2019-2020

Dobie Band Director selected as quarterfinalist for GRAMMY Music Educator Award
Dobie Band Director selected as quarterfinalist for GRAMMY Music Educator Award
Posted on 06/10/2020
Kevin Erickson, Dobie High School band director, has been selected as a quarterfinalist for the 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator Award.   READ MORE... about Dobie Band Director selected as quarterfinalist for GRAMMY Music Educator Award
13 Pasadena ISD campuses named Gold Ribbon Schools
13 Pasadena ISD campuses named Gold Ribbon Schools
Posted on 06/03/2020
CHILDREN AT RISK, an organization that specializes in addressing issues that affect Texas’ youth, has named 13 Pasadena ISD campuses as Gold Ribbon Schools.   READ MORE... about 13 Pasadena ISD campuses named Gold Ribbon Schools
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Frazier Elementary principal receives Outstanding Leadership Award
Posted on 05/27/2020
Frazier Elementary principal Wendy Wiseburn has been awarded the Outstanding Leadership by an Afterschool Administrator – Spirit of Excellence Award from CASE for Kids.  READ MORE... about Frazier Elementary principal receives Outstanding Leadership Award
Hearts for Heroes: A Salute to COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
Hearts for Heroes: A Salute to COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
Posted on 05/06/2020
Pasadena ISD alumni are the heartbeat of the community. They give back, volunteer and keep traditions strong. During the COVID-19 pandemic. some of these graduates are serving the community in an unprecedented way -- saving lives. Here are their stories...  READ MORE... about Hearts for Heroes: A Salute to COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
Two Sam Rayburn High School students win at the Scholastic Awards
Two Sam Rayburn High School students win at the Scholastic Awards
Posted on 05/05/2020
Out of the nearly 110,000 students that competed, two Sam Rayburn High School students received National Medals at the 2020 Scholastic Awards.   READ MORE... about Two Sam Rayburn High School students win at the Scholastic Awards
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Pasadena Early College High School student earns full ride to college through Gates Scholarship
Posted on 05/04/2020
Pasadena Early College H.S. senior Tanya Trujillo is one of only 300 students nationwide selected to receive the prestigious Gates Scholarship award. Trujillo, a four year AVID student, was selected for the award for her outstanding academic record, leadership skills and for being a well-rounded student.   READ MORE... about Pasadena Early College High School student earns full ride to college through Gates Scholarship
Bondy invited to perform at prestigious Midwest Music Conference
Bondy invited to perform at prestigious Midwest Music Conference
Posted on 04/24/2020
The Midwest Conference is the largest instrumental music education event in the world, attracting applications from ensembles across the U.S. Read it here!  READ MORE... about Bondy invited to perform at prestigious Midwest Music Conference
Pearl Hall Elementary raises over $11,000 for teacher with cancer diagnosis
Pearl Hall Elementary raises over $11,000 for teacher with cancer diagnosis
Posted on 04/20/2020
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Kacey Oinonen -- a kindergarten teacher at Pearl Hall Elementary received a call she will never forget.   READ MORE... about Pearl Hall Elementary raises over $11,000 for teacher with cancer diagnosis
Ed. Foundation donates $200K for PISD distance learning
Ed. Foundation donates $200K for PISD distance learning
Posted on 04/10/2020
When the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation saw that the COVID-19 pandemic brought forth extraordinary needs for the school district, it was compelled to help in extraordinary ways to assist students and teachers during this time of crisis.  READ MORE... about Ed. Foundation donates $200K for PISD distance learning
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PISD named one of the Best Communities for Music Education
Posted on 04/08/2020
For the 14th consecutive year, Pasadena ISD has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation!   READ MORE... about PISD named one of the Best Communities for Music Education