AUGUST 2020 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Flexibility and Innovation

Great Teachers COVID Adjustments Meet the Board Bond Update Humble ISD’s School safety precautions Get to know your Keeping our Teachers of and changes to prevent School Board Promises the Year COVID-19 of Trustees pages 21-23 pages 6-8 pages 12-13 page 17 2 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 Superintendent’s View student and staff safety. There are so many aspects summer by filling over 11,000 seats during summer of safety when you consider mental health, physical professional development. Our teachers have health, and emotional health. We have been strengthened their skills regarding online learning, constantly evolving -- innovating and improving in as we know that our fall plans require that of nearly all of these areas. We know that if our students and all teachers in our district. With A/B schedules in staff are not safe, nothing else matters. This year we our secondary schools to create social distancing continue with all of our work in school safety, and and with the need for all teachers to be able to pivot we add a healthy focus on virus prevention. to online if the need arises, they have exceeded More specifically, this year, we are providing expectations in their preparation once again. personal protective equipment (PPE) for our staff, adding plexiglass dividers to reception desks and Personalized Learning other appropriate areas, limiting visitors, requiring Finally, Humble ISD is committed to self-screening for all, reducing class sizes and personalization. We believe that matching our skills building capacities, installing UV light (germ to the goals of our students, and staff, creates a killers) to air handlers and HVAC units, changing personalized success model. We are dedicated to water fountains to bottle fillers, moving to MERV empathetically meeting the needs of each member by Dr. Elizabeth Fagen 13 filters, creating outdoor learning/eating spaces, of the Humble ISD family. This year, more than ever For the last 24 years as a professional educator, increasing sanitizing and cleaning, limiting shared before, it is important that we understand the unique I have loved back-to-school – a wonderful moment materials, increasing hand washing and sanitizing, needs of each student and each staff member and when we welcome a new school year and all of the and rethinking all aspects of “school” that have design a system that strategically matches them. We fresh, new opportunities that come with it. There is historically required larger groups in smaller, have students who prefer online learning and we have a familiarity and a rhythm to it that I have always indoor areas like specials in elementary schools. staff that prefer online learning. There is a synergy enjoyed -- as a student, a teacher, a principal, a parent, that is created when we seek first to understand and and now a superintendent; and while this year is Instructional Excellence maximize the win-win. going to be different from the past 24, I know that In addition to safety, we will continue our It is a very challenging time for everyone and it our Humble ISD family and both our values and our commitment to instructional excellence. The Humble is going to take the incredible partnership we have in principles will continue to guide our decisions and ISD family is well known for excellence in education Humble ISD between staff, students, and families to our work. We will make it through together. and we are very proud of that. We know that our be successful. We have demonstrated time and time teachers go above and beyond to do what is best again that we are a phenomenal team; and I know Safety for our students. Our teachers have demonstrated that we are going to rise above difficulty and emerge Humble ISD continues to be committed to extraordinary commitment to their students this stronger once again.

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Please know that all On the Cover information in this publication Top Photo: from left, Atascocita Springs students Elias Sanchez Karli Andrews, Gianna Sanchez, Teacher was current at the time of Chetoya Andrews, and student Sofia Cardenas learn in printing. However, in the ever- a classroom set up for appropriate social distancing. changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, situations Bottom Photo: Timbers Elementary student Evie Elvir change frequently. Please check interacts with teacher Laura Smith. the Humble ISD back-to-school website at www.humbleisd.net/ Humble ISD backtoschool2020 for the latest Some homes not served by Humble ISD receive information. this newsletter as a result of postal routes crossing over district lines. To save money, we must mail to an entire postal carrier route.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 3 Welcome from the Humble ISD School Board President School opened and they district, Humble ISD is building new campuses. I became KHS Mustangs. am proud that we are a district that focuses on new Humble ISD became a growth as well as refreshing older facilities. two high-school district. The district was able to sell construction bonds Today, Humble ISD at a net effective interest rate of 2.17 percent this operates six high schools. summer. This is lower than the rate of 4 percent As communities grow, that was projected back in 2018 when the bond there is a tendency to referendum passed. The lower rate will save the lose identity. Humble district about $62 million. ISD is special because we Later this fall, the City of Humble will open have worked hard to be the Humble Museum in its new location at 601 forward-thinking while R. Sitton, Class of 1982 Higgins Street next to the Charles Bender Performing honoring our historic Arts Center. If you go there, you will see that community. In the 2018-2019 school year, we our community has persevered through floods, celebrated our 100th Anniversary as a district. These boomtowns and busts. We will continue to persevere celebrations inspired us to reflect on where we’ve through this pandemic because we are a community been and where we are going. The result of that committed to building bright futures for all children. reflection has been an even stronger partnership with Keep lighting the way! the City of Humble. The City of Humble recently annexed land that will make it smoother for Humble ISD to build the new Lakeland Elementary on a larger piece of property with better traffic flow. Humble High by Robert Sitton School, as the oldest high school, is being renovated I grew up on Wilson Road. My home was to bring facilities in alignment with newer campuses. located across the street from Humble High School. The district has purchased property to build a new I attended Lakeland Elementary School and Humble North Belt Elementary, one of the older schools, Middle School. in the future. Quest Early College High School is When I was entering eighth grade, Kingwood gaining its own building near Humble High School. Middle School opened and my friends who lived in In Kingwood, Kingwood Middle School is Kingwood left Humble Middle to become the first being rebuilt with a new building designed for the eighth grade class at the new school. For ninth grade, needs of 21st-century learners that incorporates The City of Humble renovated Charles Bender High we were reunited again as freshmen at Humble High natural light and trees reflective of the Livable Forest. School to become The Charles Bender Performing Arts School. But the next year, in 1979, Kingwood High In the fast-growing southern portion of the Center.

School Board Vice President elected to Harris County Appraisal District Board Humble ISD Board of Trustees Vice President and procedures set by law. Martina Lemond Dixon was selected to serve on the The HCAD Board of Directors consists of Harris County Appraisal District’s (HCAD) Board seven members who meet on a monthly basis. Each of Directors. board member serves a term of two years. Ms. Ms. Lemond Dixon was appointed through Lemond Dixon’s term with the HCAD board runs votes from school boards and junior college boards through Dec. 31, 2021. across Harris County with the exclusion of Houston HCAD encompasses 1.7 million parcels across ISD which appoints its own member to the HCAD all of Harris County. Harris County has a population board. HCAD board members select the chief of about 4.7 million people. HCAD includes the appraiser, adopt the annual district budget, appoint City of Houston and is the third largest assessment the chair and secretary of the appraisal review entity by population and the second largest by parcel board, and ensure that the district follows policies count in the United States. Martina Lemond Dixon

