Tuesday and Wednesday will be B Days, and Thursday and Friday will be A Days

Heights will host an IB showcase Thursday, February 15, from 6-7:30pm in the Cafeteria. Visit with current IB students about their work!

This year's IB showcase features not only work from Heights students (DP, CP, and sophomore Personal Projects), but also Hogg Middle School (IB Middle Years Program) and Harvard Elementary (IB Primary Years Program) students.

Support the PTO at Mamaka Bowls!
Friday, January 26, 8am - 7pm

Are you creative? Love to decorate? Come learn how you can help with our biggest fundraiser of the year.

We need all hands on deck! 

Join us January 23rd at 6pm in the Teaching Theater.

Did you receive wine over the holidays that you’d like to donate? The ever-popular Wine Pull for Bulldog Bash would love to have your “extra” wine!  Please email auction@heightspto.org to coordinate drop-off/pick-up.

In heartwarming recognition by The Leader of her dedication and impact on students, Sophia Castillo, a veteran educator with a 26-year tenure, has been named finalist as Education Leader of the Year. The accolade comes as a testament to Castillo's outstanding contributions to the field of education and her commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.....

Attention all FUTURE bulldogs!  A few more tour dates have been added for 8th grade families. Tours will be @ 1:30pm.  Parents, you MUST sign up on our sign-up genius (below).  Due to high demand, we cannot accommodate walk-ins.  Once you have signed up, make sure you arrive between 1:15pm-1:30pm.  Can’t wait to meet y’all! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Corona: icorona@houstonisd.org 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054EA4AB2EA7FC1-45047816-130?useFullSite=true#/ ..............

Preliminary results based on TAPR data recently released by TEA indicates that Heights HS would have maintained its B rating had scores for the year been released (currently, scores have not been publicly released due to a pending lawsuit over changes to the accountability system).  From Ms. Hampton:  “While we will continue to strive to be an A rated campus and provide the best learning opportunities for every student, I am very proud of the work of the staff and students to maintain this rating in a changing accountability system.”

The PTO is thrilled to have been able to help with the project to install gates in the student parking lot.  Ms. Hampton recently sent out information regarding hours that the gate will be open:

Mornings:  6:50-8:30am

Lunch:  11:52am-1pm

Afternoon:  2:30-2:45pm

Dismissal:  4:10-9pm

If there is an event on campus in the evening, we will make arrangements to have them open longer.

We have lots of several openings for volunteers in January.  We need your help! Sign up here.

Thanks to you the PTO was able to support Heights in two significant ways in December.  We contributed 50% of the funds required to install new automatic gates for the student parking lot AND we gifted each and every staff member $50.

The next Coffee with the Principal will be on Wednesday, January 24th at 8:45 am.  Hope to see you there!

Class of 2024 graduation will be Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 12 pm (barring any changes from the district!).  Mr. Montanez will share more details as they are received.

Check the HHS College Center site often!  Updates include scholarships, college fly-in programs, university virtual information, application steps, and more!
Check out the Scholarship Opportunities 23-24
Follow the HHS College Center site for Class of 2024
Follow the HHS College Center Instagram
** Senior Dues pay here**

Yearbook Ads on Sale - If you would like to honor your senior with a yearbook ad, create and purchase a custom ad here. Yearbooks for seniors are included in senior dues, but ads must be purchased separately.

The College Center is planning numerous workshops in January and February to help seniors and parents complete the FAFSA. Workshop dates are below.

Beginning with the 2024–25 FAFSA, all contributors (student and parent/guardian) must have their own FSA ID. The FSA ID is a username and password that is required to login to FAFSA. Processing a new FSA ID can take up to five business days.

To create an FSA ID, please go to studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

How to create FSA ID video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTb7hMVtzco

Those contributors without an SSN, but whose student is eligible to apply for FAFSA, will need an FSA ID.

FAFSA Lunch Workshops:

January 29th
February 5th
February 14th

FAFSA Evening Workshop:
January 18th – 6:00-8:00pm
FAFSA Saturday Workshop:
January 27th- 10:00am- 1:00pm

*All workshops will be held in the Teaching Theater

The College Center will continue to communicate with seniors and parents. Encourage your student to check their Outlook email daily. You can also find more information on our Senior newsletter: www.smore.com/sq6d9 and Instagram: @Heights2college 

Thanks,  Ms. Schumacher and Ms. Garcia

‼️‼️LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS IS JANUARY 25th!!!!

Share this information with any seniors you know that haven’t taken their portraits yet!!!
 

HHS Performance Hall

Class of 2025
Remind code: @78cfcg3
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2025/
Instagram: @heightsco2025

Juniors will be taking the digital SAT exam at school on March 20, 2024.  Khan Academy offers free digital practice!

Ms. Nelson (IB Coordinator) will lead an IB informational meeting on Thursday evening, February 15, from 6-6:30pm in the Teaching Theater for sophomores and sophomore parents interested in the IB Diploma and Career programs.  Participants are invited to attend the IB Showcase in the cafeteria immediately following the meeting: https://heightshsib.weebly.com/

Proud of these @heightshsband students for their performance tonight with the TMEA 23 Region Bands. #prouddirector #HeightsHSBand #HISD

@FootballHeights representing at the @WeAreAFCA Coaching Convention in Nashville, Tennessee

Getting some game day stretches in with Ms Donnita. Varsity will begin the I-10 Shootout with a game against Magnolia West @ PAETOW HS !!!

Congratulations to our Bulldog Battalion XO for being accepted to Texas A&M and for earning a 4 year ROTC scholarship! We are PROUD of you!!!

Volunteer opportunity for responsible MS and HS students. Heights Kids' Day of Music needs volunteers to help with their upcoming festival March 23. Info and volunteer form here: 

It's time for baseball try-outs! See the flyer for more details.

Follow them @height.hs.baseball