Summer Assignments
Please direct questions about summer assignments below for 1st through 8th grade to division heads, Heather Williams, Head of Lower School, or Caity Dillon, Head of Middle School.
Summer Assignments
Reading Lists
Looking for more books? Check out the HAISLN (Houston Area Independent School Library Network) reading lists. It will offer a variety of interesting titles to explore over the summer.
If you are looking for reading ideas for the youngest crowd, check out the 2x2 Reading List of picture book titles chosen by the Texas Library Association and recommended for children, age two to grade two. For students in rising Pre-K and Kindergarten, check out the HAISLN Pre-K and Kindergarten Reading List.
If you are looking for reading ideas for the youngest crowd, check out the 2x2 Reading List of picture book titles chosen by the Texas Library Association and recommended for children, age two to grade two. For students in rising Pre-K and Kindergarten, check out the HAISLN Pre-K and Kindergarten Reading List.
In addition, students entering the 3rd through 6th grade can get a head start over the summer reading the Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominees. Students will qualify for a special breakfast in the spring if they read or listen to 10 or more of the titles.
Incoming 6th – 8th graders may participate in the Texas Lone Star Award program.
Graduating 8th graders can check out the HAISLN 9th and 10th Grade Reading List.
Be sure to visit your local public library and sign up for the Texas Summer Reading Club. We are so lucky to have great libraries very nearby in West University, Bellaire, and the McGovern Stella Link HPL branch!
Primary School
Our primary school team has developed a very helpful guide with some suggestions on how to help your rising Preschool 3s, Pre-K, or Kindergarten students continue to learn and explore during the summer months. Download the Primary School Summer Read Aloud Suggestions.
Questions? Contact Lisa Dods, Head of Primary School.
Educational Apps and Resources
Our Technology Team has compiled a list of digital resources and apps for the summer months. Click here to learn more!