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 4 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 Dates To School hours YMCA after-school care Lake Houston Family YMCA is registering for Know due to COVID-19 the 2020-2021 school year. The Y makes the most ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: of your child’s after school time by offering active Pre-K: 7:55 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. learning opportunities designed to engage and expand First Semester Lakeland Pre-K: 7:55 a.m. to young minds. Online learning remains an option for all students 3:20 p.m. Housed in local schools, YMCA After School based on parent choice throughout 2020-2021. Care gives your child the opportunity to engage in Grades K-5: 7:55 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. active play and collaborate on fun projects. It supports Aug. 11...... All students begin the year online MIDDLE SCHOOL: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. academic achievement, fosters health and wellness, Aug. 17...... On-campus classes for special ed instills positive social emotional learning and creates Aug. 24...... On-campus classes for elementary, opportunities for youth and families to belong and Classes on A/B schedule for secondary HIGH SCHOOL: 7:25 a.m. to 2:52 p.m. connect. YMCA After School Care is committed to Sept. 7...... Labor Day Holiday QUEST ECHS keeping participants and staff safe and healthy and Oct. 5-9...... Student/Teacher Break Mon.-Thurs. 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. have implemented enhanced safety procedures to Oct. 12...... Middle schools go to regular schedule Friday (Service Learning) 8:35 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. follow during this time. High schools continue on A/B schedule Elementary schools will be open to all Nov. 23-27...... Thanksgiving Break students, every school day. Grades: K-5 Dec. 18...... End of First Semester Days/Times: Monday through Friday, from school Dec. 21-Jan.1...... Winter Break Middle schools and high schools begin on a dismissal until 6:30 p.m. modified schedule, with students attending class on Second Semester campus with an A/B schedule so that only half of Locations: Humble ISD Elementary schools the students are on campus at the same time. There Jan. 4...... Student Holiday/Staff Workday Fees: $35 registration fee/child. Monthly fee varies, is an A-K Group and an L-Z Group, based upon Jan. 18...... MLK Holiday visit www.ymcahouston.org/lake-houston. Feb. 10-12...... Student/Teacher Break students’ last names. The A group is on campus every March 15-19...... Spring Break Monday/Wednesday, and the B group is on campus Program Features: qualified staff, care on Early April 2...... Good Friday Holiday every Tuesday/Thursday. The group attending on Dismissal and In-Service days, healthy snacks, May 28...... Last Day of School Friday alternates each week. Students participate in homework assistance, academic enrichment, May 31...... Memorial Day Holiday assignments/online instruction on days that they are organized play not on campus. Get the current Humble ISD calendar at www.humbleisd.net/calendar Modified A/B Secondary Schedule Y learning center Special note: Lake Houston Family YMCA is committed to The Elementary Student Holiday/Staff Workday serving families and students during these uncertain on Feb. 22 was moved to Feb. 15 because times; including those families that are engaging in President’s Day is Feb. 15. Some parents may virtual education. That's why we have developed the have that day off. Y Learning Center, a safe and structured environment that will allow for students to attend virtual class, have peer interaction, and participate in enrichment activities, while parents return to work. Graduation Grades: K-5 Thursday, May 20, – Humble Civic Center Days/Times: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7 p.m. – Quest Early College High School Locations: Select YMCAs Saturday, May 29 – NRG Stadium 9 a.m. – Atascocita High School Fees: $35 registration fee/child. Academic Session 3 12:30 p.m. – Humble High School Hours- $25 per child per day, Enrichment Session 3 p.m. – Summer Creek High School 3 Hours- $20 per child per day, Aftercare- $15 per 5:30 p.m. – Kingwood Park High School child per day, Full Day- $60. 8 p.m. – Kingwood High School Financial assistance for both programs is available through the YMCA and Workforce Get school supply lists online Solutions (NCI). 10% discount for Humble ISD Employees. Parents can access school supply lists for each For more information on either program and to Humble ISD elementary campus online at www. register visit www.ymcahouston.org/lake-houston or humbleisd.net/schoolsupplies. stop by Lake Houston YMCA.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 5

Services for students with disabilities Curbside Meal Pickup School Humble ISD is responsible for identifying, locating and • Curbside meals are available for all online and evaluating all children with disabilities who are in need of special online+UIL and students at home for the day. meal prices education and related services who reside and/or are located • One breakfast and one hot meal will be served Students may add within the school district’s boundaries or attend a private school each day. Students will be charged for these within the district’s boundaries, even if they are not district money to their account residents. meals according to their eligibility (free, reduced, at the register before Children who have a disability or who are suspected of full paid). For more information on curbside meal school or at meal time. having a disability may be referred to Humble ISD through one pickup visit www.humbleisd.net/meals Parents may visit www. of the following means: • Each day, students may access meals in the school schoolcafe.com to set • For children of district residents, who are school-age (3 to 21), please contact the elementary, middle, or high school that or at curbside pickup. up an account and make serves your particular neighborhood or location. • Find menus at www.humbleisd.net/cns online payments for the • For children of district residents who are below school-age • Students need not be present to pick up meals. 2020-21 school year. (birth through 2 years old), please contact the Special Educa- Parents must bring student ID, student name and tion Department at 281-641-8406 or one of the following Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Agencies: ID number, or proof of enrollment in HAC. Humble ISD’s 2020-21 school meal prices Elementary Schools ECI Infant Program of Easter Seals, 713-838-9050 ext. 385 • Due to a nationwide shortage of coins, we encourage Breakfast...... $1.40 4500 Bissonnet, Suite 340, Bellaire, TX 77401 exact change if you pay by cash. Consider depositing Zip codes 77338, 77339, 77345, 77346 Lunch ...... $2.35 money into your student’s account via School Café. ECI Bay Area Rehabilitation Center, 281-838-4477 Middle & High Schools 7 Swalm Center Dr., Baytown, TX 77520 • Pick up meals at 1-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at these Zip code 77044 schools: Creekwood Middle, Timberwood Breakfast ...... $1.50 ECI-MHMRA Authority of Harris Co., 713-970-4900 Middle, Jack Fields Elementary, Park Lakes Lunch ...... $2.75 6125 Hillcroft, Houston, TX 77081 Elementary, and Woodland Hills Elementary. Sub Sandwiches: Zip code 77396 Pick up meals at 5-6 p.m. Mon-Fri at Atascocita Middle Schools...... $2.95 • For children who are out of district but attending a private High Schools ...... $3.20 school within the district, please contact the Special Education High School and Humble High School. Times Office at 281-641-8406. and locations are subject to change. Visit www. If you are unsure which school serves your neighborhood, humbleisd.net/meals for the latest information. call the Special Education Department at 281-641-8406. All refer- • Curbside carry-out meals will continue for virtual rals are confidential and the parent, legal guardian, or surrogate Visit www. parent has the right to refuse services. learners throughout the year. humbleisd.net/ cns for more Humble ISD Non-Discrimination Policy information on It is the policy of the Humble Independent School District to school meals. comply fully with the nondiscrimination provisions of all Federal and State laws and regulations by assuring that no student shall be discriminated against, or harassed, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, disability, age or any other basis prohibited by law in its educational and vocational (CTE) programs, or activities, as required by Title IX, Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Terry Perkins, 281-641-8005, is designated as the Free & Reduced Price Meals Title IX Coordinator (Sex and Gender), the Title VI Coordinator Humble ISD Child Nutrition Services provides (Race, Color, National Origin). Rick Meyer, 281-641-8316, is free or reduced price meals for children served under the designated as the Section 504 coordinator, and Nolan Correa, From March 27 to July 15, Child Nutrition Services staff 281-641-8712, has been designated as the ADA Coordinator National School Lunch Program according to current for accessibility issues. Terry Perkins 281-641-8005, has been served approximately 655,000 meals to children across income eligibility guidelines. Applications are provided designated as the ADA Coordinator for all other purposes. A our district. online. Paper forms are available at the Child Nutrition more detailed notice of non-discrimination may be found in the Services Department located at 1705 Wilson Road, 2019-2020 Student Handbook. El Districto Independiente de Humble tiene la política Building D. To complete an online application, go to de cumplir a cabalidad con los estatutos de todas las leyes What school will your child attend? www.schoolcafe.com and set up a School Café y regulaciones Federales y Estatales relacionadas a la anti- To find what school your child will attend, check account. Families should first set up an account, then discriminación. De esta forma, aseguramos que ningún estudiante our listing of attendance areas by neighborhood or apply for free/reduced meals. será discriminado o acosado por razón de raza, color, religión, apartment building. Find the alphabetical listing at origen nacional, sexo, género, discapacidades, edad o otras Households must reapply annually in order to be clasificaciones prohibidas por ley en programas de educación www.humbleisd.net/attendancezones. eligible for free or reduced priced meals. Students who vocacional (CTE) u otras actividades requeridas por el Título received free/reduced price meals during the 2019-20 IX, Título VI, Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973 school year qualify for those benefits the first 30 days of y la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA). Terry Perkins, 281-641-8005, ha sido designado como el Coordinador Get bus schedules 2020-21. However, once a new application is processed, del Título IX (Sexo y Género) y Coordinador del Título VI (Raza, Students in Pre-K through 12th grade who attend the eligibility determined by the new application will Color, Origen Nacional). Rick Meyer, 281-641-8316, ha sido schools within their attendance boundaries and who supersede the previous year’s eligibility even if that designado como Coordinador de la Sección 504 y Nolan Correa, reside two or more miles from their assigned campus is within those first 30 days. Any student who does 281-641-8712, como Coordinador de ADA para tratar asuntos relacionados accesibilidad. Terry Perkins, 281-641-8005, actuará are eligible for transportation at District designated not have a new application processed by the 30th day como Coordinador de ADA para todo otro asunto relacionado con stops. Bus routes and any subsequent changes are (Sept. 22) will automatically be changed to full pay. esta ley. La proclamación de anti-discriminación está incluida de available online at www.humbleisd.net/busschedules. For further information please call 281-641-8460. forma detallada en el Manual del Estudiante de 2019-2020.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 6 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 District Teachers of the Year share their passion for learning

Darcy Petzold Lynsey Thrower District Teacher Of The Year Secondary Teacher Of The Year

