Northbrook High seniors learned how to help pay for college costs, reach their fitness goals, drive safely, and Reach for the Stars during the school’s annual Senior Day held Nov. 12.

Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) Meeting

Six Memorial High and two Stratford High students have been named to the All-State Orchestra by the Texas Music Educators Association after competitive auditions.

More than 100 U.S. military veterans joined family and friends at Spring Forest Middle School on Nov. 11 as students and staff hosted one of the district’s biggest-ever salutes to those who have served our nation proudly.

More than two dozen Spring Branch ISD high school students got a peek into the future and its marvels from top scientists and best-selling authors at the recently held Junior Up Experience. Stratford High student Savannah Williams files this report.

At 22, Sam Strickland is ready for the big leagues. A 2005 top academic graduate at Spring Woods High School, he will graduate soon with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an invitation from the Toronto Blue Jays to begin spring training in Florida.

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Spring Branch ISD’s Financial Services Department.

To help build a positive school climate, students at Woodview Elementary took part in a special Mix It Up At Lunch event where students wore clashing clothes and colors and shoes that did not match.

Shaun Greer, a 2004 Memorial High graduate, helped fast pitch the Lubbock Christian University Chaparrals to the baseball division World Series championship of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The Wilchester Elementary School Student Council chose to photograph campus fifth-graders recently in recognition of the school’s naming as a 2009 Honor Roll School by the Texas Business and Education Coalition. The photograph will be submitted to the coalition to represent this award-winning school.

More than 20 high school students with the Architectural Design program at The Guthrie Center volunteered for a third year with the Rebuilding Houston Together program.

The Rotary Club of Spring Branch-Memorial sponsored a luncheon for students at Landrum Middle School recently to honor outstanding students chosen by teachers at the end of the first grading cycle. SBISD Board of Trustees member Wayne Schaper Sr. was the event speaker.  

Fifth-grader Sarah Kate Elliott asked friends to donate school supplies to others in need rather than give her birthday gifts. Students at several Spring Branch ISD campuses will now share in her bounty.

Join us for this year's STAR "Senior" Prom

Spring Branch ISD is building for the future prudently and wisely. In recent weeks, Spring Branch ISD has sold construction bonds at historically low interest rates. At the same time, multiple bids have been received on upcoming projects, resulting in potential cost savings. For SBISD, it’s a very good time to rebuild.

Wilchester Elementary third-grader Connor Stein has been named a Top Ten Poet in the Creative Communications poetry contest. He wins a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. His poem will be included in the upcoming A Celebration of Poets anthology.

The Houston Bar Association teamed up with area medical professionals to teach fifth-graders at six Spring Branch ISD elementary schools about the medical and legal consequences of drug and alcohol use. Classroom visits were held Oct. 22 as part of Red Ribbon Week.

Wilchester Elementary third-grader Connor Stein has been named a Top Ten Poet in the Creative Communications poetry contest. He wins a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. His poem will be included in the anthology, A Celebration of Poets, which includes student works chosen for literary merit, creativity and social significance.

On Oct. 17, more than 30 Northbrook High students, teachers and other volunteers met in southeast Houston to repair the home of 83-year-old Maezell Roberts. The homeowner was thrilled with the work and the spirit of the volunteers.

More than 90 family members of all ages showed up recently for the weekly Family Library Night at Housman Elementary School, 6705 Housman. The 9-year-old program meets for two hours every Thursday evening.

Three Stratford High School students will be recognized as new Eagle Scouts with Troop 599 during an Eagle Court of Honor at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.

Reggie Grob’s father and family members and University of Texas football great Chris Gilbert joined Spring Branch ISD leaders and Board of Trustees for an Oct. 15 ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the renovation of Reggie Grob Stadium and its grounds.

Event Photos:  http://springbranchisd.smugmug.com/Building-My-Future/Reggie-Grob-Stadium/