• ESL (English as a Second Language): ESL is a free class we offer to parents and guardians of Texas ACE students who would like to strengthen their English speaking and comprehension skills. The time and availability of this class will vary by campus location. Please contact your child’s Texas ACE Program Coordinator for details. 

• Parent Fitness: To engage parents in healthy life styles, Texas ACE offers nutrition and fitness classes to parents enrolled in the ACE program. Please contact your Texas ACE school for more information.

Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) support the district’s main goal: to positively impact student achievement. By serving as a mentor, tutor, chaperone, and role model you are supporting HISD students, parents, and the future generations of the Houston community. Your work has special significance for our school communities and can be life-changing for our students.

• After School Snacks: HISD Nutrition Services is proud to offer the After School Snack Program, which was created to benefit children who participate in specific school-sponsored, educational, enrichment-based programs. More than 120 campuses utilize this program that helps sustain student nutritional needs at the end of the school day.

• Dinner Meals: HISD has partnered with district’s After School Program Department to offer a free dinner meal during the school week.  Any child between the ages of 1 and 18 is eligible to enjoy a complete meal. The program is provided free to all students as part of the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Feeding Program. Contact your school for dinner service times.