Eagle Springs Elementary School Humble Middle School Darcy Petzold has taught at “I am energized when creating Humble Middle School teacher for Gulf Coast Educators Federal Eagle Springs Elementary School for new, memorable learning experiences,” Lynsey Thrower was inspired to pursue Credit Union to participate in the past 13 years where she created Ms. Petzold said. Many of her lessons a career in education after serving in honoring Humble ISD’s teachers of innovative teaching strategies that guide students to appreciate others and the Army National Guard. During her the year,” Julia Arceneaux, Business immerse her students in the learning become culturally aware global citizens. time serving in the Middle East, she Development Manager of Gulf Coast process. For example, during Hispanic Eagle Springs Elementary Principal realized it was her duty to pass on her Educators Federal Credit Union, said. Heritage Month, her students cooked April Maldonado is proud of Ms. experiences to future students through “Teachers have been working quesadillas, learned dance steps, Petzold’s accomplishments. “In her teaching. so hard trying to teach virtually, it’s read in Spanish and experienced a classroom, you will find that creative As a social studies teacher at difficult to even imagine what they’ve live mariachi band made up of Eagle thinking, individuality, and connections HMS, Ms. Thrower says one of her been going through. As a credit union, Springs students. to nature are valued,” Ms. Maldonado favorite lessons involved challenging we are here to help in any way we can.” said. her students to search for ways to stay Over the years, Ms. Petzold has alive in the Amazon Rainforest. The turned her personal passion for nature project, titled “Surviving the Amazon,” and creativity into sponsoring several was a 21-day survival project that after-school clubs. These consist involved students researching the of a bird watching club, a nature effects of climate on the forest. photography club, a geocaching club, “We transform our classroom and a gardening club. In addition, she to create an atmosphere that takes has sponsored Destination Imagination students to another place where they competition teams. can explore and bring different cultures Ms. Petzold received a $5,000 within arm’s reach,” Ms. Thrower said. prize, sponsored by Robbins Chevrolet She adds, “It is my goal to connect & Nissan. students to the world by erasing the “We look for any opportunity we fear of the unknown.” can to support Humble ISD,” Chelsea Ms. Thrower strives to extend Robbins McGhinnis, Vice President, learning experiences beyond the Robbins Chevrolet & Nissan, said. community through relatable moments “My family is full of Humble ISD she creates for her students. “I have graduates and it’s a longstanding a front row seat to the greatness of tradition for our family to be involved my students and I do not take it for Darcy Petzold applied for, and received, in the district. We love the Humble ISD granted,” she said. Lynsey Thrower is displaying victory seven grants through the Humble ISD Education Foundation and the grants Ms. Thrower received a $2,500 swag after her team, Team Mollis, won the Education Foundation. Here, she and a they provide, so it only makes sense prize from Gulf Coast Educators academic rally. Students in Team Mollis student are checking one of the bluebird had the highest percentage of students who that we support the teachers that are Federal Credit Union. houses built for her “Birds Eye View” demonstrated mastery in World Cultures grant. making the most difference too.” “This is a great opportunity for that grading period. Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 7

Humble ISD Teacher of the Year Finalists Each school chooses a Teacher of the Year for its campus. 2020-21 Finalists and District Teachers of the Year are chosen by a district selection committee based upon essays and interviews.

Darcy Petzold Keith Kitts Autumn Jackson Lynsy Curry Kasey Toensfeldt Eagle Springs Humble Oaks River Pines Shadow Forest Elementary Elementary Elementary Elementary Elementary

George Mayhall Lynsey Thrower Saul Keene Anisha Razo Valerie Booth Atascocita Humble Humble Kingwood Quest Early College Middle School Middle School High School High School High School

Humble ISD Teacher of the Year Finalists were surprised and honored at their homes by a parade of campus, district and Education Foundation leaders with yard signs, balloons, flowers and lots of cheering. Each of the finalists received a Chromebook donated by Carrie and Jonathan Brinsden, and a $100 restaurant gift card donated by India and Chester Loth. See the video at humbleisd.net/ TOY2020TopTen Thanks to Robbins Chevrolet & Nissan, District Teacher Darcy Petzold received a $5,000 prize. Thanks to Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union, Secondary Teacher of the Year Lynsey Thrower received a $2,500 prize. See the video at humbleisd.net/TOY2020

KHS Teacher Anisha Razo

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 8 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 Campus Teachers of the Year Congratulations to these outstanding educators chosen as 2020-21 Teachers of the Year.

Mary Burke Lisa Wilkey Kasey Collette Juliana Schone Kristen Edson Lindsay Allen Terisa Spencer Atascocita Springs Elementary Bear Branch Elementary Deerwood Elementary Elm Grove Elementary Fall Creek Elementary Foster Elementary Greentree Elementary

Briana Boston Amy Shatzer Marleen Gomez Vanesa Reyes Jonathan Kaciuba Lorrie Ogletree Esther Cundiff Groves Elementary Hidden Hollow Elementary Jack Fields Elementary Lakeland Elementary Lakeshore Elementary Maplebrook Elementary North Belt Elementary

Crystal James Natasha Warchol Todd Limbaugh Kimberly Nelson Ashley Shirley Rebecca Spurgeon Azuree Bernard Oak Forest Elementary Park Lakes Elementary Pine Forest Elementary Ridge Creek Elementary Summerwood Elementary Timbers Elementary Whispering Pines Elementary

Robin Hornback Jennifer Heyl John Baron Brittany Ransom Shawna McGrath Laurie Jack Heather Friedman Willow Creek Elementary Woodland Hills Elementary Creekwood Middle Kingwood Middle Riverwood Middle Ross Sterling Middle Timberwood Middle

Linda Fruge Jessica Kimble Itzel Burt Rolanda Wilkins Yinka Boudreaux Kelssem Quintal Kerri Bearnth West Lake Middle Woodcreek Middle Atascocita High Kingwood Park High Summer Creek High Career & Technical Ed Community Learning Center

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 9 Darcy Petzold named Humble ISD named among Best Region 4 Teacher Of Communities for Music Education The Year Finalist Humble ISD has been honored with the Best reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the Communities for Music Education designation University of Kansas. Humble ISD's from the National Association of Music Merchants “This recognition reinforces Humble ISD’s District Teacher of the (NAMM) Foundation. commitment to nurturing the development of Year Darcy Petzold The Best Communities for Music Education students through fine arts,” Destry Balch, Humble was named one of five designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate ISD Director of Fine Arts, said. “It’s a big win for elementary finalists for outstanding achievement in efforts to provide both staff and students.” Region 4 Teacher of music access and education to Nationwide, 754 school the Year! all students. To qualify for the districts received the honor. Ms. Petzold was Best Communities designation In Humble ISD, there are selected from 39 for 2020, Humble ISD answered about 4,500 middle school band, elementary teachers of detailed questions about funding, choir and orchestra members and the year in the Houston graduation requirements, music 2,300 high school band, choir and area who represent 48 class participation, instruction orchestra members. All elementary Darcy Petzold school districts and time, facilities, and support for the students have a music class. Fifteen charter schools. The music programs. Responses were student musicians made All State in Region 4 Education Service Center encompasses a verified with school officials and 2019-2020. seven-county area comprised of 1.2 million students and 99,000 educators. Ms. Petzold teaches second grade at Eagle Springs Elementary where she has taught for the past 13 years. She joined Humble ISD in 2007. Transportation ranks This marks the second year in a row that Humble ISD has advanced in the regional competition. Last among best in nation year, District Teacher of the Year Joe Paneitz went on to be selected as the Region 4 Teacher of the Year. Humble ISD Transportation is one of only three public school districts on The Best 100 Realignment Transportation Fleets in the Americas list. This is the The biennial realignment by the University sixth year they have earned this recognition. Interscholastic League was released for the 2020- Humble ISD Transportation is 35th overall Thank You, 2021 and 2021-2022 school years. Changes include in this program that is open to more than 38,000 a move for four of the five Humble ISD high schools government fleets in North and South America. to Region 3, District 21-6A. Humble ISD schools “It’s an honor to be recognized as one of the Humble ISD Community making up the new district include Atascocita best 100 Transportation Fleets in the Americas. Our High School, Humble High School, Kingwood foremen and technicians take great pride in their for supporting the bond High School and Summer Creek High School. efforts to maintain a safe and efficient fleet,” Director Other schools included in the new district are C.E. of Transporation JP Burd said. In 2017, the District invited anyone - parents, King High School, North Shore High School and Humble ISD operates and maintains 295 school staff and community members - to serve on a Citizens Beaumont-West Brook High School. buses which transport approximately 15,000 students Bond Advisory Committee. The committee, made Kingwood Park High School remains a member daily traveling more than 2.8 million miles a year. up of about 100 members, presented a report to the of the Class 5A division: School Board. The Board called for a bond election. • Region 3, District 12-5A for football. The community supported the bond election to • Region 3, District 20-5A for baseball, basketball, rebuild new schools, rebuild aging facilities, renovate cross country, softball, tennis and volleyball. and repair existing school • Region 3, District 20-5A for golf. facilities, and update • Region 6, District 21-5A for swimming and technology and safety diving. infrastructure. 26% Against • Region 3, District 12-5A for wrestling. UIL schools are placed in the six different Funded by Bond 2018, the North Transportation classifications based on enrollment numbers at Center will open in 2021 on a 12-acre site. Having a 74% member high schools across Texas. For a complete northern and a southern location for buses will save an May 4, 2018 Approved the Bond listing of school and specific realignments, visit the estimated $2 million each year in operating costs due Election Results UIL website at www.uiltexas.org. to shorter routes and more efficient fleet utilization.

