The 2011 H-E-B Excellence Awards Programs has named Conroe Independent School District as a finalist in the Large District category.

A total of five finalists were chosen for the Large District category, including Mesquite I.S.D., Edinburg C.I.S.D., Brownsville I.S.D., Harlandale I.S.D. and Conroe I.S.D.

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards “celebrates public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities”.

The program offers more than $600,000 in cash prizes and is the largest monetary recognition program for educators in Texas as well as the nation. 

Conroe I.S.D. received $5,000 just for being named a finalist! A cash prize of $100,000 will be given to the winning district. 

Source: www.conroeisd.net