Viral video shows attack on Conroe ISD bus: Employee no longer with district; What we know so far
The Conroe Independent School District said an employee in its transportation department is no longer employed with the district following a video posted to social media appearing to show the employee striking a student on a school bus.
Former Conroe ISD teacher receives 10-year prison sentence for inappropriate relationship with student, docs show
A former teacher at Conroe Independent School District was sentenced to 10 years in prison after having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to Montgomery County District Attorneyโs Office.
Viral TikTok video shows Conroe ISD teacher assigning option for students to buy his 2 books for perfect grade
Conroe ISD students and parents are concerned over a viral TikTok video being shared on social media, exposing leaked photos from York Junior High School students who expressed discomfort over an apparent lesson plan by a teacher at the school.
Conroe ISD high school science teacher arrested, accused of having inappropriate relationship with student
A science teacher at a Conroe Independent School District high school has been arrested and charged for having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to the Montgomery County Sheriffโs Office.
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โWe must do moreโ: Conroe ISD moves to โAlert Level 4โฒ with hundreds of new COVID-19 cases daily
With COVID-19 spreading throughout Conroe ISD so quickly, the district moved to Alert Level 4, which is the second-highest level and one level away from considering shutting down campuses and even the entire district.
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Memorial Hermann partners with Conroe ISD to vaccinate thousands in Montgomery County
SHENANDOAH, Texas โ Memorial Hermann and Conroe ISD are working together to vaccinate nearly 7,000 people in Montgomery County. Their daughter, who lives with them, just had a baby, so Danny and Donna Driscoll wanted the vaccine in a hurry. Memorial Hermann teamed with Conroe ISD to administer about 7,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Woodforest Bank Stadium Friday and Saturday. Thatโs an honor for us to do that through this vaccine clinic,โ said Conroe ISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null. Dr. Null said they plan to do the second doses of the vaccine at the same site in three weeks.
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LIST: Houston-area districts cancel, delay classes on Monday due to weather
Due to inclement weather, Houston-area school districts canceled or delayed classes on Monday, Jan. 11. Here is the full list of school districts that have announced changes:Anderson-Shiro CISDAnderson-Shiro CISD will close on Monday. Huntsville ISDHuntsville ISD will cancel all classes on Monday. New Waverly ISDNew Waverly ISD will cancel classes for Monday. Willis ISDWillis ISD will cancel classes for Monday.
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LIST: Houston-area school, college schedule changes because of Beta
Humble ISD - Humble ISD schools and buildings are OPEN on Wednesday, Sept. 23, following Tropical Storm Beta. Klein Online students will continue to learn online and Klein On-Campus students will return to their campus. San Jacinto College - San Jacinto College will extend online learning and remote work for Wednesday, Sept. 23. Tomball ISD - Tomball ISD schools and facilities are open Wednesday, Sept. 23 and the district will operate on a normal schedule. Classes continue online.
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Conroe ISD makes system adjustments following cyber attack
CONROE, Texas โ Conroe Independent School District officials had to make some changes to their network following a cyberattack meant to overwhelm the system. On Wednesday, the district officials put out a statement on the website that said people began experiencing issues last week that โimpacted phone and internet service throughout the day.โHardware engineers worked to identify the problem but later determined it was not a malfunction but rather an intentional attack from an outside source trying to overwhelm the districtโs network. According to the district, similar attacks have been happening across the country, but โno student or employee data was accessed.โThe district said it made adjustments to its system to โmitigate the impact to our phones and internet, and the matter is being investigated by law enforcement agencies.โIn early August, Humble ISD also experienced a similar attack and service was down for nearly 30 minutes until the district could get the system back up. An expert spoke to KPRC 2 and said โdenial of serviceโ (or DDoS) attacks are fairly common and are โnothing worth panicking over.โ
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Teachers from these Houston-area school districts made most complaints to union of COVID-19 protocol violations, discrepancies
HOUSTON โ The Texas State Teachers Association announced Monday that its members had reported hundreds of COVID-19 protocol discrepancies or violations in the first couple weeks of the school year. In the Houston area, the most complaints of violations were submitted by teachers in the Cy-Fair Independent School District with 210 reports of violations since the school district began the academic year last week. We hope we havenโt prolonged the day when we can think about being normal again.โSee the Houston-area districts where the most teachers reported COVID-19 violations during the first couple weeks of the school year. Across the state, TSTA claims it has received hundreds of reports of COVID-19 protocol violations from members in 135 school districts. What the school districts are sayingKPRC 2 reached out to the Houston-area school districts with a high number of reported violations.
