International Leadership Academy (PreK - 5)

For Immediate Release Houston, TX – October 11, 2025 Southwest Public Schools Named Finalist for 2025 Summies Charter of the Year Award Recognized for Excellence in Supporti...

Southwest Public Schools is honoring its principals this October during National Principals Month , recognizing the vital role they play in leading schools, supporting teachers, ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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)...

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...

Lights, camera, excellence! We rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the best of the best at Southwest Public Schools! During this exclusive Pre-Oscar Red Carpet Event, ...

Southwest Public Schools proudly participated in the inaugural Region 4 ESC Spanish Spelling Bee , marking a historic milestone for bilingual education. Among the 35 outstanding ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX – February 4, 2025 - Southwest Public Schools Awarded Over $500,000 Through Teacher Incentive Allotment Southwest Public Schools is pro...

January marks School Board Recognition Month, and Southwest Public Schools is proud to join districts across the state in honoring the dedicated individuals who serve on our Board...

Last month, Southwest Public Schools joined forces with Navidad en el Barrio to bring holiday joy to students at the Southwest Public Schools Visual and Performing Arts Academy. V...

Southwest Public Schools, led by Dr. Adams and supported by dedicated volunteers, proudly partnered with the Houston Food Bank to open the doors of our new on-campus storefront. L...

Southwest Public Schools proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Superintendent's Holiday Card Contest, celebrating the creativity of our talented students. The winning designs were unveile...

Southwest Public Schools International Leadership Academy partnered with Lily's Toy Box to bring smiles to every child on campus by providing a special toy for each student. Board...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX – August 7, 2024 – SWPS’ Students Earn 2024 President’s Education Award Southwest Public Schools is pleased to announce that 99 students h...

We are thrilled to announce that Ebonie Ballesteros, an exceptional English teacher at Southwest Public Schools College & Career Preparatory Academy, has been named a Teacher of t...

Southwest Public Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Adams, our esteemed Superintendent, has been recognized as one of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Insp...

Lizbeth Martinez, SWPS International Leadership Academy Aleyda Salgado, SWPS Visual and Performing Arts Helen Vega, SWPS Leadership and Global Studies Carol Martinez, SWPS Coll...