| Happy Thanksgiving, Bulldogs! |
The newsletter will take a break next week for the holidays. See you in December! |
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| Sip and Shop at June & Co. on Tuesday! |
TODAY!! Join us at June & Co on November 19th, 4-7 p.m. for a night of shopping fun. 15% of sales will go back to 2025, but all are welcome. Get a headstart on your holiday shopping! June & Co is located at 1229 Heights Blvd.
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| Give Thanks for our HEIGHTS STAFF! |
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| Wednesday is PTO Spirit Night @ Burger Joint! |
TOMORROW! Wednesday, November 20! Support our PTO at The Burger Joint all day long!!
Mention Heights High School at checkout and be sure to use promo code HHS20 on all online orders. |
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| Support class of 2026 at Kendra Scott! |
Join us at Kendra Scott in Heights Mercantile! Kendra Scott will give 20% back for all purchases made in-store on December 7, 2024 from 5-7 pm.
Can't make it? No worries - you can shop online ANYTIME from December 7 to December 8 and our class will get the credit. IMPORTANT: You MUST use our give-back code (GIVEBACK-ICSHL) so 2026 class gets credit! Check out this Kendra Scott THIS BLOG POST for more details on how to shop! |
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| Shop Local and Give Back to Heights! |
Heights Petite Shoppe (1020 Studewood) is offering 10% back on all purchases between now and the end of December! They are an international woman-owned co-op! Find art prints, vintage treasures, leather goods, gourmet treats, and more! Mention Heights HS for 10% back to co 2026! |
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| 2025 Bulldog Bash Volunteer Meeting |
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| Raise Money When You Purchase from Minted |
It’s that time of year! Purchase your holiday cards through Minted with the code FUNDRAISEHEIGHTSPTO and you’ll save 20% and 15% comes back to the PTO. It’s a win/win! |
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| HISD has been in the news! Local news is a good place to learn more about HISD and its leadership. A few pieces you may want to read or view are below. Some are behind a paywall, but most are free. - Houston ISD bond rejected in large margin by voters, an unofficial referendum of state takeover, Houston Public Media (Nov. 5, 2024)
- “This is pathetic”: Parents react to Mike Miles’ searing HISD bond letter, Chron (Nov 6, 2024)
- “It’s not a referendum on me:” HISD Superintendent has no plans for changes after $4.4B bond failure, Houston Chronicle (Nov. 7, 2024)
- Will the Houston ISD bond flop be a “wake-up call” for Mike Miles? No chance, he says, Houston Landing (Nov 7, 2024)
- Harvard Elementary School names new principal, assistant principal and magnet coordinator without community input, PTA says, Houston Chronicle (Nov. 8, 2024)
- HISD’s Cutbacks in Custodians and Maintenance Workers Strain the System, Houston Press (Nov. 12, 2024)
- Parents question stability at Harvard Elementary, HISD following principal’s sudden departure, Fox26 (Nov. 13, 2024)
- “The intimidation is real:” Houston ISD parents, former staff asking for more transparency from district leadership, KPRC (Nov. 14, 2024)
- HISD board rates itself 1 out of 10 on community engagement: “We need to do better”, Houston Landing (Nov 14, 2024)
Last week’s HISD Board of Managers meeting can be viewed on HISD’s YouTube channel. The next regular Board of Managers meeting is Tuesday, December 10. Looking towards the future, there is an upcoming legislative session in Texas. Stay tuned here for more information on how you can advocate for public education at the state level. |
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| PTO Store Volunteers Needed in November & December |
As the holidays approach, the PTO Store has lots of open slots to fill! Join us for a shift or two. If it’s your first time volunteering, there are plenty of seasoned volunteers to show you the ropes. Please complete your VIPS registration and sign-up for volunteer shifts. Questions? Please email Nicole Weaver. |
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| The Bulldog Library Team Needs Your Help! |
HHS Library is in need of volunteers in the morning through the months of November and December. 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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| 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! |
