Pasadena Independent School District

SHI principal named HEB award finalist

Posted on 02/20/2019

South Houston Intermediate Principal Laura Gomez was recently named a finalist for the H-E-B 2019 Excellence in Education principal award. H-E-B representatives and district administrators surprised Gomez during a pep rally at SHI and presented her with a $2,500 check for the campus and a $1,000 personal check.  READ MORE... about SHI principal named HEB award finalist

Turner Elementary’s safety patrol eases congestion

Posted on 02/15/2019

Parents dropping off their kids at Turner recently may have noticed it’s taking less time than it used to, thanks to the Turner safety patrol.  READ MORE... about Turner Elementary’s safety patrol eases congestion

ExxonMobil donates $10K to Dobie debate club

Posted on 02/13/2019

On February 12, representatives from ExxonMobil presented J. Frank Dobie High School Speech and Debate Club Head Coach Andrew Barrett and campus administrators with a $10,000 check for the program.   READ MORE... about ExxonMobil donates $10K to Dobie debate club

Spring Chess Tournament winners announced

Posted on 02/13/2019

Beverly Hills Intermediate recently hosted the ninth annual PISD Spring Chess Tournament.  READ MORE... about Spring Chess Tournament winners announced

40 Campuses Honored for Texas Bluebonnet Reading Program

Posted on 02/13/2019

The Pasadena ISD Office of Libraries and Instructional Materials awarded trophies to 40 campuses in the district for achieving a high level of student participation in the Texas Bluebonnet reading program.  READ MORE... about 40 Campuses Honored for Texas Bluebonnet Reading Program

PHS coach retires, leaves legacy of longevity

Posted on 02/12/2019

It is the end of an era at Pasadena High School as campus athletic coordinator and head football coach Jeffery Ganske announced that he is hanging up the coaching headset. Ganske, who has been at the helm of the Mighty Eagles football program for the past 11 years, recently announced the decision to retire from coaching in order to spend more time with his family.   READ MORE... about PHS coach retires, leaves legacy of longevity

Houston Gamblers defensive lineman Fitzpatrick to emcee at PISD Athletics Hall of Fame, April 13

Posted on 02/12/2019

The Pasadena ISD Athletics Hall of Fame (AHOF) recently announced that Tony Fitzpatrick, former Houston Gamblers defensive lineman, will headline the 2019 AHOF induction ceremony on April 13 at Phillips Field House.  READ MORE... about Houston Gamblers defensive lineman Fitzpatrick to emcee at PISD Athletics Hall of Fame, April 13

Lesniewski, Richardson named PISD principals of the year

Posted on 02/08/2019

Pasadena ISD recently named Lindsey Lesniewski of Gardens Elementary and Jeremy Richardson of Pasadena Memorial High the 2019 Elementary and Secondary Principals of the Year, respectively.   READ MORE... about Lesniewski, Richardson named PISD principals of the year

Rayburn senior Cristina Gonzalez advances to Skills USA Culinary Arts state competition

Posted on 02/08/2019

Rayburn High School senior Cristina Gonzalez will advance to the Skills USA Culinary Arts State Competition in Corpus Christi this April, after recently winning first place at regionals.  READ MORE... about Rayburn senior Cristina Gonzalez advances to Skills USA Culinary Arts state competition

21 Pasadena ISD child guidance and education training students advance to TAFE state competition

Posted on 02/07/2019

Twenty-one child guidance and education training students throughout Pasadena ISD will advance to the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit in Allen, February 28- March 2, after competing at the regional competition.  READ MORE... about 21 Pasadena ISD child guidance and education training students advance to TAFE state competition