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‘Significant water damage:’ Vandalism at Tomball ISD school forces district to seek contract for emergency repairs
Read full article: ‘Significant water damage:’ Vandalism at Tomball ISD school forces district to seek contract for emergency repairsTomball ISD says vandals caused significant damage to Creekside Park Junior High, forcing the board of trustees to pass a motion for the superintendent to execute a contract for emergency repairs in order for the school to be ready for the upcoming school year.
Detroit Lions officially sign All-UFL kicker Jake Bates to two-year $1.98 million deal with $150,000 guaranteed
Read full article: Detroit Lions officially sign All-UFL kicker Jake Bates to two-year $1.98 million deal with $150,000 guaranteedTomball graduate signing two-year, $1.98 million deal with Detroit Lions
Tomball ISD teachers fired, accused of unprofessional behavior with students in autism program
Read full article: Tomball ISD teachers fired, accused of unprofessional behavior with students in autism programThe district isn't saying how many teachers are what they're accused of, but they've called investigators in from Texas Child Protective Services and Harris County.
THROUGH THE LENS: Tomball Memorial 2023 Fall Media Day
Read full article: THROUGH THE LENS: Tomball Memorial 2023 Fall 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 had its Tomball ISD 2023 Fall Media Day last month.
ROLL THE TAPE: Tomball HS 2023 Fall Media Day Hype Video
Read full article: ROLL THE TAPE: Tomball HS 2023 Fall Media Day Hype VideoFrom 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 had its Tomball HS 2023 Fall Media Day recently.
Harris County Constable Pct. 4 discuss safety plans with 6 school districts ahead of new school year
Read full article: Harris County Constable Pct. 4 discuss safety plans with 6 school districts ahead of new school yearSeveral Houston-area school district police chiefs are joining together to layout a safety plan as the 2022-2023 school year gets underway.
Judge sentences Tomball ISD teacher to 60 days in jail for sexually abusing 13-year-old student for 3 years
Read full article: Judge sentences Tomball ISD teacher to 60 days in jail for sexually abusing 13-year-old student for 3 yearsA former Tomball Independent School District teacher accused of sexually assaulting a former student in 2021 was sentenced on Tuesday.
Grandfather killed alongside 4 young grandsons near Centerville identified; Escaped inmate believed to be responsible
Read full article: Grandfather killed alongside 4 young grandsons near Centerville identified; Escaped inmate believed to be responsibleThe four Houston-area children who were found dead inside a home in Centerville were identified as students who attended the Tomball Independent School District, the district revealed. Their 66-year-old grandfather was also among those slain.
Reported bomb threat at Tomball High School; Tomball ISD schools placed in ‘secure mode,’ school district says
Read full article: Reported bomb threat at Tomball High School; Tomball ISD schools placed in ‘secure mode,’ school district saysAll Tomball ISD schools were placed in “secure mode” after a bomb threat was reported at Tomball High School Thursday, authorities said. Tomball High School and Tomball Junior High were placed in lockdown.
Tomball ISD bus attendant ‘famous aunt Carol’ mourned after losing battle with COVID-19
Read full article: Tomball ISD bus attendant ‘famous aunt Carol’ mourned after losing battle with COVID-19Tomball Independent School District lost two transportation employees to COVID-19 this week, including long-time community volunteer and special education bus attendant Carol Steinocher.
PHOTOS: See Tomball ISD’s new 10,000-seat football stadium, community center set to open in August
Read full article: PHOTOS: See Tomball ISD’s new 10,000-seat football stadium, community center set to open in AugustTomball Independent School District’s new 10,000-seat football stadium and community center, budgeted for $48.5 million, are set to open in August, the district said.
Document: Ex-Tomball ISD teacher admitted to having sexual relationship with former student
Read full article: Document: Ex-Tomball ISD teacher admitted to having sexual relationship with former studentA court document obtained Monday showed that a former Tomball Independent School District teacher admitted to investigators that she had a sexual relationship with a former student.
Ex-Tomball ISD middle school teacher charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child
Read full article: Ex-Tomball ISD middle school teacher charged with continuous sexual abuse of a childA former teacher at Tomball Intermediate School is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child after police received allegations from a former student of Tomball Intermediate School.
HISD website appears to crash on first day of virtual classes
Read full article: HISD website appears to crash on first day of virtual classesHOUSTON – As students in the state’s largest school district started their virtual classes Tuesday, some parents reported having trouble connecting to the district’s website. KPRC 2 attempted to visit the official website for the Houston Independent School District several times Tuesday morning and received a runtime error and a 504 error. They will all be in virtual learning until at least Oct. 19, when some are scheduled to return to in-person learning. According to Lathan, about 12,000 students still do not have devices for virtual learning, but that does not mean they will be left behind. The district launched 36 digital learning centers for kids who still do not have what they need to participate in virtual school.
Tomball Independent School District: What you need to know about the district’s 2020-2021 school year
Read full article: Tomball Independent School District: What you need to know about the district’s 2020-2021 school yearTomball ISD is looking out for the safety of students as Harris County remains a hotspot amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora, the district’s superintendent and her board made the ultimate decision Tuesday to push back the district’s start date to September 8. Social distancing: Students will be required to maintain a distance of 3-6 feet during class time, recess, lunchtime and bus riding. Masks: Masks are required for students in Pre-K through 12th grade on buses, school grounds, and where social distancing cannot be maintained. Measures not in place:PPEPartitioningTemperature checksClass size limitsAs preparations for our Fall 2020 reopening continue, Tomball ISD will not make any changes to the previously-approved... Posted by Tomball ISD on Tuesday, June 9, 2020Do you have questions about Tomball ISD’s plan?
These 3 Houston-area school districts are among the best in Texas, new survey reveals
Read full article: These 3 Houston-area school districts are among the best in Texas, new survey revealsHOUSTON – Three Houston-area school districts were ranked among the top school districts in Texas according to a survey by niche.com. The survey was based on factors such as college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and test scores. Katy ISD, Friendswood ISD and Tomball ISD came in at Nos. The list also included Pearland ISD, Conroe ISD and Clear Creek ISD as honorable mentions. 2020 Best School Districts in Texas1.