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Multiple Houston-area school districts will be closed Friday due to power outages in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura
HOUSTON โ Multiple Houston-area school districts will be closed Friday due to the ongoing brownouts in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. RELATED: Some Houston-area residents to experience periodic power outages due to Hurricane LauraEntergy announced the outages to its Texas customers Thursday after its transmission system suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Laura. These are the closures so far:
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LET'S RIDE: The Woodlands' Jordan verbals to SMU
The Woodlands Highlander junior committed to the legendary SMU golf program last Friday โ a dream come true. "I kind of started playing a lot later than other golfers," he said. "I started playing tournament in the sixth grade and I was okay. June 15th was the official day that college coaches could reach out to high school juniors and Jordan had options. The facilities are unmatched and the coaches really care about their players.
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New trend providing working parents alternative virtual learning setting for kids
With many local school districts opting for virtual learning amid COVID-19, a new trend is picking up speed in response to a need to help working parents find a safe place for their children. Learning academies like Kids R Kids of Lake Conroe are seeking to provide a socially-distanced classroom setting for students in the Houston area. The owner of Kids R Kids of Lake Conroe wanted to be a resource for students of working parents in Conroe and Montgomery ISDs. The three to four hours of remote learning are spread out across the day. The teachers will act as liaisons between the parents and the public school teachers to ensure that every child is on the right track.
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The โMcCaskill Planโ working to perfection; 31 offers and counting for (Conroe) Oak Ridge three-star running back
Born in Wichita, Kansas, the (Conroe) Oak Ridge three-star running back had someone who believed in him at an early age โ his mom. "We moved from Kansas because she wanted me to play against the best competition and get the best coaching. McCaskill has emerged as one of the top backs in the state of Texas with offers from college football powers like Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn State and USC, just to name a few. "I really believe I was put on this earth to be a running back and destroy defenses," he said. "If I had 31 offers or zero offers, I still feel like that.
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Conroe Independent School District: What you need to know about the districtโs 2020-2021 school year
Conroe students are ready for the 2020 school year, however, the first few weeks will be different. Superintendent Null revealed Conroe ISDโs Roadmap to Reopening plan in a live-streamed YouTube video on July 13, offering both in-person and online instruction to students. The district will be updating their Roadmap to Reopening website each day in case new information arises. Superintendent Null is expected to answer parentsโ questions in a live YouTube video on July 23 at 6 p.m. https://t.co/QzhJktrek2 โ Conroe ISD (@ConroeISD) July 13, 2020Do you have questions about Conroe ISDโs plan?
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Student who attended strength and conditioning camp at The Woodlands High School 9th Grade Campus tests positive for COVID-19
A student who attended the strength and conditioning camp at The Woodlands High School Ninth Grade campus last week has tested positive for COVID-19. The district was notified of the positive test Thursday, June 18. Conroe ISD Director of Communications Sarah Blakelock said the facility used for the strength and training camp was thoroughly cleaned and โall students and employees directly impacted have been notified in accordance with UIL and Texas Education Agency guidelines about required self-quarantine or their ability to continue participating.โโAs a best practice, all families and students are advised to monitor their health, follow the CDC guidelines, and contact their healthcare provider with any questions or if symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, or chills develop,โ Blakelock said. Blakelock said the positive test result at the site does not effect the strength and conditioning camps being held at two other locations. โAll sites are working to provide the safest experience for students by following UIL and Texas Education Agency guidelines,โ Blakelock said.
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PHOTOS: This is what high school graduations in Houston looked like this week as districts practice social distancing
In-person high school graduations in Houston look a lot different this year. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency, who announced earlier in May that in-person graduation ceremonies would resume if social distancing and health protocols could be followed. Take a look below at how these Houston-area school districts are holding their graduation ceremonies:Thatโs a wrap for @ClearCreekISD Class of 2020!!! Posted by Conroe Independent School District on Tuesday, June 2, 2020The Cypress Falls High School graduating class of 2020 celebrated its commencement on June 2 at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium. #CyFallsGrad #Classof2020 #CFISDspirit Posted by Cypress-Fairbanks ISD on Wednesday, June 3, 2020Clear Brook HS, you were terrific at the 2020 Graduation tonight.
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These 3 Houston-area school districts are among the best in Texas, new survey reveals
HOUSTON โ Three Houston-area school districts were ranked among the top school districts in Texas according to a survey by niche.com. The survey was based on factors such as college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and test scores. Katy ISD, Friendswood ISD and Tomball ISD came in at Nos. The list also included Pearland ISD, Conroe ISD and Clear Creek ISD as honorable mentions. 2020 Best School Districts in Texas1.
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Hereโs what to know this evening about Tropical Depression Imelda
HOUSTON โ As Imelda continues to impact the Houston area, here are the biggest headlines you need to know about:1. Here's more to know:Third Imelda-related death confirmed in BeaumontThree people were killed after Tropical Storm Imelda hit Southeast Texas Thursday, bringing torrential rainfall across the Houston area, Winnie and Beaumont. ๐ทThere are several dozen locations where high water is reportedTropical Depression Imelda has brought flooding rains to parts of the Houston region. The water receding in a lot of locations, but we still have high water," Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner said. How you can help out those who are in needThousands in the greater Houston area were impacted by Tropical Depression Imelda.