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Check out Five Good Things in Spring for the week of November 17, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/bxhk0d

The 2025-26 Instructional Calendar Survey is here, and we want you to vote! Pick your choice out of two options at https://springisd.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KkiIsLmIVcBIKG. Please review both options closely and select your preferred calendar by Monday, Dec. 2.

📢 Join Us for a Community Meeting on the New Spring High School Site! Get the latest updates and share your thoughts on the new Spring High School project (made possible through the voter-approved 2022 Spring ISD Bond). This is a great opportunity for our community to come together and help shape a school that reflects the aspirations of our students, staff, and families. Your input matters—let’s hear from YOU! 🗓 Date: Nov. 14, 2024 ⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Spring High School (19428 I-45, Spring, TX) Read more: https://news.springisd.org/2024/03/spring-isd-purchases-land-for-new-future-site-for-spring-high-school/

Check out Five Good Things in Spring for the week of November 10, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/k48gm

📅 Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day: To the veterans within our school district community—students, staff, family members, and alumni—thank you for your commitment to protecting our freedoms and for inspiring us with your courage. 🎖️❤️ Let’s take a moment today to reflect on the sacrifices made by these heroes and express our gratitude. If you see a veteran today, take a moment to say, “Thank you for your service.” 🙏✨

🍂✨ November is National Native American Heritage Month from Spring ISD! ✨🍂 Join us in celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Native Americans throughout our nation. Let’s come together as a Spring ISD community to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures and contributions of Native Americans this November and beyond. 🌿❤️

🌟 Spring ISD is hosting a Teacher & Instructional Aide Job Fair on November 9, from 9-11 a.m. at Dekaney High School (22351 Imperial Valley Dr., Houston, TX 77073). This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team, enjoy professional growth, and make an impact! 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/SISDJobFair 💻 Apply online: www.springisd.org/careers

🎉Join us as our enthusiastic superintendent, Dr. Hinojosa, shares a few great things happening here in Spring. This month, check out a recap of the Career Destinations event, a shoutout to our amazing sports teams, and hear about our Family and Community Engagement department's amazing partnership with the Houston Food Bank! Watch the video at https://youtu.be/vADoNtTbX2U

Parents: Join us for a Safety & Security Summit on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dekaney High School. Learn about: Police and Emergency Management; Student Code of Conduct; Mental Health Supports; Bullying Awareness; Digital Safety and Cybersecurity and more!

Check out Five Good Things in Spring for the week of October 27, 2024: https://secure.smore.com/n/2qv9r

Attention 5th and 8th grade students and families: Join us for the School of Choice Showcase on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6:00 p.m. at Dekaney High School! This event will share valuable information about our specialty programs, featuring live student performances and demonstrations. Applications open on Oct. 30: springisd.org/choice.

📢 Early voting starts TODAY! 🗳️ Don’t wait until the last minute—grab a friend, find a polling place near you, and cast your ballot: https://www.harrisvotes.com/Vote-Centers

📅 Save the Date: October 22! Join us at Spring High School for a community meeting on the VATRE, which will be on the November ballot. Learn what it means for our district and community! Translation services will be available. More info: https://www.springisd.org/vatre

🎉Join us as our proud superintendent, Dr. Hinojosa, shares her favorite things happening right here in Spring. This month, discover the latest on our Educational and Performing Arts Center, known as EPIC, and hear about the Board of Trustees' decision to rename our Family and Community Engagement Center in honor of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee! Plus, don’t miss the scoop on the upcoming VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election) on the November ballot. Watch the video at https://youtu.be/f0VMEAHKfuM

This year, a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) is on the ballot — not a bond.🗳️🤔 So, what exactly is a VATRE? It allows voters to decide if their local school district should receive additional funding by adjusting the maintenance and operations property tax rate. How will the VATRE funds be used? The funds will primarily go toward increasing teacher and staff salaries and addressing the district’s $12 million budget deficit. To learn more, visit https://www.springisd.org/page/vatre

📢 Spring ISD Community: You’re invited to two districtwide informational meetings to learn more about the 2024 VATRE, which will be on the ballot on Nov. 5. The first meeting is next Monday, September 30, at 6:00 PM at Westfield High School. Join us and stay informed! Read more: https://www.springisd.org/vatre

🗳️ Attention Spring ISD Community! The Spring ISD Board of Trustees has called a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for the November 5 ballot. You will find this important item at the bottom of your ballot. ✨ Stay informed! Watch this video: https://youtu.be/VQofHcuYbS8 to learn more about what this means for our district and community.

Want to join Team Spring? We are hosting a guest teacher job fair! Join us September 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the TeachUp Spring Learning Center at 15651 North Fwy! Take a look at the information below, and come join the team! RSVP: https://bit.ly/SISDJobFair24

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are designed to honor outstanding public school professionals and to thank them for their dedication and commitment. The H-E-B Excellence in Education program awards cash grants to finalists, winners, and their schools. Nominations for the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards close on October 7, 2024. Nominate your favorite teacher today at https://heblovesteachers.com/nominate/

Please join us for the Spring ISD Alumni Band's Kickoff Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 at Dekaney High School’s Star Theater. You won't want to miss this amazing event! There is no cost to attend, and you'll get to see current and past teachers and students performing. See you there!