Originally delivered on 10/8/2024 10:01 am

SUBJECT: News from Heights HS PTO for 10/08/24

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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 9
HHS Picture Day for Grades 9th to 11th Only -- Oct 9th & 10th
Thursday, October 10
HHS Picture Day for Grades 9th to 11th Only -- Oct 9th & 10th
Tuesday, October 15
6:00p General PTO Meeting
Tuesday, October 22
5:30p HISD Bond Election Roundtable
Wednesday, October 30
HHS Senior Pictures on Campus Oct 30th & Dec. 5th - SAVE THE DATE!
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October General Meeting - Save the Date!
October General Meeting - Save the Date!

Our next General Meeting will be on October 15th at 6 p.m. in the Teaching Theater. During this meeting there will be a report from the Audit Committee on our 2023-2024 books. We hope to see you there!

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SAVE THE DATE FOR A ROUNDTABLE ON THE HISD BOND ELECTION
SAVE THE DATE FOR A ROUNDTABLE ON THE HISD BOND ELECTION

Mark your calendars! The Heights PTO is joining with other area PTAs and PTOs for a roundtable on the HISD bond election. Both sides of the issue will be presented. Be an informed voter!
Click "More" to view the details in the flyer.

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Muchas Gracias!
Muchas Gracias!

Thank you to Ms. Martinez for organizing our 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Night. We had great performances from our Mariachi de Los Altos, The Academy Dance Crew, Alyssa Villareal and Zapata Ballet Folklorico.  A special thank you to Ms. Abigail Paredes from Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., Aaron Azios from Student Voter Initiative and Eduardo Elizondo from HISD FACE.  Many thanks to our own Ms. Tonche, Mr. Pruneda, Ivan Ojeda, Celsea Martinez and Ms. Schumacher.

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TACRAO College Fair
TACRAO College Fair

Thank you to Ms. Schumacher, Heights2college and our parent volunteers for hosting our college visitors on campus. The “Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) is the nonprofit, voluntary and professional association for registrars and admission staff from regionally accredited universities and community colleges in the great state of Texas..."

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The Bulldog Library Team Needs Your Help!
The Bulldog Library Team Needs Your Help!

HHS Library is in need of volunteers in the morning through the month of October. The shift is from 7:45-10:30.
Please make sure you are a VIPS approved volunteer and sign up here.
Be sure to sign in at the Main Office before heading to the library. If you have any questions, please email Dawn Cole.

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VOTING INFORMATION FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION!
VOTING INFORMATION FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION!

For those of you with Bulldog grads at college, don’t forget that they can apply to vote by mail or vote early if they are home during the early voting period (October 21-November 1).  Applications to vote by mail must be received (not postmarked) by October 25.

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PTO STORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in OCTOBER!
PTO STORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in OCTOBER!

Working the school store during lunch is a great way to get involved and see the students in action! Please complete your VIPS registration and sign-up for volunteer shifts.

Questions? Please email Nicole Weaver.

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THIS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY is Photo Day, 9th-11th Grades
THIS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY is Photo Day, 9th-11th Grades

Students! Photos will be taken during history class. Oct 9-10.
Order photo packages from Shop.LegacyStudios.com

Online code: 11086F25

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Teacher Supply Reimbursement
Teacher Supply Reimbursement

Teachers! IT’S BACK!! We have reopened the $100 supply reimbursement form!! It will remain open until funds run out!  Don’t delay… send in your form today!

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Teacher Grant Requests Form is Open!
Teacher Grant Requests Form is Open!

Teachers/Staff... this is for you! The PTO will pay up to $1000 for a teacher grant to support you and your class needs. The online teacher grant request form is open! Funds are limited so try to get your requests in early. Please email Angela Alvarado with any questions you may have. 

Click here for more details and the form.

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HEIGHTS HS PTO MEMBERSHIP
HEIGHTS HS PTO MEMBERSHIP

We invite all parents, family, guardians, teachers and students to join the Heights High School Parent Teacher Organization - HHS PTO. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join!