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Graduation 2020 Humble ISD held graduations for our six high schools on six days in July. Florida, University of Houston, University of St. Thomas-Houston, UT-Austin, Humble ISD graduated 2,900 students in the Class of 2020. The Class of University of Tulsa, University of Washington, Wichita State, and more. 2020 was offered more than $19.2 million in scholarships. “Humble ISD was top notch. They held a very nice graduation at which Students in the Class of 2020 are attending colleges and universities such my child walked away smiling and having a good time,” Kingwood High School as Baylor, Colombia, Fordham, Houston Baptist, Knox College, Lamar, Lone parent Tamara Hays said. “The superintendent, with her team, and the school Star College, LSU, Northwestern, Princeton, Rice, Sam Houston State, Simon board are to be commended for how this district always perseveres in the face Fraser University-BC, Texas A&M, TCU, Texas Women’s, Trinity, University of of adversity.” AHS KPHS

HHS “They held QECHS a very nice graduation at which my child walked away smiling and having a good time.” –KHS parent Tamara Hays

KHS SCHS

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 11 High Schools Celebrate Graduations of Those Who Enlisted Humble ISD planned its 2020 graduation in order to celebrate and honor these students. From ceremonies during the month of July because of a private in-person graduation ceremony to taking the COVID-19 restrictions. However, most students graduation ceremony to the student’s home, school enlisting in military services reported for service in administrators dressed up in their graduation garb June. There were more than 70 students in the 2020 and honored their graduating seniors. School staff Graduating Class who enlisted in military service. posted photos and videos on social media for friends High school staff arrived at creative solutions and family to enjoy.

QECHS military graduates attended graduation ceremonies, and also were featured on social media. KPHS staff dressed in graduation gowns and, with school banners and recorded music, took the ceremony to students’ homes.

Photo by KPHS student Kathleen Ortiz. HHS honored 12 graduates who enlisted with Army National Guard, Army, and Marine Corps

KHS principal Michael Nasra honored 10 students who SCHS staff honored 30 students who enlisted in military AHS held a special in-person graduation ceremony for joined the armed forces. Photo from Twitter. service. Photo from Twitter. their 10 graduates who enlisted. Photo from AHS. Enrollment Information New Students Visit www.humbleisd.net/enrollment to see the steps to enroll new students.

Registration for Pre-Kindergarten Humble ISD offers a free full-day pre- kindergarten program for eligible four-year-olds. To participate in the Pre-Kindergarten Program, a child must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the KPRC Channel 2 Houston featured Atascocita High current school year AND meet specified criteria. School mom Danielle Ducote’s photo of the AHS Graduation Ceremonies on the evening weather report.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 12 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 School Safety Precautions for COVID-19

will be minimized to the extent possible. School Buses ✓ Siblings are Use of flexible seating options will increase encouraged to sit spacing to the extent possible. ✓ together and leave Wiping of tables, materials, high touch surfaces, space between and technology will occur. ✓ other households. Buildings will be misted every night. ✓ Students may sit Where age appropriate and when feasible, teachers two to a seat. will minimize contact between students that is Following within 6 feet for more than 15 minutes. Outdoor the Governor’s learning and activities are highly encouraged. ✓ Executive Order, Elementary school: although multiple classes may students should attend PE at the same time, the classes will not bring their own mix. Outdoor activities are highly encouraged. Employees wipe down surfaces and ✓ Elementary school: scheduled restroom breaks masks. The bus Water fountains will be closed. Some will be converted to use misting machines as part of deep will be minimized and individual student visits driver will have bottle-fill stations. cleaning and sanitizing procedures. extra masks as needed will be encouraged with all students available for required to use hand sanitizer upon their return students age 10 and up if necessary. to the classroom.Restrooms will be assigned to a times will allow for distancing at dismissal. ✓ Hand sanitizer will be available, and windows block of classrooms to minimize mixing. Outdoor learning and utilizing all parts of the ✓ will be opened, weather-permitting. Restrooms will be sanitized and wiped down campus to spread out will be highly encouraged. throughout the day. ✓ Water fountains will be changed to bottle filling ✓ There will be no singing in elementary music class stations - at least 2 per campus. Campuses the first 9 weeks of school unless it is outdoors ✓ Air filters are being updated from MERV 7/8 to With reduced with proper social distancing. MERV 13. numbers of students ✓ Zones will be established on elementary ✓ UV lights are being added to air handlers and on campus because playgrounds to discourage students from mixing HVAC units (where they are not currently in some students are with other classes, but play will be encouraged. place) to kill bacteria and viruses. online, and outdoor Play is a very important part of social and ✓ Building air will be purged more often throughout learning encouraged, emotional development. the day (air changes) and HVAC units will be run physical distancing ✓ Elementary school: increased space between longer before and after regular hours. can occur throughout classes and students during lunch. More flexibility ✓ We warmly welcome all forms for personal campus. in lunch spaces including outdoors, weather protective equipment (PPE) for all staff and permitting. students. ✓ Elementary ✓ Child Nutrition Services will minimize lines and ✓ All parents are required to screen their children students go to expedite food service. every day before Plexiglass dividers are avalible. their classrooms ✓ Plexiglass dividers will be available for shared sending them to upon arrival at instructional activities where appropriate. school. Any student school. They will not gather in hallways or ✓ Drills that are required by law will be conducted who is ill should the cafeteria to maximize social distancing. with physical distancing between groups. stay home. Online Middle and high school students will be in ✓ Elementary schools will not schedule field trips or learning may be multiple areas upon arrival at school rather than large group assemblies available if the in one area to maximize social distancing. in the fall semester. student is not too ✓ Teachers and staff will emphasize frequent hand ✓ Visitors to campus ill to work. washing; covering a cough or sneeze; not touching will be very limited. ✓ Every staff member one’s eyes, nose, and mouth; and other health and Visitors will not will self screen safety measures. be permitted to eat for symptoms ✓ All Governor’s orders will be followed including lunch on campus with everyday and if ill, current face mask order. students. Parents may not be on campus. ✓ Signage on campus will encourage hand hygiene drop off lunches to the ✓ COVID-19 testing and physical distancing. office. with a 24 hour ✓ Hand sanitizer will be in classrooms and ✓ Elementary school: turnaround will be throughout the campus. increased dismissal Physical distancing floor available to staff. Sanitizer will be available at ✓ All students will have their own supplies. Sharing areas and staggered decal convenient locations.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 13 What school changes to expect due to COVID-19 Elementary schools will operate with all students on campus every day, while middle schools and high schools operate with only about half of their students on campus every day. Humble ISD is using this elementary school schedule because many parents believe that on- campus instruction is the best opportunity for our youngest students to be successful. Elementary students mix less, as they are mostly in self-contained units. Keeping groups separate when possible is one measure that will be used to protect against the spread of illness. With an emphasis on outdoor learning/play spaces, many seating/spacing options, and reduced sharing of Elementary schools will operate with all students on campus every day, using physical distancing and safety hygiene. materials, we believe we can offer an in-person environment for healthy students and staff.