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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Upcoming Events for Class of 2025 | | Thursday, November 21 | | | Friday, November 22 | | | Monday, December 2 | | | Thursday, December 5 | | | Wednesday, December 11 | |
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| Herff Jones Cap & Gown Orders |
Herff Jones was on campus last Friday & Monday taking cap & gown orders. If you missed them you can order online in the meantime while we wait on new on-campus dates. Just the cap & gown are $65 plus tax/fees. Unfortunately, due to new vendor we are unable to reuse previous gowns. |
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| The first installment of Senior Dues is due on 11/22/24. See important information below. 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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| Class of 2026
Remind code: @79b4ah
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2026/
Instagram: @hhs.co2026
PTO Class page: https://www.heightspto.org/2026
Juniors (and their families and friends!). Exciting news! Kendra Scott has agreed to give our class 20% back for all purchases made in-store on December 7, 2024 from 5-7 pm. Can't make it? No worries - you can shop online ANYTIME from December 7 to December 8 and our class will get the credit. IMPORTANT: You MUST use our give-back code (GIVEBACK-ICSHL) so our class gets credit! Please do not forget the code! This fundraiser was very successful in years passed and with the holidays coming up, you can buy some gifts and support the Class of 2026! Win win. Email 2026@heightspto.org with questions. Also, please tell your friends and family! Check out this Kendra Scott AND! Heights Petite Shoppe (1020 Studewood) is offering 10% back to our class on all purchases between now and the end of December! They are an international woman-owned co-op! Find art prints, vintage treasures, leather goods, gourmet treats, and more! Mention Heights HS for 10% back to co 2026!  |
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| 6A Area Football Playoffs |
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| Blood Drive this Friday, November 22 |
Save a life and donate blood THIS Friday! We will be next to the PTO store during lunch, Monday - Thursday for sign ups. You could also scan the QR code on the Blood Drive posters around school to sign up!🩸 |
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| Congratulations Heights Wrestling Team! |
This past Saturday, our wrestlers brought their dedication and determination to the Panther Invitational Tournament at Cypress Springs High School! We’re incredibly proud of all our athletes who stepped onto the mat to compete. Your hard work and resilience continue to represent Heights Wrestling at its finest!
🎉 Special shoutout to our medalists:
🥇 Traniece Thompson - 1st Place in the JV 185 weight class
🥉 Jules Roman - 3rd Place in the Varsity 185 weight class
Way to go, Traniece and Jules, for bringing home the wins and making Heights Wrestling proud! |
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| @dancingthroughbri Inaugural Gala |
Mark your calendar and make Friday, January 17, 2025 an unforgettable night for your teen at @dancingthroughbri Inaugural Gala! ✨ |
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| The first HHS Clean Up of the year was a huge success! 🧹34 volunteers
🧹29 FULL bags of trash
🧹71 branches piled
🧹2 school ids recovered
🧹1 graffiti free bulldog statue
We had a great day! Thanks for being an active part of our community.
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| Congratulations to the Heights Robotics Team! |
Heights Robotics Team places 3rd at the B.E.S.T. robotics tournament on November 16th. The team was lead by 12th graders Nadiyah Russell, Carl Mackey, Thomas Jans, and Andrew Parra. They were supported by parent volunteer Mr. Shah. The team spent the last month designing and building the robot to perform a variety of tasks on a simulated moon rover mission to repair broken equipment and collect samples. The team overcame many challenges during their 9 matches. These challenges included total robot failure and deciding on and implementing a winning strategy during the course of the day. The team now advances to the State competition in Dallas, December 5, 6, 7! A big congratulations to them all! |
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| Heights Cheer Minis are BACK! Sign up your student ( 1st- 6th grade ) to come and learn and perform with the AMAZING and Award Winning Heights Cheerleading Squad! Register Here Registration ends November 21st at 12 noon! |
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