Spring Branch Education Foundation Grants $63,652 for District Students

At its May 30 Board meeting, Spring Branch EducationFoundation (SBEF) directors approved $63,652 in grants that will fund diverse education-enhancing projects throughout Spring Branch Independent School District. The grants are designated for district-wide projects and SBISD campuses. Twice each year, the Foundation calls for grant applications, up to $5,000 each, from...

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Health Fitness Scholarships

The Spring Branch Health Fitness Teachers Association (SBHFTA) has awarded two scholarships to graduating seniors at Spring Woods High School. The scholarship award winners are Miriam Toj, who received $1,200, and Hope Vasquez, who received $1,500. These two seniors were supported by instructors Cathlene Webb and Tyra Harrell. Miriam Toj will attend Stephen F. Austin...

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SBISD Student MediaFest

Spring Branch ISD’s first Student MediaFest program and awards presentation on May 24 drew hundreds of students, teachers and supporting family members to the auditorium at Cornerstone Academy. Sponsored by the district’s Educational Technology Department, the evening event included opening remarks by SBISD Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Jennifer...

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Landrum Lions Alumni Scholarships

Six former Landrum Middle School students who are graduating from Northbrook High School this week have been awarded the first-ever Landrum Lions Alumni Scholarships. These new scholarships provide $500 to graduating seniors who are Landrum Middle School alumni as an incentive to help them pursue technical, community college, or university-level degrees. “Spring Branch...

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Retirement Celebration

Staff members in the Spring Branch ISD Transportation held a celebration May 22 for bus drivers and bus assistants who will be retiring this year. Among retirements announced recently is the district Director of Transportation, Henry Behne. Behne led the SBISD Transportation Department for the past 12 years. He has more than 20 years of experience in public school transportation...

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Junior Architects: Michael G. Meyers Design Awards & Scholarships

Nine students enrolled in the Guthrie Center’s Architectural Design program won seven of 15 scholarships awarded for projects submitted as part of the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition. This design competition is sponsored each spring by the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA). The Buffalo Bayou Partnership, as part of...

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Texas Science Association President

A Spring Branch ISD instructional specialist will begin duties soon as president of the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT). Donald Burken, SBISD instructional specialist in elementary science, is preparing to take the reins of the state association. His term begins on August 1. Burken has served as the group’s president-elect for the past year. “As incoming...

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Career Day Speakers

A U.S. Congressman. A female firefighter. A cake decorator. Two local small business owners. A meteorologist. A cancer specialist. These are among the 30 Career Day adults who spoke to fifth-graders enrolled at Ridgecrest Elementary School during special presentations in April and May. A visit in April by U.S. Congressman Ted Poe (R-Humble) kicked off the Career Day...

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Elizabeth Brand Teacher Excellence Award

Two Spring Branch ISD secondary educators have been honored with this year’s Elizabeth Brand Teacher Excellence Award, which was presented recently by the Houston Association of Professional Landmen, or HAPL. Winners of the Elizabeth Brand Award are Memorial High Orchestra co-director Danielle Prontka and Stratford High physics teacher Tracey Jensen. The two teachers...

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Simply Charming Art Car

A SPARK School Park Program official and a popular accessories and jewelry retailer addressed Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees recently in praise of a Northbrook Middle School art project that led to several trophies in the recent Houston Art Car Parade. Kathleen Ownby with the SPARK, School Park Program, and Patty Fadhouli with Charming Charlie, the women’s accessories...

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Student Athletes Honored

More than 50 of the district’s top high school athletes were honored at the May 20 regular meeting of the Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees. This meeting was held in Memorial High School’s auditorium so that all students and their families could be seated comfortably. Memorial and Stratford high school students who qualified for state-level University Interscholastic...

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Trustees sworn in and Board officers elected

Three newly elected Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees members were sworn in Tuesday after results of the May 11 election were canvassed and then certified during a special meeting of the Board of Trustees. Board of Trustees officers were also elected for the year ahead during the May 21 special meeting. Sworn in as Trustees after official canvass of the May 11 election...

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It's All About the Students

Commencement marks a significant milestone in life. The staff and educators in Spring Branch ISD are very proud of all of our students. We've been inspired by the hard work and accomplishment of our Class of 2013 and created a special publication featuring some of our outstanding graduates and their achievements - awarded scholarships and honors - as well as information...