or flu-like symptoms. If a student has a fever of 100 How can parents help? Visiting campus degrees or more, parents will be called to pick up Parents can help by keeping children home Parents are encouraged to use virtual meetings their child and that child will be isolated from other who are sick, have symptoms, or are running a fever. as a health and safety precaution. All visitors will be students and staff until they are picked up. Parents should closely monitor their children every screened before being allowed on campus per TEA All campuses are staffed with a Registered morning prior to coming to school. Under current Public Health Guidance. Access to campus will be Nurse. Campuses with more than 1,500 students guidelines, if a child has COVID-19 symptoms, very limited. have two nurses. All high school campuses have a the child cannot return to school until at least ten Registered Nurse and a Licensed Vocational Nurse. days have passed since symptoms first appeared, Mask requirements and at least 24 hours have passed since recovery We will follow the Governor’s order that is (resolution of fever without the use of fever reducing in place. If there is no requirement, families will medications); and the individual has improvement decide what is best for them. All staff and students in symptoms. are welcome to wear as Parents whose children have extenuating health much Personal Protective factors, may want to consider 100% online learning. Equipment (PPE) A list of health factors that may be concerning include including masks, gloves, the following: asthma, severe respiratory issues such face shields or scrubs, as as cystic fibrosis, immune-compromised illnesses, they choose. If a child and students in medical needs classrooms. has a medical issue that Parents who wish to donate cleaning supplies makes it impossible for to their child’s classrooms may send Clorox wipes. them to wear a mask, Lysol cannot be accepted due to individuals’ please work with your sensitivities. building nurse. All Governor’s orders will be followed including the Screening for COVID-19 current face mask order. Every staff member will self Everyone will self-screen for COVID-19 from screen for symptoms everyday and if ill, not be on campus. home. Students who develop symptoms during the day will be assisted by the nurse. The district found during summer athletic activities that conducting Precautions taken temperature checks of asymptomatic students was Humble ISD is adding UV lights to air systems ineffective. Some students who did not have fever on all campuses where they are currently not in place. tested positive for COVID-19 that same week. UV light kills bacteria and viruses. Partnering with parents to obtain information worked Desks and tables are cleaned daily. Frequently best at identifying cases. touched objects and surfaces are cleaned with All nurses will be provided with updates on a disinfectant that is effective against multiple disease- regular basis and receive guidance on screening and causing viruses and bacteria. Cleaning supplies have evaluation protocols. Nurses will keep a close watch been upgraded and misting machines are used after Online learning will be available for all students, all year, on any student who comes to the clinic with fever hours to further sanitize the campus. by parent choice.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 14 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 Get the latest Humble ISD information Mobile App: Our app enables parents, students, staff and community with Humble ISD to stay informed on important issues, information and activities happening across our district. The There are multiple ways free app can be downloaded for to stay up to date with district Apple iOS and Android devices at and campus news, updates, www.humbleisd.net/mobileapp. announcements and more. It provides families with 24/7/365 access to alerts, news, calendars, Home Access Center, lunch Email Notifications: menus, social media and more. Parents/guardians are automatically subscribed through Home Access Center Social Media: (HAC). Update your email in Like us on Facebook: HAC if it changes to ensure HumbleISD that you continue to get district and campus email messages. Note that unsubscribing to Follow us on Twitter: district email notifications will @HumbleISD also unsubscribe from campus notifications. Follow us on Instagram: Text Alerts: Humble.ISD Messages are sent to your listed in Home Access Center. mobile phone with important You can opt-out of messages at any time by replying to a information about events, school Dear Elementary closings, safety alerts and more. School Parents, message with “Stop.” Opting Parents and guardians can Today our campus will out, however, unsubscribes you Follow us on YouTube: participate in this free service by from both district and campus Humble ISD Texas ensuring your mobile number is text messages.

Students can share safety concerns through iHELP Students in Humble ISD have a resource for advice, iHELP is an added layer of support more information than in traditional face-to- anonymously sharing information related to social and protection. face meetings. and emotional concerns in order to get help quickly. Reports are monitored 24/7 to HE ISD What starts as an anonymous iHELP is a mobile app that allows students and ensure time-sensitive matters are dealt conversation may open the door to students parents to submit reports through their phone or any with promptly. The person submitting a feeling more comfortable about initiating web-based browser. report can attach photos, face-to-face dialogue with a campus staff iHELP has proven to be a Get the iHELP app documents, screenshots, member. iHELP is another strategy for valuable resource to students and FREE through the videos, or audio recordings, building positive collaborative relationships families. This system is monitored Apple Store or and can engage in two-way with students. 24/7 and helps provide emotional Google Play dialogue with a real person. The iHELP app is available, free of safety for students who may have Students can share charge, to all students, parents and guardians an immediate need. The app is available to connect information on any type of danger that may through the Apple Store or students to a kind and caring adult. threaten their safety or the safety of others. Google Play. In an emergency, seeking out an adult for face- The anonymity feature allows students a For information on to-face support is most beneficial. For students who safe and comfortable environment to report using the iHELP app visit do not want to walk up to an adult and ask for help or issues, and in some cases they will share humbleisd.net/ihelpinfo.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 15 CTE Programs on the move CTE for all students Humble ISD offers career and technical Humble ISD is moving toward all students in grades seven through infancy, is a program that is being education programs in technology, health science, campus-based Career & Technical eleven and received more than 12,000 offered at all comprehensive high agricultural sciences, business education, family and consumer sciences, education, trade and Education (CTE) programs. The move responses - a 75% participation rate. schools for the first time this year. industrial education, marketing education and creates more convenient access for Information from this annual CTE eSports competition teams at AHS and career orientation. Admission criteria are listed survey will continue to shape what SCHS, along with interested students in the high school and middle school planning students to participate in specialized guides. CTE programs. “One of the biggest programs are offered and how they are at KHS, led the CTE Department to It is the policy of Humble ISD not to barriers for students wanting to implemented. implement the new program. eSports discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, participate in our unique advanced The goal of Humble ISD’s CTE is rapidly gaining in popularity and is services or activities as required by Title VI of the CTE programs was leaving program is to ensure students projected to be a $1.65 billion industry Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of are prepared to succeed in by 2021. Career paths stemming from the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section their campus. We are 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. working to strategically One post-secondary education eSports include data analysts, event It is the policy of Humble ISD not to move programs on to of the biggest and in a world that is and marketing managers, software discriminate on the basis of race, color, national “ increasingly oriented engineers and more. Humble ISD is origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment campuses eliminate, barriers for students practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights toward highly skilled committed to providing the opportunity or at least minimize wanting to participate Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education time away from their jobs. Students who have to learn and experience the variety of Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the campus, to be a part in CTE Programs taken CTE courses say technical and soft skills eSports offers Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. of these amazing is leaving their they are better prepared to allow students to pursue careers in Humble ISD will take steps to assure that for the challenges they this growing field. lack of English language skills will not be a barrier experiences,” Larkin campus. to admission and participation in all educational LeSueur, Director of Career will face in college and “The eSports class is more and vocational programs. and Technical Education, said. beyond. than a club - it’s a class where we For information on career and technical ” education courses, contact the Director of CTE at While 81 percent of the Abigail Smith, a recent Humble work together to help build skills for 281-641-8310. For information about your rights CTE programs offered are already ISD graduate, had ample experience to competition,” Jaiden Pouncy, a junior or grievance procedures, contact Terry Perkins prepare her for a career in a technology at Atascocita High School, said. at 281-641-8005 or 10203 Birchridge Drive in available at every high school campus, Humble. specialized programs were offered at field. While taking Computer Science “Having an eSports class is the CTE Education Center located courses, she mastered the programming helping me build on what I’ve done Programa vocacional disponible para todos los estudiantes on Will Clayton Parkway. Now the language so well she “was actually able since I was a kid. It helps me realize I specialized programs are moving to become a programming teacher have a potential future doing something Humble ISD ofrece programas vocacionales during [her] high school career,” I love to do,” Cameron Fox, sophomore en tecnología, ciencias de la salud, ciencias to several campuses. Furthermore, agrícolas, educación sobre empresas, ciencias select programs will be provided at Smith said. Abigail is enrolled at the at Atascocita High School, said. para la familia y el consumidor, educación, a second campus. For example, the University of Texas at Dallas and plans “I hope to use the experiences educación sobre comercio e industria, educación y orientación sobre carreras en mercadeo. Los CISCO Networking and Computer to pursue a career in technology upon I’ve gained in the eSports class at criterios para la admisión están listados en Maintenance program previously graduation. Starting this year, Humble Atascocita High School to move on to las guías para la planificación de las escuelas held at the CTE Center will now have ISD CTE offers AP credit opportunities playing competitively at the collegiate secundarias e intermedias. Es norma de Humble ISD no discriminar programs at Atascocita High School in two Computer Science courses. level and beyond,” Jayden Lacomb, a por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo and Kingwood Park High School, eSports, an industry still in its senior at Atascocita High School, said. o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el effectively offering two locations for Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, students to participate in the CISCO según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas program. Campuses will work with en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. students to choose whichever program Es norma de Humble ISD no discriminar and location that works best with their por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos schedule and academic plan. de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI “It’s important to remember, de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según any student at any campus can attend enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación any specialized course at any campus. por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección Having programs located on the North 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según and South sides of the district not only enmienda. Humble ISD tomará las medidas necesarias opens up more seats for students, para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso but also minimizes travel time to a del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos program not located on the students’ y vocacionales. home campus,” LeSueur said. Para información sobre cursos sobre carreras Establishing which programs y educación técnica, comuníquese con el Director de CTE al 281-641-8310. Para información sobre are offered at which campuses takes sus derechos o procedimientos para un motivo de careful consideration. Humble ISD Pictured from left, Cameron Fox (sophomore), Jayden Lacomb (senior) and Jaiden queja, comuníquese con Terry Perkins al 281-641- conducted a student interest survey to Pouncy (junior) participate in the eSports program offered at Atascocita High School. 8005 o 10203 Birchridge Dr. en Humble.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 16 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 Humble ISD teachers are prepared for the year with specialized training for online educators Humble ISD families choosing remote plan that allows for hours of student engagement learning can rest assured that district teachers have per day for asynchronous learning while providing received thorough training as part of the district’s maximum schedule flexibility for virtual one-on-one online certification program that was designed by student meetings or group meetings. Humble ISD’s Teaching and Learning with state Teachers in the same subject/curricular area guidelines infused into the program. collaborate with each other to ensure consistency for “Many of our teachers have had the opportunity lessons. Student progress is also monitored daily by to earn credit for remote learning since spring teachers who, in turn, communicate this information break,” Elizabeth King, Humble ISD Professional on a regular basis with parents and students. Learning Coordinator, said. “We’ve seen great “When you move into a virtual environment, demand from our teachers looking to become you really have to be strategic with how you’re certified in digital teaching alternatives.” communicating with parents and students to The State of Texas requires basic online avoid confusion,” Melissa Hayhurst, Humble ISD instruction training for all teachers. Humble ISD’s Executive Director of Assessment and Authentic training program integrates the Texas Education Learning, said. Humble ISD recognizes how parent- Agency’s expectations with the district’s vision teacher communication is key to a positive learning of quality instruction, student engagement, and Humble ISD’s teacher training program integrates the experience for all students. authentic learning. TEA’s expectations with the district’s vision of quality Families with children who are learning Teacher certification for digital instruction instruction, student engagement and authentic learning. remotely have the opportunity to view weekly is not a one-time event for Humble ISD teachers. schedules at a glance to help promote structure and In addition to remote basics, the district provides maximize learning. As a state requirement, teachers teachers with the tools necessary to pivot from Assessment Coordinator for Humble ISD Teaching must also have a plan in place to track contact with traditional instruction to virtual instruction. District and Learning, said. “We want to have collaboration students. support is also provided to teachers who are teaching opportunities with our teachers so we can adjust the Humble ISD’s remote learning plan outlines exclusively online. program to fit the needs of students.” expectations, grading practices, and progress. “Teachers will be meeting with us on a As part of the remote learning experience, “We took our existing curriculum frameworks monthly basis to look at the results they are parents can expect to find teacher instructional plans and adjusted them into an all-encompassing producing from their instruction to students,” and learning sets that are accessible within Humble instructional plan that benefits both teachers and Debbie Perez, Instructional Design and Authentic ISD’s digital learning platform. Teachers design a families,” Hayhurst said. Humble ISD Fall 2020 Overview Parent and Student Edition Check the comprehensive Fall 2020 Overview at www.humbleisd.net/ fall2020overview to learn more about what Humble ISD is doing to provide the best environment for our in-person, online, and online+UIL students. Additional resources for back to school can also be found on the Back to School 2020 website at www. humbleisd.net/backtoschool2020