HHS PTO works very hard raising money to fund services, programs, and materials that are not covered in the school budget. All of the money raised by the PTO, including membership fees, stays 100% at our school... (click "More" to continue reading)

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Class of 2025
Upcoming Events for Class of 2025
Thursday, October 10
6:30p Senior Parent Social 10.10.24 @ 5:30 PM
Wednesday, October 30
HHS Senior Pictures on Campus Oct 30th - SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, November 22
Senior Dues Payment Due
Thursday, December 5
HHS Senior Pictures on Campus Dec. 5th - SAVE THE DATE!

Class of 2025

HHS Remind code: @78cfcg3
PTO Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2025/
Students Instagram: @heightsco2025
PTO Class page: https://www.heightspto.org/2025
Heights College Center: @heights2college
Heights College Center Newsletter 12th: https://www.smore.com/sq6d9
PTO Senior Newsletters:
CO'25 signups & info - updated link is now https://forms.gle/yjVL2M8HMfo4agkS9

DONATIONS: If you would like to make a donation you can do so online, or if you would like to support in other ways please send email to 2025@HeightsPTO.org.

VOLUNTEERS: Please take a moment to re-sign up for the activities you’d like to volunteer for. Thank you for your patience and help with this!  https://forms.gle/yjVL2M8HMfo4agkS9

YEARBOOK PHOTOS: Make your appointment today! Here is the flyer!

YEARBOOK ADS: Check out the flyer! purchase before Feb 2, '25

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2025 SENIOR DUES
2025 SENIOR DUES

Information about Senior Dues was shared at the Senior Parent Meeting. There will be two options this year. There are no a la carte options.  You can log into your School pay account or click on the package name below:

 

Maroon Package - $175
Includes: T-shirt, Prom, Picnic

  • 1st Installment due on 11/22/24: $87.50
  • 2nd Installment due on 12/20/24: $87.50
  • Payment methods: Cash in the business office or via School Pay.
  • An email receipt serves as your proof of payment. Please keep a copy for your records.

Platinum Package - $275
Includes: T-shirt, Prom, Picnic, Yearbook, Panoramic Picture

  • 1st Installment due on 11/22/24: $137.50
  • 2nd Installment due on 12/20/24: $137.50
  • Payment methods: Cash in the business office or via School Pay.
  • An email receipt serves as your proof of payment. Please keep a copy for your records.

Important Notes:

  • Cap and gown are NOT included in Senior Dues.
  • Senior Dues are not required for graduation.
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Join Us for a Senior Parent Social
Join Us for a Senior Parent Social
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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
PTO Class page: https://www.heightspto.org/2026

2026 Parents! To volunteer to help, email Sasha.

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Class of 2027
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Class of 2028
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HHS COMMUNITY NEWS

👟👟👟Great Job, Heights cross country, at the 2024 district meet!

Everyone ran such great times and almost everyone PR’D! All four of our divisions placed top three with our varsity teams qualifying for regionals!

Varsity boys: 1st in district 🥇

Varsity girls: 2nd in district 🥈

JV boys: 1st in district 🥇

JV girls: 1st in district 🥇

Special shoutouts to our medalists, Cooper, Zoe, and Rachel! And to Caroline who was only one second off from breaking the school record!

🏈🏈🏈 Heights beat Chavez HS 60-6. Go Bulldogs!


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Congratulations to Heights varsity volleyball on their wins over Westside and Wisdom HS. Way to go!

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Support HHS Softball
Support HHS Softball

Support the Softball team in their final push for their raffle fundraiser!  The drawing is this Thursday.  See any softball player for tickets or purchase via Venmo (@heightssoftball), CashApp ($heightssoftball), or Paypal (heightssoftballboosters@gmail.com) - please include name and phone number.
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Murder Mystery at Heights!
Murder Mystery at Heights!
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Psychology Club Interest Meeting
Psychology Club Interest Meeting

October 11, during lunch
Sign up here


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Support our Ladies of Power this Saturday!!
Support our Ladies of Power this Saturday!!

You can buy presale tickets from any LOP member!

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CIS Mum Maker Event!
CIS Mum Maker Event!

Communities in Schools is hosting the Second Annual Mum Maker event! They are looking for adult volunteers to help make mums! Donations are also welcomed. We appreciate your support by donating time or items. Use the QR code to sign up! Or use this link.

Here is our Mum wishlist if mum making isn't your thing you but still want to support! Anything helps! 

 

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