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2025

  • Distinguished Leader Speaker Series: Colonel Shane Kimbrough

    Houston Christian High School was honored to host Colonel Shane Kimbrough, NASA Astronaut, for our Distinguished Leader Speaker Series assembly presentation. Through the initiative of one of our sophomores, who approached Colonel Kimbrough at an Astros game with an invitation to address our student body, we secured this exceptional educational opportunity.

    Colonel Kimbrough shared compelling accounts from his distinguished career, including his recent tenure as Commander of the SpaceX Crew-2 mission, during which he spent 199 days aboard the International Space Station.

    We are grateful for the community connections that enrich our educational experience and commend our students who demonstrate the leadership and initiative to pursue meaningful opportunities for themselves and their peers.

  • HC Welcomes: Regan McCartney!

    We are excited to introduce Regan McCartney as the new English Instructor at Houston Christian High School!

    Coming to us from Episcopal High School, Regan brings a wealth of experience and a genuine commitment to student growth and well-being. A proud graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science, Regan is driven by a desire to uplift others, foster meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact in our school family.

    Please help us give a warm Houston Christian welcome to Regan McCartney — we’re blessed to have her on campus and can’t wait for all that’s ahead!

  • HC Welcomes: Dr. Lisa Longridge & Remon Maximos!

    We are excited to introduce Dr. Lisa Longridge and Remon Maximos as new Math Instructors at Houston Christian High School!

    Lisa joins our Mustang community from Cypress Christian School, and Remon from Episcopal High School, both bringing a strong background and a heart for students.

    Lisa is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, with a Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. Remon is a proud graduate of the University of St. Thomas, with a Bachelor of Arts. Lisa and Remon are passionate about making a difference and building strong relationships within our school family.

    Please help us give a warm Houston Christian welcome to Dr. Lisa Longridge and Remon Maximos — we’re blessed to have them on campus and can’t wait for all that’s ahead! 

  • HC Welcomes Taiwanese Delegates

    Houston Christian High School was honored to welcome a distinguished foreign affairs delegation from Taiwan, comprising eight exceptional high school students and five esteemed representatives from Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office–Houston.

    Our visiting scholars engaged in a comprehensive campus experience, including guided tours of our facilities and immersive classroom observations alongside our Bush Center Ambassadors. The day culminated in a meaningful cultural exchange over lunch, fostering connections between our student communities.

    We remain deeply grateful for our enduring partnership with TECO and our broader international collaborations, which continue to enrich our educational environment and expand global perspectives for our entire school community.

  • HC Welcomes: New Staff!

    Please join us in giving a warm Mustang welcome to the following staff members:
     
    - Victoria Brown, Marketing & Communications Associate
    - John Clay, Campus Security
    - Chelsy Cobb, Nurse and Cheer Assistant Coach
    - Jay Johnson, Billing Specialist
    - Matt Lyons, Education Technology Specialist
     
    Our newest team members bring valuable experience from esteemed organizations across the Greater Houston area, including the Junior League of Houston, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Fort Bend ISD.

    Victoria is a proud graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Chelsy has a degree in Nursing from Abilene Christian University, and Matt has a Bachelor of Arts from Texas State University and a Master of Arts from the University of Houston.

    Driven by a deep passion for care and connection, they are all committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and building strong, lasting relationships within our community.

    Please help us give a warm Houston Christian welcome to Victoria, Jay, Chelsy, Jay, and Matt — we’re blessed to have her on campus and can’t wait for all that’s ahead! 

  • Passport to Lead Ceremony

    This week, our incoming class of freshmen participated in our annual Passport to Lead Ceremony—a cherished tradition where our seniors welcome the newest Mustangs and inspire them to embrace leadership opportunities throughout their Houston Christian journey.

    Each freshman received their official Passport to Lead T-shirt and enjoyed personal greetings from our senior class leaders. As we kick off the new school year, we're excited to watch our seniors model exceptional leadership across campus while our freshmen dive into the rich opportunities awaiting them—from clubs and fine arts to athletics and beyond.

