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Laissez les bons temps rouler, Southwest Public Schools! Superintendent Adams kicked off the first day of school with a Mardi Gras flair — beads, music, and big smiles at ever...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX – August 28, 2025 Southwest Public Schools Earns Superior Rating in Statewide Financial Accountability System Houston, Texas — Southwes...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX – August 28, 2025 Dr. Felicia Adams Named One of Education Insider Magazine’s Top Ten School District Superintendents of 2025 Houston, T...

Southwest Public Schools rang in the 2025–2026 school year with a vibrant Mardi Gras–themed convocation that blended celebration, culture, and a spotlight on exceptional achieve...

Our Assistant Principal of the Year, Ms. Virginia Ocanas, is a leader who motivates staff, empowers students, and turns vision into results. With a strategic mind and a servant’s...

Behind every thriving school is a team member whose reliability, care, and positive spirit lift up the entire campus. The Support Staff of the Year award recognized Ms. Carol Ma...

Leading a campus requires courage, clarity, and compassion—and this year’s Principal of the Year, Dr. Emily Flores, has demonstrated all three in abundance. Dr. Adams commended D...

HOUSTON, TX – July 10, 2025 – A new era of family partnership is taking shape at the Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPAA), where parents are stepping into leadership and co...

Our Bilingual Teacher of the Year, Ms. Luz Carro, was honored for her dedication to nurturing bicultural, bilingual, and biliterate scholars. Her instructional excellence and ...

This year’s ESL Teacher of the Year, Ms. Karent Padilla, has made a lasting impact on our emergent bilingual students, creating an inclusive and empowering environment that honor...

Pharies Hidru, a rising 2nd grader in the Gifted and Talented program at The International Leadership Academy (ILA), is making history as the first Southwest Public Schools (SWPS)...

The Elementary Teacher of the Year award was presented to an educator who brings creativity, joy, and rigor to early learning. With a classroom full of curiosity and connection,...

At the 2025 Educators in Excellence Luncheon, Superintendent Adams proudly recognized the outstanding contributions of Ms. Brandy Simon, our Secondary Teacher of the Year . This ...

Thank you to our Board of Directors for joining Dr. Adams in celebrating the Class of 2025 at the CCPA Graduation held at Houston Christian University on May 20, 2025. Your presen...

Joel Wells, Jr. is a passionate educator and community leader who currently serves as a Lab Teacher and Site Lead at The Phoenix School – The Center. A graduate of the Universit...

LaCretia Williams, a dedicated educator with four years of experience at Southwest Public Schools International Leadership Academy, fosters a love for science in her students. Hold...

Angela Segura holds a Bachelor's degree in Teaching and Learning from the University of Houston and has built a strong foundation in education through diverse experiences. She bega...

Morgan Hale is a dedicated educator and former nonprofit executive with a strong background in teaching, leadership, and community engagement. Currently serving as an elementary te...

Dr. James Troutman is a native Texan who graduated from DeBakey HSHP in Houston and received a Bachelor’s Degree at University of Houston -Downtown, a Master’s Degree – Prairie Vie...

Ms. Brandy Simon is an inspiring English teacher at Southwest Public Schools, The Phoenix School, in Houston, Texas, where she teaches students in grades 6 through 12 at the TLW Tr...