Dr. S. Hussain Zaheer Memorial High School
Dr. Syed Hussain Zaheer Memorial High School, established in 1979, was named in honor of Dr. Syed Hussain Zaheer, the inaugural Director General of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, India's largest scientific council. Located in the city of Hyderabad, in the Indian state of Telangana, the school operates under the aegis of the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, a renowned research institute, and is governed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. This affiliation provides students with opportunities to interact with scientists from the institute. The school has played host to notable individuals such as Nobel laureates Robert H. Grubbs (2005), K. Barry Sharpless (2001), and Koichi Tanaka (2002), who visited and spoke to students in conjunction with its collaboration with the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology. The institution is known for organizing a science fair named "Ignited Minds" during India's National Science Day. Throughout its history, the school has witnessed dedicated leadership. Mrs. Kaisar Sayeed served as the in-charge headmistress from the establishment until her retirement in 2013. She played a pivotal role in guiding the school for 34 years. Since 2016, Mrs. Gayatri Amruth has held the position of principal. Additionally, plans include the establishment of the Dr. A. V. Rama Rao Science Museum at the school, further contributing to its commitment to science education and exploration. Management and facilities
The school is owned and operated by the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology. The institute provides all infrastructural support for the school. The school has a library and science laboratories, and a computer laboratory. Awards and recognition
The school attained State Level position at the SSC Public Examinations in 1995 in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Students have achieved prizes at district, state and national levels in science fairs, competitions, athletics and sports activities including cricket and basketball, earning trophies and cash awards. Many students obtained merit positions in VII and X and scholarships from the Education Department of the Government of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. Extracurricular activities
The school offers playgrounds for cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, shuttle and badminton. On 18 July 2004, the school became the champion of the inter-school hockey tournament, defeating Moulana Azad High School 3-0 in the tournament final at Gymkhana Grounds to earn the first annual V. Purushotham memorial trophy. In the 2006 tournament, Zaheer Memorial, lost in the tourney quarterfinals, falling to Vijaya High School (Kapra) by a score of 2-1. Former Principals

