Carnegie Vanguard High School

Carnegie Vanguard High School Carnegie Vanguard High School is Houston ISD's magnet for Gifted and Talented students. Consistently Jones Senior High which was created in 1977.

Carnegie Vanguard High School was established in the fall of 2002 as the successor to the highly successful school-within-a-school Vanguard program at Jesse H. Today Carnegie is the only Vanguard high school in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) with 100% of the students identified as gifted and talented in academics.

Congratulations to our September Employee of the Month, counselor Veronica Chapman! 🎉Ms. Chapman started the school year...
09/02/2026

Congratulations to our September Employee of the Month, counselor Veronica Chapman! 🎉

Ms. Chapman started the school year as our only counselor while her fellow counselor was out on leave, taking on the responsibilities of both counseling positions and making sure our students were supported. We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to CVHS!

Today we celebrated Maria Sagredo as she begins her retirement after 13 years as a custodian at Carnegie! We are so than...
08/28/2026

Today we celebrated Maria Sagredo as she begins her retirement after 13 years as a custodian at Carnegie! We are so thankful for her many years of service and everything she has done for our school. We wish Maria all the best and a very happy retirement!

Congratulations to Kristen Davis-Owen, Carnegie Vanguard High School’s 2026 Teacher of the Year!An exceptional history t...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to Kristen Davis-Owen, Carnegie Vanguard High School’s 2026 Teacher of the Year!

An exceptional history teacher and Social Studies Department Chair, Ms. Davis-Owen inspires her students, supports her colleagues, and leads with positivity and kindness. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, and her warm, pleasant spirit makes Carnegie a better place every day.

We are incredibly proud that she will represent CVHS as she advances to the district’s Teacher of the Year selection process. Congratulations, Ms. Davis-Owen—this honor is so well deserved!

What can you create with 100 of the same object? 📸Art 2: Photography students explored that question by creating tempora...
08/19/2026

What can you create with 100 of the same object? 📸

Art 2: Photography students explored that question by creating temporary installations and documenting them through photography. Using the Art Cycle—brainstorm, experiment, practice, critique, revise and reflect—they considered how materials, location, lighting and interaction with people could shape their work.

After photographing their installations, students discussed how the elements of art could strengthen abstract ideas and communicate meaning. This hands-on project challenged them to see everyday objects and familiar spaces in creative new ways!

CVHS senior Apollo Tan strikes gold once again in Korea! 🥇This year, the taekwondo athlete began competing in the Adult ...
08/19/2026

CVHS senior Apollo Tan strikes gold once again in Korea! 🥇

This year, the taekwondo athlete began competing in the Adult Under 30 Individual Recognized Poomsae division for athletes ages 18–30. Last month, he earned bronze at the 2026 USA Taekwondo National Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then traveled to Seoul, South Korea, for the World Taekwondo-ranked 2026 Kimunyong Cup—and won gold!

Apollo competed in a field of 54 athletes representing more than 10 countries. Four of his five opponents were Korean, and he was the only non-Korean athlete in his division to reach the podium.

Congratulations, Apollo, on this incredible international achievement! We are so proud of you!

Celebrating excellence at Carnegie Vanguard High School! 🏆Carnegie Vanguard has been recognized by U.S. News & World Rep...
08/18/2026

Celebrating excellence at Carnegie Vanguard High School! 🏆

Carnegie Vanguard has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 high school in HISD, No. 2 in Texas and No. 25 in the nation—along with a 100 College Readiness score and a 98% graduation rate.

This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication of our students, educators, staff and families. Congratulations to the entire CVHS community! ❤️💙

📚 Welcome to the Rhino Crash, Cecilia Michel! 🦏We’re excited to welcome Ms. Cecilia Michel to Carnegie Vanguard!Ms. Mich...
08/10/2026

📚 Welcome to the Rhino Crash, Cecilia Michel! 🦏

We’re excited to welcome Ms. Cecilia Michel to Carnegie Vanguard!

