLICK HERE.