Survey Results and Vote on 2014-15 Academic Calendar

On Monday evening, the SBISD Board of Trustees voted to maintain the week of March 16 – March 20 as Spring Break for the 2014-15 school year. The bad weather make up days for next school year, if needed, have been moved to the end of the school year (June 4 and 5). You may view the 2014-2015 Academic Calendar at this link: http://www.springbranchisd.com/calendars/2014_15.pdf   We...

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The Bonnie J. Dunbar STEM Academy at teachHOUSTON

Summer Opportunity for Middle School Students - The Bonnie J. Dunbar STEM AcademyTwo, One-Week Sessions to be Held in July The Bonnie J. Dunbar STEM Academy at teachHOUSTON is designed for students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades who have an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Academy curriculum incorporates STEM Design Projects...

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STEM Summer Camp Opportunity - ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp at U of H

Budding scientists and engineers interested in sharpening their skills alongside professionals and a former astronaut are encouraged to apply for the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp program. This unique experience supported by the ExxonMobil Foundation includes mentoring from Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr, the first African-American to walk...

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Credit by Exam June & July Dates

SBISD is pleased to offer students the opportunity to earn course credit through examination again this year.  Students may select testing sessions June 16 - 19 or July 21 - 24.  All testing will be conducted at the Administration Building at 955 Campbell Road.  Please contact your school counselor for information and application...

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Create. Enter. Inspire. Win.

Navigate Your Future Art Contest Show us how NAVIANCE is helping you to navigate your future! ATTENTION STUDENTS! We're looking for original, creative colorful artwork, which will illustrate the benefits of Naviance, our new web based program college and career planning tool. We want you to create original artwork about how NAVIANCE is helping you NAVIGATE YOUR FUTURE!...

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We Have a Rodeo Art Grand Champion!

For the first time in district history, a Spring Branch ISD high school art student has been named as the one and only Grand Champion in the School Art Auction sponsored by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Based on recent history, the acrylic work titled “Reminiscence of Youth” painted by Memorial High School senior Seo Woo “Michelle” Jong could fetch $200,000 or...

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Message from SBISD Superintendent of School - Have a great Spring Break!

Topics: Updated on school finance, HB5 and looking forward in SBISD. Thank you for your hard work! It's been a great semester and we're looking forward to everyone coming back after Spring Break to continue the outstanding work!  Have a great break next week. ...

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Expanding the Definition of Student Success

Secondary Principal of the Year Challenges Students to Find Their Passion What defines you? That's the question Stratford High School Principal Christopher Juntti proposed to a packed auditorium as parents and students gathered to celebrate Stratford High's Breakfast of Champions Event earlier this month.  Principal Juntti welcomed over 600 honored students and guests...

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State Swimming and Diving Results

Swimmers and divers at Memorial and Stratford high schools returned with medals recently after competing Feb. 22 in State 4A and 5A UIL championships in Austin. In 5A state competition, Memorial High School junior Alex Buscher won the 200-yard freestyle race. She is state champion in that race for the second year in a row. In addition, she placed second statewide in the...

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Board of Trustees Election Update

The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees is expected to take action soon to officially cancel the May 10 election for two Trustee positions after no candidates filed to oppose Trustees Wayne F. Schaper Sr. and Chris Gonzalez for new, three-year terms. After a Feb. 28 deadline for candidate filings had passed for Positions No. 1 and No. 2, SBISD Elections Secretary Diane...

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PTA Reflections State Results

Eight Spring Branch ISD students recently received recognition for their State PTA Reflections Contest submissions under the theme, “Believe, Dream, Inspire.” More than 100,000 students submitted entries to the district reflections contests, and only 1,500 entries advanced to the state level where 400 were honored. SBISD had 22 separate student entries make it to the state...

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New SAT: Essay will be optional

From Associated Press reports WASHINGTON — Essay optional. No penalties for wrong answers. The SAT college entrance exam is undergoing sweeping revisions. Changes in the annual test that millions of students take will also do away with some vocabulary words such as "prevaricator" and "sagacious" in favor of words more commonly used in school and on the job. College Board...

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SBISD Principals of the Year Named

Two campus leaders were named recently by their district peers as Spring Branch ISD’s 2014 Elementary and Secondary Principals of the Year. Rummel Creek Elementary School Principal Nancy Harn and Stratford High School Principal Chris Juntti won this year’s honors in SBISD’s ninth annual recognition of school leadership. Principals of the Year are nominated by their peers...

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Campus Teachers of the Year

All 46 campuses in Spring Branch ISD have named instructors as their campus nominees for the 2014 Teacher of the Year title. The district’s Teacher of the Year Committee will review nomination materials and then select three elementary and three secondary finalists for a Teacher of the Year honor in each teaching category. Superintendent of Schools Duncan F. Klussmann,...

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Passion + Purpose = Student Success

The University of Texas’ Engineering College opened its doors to 40 Westwood Elementary School fifth-graders recently as part of the Austin college's "Girls in Engineering Day at UT-Austin." The fifth-graders explored the college campus on Feb. 22 and explored the STEM areas of science, technology, engineering and math as potential areas of study and for future career...

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Two Schools, One Goal

It isn’t too often that fifth-graders’ find themselves publishing and reading their own work in print. But that is the case at Thornwood Elementary where 10 graduating students have started what may be the first student-run, elementary school newsletter in Spring Branch ISD. Eager to learn about the field of journalism, the Thornwood staff walked over to Stratford...

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Superintendent's Message - February 2014

What Happens in Austin Impacts SBISD Students: School Financing and HB5 Update Visit the Superintendent's website for a complete listing of videocasts.  ...

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Spring Break Holiday: March 17 - 21

Reminder: Spring Break in SBISD will be March 17-21.  All campuses will be closed.  Classes will resume on Monday, March 24.  For a look at the complete SBISD Academic Calendar for the 2013-14 Year, click here.  (En Espano...

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