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Spring Branch Education Foundation Awards Night

More than 70 graduating seniors were honored with scholarship awards during the annual Spring Branch Education Fund (SBEF) Awards Night, which was held May 9 at the Westin Memorial City Hotel. Student scholarship awards totaled more than $78,000. In all, 71 scholarships were awarded. They include 30 student scholarships sponsored either by the SBEF or individuals,...

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H-E-B Healthy Campus Award

Edgewood Elementary School was named as one of 12 schools in Texas to earn the title of “Healthy Campus” during the recently held H-E-B Excellence in Education awards ceremony. The campus award was announced May 3 in Austin. Edgewood Elementary earned recognition for its efforts to fight childhood obesity by promoting healthy food and wellness choices. The award includes...

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Employee Campaign Scholarships

A record 41 graduating seniors were rewarded with Employee Campaign scholarships at the annual Spring Branch Education Foundation Awards Night celebrated May 9 at the Westin Memorial City Hotel. This year’s group of seniors each received a $1,250 scholarship. Spring Branch ISD employees contribute annually to the Foundation’s Employee Campaign, which funds scholarships...

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PTA Council Awards Night

More than 100 Spring Branch ISD students were honored May 7 at Stratford High School during the annual SBISD Council of PTAs Awards Night. District students and graduating seniors were honored for their participation in the Odyssey of the Mind, PTA Reflections and Environmental Contest programs, and as 2013 scholarship winners selected by the PTA Council and Spring Branch...

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2012-13 WAIS Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Westchester Academy names valedictorians and salutatorians Westchester Academy for International Studies has named five co-valedictorians and one salutatorian as its Class of 2013 representatives. Graduating seniors at this district public charter campus will receive their diplomas at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3, during a planned Graduation ceremony at Don Coleman Coliseum....

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2012-13 SHS Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Stratford High announces valedictorians and salutatorians Stratford High has named 19 valedictorians and four salutatorians as Class of 2013 representatives. Graduating seniors at this Spring Branch ISD campus will receive their diplomas at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, during a planned Graduation ceremony at Don Coleman Coliseum. The Class of 2013 co-valedictorians:...

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2012-13 SWHS Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Spring Woods High announces valedictorians and salutatorians Spring Woods High has named five graduating seniors as valedictorians for the Class of 2013. They are: Wendolyne Catalina Castillo Candace Marie Edgley Kim Uyen Nguyen Jack William Rodgers Ruby Mayra Salazar Co-salutatorians this year at Spring Woods High are: Michelle Adil Balsara Diane Tuyen...

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2012-13 NBHS Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Northbrook High announces valedictorian and salutatorian Northbrook High School has named Fernando Nazario Bello as its Class of 2013 valedictorian and Sandra Lara as its 2013 Salutatorian. Seniors at Northbrook High will receive their diplomas at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, during Graduation ceremonies at Don Coleman Coliseum. Principal at Northbrook High School...

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2012-13 MHS Valedictorians & Salutatorians

Memorial High names 16 co-valedictorians Memorial High School has named 16 valedictorians and seven salutatorians as its Class of 2013 representatives. Graduating seniors at this Spring Branch ISD campus will be receive their diplomas at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, during a planned Graduation ceremony at Don Coleman Coliseum. Memorial High School 2013 co-valedictorians: Emily...

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Summer Community Education

Online registration is being conducted now for Spring Branch ISD’s Community Education summer classes ranging from pottery and ceramics to GED preparation and youth and adult dance instruction. Online, instructor-led classes are offered by this community-based program, too. To register online, visit the Spring Branch ISD Community Education website at this address: http://communityed.springbranchisd.com....

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2013 Jones Scholars

Twelve graduating seniors in Spring Branch ISD have been named 2013 Houston Endowment Jones Scholars and are now eligible to receive up to $16,000 in scholarship funds toward a four-year university or college bachelor’s degree. Jones Scholars are nominated by participating high schools. A Rotary Club of Houston committee made the final selection based on academic achievement,...

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Houston West Chamber Awards

Pictured: Principal Gary Henry (left) with Jeanne Bollinger, Chamber President & CEO and James Mutters (right) at the 23rd Annual Teacher of the Year and Business Partnership Awards Luncheon A local Tae Kwon Do business that has provided classes and uniforms for an after-school program at Valley Oaks Elementary School was named Business Partner of the Year in...

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Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy

Five elementary teachers in Spring Branch ISD have been chosen to participate this summer in the 2013 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy, which will meet June 16-21 at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center. The residential-style academy is designed to enhance the science and mathematics teaching and learning of third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade teachers....

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