Originally delivered on 2/27/2024 10:01 am

SUBJECT: News from Heights HS PTO for 02/27/2024

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 5
SECOND NEW DATE: March 5th online SAT (Juniors only)
Wednesday, March 6
Coffee with the Principal - 03.06.24 @ 8:45AM
Monday, March 11
Spring Recess
Tuesday, March 12
Spring Recess
News
Bulldog Bash Ticket Sales begin Wed. Feb 28
Bulldog Bash Ticket Sales begin Wed. Feb 28

Ticket sales for Bulldog Bash 2024 go on sale Wednesday, February 28th at 10 a.m.  Last year’s Bash event sold out so buy early!  The Bash will be held on April 13th, 7 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge.

The hottest event in town is only $35 per ticket and includes dinner from Triola’s, late night snacks from La Mex, two drink tickets and the opportunity to dance like nobody's watching. 

You really can’t have this much fun for less money anywhere in Houston!  While you’re buying your tickets, please consider purchasing a teacher ticket (or two or more) so Heights staff members can attend for free.

Click here to buy on the 28th!  

Heights staff members - stay tuned for how to sign up!

You can also purchase your Bulldog Bash sponsorship here and for additional information on other ways to support check out our website.

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Go Texan Day at Heights!
Go Texan Day at Heights!

It was another great Go Texan Day at Heights.  Thank you to all our teachers & staff, especially Coach Idlebird, parent and student volunteers, and all the participating student organization who made this the best Go Texan event in the city!

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Coffee with the Principal - March 6
Coffee with the Principal - March 6

Join Ms Hampton for her monthly Coffee with the Principal on March 6th at 8:45 am in the Teaching Theater.  

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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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Heights Faculty Chili Cookoff
Heights Faculty Chili Cookoff

Calling all Heights Faculty:

WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR CHILI COOKING CHOPS?
WANT TO WIN UP to $100?
PLAN TO BE A PART OF THE FACULTY CHILI COOK OFF!!! BRING YOUR CROCK POTS READY TO SHOWCASE YOUR CHILI in THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE! WHEN? WEDNESDAY FEB 28!

ALL Chilis are welcome!!!!! SPICY, MILD, MEAT, VEGAN it doesn't matter! If it tastes good, we want to taste it!!!  Faculty will have the opportunity to taste your amazing Chili and VOTE on their Favorite!

BEST OF SHOW will WIN:
1st Prize will win $100 & Bragging Rights! 2nd Place $50, and 3rd Place will win $30!!!!

There will Also be Honorable Mentions for:
"MOST CALIENTE!" (SPICY), "BEST VEGAN CHILI!" , "TASTES LIKE HOME!", "MOST UNIQUE CHILI" & " BEST FUSION CHILI"

Don't let your Coworkers Miss out on Voting for a Potential AWARD STEALING & AWARD-WINNING CHILI!  ENTER TO WIN IT ALL

Parents if you would like to donate decorations or chips please send them to the main office. VIPS parent volunteers are welcome to help server and clean up.

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HISD AP / IB Saturday Academy on 03.02.24
HISD AP / IB Saturday Academy on 03.02.24

AP/IB Saturday Academy (3.2.2024) - Register here.

 

See flyer for more details.......


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Class of 2024
Senior Links
Senior Links

Class of 2024 graduation will be Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 12pm

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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Class of 2025

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.

ACTION NEEDED: College Board's Bluebook update was released on Friday, February 23. Unless blocked, Bluebook will auto-update the next time it’s opened. To avoid overwhelming your network and causing delays, open your Bluebook app before test day. You do not need to login. It is critical that you open the Bluebook program on your school laptop to get this update! Technical requirements and guidance are available at bluebook.collegeboard.org/technology.

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!

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Class of 2026

Class of 2026
Remind code: @79b4ah
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2026/
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nstagram: @hhs.co2026

Did you miss the Advanced Academics meeting?  Slides from the session are here

 

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Fill the Coffee Basket!
Fill the Coffee Basket!
Hi Class of 2026 Parents!
 
Each class traditionally puts together a basket for the annual auction the PTO hosts to raise money for teacher appreciation events, club and activity grants, and other items (like the new electronic gate in the parking lot). 
Our theme this year is coffee (ties in nicely with our cafe con concha waiver day theme!).  Can you help us fill the basket please? Here is our Amazon wishlist.
 
For cash donations (to be used to buy the coffee machine and add a gift card to the basket), please Venmo or Zelle Carly Browne who has volunteered to put the basket together for us!  
Venmo: @Carly-Browne-1 (x9960 are the last four digits)
Zelle: 832-687-9960
Thank you!
Sasha (class parent) & Carly (basket coordinator)
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Class of 2027
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HHS COMMUNITY NEWS

Congratulations to our Heights students who competed in the Texas State German Contest!! They placed 1st in Pass Auf which is a form of German trivia. They also placed in Contemporary Music (2nd), Puppet Show (3rd), Poster Design (3rd), Culture (1st), reading comp (4th), poetry memory (5th), poetry reading (5th), prose memory (2nd), and Spelling (2nd)!!!

The PTO sponsored Heights High School’s first  Lunar New Year event.  Thank you Ms. Wu for organizing this fun event!

Check out this new Bulldog Band video highlighting our amazing color guard!

Congrats to Shawn Haenicke-Prevost for being nominated as a finalist for the Touchdown Club of Houston Scholar Athlete Award!

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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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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