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 17 Get to know your School Board of Trustees

Mr. Robert Sitton Ms. Martina Lemond Dixon Mr. Robert Scarfo Mrs. Lori Twomey Mr. Keith Lapeze Mr. Brent Engelage Mrs. Nancy Morrison

Mr. Robert Sitton, President recipient of the Chairman’s Excellence Award in 2005 Mr. Brent Engelage, Member Robert is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones and the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2011. Robert has Brent was appointed to the School Board in April Investments. His family includes wife Jen, children Jon, been a district resident for over 28 years. of 2020 to complete the term of Angela Conrad who Cody, Keanen and Kaitlyn, daughter-in-law Katherina, Robert and spouse Jayme, an elementary school RN, resigned from the Board. His term will end in May of grandson Robert Jon (RJ) and granddaughter Avery are members of Christ the King Lutheran Church. Their 2021. Brent was first elected to the Humble ISD School Grace. Robert is a life-long resident of Humble ISD, part family includes six adult children, all graduates of Humble Board in 2008 and served nine years until he completed of a family of three generations of Humble High School ISD, and grandsons Beckham, Jake, Bruce and James. his third term in 2017. Brent served as the Board President graduates. His professional experience includes teaching Beckham and Jake attend Hidden Hollow Elementary. in 2013 and 2014. and coaching for eight years in Aldine ISD. He earned a Robert was a Humble ISD Trustee from 2008-2015, Brent is an orthopedic Physical Therapist and BBA from Sam Houston State University. serving as board President in 2014/15. He also served on manages an outpatient clinic in New Caney, TX for Select Robert serves as chair of the Building and Planning the 2018, 2008 and 2005 Bond Study Committees. Robert Medical Corporation. Brent graduated from the University Committee and as a member of the Advocacy Committee. is on the board of the Lake Houston YMCA and serves on of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska He is the Kingwood Super Neighborhood Council the Adaptive Programs Committee. He is a board member Medical Center in 1983 and has been a Physical Therapist Representative. Robert is a past Board Chair for of the Village Learning Center. in Texas since 1985. Kingwood Medical Center. He is a past Lake Houston Robert is a member of the Lake Houston Area Brent is married to Lena Engelage, who is an Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, and received Chamber’s Long-Term Recovery Task Force. He is active attorney for Lone Star Legal Aide. The Engelages have the Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership Award and the with the Down Syndrome Association of Houston and two daughters, Emma and Sydney. Emma graduated 2012 Haden McKay Citizen of the Year Award. founded a satellite chapter for Lake Houston Area parents. from Kingwood Park High School in 2019 and is now Robert served as VP of the Humble ISD Council of PTAs a sophomore at the University of Alabama. Sydney Ms. Martina Lemond Dixon, Vice President from 2017–2019. graduated from Kingwood Park High School in 2020 and Martina is a graduate of Auburn University with He serves as Chair of the Finance Committee and as attends Baylor University. a bachelor’s degree in communications and Louisiana a member of the Superintendent Evaluation Committee. The Engelages have attended Second Baptist church State University with a post-baccalaureate in construction Robert has an MBA Finance, from Columbia for many years and currently are active members at the management and a master’s degree in education. University and a BS Economics, from Seton Hall Kingwood campus. Martina has served on the Lake Houston Family University. Brent serves on the Audit Committee and the YMCA Board, the Humble ISD Education Foundation Advocacy Committee. Board, and on the Humble ISD PTA Council’s Executive Mrs. Lori Twomey, Parliamentarian Board. She was the Leadership Lake Houston 2014 Class Lori is a lawyer, special needs advocate, and former Mrs. Nancy Morrison, Member President, which is a program sponsored by the Lake law professor. She and her husband Don have been Nancy is a former teacher, assistant principal, and Houston Area Chamber of Commerce. She was elected married 28 years and have two children, Zach and Alexa, principal who served Humble ISD families in Humble, to the School Board at the American Community School who attend Kingwood Park High School. Lori and her Kingwood, Atascocita, Lakeshore and Summerwood. A in Abu Dhabi in 2008. She has 13 years of teaching family have lived in Humble ISD for 23 years and are graduate of Midwestern State University, she earned her experience in public schools, eight of which were in members of Northeast Houston Baptist Church. master’s degree at Stephen F. Austin State University. Galena Park ISD. Lori graduated from Oklahoma State University Nancy and her husband, Ron, raised their son Mike Martina lives in Kingwood with her husband, Scott, with a degree in Journalism and Broadcasting with a and daughter Marji in Humble ISD schools. They are and their four children, daughter Cassidy, a graduate of specialization in Advertising and she obtained her law the proud grandparents of McRae, who attends a Texas Howard University, son Alec, a junior at The University degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Lori public school. of Alabama, daughter Sydney, a 12th grader at Kingwood spent 10 years as a law professor, where she taught courses She is a member of Atascocita Presbyterian Church, Park High School, and son Ian, an 10th grader at on legal research and writing, contract and legislative the Mu Pi chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International Kingwood High School. She and her family have lived drafting and interpretation, and Texas civil procedure. Society for Key Women Educators, and is a retired in Humble ISD for 22 years. As an interfaith family, the Lori serves as chair of the Advocacy Committee member of the Texas Elementary Principals and Dixon’s are members of St. Martha Catholic Church and and as a member of the Audit Committee and Finance Supervisors Association and ATPE. Lakewood Church. Committee. She earned the Master Trustee designation from Martina is chair of the Board and Superintendent Leadership TASB and serves on TASB’s Legislative Evaluation Committee and serves on the Building and Mr. Keith Lapeze, Member Advisory Council. Planning Committee and the Finance Committee and as Keith is a partner at the law firm Lapeze & Johns, Nancy is chair of the Finance Committee and serves the TASB Delegate Annual Meeting representative. P.L.L.C. He is married to Christy Lapeze and has one on the Audit Committee, Board and Superintendent child, Luke. They are members of Kingwood United Evaluation Committee, and Building and Planning Mr. Robert Scarfo, Secretary Methodist Church. He and his family have lived in Committee. Robert is Director of Credit Services for Insperity Humble ISD for more than 15 years. Keith is a member The Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday each and is in his 24th year with the company. He was the of the Board and Superintendent Evaluation Committee. month. For information, visit www.humbleisd.net/board.

