Originally delivered on 2/20/2024 10:01 am

SUBJECT: News from Heights HS PTO for 02/20/2024

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, February 20
Bulldog Bash Volunteer Meeting on 02.20.24 @ 6 PM via Zoom
Friday, February 23
Waiver Day - Feb. 23rd @ Lunch Hour
Tuesday, March 5
SECOND NEW DATE: March 5th online SAT (Juniors only)
Monday, March 11
Spring Recess
News
Bulldog Bash Sponsorships Now Available!
Bulldog Bash Sponsorships Now Available!

Bulldog Bash sponsorship levels of all types are available now! General admission tickets will be on sale late February, but remember that last year’s Bash SOLD OUT. This is a great way to lock in your tickets today! Does a package come with more tickets than you need?  We can gift those to staff who want to attend. It’s a win/win!  

Purchase your sponsorshiphere and for more information on other ways to support check out our website.

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Waiver Day - GO TEXAN! 02.23.24
Waiver Day - GO TEXAN! 02.23.24

It’s the biggest waiver day of them all!  Send your kids with money on Friday, February 23 to celebrate the event that has won best school Go Texan Day multiple years running!  Check out our sales flyers!

 

See last year's group dancing post!  for more pictures you can search Go Texan in our Facebook page.

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We need a Bulldog Bash Logo!
We need a Bulldog Bash Logo!

Each year a student designs the logo for the Bulldog Bash. This year's winners will provide credit at the School Store that can be used for merchandise and/or snacks ...$40 credit for the winner and $20 credit for 2nd and 3rd places.  The deadline for submission is Feb 26, 2024.

If your student would like to enter a logo, they can use the form here.

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2024-25 academic calendar
2024-25 academic calendar

The HISD Board has approved the 2024-25 academic calendar.  The approved calendar is available here.  Note that school starts earlier than usual next year!

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Important Information from Ms Hampton regarding Tardiness and Cell Phone Policy
Important Information from Ms Hampton regarding Tardiness and Cell Phone Policy

Tardiness & District Cell Phone Policy: (click for more)

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School Choice Closes February 23 - One More Magnet Tour Available
School Choice Closes February 23 - One More Magnet Tour Available

The last day to apply to attend Heights HS through the HISD School Choice system is February 23.  All families should visit the redesigned HISD School Choice website.........

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Open School Store slots in February and March!
Open School Store slots in February and March!

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

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Class of 2024
Senior Links
Senior Links

Herff Jones will be at Heights ONE LAST TIME this Wednesday 2/21 during both lunches for students to place a cap and gown order. It will be the last time to order in person without a late fee! A lot of students still need to order!!
Class of 2024 graduation will be Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 12pm

If you have not ordered your cap and gown from Herff Jones, please do so ASAP either on February 21 (see above) or online here (scroll to the bottom).

Credit Recovery/Mr. Montanez: 

“If you failed a class that’s required to graduate in the fall, there should already be a plan in place.  Please get with your counselor or me ASAP so we can schedule that class if this hasn’t happened.  It is imperative that you complete all credit recovery classes by March 8.”

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** LINK TO PAY SENIOR DUES CLOSES MARCH 8!

The College Center wall is open!  Tell your senior to swing by the College Center and sign it when they know their plans for next year–college, military, or career plans!

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Parent Meeting & Social on 02.25.24 @ 4 PM
Parent Meeting & Social on 02.25.24 @ 4 PM
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Class of 2025
Bulldogs '25
Bulldogs '25

 Share the Love!

We are at 94% of our goal, please support our senior year by helping us fundraise!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO DONATE

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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 5, 2024. Note that this is a date change (the second one - make sure you check your calendars!!)!  Khan Academy offers free digital practice.

Bulldog Bash Gift Card Basket: Thank you so much for your support last year because of your generosity we helped raised funds for our PTO. Please help again this year by contributing Gift Cards for the basket.  You can purchase and give to our Class Representative. Thank you!

10th & 11th grades: 2024 SEES Internship! Participants complete distance learning modules & guided remote work prior to onsite summer internships at The University of Texas at Austin.  Applications are due Feb. 24.

 

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Tamales for Go Texan Day!
Tamales for Go Texan Day!

Send in cash with your students to support our last Waiver Day for the school year!

Our class will be selling Tamales for $3 each from La Mexicana.

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Class of 2026
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Waiver Day this Friday - 2/23
Waiver Day this Friday - 2/23
Show some love for your class!  Go Texan Day/Waiver Day is coming up on Friday, February 23rd!  Our class is selling Cafe Con Conchas AND Iced Coffees with Girl Scout cookies.  We are going big for this one! 
We need 1-2 more volunteers to help on with Waiver Day.  Can't be there?  Can you help offset costs of the Conchas and cookies please?  Zelle/venmo - 713.857.0909
Coffee, creamer and whipped cream have been graciously donated by other sophomore parents.  
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Class of 2027

Class of 2027
Remind code: @hhs-27
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2027/

 

 
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HHS COMMUNITY NEWS

Congratulations to our boys and girls wrestlers on their performances at District!

The US Naval Academy will hold an admissions forum on Saturday, February 24th from 12-2pm at Strake Jesuit in the Parsley Center

Check out the Heights Robotics team in action! 

Ladies of Power and Interact Club teamed up to make get well cards.

Congratulations to our Heights students who compete with Mission Squash!  They competed at the national competition in Philadelphia.  The girls’ team won bronze, and the boys’ team took home gold!

Congratulations to Abigail Mathews for winning a scholarship from KPRC!

Thank you to CIS for providing students with the opportunity to attend a job readiness seminar to learn about summer internship opportunities.  We can’t think CIS enough for all they do for our school!

Congrats to our four JROTC cadets who participated in Superior Instructor and passed - awesome job!

The Pangea Network’s young women’s leadership challenge application is now open. It takes place during the summer in Houston, and the cost is $500. Scholarships are available.  Applications are due April 1. https://empowered2lead.org/

Congratulations to The Academy Hip Hop Dance Crew on their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes at their recent competition!

Check out some pictures from the IB Showcase - thanks to everyone who attended!

Sunrise Centers are offering adult classes - check it out!

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Valentine's Day Celebration at HHS
Valentine's Day Celebration at HHS

Our parent volunteers were delighted to organize this amazing celebration for our SLL (Skills for Learning and Living) students at Heights. Thank for to the HHS PTO for helping to sponsor this annual event.  Special shout out to ZIA and Gents for volunteering at the celebration making this a tremendous success.  Check out pictures from the event! 

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Heights High School Band '24 (snap.app)
Heights High School Band '24 (snap.app)

Do us a favor and share or donate to the @heightshsbandThese funds will help to cover program costs and so much more. Please share!!!! -  Heights High School Band '24 (snap.app)

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2024 ASTROS FOUNDATION COLLEGE CLASSIC COLLEGE FAIR - SAT. MARCH 2, 2024
2024 ASTROS FOUNDATION COLLEGE CLASSIC COLLEGE FAIR - SAT. MARCH 2, 2024
Batter up for an unforgettable day at our College and Career Day!  Join us as we cheer on UH in an epic baseball showdown where you also have the chance to WIN a car!  Get ready to hit a home run for your future!
When: March 2, 2024
Where: Minute Maid Park
What Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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