PHS Students Place Second Overall at Academic Decathlon Online Nationals

Pearland High School seniors, Sophie Adams and Trent Gorman, participated in the United States Academic Decathlon Online Nationals competition on April 28. Sophie won Gold in Literature, Silver in Music, Art, Social Science and Bronze in Essay. Adams also placed second overall in the Honors division.

DHS Team Competes at UIL Academic State Meet

Dawson High School recently participated in the 2023 UIL Academic State Meet in spelling and literary criticism. Both teams representing the school placed third in their category. At the UIL academic meet, participants earned points for their school team in different subject areas.

District Names Four New Elementary Principals

The Pearland Independent School District Board recently approved four outstanding administrators to serve as principals at CJ Harris, Lawhon, Magnolia and Shadycrest elementaries. Combined, the new principals have more than 73 years of experience in education.

Chief Academic Officer to retire after 41-years with Pearland ISD

Longtime Pearland Independent School District chief academic officer, Dr. Nyla Watson, announced her plans to retire this year.

DHS, PHS and TCCHS seniors to graduate May 26

Dawson, Pearland and Turner College and Career high school seniors are preparing to march to “Pomp and Circumstance” and toss their mortar boards this May 26. The three high schools will hold graduation ceremonies at Houston’s NRG Stadium on Friday, May 26.