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 18 Your SCHOOLS August 2020

2020 Varsity Football Schedule

In the ever-changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, schedules are subject to change. Please check for the latest information at www.humbleisd.net/athletics

ATASCOCITA Eagles HUMBLE Wildcats DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Fri...... Sept.18...... Woodlands (S)...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Sept. 18...... Conroe (S)...... Conroe High School.....7:00 Thu...... Sept. 24...... Klein Collins...... KISD...... 7:00 Fri...... Sept. 25...... Channelview...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 2...... Allen...... Allen...... 7:00 Thu...... Oct.1...... Cy-Springs...... FCU Stadium...... 6:30 Fri...... Oct. 9...... Klein Oak...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Thu...... Oct. 8...... Conroe Oak Ridge...... Woodforest Stadium.....7:00 Fri...... Oct. 16...... Denton Guyer...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 16...... Lamar Consolidated.....Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 23...... Humble *...... Turner Stadium (H)...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 23...... Atascocita...... Turner Stadium (V)...... 7:00 Sat...... Oct. 31...... Kingwood ...... Turner Stadium (V)...... 6:00 Thu...... Oct. 29...... North Shore...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 6...... Summer Creek...... Turner Stadium (H)...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 6...... Beaumont West Brook....BISD Memorial...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 13...... CE King ...... SISD...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 13...... OPEN Fri...... Nov. 20...... OPEN Fri...... Nov. 20...... Kingwood *...... Turner Stadium (H)...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 27...... North Shore...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Sat...... Nov. 28...... Summer Creek...... Turner Stadium (V)...... 1:00 Fri...... Dec. 4...... West Brook...... BISD...... 7:00 Thu...... Dec. 3...... CE King...... Turner Stadum...... 7:00

KINGWOOD Mustangs KINGWOOD PARK Panthers DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Thu...... Sept. 17...... Angleton...... Angleton...... 7:30 Fri...... Sept. 18...... Galena Park (S)...... Galena Park Stadium...... 7:00 Sat...... Sept. 26...... Cy-Woods...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Sat...... Sept. 26...... South Houston...... PISD Memorial...... 6:00 Fri...... Oct 2...... Conroe...... Moorhead Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 2...... New Caney...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Thu...... Oct. 8...... Huntsville *...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 9...... Grand Oaks...... Woodforest...... 7:00 Sat...... Oct. 17...... College Park...... Woodforest Stadium...... 4:00 Fri...... Oct. 16...... OPEN Fri...... Oct. 23...... CE King...... CE King...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 23...... Barbers Hill...... Eagle Stadium...... 7:30 Sat...... Oct. 31...... Atascocita...... Turner Stadium (H)...... 6:00 Fri...... Oct. 30...... Texas City...... Stingaree Stadium...... 7:30 Fri...... Nov. 6...... North Shore...... Galena Park Stadium.....7:00 Thu...... Nov. 5...... Crosby...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Thu...... Nov. 12...... West Brook...... Turner Stadium ...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 13...... Port Neches-Groves...Indian Stadium...... 7:30 Fri...... Nov. 20...... Humble ...... Turner Stadium (V)...... 7:00 Thu...... Nov. 19...... Santa Fe...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 27...... OPEN Fri...... Nov. 27...... Nederland...... Bulldog Stadium...... 7:30 Sat...... Dec. 5...... Summer Creek...... Turner Stadium (H)...... 2:00 Fri...... Dec. 4...... Dayton *...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00

SUMMER CREEK Bulldogs DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Thu...... Sept. 17...... Deer Park (S)...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 6...... Atascocita...... Turner Stadium (V)...... 7:00 Thu...... Sept. 24...... Friendswood...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 13...... North Shore...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Sat...... Oct. 3...... Spring Dekaney...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 Fri...... Nov. 20...... Westbrook...... Butch Thomas Stadium....7:00 Fri...... Oct. 9...... Conroe...... Moorehead Stadium.....7:00 Sat...... Nov. 28...... Humble...... Turner Stadium (H)...... 1:00 Sat...... Oct. 17...... OPEN Sat...... Dec. 5...... Kingwood...... Turner Stadium (V)...... 2:00 Fri...... Oct. 23...... OPEN Fri...... Oct. 30...... CE King *...... Turner Stadium...... 7:00 *Homecoming Game • (H) Home • (V) Visitor • (S) Scrimmage

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 19 Planning for campuses based on growth projections Humble ISD has been a fast- in the southern region of the Current Humble ISD Campuses growth district for many years. 46,181 district. To provide the best learning Proected According to PASA’s environment for students each year, 45,078 Student Enrollment projections, that’s where district leaders plan years ahead to Student Enrollment the most enrollment growth 5 High Schools avoid overcrowding in our schools. is expected over the next Part of this planning process decade. includes data on growth trends. To help with growth Middle Schools Population And Survey Analysts in these areas, Humble ISD 9 (PASA) developed an outline of built Centennial Elementary growth estimates for Humble ISD in the new Lakewood Pines through 2029. Their projections subdivision. Centennial Elementary 29 Schools point to a continued stream of new opens this school year. students. By 2029, approximately Elementary #30 is being built 52,000 students are expected to be enrolled. in Fall Creek and will open in August 2021. Middle Early College “As homes turn over, people with children School #10 is being built across from Balmoral and 1 High School move in,” Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen opens in 2022. said. In addition to homes turning over to younger The challenge for district leadership is planning families, most of the growth in student enrollment is to accommodate growth without overbuilding as our Community occurring due to new home construction, especially district gets built out over the next decade. 1 Learning Center

Quest Early College High School gains its own home Quest Early College classrooms incorporate soft seating, which can building and some classes in temporary buildings. High School began the include bean bags and sofas. A covered walkway leads from the main building to 2020-2021 school year in Classrooms consist of movable walls that allow the temporary buildings. College classes will still be their very own building, combining rooms into larger collaborative spaces. held at the Lone Star College–Kingwood campus. marking the first time they “These aren’t the old partitions that you will not be sharing space think of from years past. These walls include new with another campus. Since technology that provides a good barrier between its inception in 1995, Quest adjoining classrooms and limit sound distribution, shared spaces with the but still allow flexibility,” Ms. Scott said. Community Learning Also included in the plans are outdoor spaces Center, Summer Creek High School, Lone Star for leisure and lecture. An area with tables and College-Atascocita, and, most recently, Humble High umbrellas will form a café style experience for School. Now, Quest students and staff have a place small group work, experiments or socialization. An to call their own. outdoor Socratic Seminar area where small lectures The new facility, formerly the CATE Center, is and seminars can be held is also in the plans. QECHS students have a campus of their own. The being renovated and expanded to accommodate 600 There will be recreational items such as games, school will move into the former Career and Technology students. Quest’s current capacity is 400. air hockey and ping pong. Education Center. Quest will offer more opportunities, “We want more students to have access to “Quest students aren’t just high school students, raising their enrollment capacity to 600 students. A building addition is planned. what Quest offers. Students have an opportunity they are college students. Having our own building to earn an Associate degree or complete all of their gives us a new sense of ownership and really helps core college coursework free of charge,” Principal cement that college atmosphere in our psyche and Nachelle Scott said. attitudes going forward. We are grateful for those The campus is being redesigned and renovated who have shared their facilities with us, but it’s to create a college atmosphere with a focus on great to have a place we can finally call home,” Ms. collaborative, flexible and innovative spaces. There Scott said. are a variety of seating options, including height Construction will continue throughout the adjustable desks and movable seating that allows 2020-2021 school year. While the new spaces students a choice of work environment. Some are created, Quest will hold some classes in the

Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 20 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 Centennial Elementary School is now open

Soon, students in the Big Thicket outside classrooms, will be surrounded by a verdant forest which pays tribute to the lushly forested area of Texas known as the Big Thicket National Preserve. This interior area will be completed Humble ISD’s newest elementary school is during the fall semester. welcoming students into a learning environment that celebrates our community. Centennial Elementary, located in Lakewood Pines, incorporates natural light and includes a layout of pods with classrooms and a central gathering space that allow students to collaborate with each other. “The space has been designed to engage students in themes developed around the history of Humble,” Alison Pierce, Centennial Elementary Principal, said. “The pods ignite imagination and creativity through play, provide a nurturing space for instruction and promote critical thinking through student partnerships.” This area outside classrooms will give students the feeling Each pod takes on themes that include natural of floating along the San Jacinto River, which was an The school colors are red, features that are unique to our area, such as the San important part of the development of Humble and the white, and blue. The animal Jacinto pod and the Big Thicket pod. surrounding area. This area is expected to be completed mascot chosen is a young The 116,450 square foot campus is home to during the fall semester. bulldog, as Centennial students in kindergarten through fifth grade and students will grow to become accommodates Humble ISD’s rapid growth in the the mighty Summer Creek southern region of the district. High School Bulldogs. The school’s name commemorates the 100th The Centennial Express anniversary of Humble ISD, which was founded in refers to the early railroads, 1919. The Centennial Express train incorporated into an important element in the history of the area. the school’s logo, “serves as a reminder of Humble ISD’s history and is an inspiration for the future,” Pierce said. Centennial Elementary was designed by Joiner Architects and built by Gamma Construction. Alison Pierce is the Principal of Centennial Elementary. Ms. Pierce served as Principal of Principal of Timbers Elementary School, Assistant Principal at Jack M. Fields Sr. Elementary School, and Humble ISD Elementary Science Coordinator. Near the main entrance, the Centennial Express Train Before coming to Humble ISD she served in Galena welcomes students to the school. A pattern of train tracks Principal Alison Pierce Park ISD. runs along the hallway floors.

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Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net 22 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 KeepingKeeping ourour promisespromises www.humbleisd.net/bond2018 New Kingwood Middle opens in 2022 The Kingwood Middle School community is eagerly anticipating a new campus as construction begins to replace the 43-year-old school. “We are excited to see how our new home will support 21st century learning and collaboration through the large group instruction (LGI) and integrated flex spaces,” Michael Curl, Kingwood Middle School Principal, said. “Our teachers have been using project-based learning and flexible grouping with students, and this will help take student choice and differentiation to the next level.” Funded by Bond 2018 and designed by Kirksey Architects, it will create a new learning space with a three-story classroom wing, fine arts and athletics wing, cafeteria, library and a wing for CTE learning. The campus will feature an outdoor courtyard. Design also includes modifications to alleviate traffic on area streets during student pickup and dropoff. Kirksey Architects considered input from The entrance for the new Kingwood Middle School creates an inviting atmosphere. parents, students and staff. Design is consistent with the livable forest of Kingwood, with plenty of natural light and colors that reflect the surrounding area. One of the most notable features will be a library with commons for dynamic learning. “It's going to be a place where you walk in and feel good and inspired,” Curl said. Construction is at the existing site in phases. Phase one begins September 2020 with construction of buildings on the existing athletic fields. Phase two begins June 2022 with demolition of old buildings KMS Learning Commons KMS Dining Hall and construction of new athletic fields. Students begin classes in the new school in August 2022. The project should be completed by December 2022.

KMS Central Collaboration Area KMS Athletics Field Humble Independent School District • www.humbleisd.net August 2020 Your SCHOOLS 23 Keeping our promises www.humbleisd.net/bond2018 New Lakeland Elementary School to open in 2021 Lakeland Elementary School will move to a new campus for the first time in 60 years. Funds from Bond 2018 are being used to build a new Lakeland Elementary to replace the school’s aging campus, which is now Humble ISD’s oldest. Architectural The main entry will feature a multifunctional rendering by PBK media space that resembles a tree house. It sets the Architects of the new tone for a play-based learning concept. The campus Lakeland Elementary School. A new two- will also include innovative, collaborative classrooms story building will and engaging outdoor play areas designed to create replace the 60-year- inviting learning spaces. old campus. Lakeland Land was purchased on Rustic Timbers Drive Elementary School is to rebuild the school. In addition to larger, modern the oldest campus in classrooms, the campus will feature improved traffic Humble ISD. flow around the building. Rebuilding and relocating the school is also less costly and faster than rebuilding on the existing site.

Building design incorporates natural light and includes classrooms located around central gathering spaces that inspire creativity and collaboration for young children. Land purchased for future North Belt Elementary North Belt Elementary School opened in 1968. In April 2020, the district purchased 27 acres of land at the northeast corner of old Humble and Bender Road with the goal of building a new North Belt Elementary School in future years.

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24 Your SCHOOLS August 2020 Remembering a legendary Superintendent and a great Guy All of us were saddened that Dr. Guy Sconzo, “How do you put into words what Dr. Guy ISD, I emailed Dr. Sconzo who was Humble ISD Superintendent from 2001 to Sconzo has meant to thousands of us fortunate and invited him to our spring 2016, passed away on April 21 following a battle enough to work with him?” former Humble ISD concert. Within a couple of with cancer. Trustee Lynn Fields said. “He was truly a giant in hours he responded and to Dr. Sconzo worked in education for forty years. public education, advocating tirelessly for children my delight a week later he His 26 years as a Superintendent included 15 years and teachers and advising legislators on how was at the concert just like serving Humble ISD. He advocated for children, and important it is to invest in our children.” he said he would be. There provided testimony during historic school finance was standing room only but trials. He served on the boards of many organizations. he stood in the back so that In 2007, he was named Texas State the parents could have a seat. When I invited him on Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association stage to be recognized he simply waved from where of School Administrators. In 2013, he was selected as he was. We have truly lost a gem.” Region 4 Superintendent of the Year and was among Transportation employee Maria Bridges said, five finalists for State Superintendent of the Year. “He was a very nice man. He wrote cards to me, Under Dr. Sconzo’s leadership, Humble ISD was one for something I did for students on my bus, and named the Best Large District in Texas in the 2015 another months later. I was so honored that he took H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. the time to send me hand-written cards.” “I know, without question, that the most Sympathy cards may be mailed to The Sconzo important and impactful thing I ever did on the Family, c/o The Humble ISD Education Foundation, Humble ISD Board of Trustees was vote to bring him P.O. Box 2105, Humble, TX 77347-2105 here as superintendent,” Fields said. “I have never known a more child-centered educator, one whose Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Guy name and smile was known by just about every child Sconzo Endowed Fund, which supports educators in a campus. And he would greet them each by name! through the innovative education grant program and I was lucky to also call him my TV partner, shooting students with scholarships to further their learning Your Schools alongside him for 14 years. He was the after high school. best communicator I’ve ever seen. I mourn his loss Photographs and memories may be viewed at Dr. Sconzo connected personally with people to our community. Most important to him were his https://www.humbleisd.net/DrSconzo and had a special talent for remembering names. He wife, Diane, and his children and grandchildren. He Donations may be made at sent handwritten notes to acknowledge significant made a huge difference here on earth.” https://www.humbleisdfoundation.org/ events in people’s lives. Anyone he met came away Woodcreek Middle School Choir Teacher Phil DrGuySconzo.aspx feeling valued – and they were truly valued. O’Neal said, “In my second year teaching in Humble

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