    This gathering of our entire student body was a powerful reminder of how our Mustangs are called to be leaders not just within our school community, but as positive influences in the world around them.

  • HC Welcomes: Asher Baca & Hodari Jasper!

    We are excited to introduce Asher Baca as the new Technology Specialist and Hodari Jasper, our new Audio & Media Specialist at Houston Christian High School!

    Asher comes to us from Blockhouse, bringing valuable experience and a deep dedication to supporting students. Asher is driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact and is eager to build lasting connections within our school community.

    Hodari comes to us from Lee College, serving as Instructional Media Specialist. With an Associate of Science in Audio Engineering from Lee College, Hodari brings a heart for service and a commitment to excellence in supporting our school community.

    Please help us give a warm Houston Christian welcome to Asher — we’re blessed to have him on campus and can’t wait for all that’s ahead! 

  • HC Hires New Baseball Coach: Shawn Ina

    Houston Christian High School is proud to announce the return of Coach Shawn Ina as the new Head Baseball Coach of the Mustangs.

    Coach Ina brings a wealth of baseball knowledge and leadership experience, with a coaching career that spans over 25 years across the high school and select levels.  From 2000 to 2010, he served as the Assistant Head Coach at Houston Christian, where he was instrumental in building the foundation and early success of the Mustang baseball program. Coach Ina helped to build the Mustang baseball program to a prominent level during his first tenure at Houston Christian. 

    His coaching journey includes time as the Head Coach at Northland Christian High School and most recently as an Assistant Head Coach at St. John XXIII College Preparatory in Katy, Texas. In addition to his work in high school athletics, Coach Ina has spent the past two decades actively coaching in the Select Baseball community, developing players and preparing them for the next level of competition.
    His deep understanding of talent evaluation and player development will be an incredible asset to the Houston Christian baseball program.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Ina back to Houston Christian,” said Athletic Director Terry Pirtle. “His leadership, coaching experience, and professional background—combined with his history of helping establish our program—make him the ideal person to lead Mustang Baseball into its next chapter.”

    We are excited to see where Coach Ina takes our program this season. Look for an invitation to come meet Coach Ina. We will set something up soon! Please join us in welcoming Coach Shawn Ina and his family back to Mustang Nation!

  • DSP Hosts Executive Innovation Experience

    At Houston Christian High School and The Bush Center for Scholars & Leaders, we believe that transformative learning happens when students engage directly with industry leaders. Our commitment to experiential education equips students with the real-world skills and insights they need to shape the future.
    In January 2025, during the Executive Innovation Experience event, our Distinguished Scholars had the extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with top executives to create meaningful change within our community. Guided by Maria Oden from Rice University OEDK and Kim Krieger, VP of Logistics at BP, students engaged in a dynamic design thinking process to address future campus growth. Working alongside their executive partners, they identified key opportunities, developed strategic solutions, and refined their ideas through iteration. Ultimately, the teams presented their visionary proposals to the Houston Christian Leadership Team, with two winning groups earning the prestigious opportunity to present to the HC Board of Trustees.

    This immersive experience would not have been possible without the generous support and dedication of our executive mentors. Their investment of time and expertise provided students with invaluable learning, leadership, and networking opportunities. In return, the executives left inspired by the intelligence, creativity, and enthusiasm of the next generation of leaders.

    Here’s what some of our executive mentors had to say:
    “The students did such a great job, and I hope they continue turning their proposals into action. I know the board will be excited to see the impact of this workshop. I left invigorated—my organization even noticed the energy I brought back with me!”

    “What an incredible experience! Maria and Kim did a fantastic job leading us through a productive and insightful session. The students were phenomenal—well-mannered, eager to learn, highly engaged, and incredibly intelligent. I walked away with a renewed sense of optimism about the future of leadership.”
    “It was an amazing day. The students truly impressed me, and I was honored to be part of their journey.”

    Together, we are shaping the future.

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