Centennial Celebration
Humble ISD celebrated its 100th anniversary during the 2018-2019 school-year. Three years of planning went into preparing for the occasion, and involved multiple events.
Texas Historical Marker
Humble ISD was awarded a Texas Historical Marker, in honor of the district's founding 100 years ago.
The narrative for the application was researched and written by Dr. Robert Meaux. The City of Humble assisted with the completion of the marker application, and allowed the marker to be placed at the Charles Bender High School building (where the district was located when it was transformed from District No. 50 to the Humble Independent School District).
The application & narrative submitted to Paul Scott of the Harris County Historical Association on November 3, 2017.
On January 30, 2018, the district was notified by the Texas Historical Commission that the marker had been approved.
Read the Narrative.
The marker unveiling ceremony was held on April 25, 2019 at 9:30 AM at the Charles Bender Performing Arts Center.
The ceremony includes:
Recognitions by Superintendent Elizabeth Fagen and Humble ISD School Board President Charles Cunningham
Remarks from City of Humble Mayor Merle Aaron
Proclamation from the City of Houston (presented by Clarissa Perez)
Proclamation from Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack R. Cagle (presented by Kennedy Purser)
Review of Humble ISD's history by Dr. Robert Meaux
Singing by Kingwood Park High School student Brooke Searcy
Remarks by Paul Scott of the Harris County Historical Commission
Remarks by Debra Blacklock-Sloan of the Harris County Historical Commission
Coffee bar and reception by Summer Creek High School teacher Chef Daniela Jenkins and Humble ISD Culinary Arts students
Music by the Humble High School Chamber Strings
Guided tours of the Historic Charles Bender Performing Arts Center (formerly Charles Bender High School) given by the Curriculum & Instruction department.
Media Stories
Article - 04/13/2018: Humble ISD history database unveiled, historical marker awarded for district’s centennial (Humble Observer, Melanie Feuk)
Article - 11/08/2017: Humble ISD seeks memorabilia for 2018-19 centennial (Humble Observer, Melanie Feuk)
Humble ISD Christmas Ornament
Each year, the City of Humble Beautification Committee creates a Christmas Ornament in honor of something historic related to the city. For 2018., the ornament celebrated Humble ISD's 100th Anniversary.
Humble ISD History Display
As part of the new district administration building, Humble ISD built a history display on the first floor, to allow visitors to learn about the history of Humble ISD.
