What academic term is relevant at Hobby El?

School Year 2026-2027 runs from August 10, 2026 through May 28, 2027.

How much campus context is included in the Hobby El student guide?

The guide includes 7 approved campus terms and 9 local details from DormWay's campus reference library.

Does the Hobby El guide include the complete campus glossary?

Yes. All 7 approved campus glossary entries are available in the searchable campus-language section.

Where does the Hobby El student guide information come from?

Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come with links to campus sources.

Hobby ElStudent Guide

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Institution in Houston, TX. Operating on a semester system.

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Houston, TX

47K+ students

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Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Hobby El

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Relevant term: School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms: 7
Local details: 9

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – May 28, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

1 entries

Aug 10May 28, 2027
School Year 2026-2027Relevant now

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Campus language

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7 terms

H

HISD: Houston Independent School District; the governing district for the campus.
Hornets: The official mascot and collective name for the student body.

P

PTO: Parent Teacher Organization; the group of parents and teachers supporting the school.

S

SDMC: Shared Decision-Making Committee; the campus-level advisory group for school governance.

T

The Caf: The school cafeteria where students eat lunch.
The El: A local shorthand for the school itself.

V

VIPS: Volunteers in Public Schools; the official Houston ISD program for campus volunteers.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details

Ancillary: The daily rotation of specialized classes such as PE, Music, and Art.
Car Rider Line: The designated area and procedure for picking up and dropping off students by car.
HISD Connect: The online portal used by parents and students to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
Hobby El: The common shorthand for William P. Hobby Elementary School.
hobby_elementary_cafeteria: Hobby Elementary Cafeteria
hobby_elementary_dining_at_lawson_ms: Hobby Elementary Dining (at Lawson MS)
hobby_elementary_dining_at_mlk_ecc: Hobby Elementary Dining (at MLK ECC)
The T-Buildings: The temporary portable buildings located on the campus grounds used for additional classroom space.
Wraparound: The department providing non-academic resources like food, clothing, and mental health support to students.

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What academic term is relevant now?: School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 10, 2026 – May 28, 2027.
How much campus context is included?: 7 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?: Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?: Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Houston for Hobby El Students

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Timezone

Central Time (CT)

Median Rent

$1,400

Cost of Living Index

Student Population

300,000

City Transportation

Walkability

Bikeability

Public Transit

METRO local and express bus, METRORail light rail

Nearest Airports

George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

70°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Front Parking Lot

surface_lot

Primary parking for staff and school visitors.

Side Parking Lot

surface_lot

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Campus News

Latest updates from Hobby El

Hobby Elementary Moving to MLK ECC and Lawson MS

Hobby Elementary is transitioning students to MLK Early Childhood Center and Lawson Middle School as part of HISD's consolidation plan for the 2026-2027 school year.

Feb 17, 2026

First Day of 2026-2027 School Year

Hobby Elementary officially began the 2026-2027 academic year on August 10, following the Houston ISD district calendar.

Aug 10, 2026

HPD investigating body found on school property; incident reported as unrelated to school operations.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at Hobby El

Virtual Graduate Programs Information Session

November 10, 2026

Online/Virtual

An information session for prospective students interested in the graduate programs offered by the Hobby School of Public Affairs.

Hobby School Fall Mixer and CHIP 30th Anniversary Celebration

November 11, 2026

University of Houston

A networking mixer for students, interns, alumni, and faculty to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Civic Houston Internship Program (CHIP).

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Hobby El

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Hobby Hall

Capacity: 240

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

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