Ms. Michel brings 15 years of teaching experience in HISD, much of it serving Houston’s East End community. What she loves most about teaching is helping students accomplish goals they once thought were out of reach. As a first-generation college graduate, she is passionate about creating a classroom where every student feels valued and sees what is possible for their future. 💙

Outside the classroom, Ms. Michel stays busy! She has completed more than five Aramco Half Marathons 🏃‍♀️, enjoys gardening in her native pollinator-friendly garden 🌻🦋, and loves to read. Her current reading challenge is to explore more novels in Spanish, with the goal of reading a book by an author from each state of Mexico. 🇲🇽📖

At Carnegie, she looks forward to helping our Rhinos discover the power of language and how it shapes the way we communicate, think, and experience the world.

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Michel to CVHS! 💙🦏

📚 Welcome to the Rhino Crash, Justin Mullikin! 🦏We’re excited to welcome Mr. Justin Mullikin to Carnegie Vanguard!Mr. Mu...
08/10/2026

📚 Welcome to the Rhino Crash, Justin Mullikin! 🦏

We’re excited to welcome Mr. Justin Mullikin to Carnegie Vanguard!

Mr. Mullikin brings 16 years of teaching experience, having taught in HISD, Spring Branch ISD, Austin ISD, and Virginia. He’s especially excited to bring energy and engaging lessons to the classroom—and loves when students ask those extension questions that take learning even further. 💡

Outside of school, Mr. Mullikin enjoys traveling, sports, and horse racing. ✈️🏇

He’s looking forward to a great year with Carnegie’s inquisitive students, and we’re glad to have him joining the Rhino Crash!

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Mullikin to CVHS! 💙🦏

🔬 Welcome to the Rhino Crash, Rebecca Burgess! 🦏We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Rebecca Burgess to Carnegie Vanguard, wher...
08/10/2026

🔬 Welcome to the Rhino Crash, Rebecca Burgess! 🦏

We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Rebecca Burgess to Carnegie Vanguard, where she’s ready to share her love of science with our Rhinos!

Mrs. Burgess earned her B.S. in Chemistry from The University of Texas at Austin and previously taught Chemistry and IPC in the New Orleans area. Her journey has also taken her around the world, most recently to West Africa, where she volunteered with children’s groups while working on her graduate degrees. 🌍

An avid explorer, Mrs. Burgess has visited 24 U.S. states and 25 countries! ✈️ In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and discovering the world around her.

Her goal this year? To inspire curiosity and confidence in her students. 🔬✨

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Burgess to Carnegie Vanguard! 💙🦏

🦏 From Rhino to Faculty—Welcome Back, Mr. Javier Rodriguez! 🎉For Mr. Javier Rodriguez, Carnegie Vanguard is more than a ...
08/10/2026

🦏 From Rhino to Faculty—Welcome Back, Mr. Javier Rodriguez! 🎉

For Mr. Javier Rodriguez, Carnegie Vanguard is more than a school—it’s a place he considers life transforming. Now, he’s returning to the Rhino Crash in a new role: teacher! 💙

Mr. Rodriguez joins CVHS for his second year in education and will be teaching AP Human Geography and Mexican American Studies. He brings a deep love of teaching, urbanism, and exploring pathways to social mobility. During his undergraduate years, he also gained experience in politics, government, and the start-up world.

Outside the classroom, you might find Mr. Rodriguez reading, exploring Houston’s neighborhoods and parks, or getting involved in his community. 📚🌳🏙️

As a Carnegie alumnus himself, Mr. Rodriguez believes deeply in the potential of our Rhinos and encourages his students to “envision a world that can be” while approaching its challenges with curiosity and a desire to make a difference.

We’re proud to welcome another Rhino home. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Rodriguez back to Carnegie Vanguard! 🦏💙

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1501 Taft Street
Houston, TX
77019

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
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