Thursday, January 30 @7pm
1602 Arlington St.

Call for Event Logo Design: Bulldog Fiesta

Our Heights PTO auction committee is excited to announce a logo design contest for our upcoming event, featuring our Bulldog mascot in a festive fiesta theme! Here's your chance to showcase your creativity while representing school spirit: Submission Guidelines

As a reminder, our Bulldog Fiesta is a community and fundraising event that will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The logo will be featured on various promotional materials related to the event.

HHS National Honor Society will have the Induction Ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 20th

If you would like to donate and/or volunteer, please sign up at the links below. The volunteers should be available to come in at 4:00 pm.  Students will lineup at 5:45 pm and they will be seated at 6:15 pm, The ceremony will start promptly at 6:30 pm.

Parents will park in the student parking lot; it is recommended to come around 5:30 pm and sit at the back of the performance hall.

Attention Parents: We want to celebrate your student’s accomplishments! 🎉 If your student has achieved something noteworthy in the community, academics, sports, or any other area, please share the details with us. These achievements may be featured on our social media and other communication channels. Submit your student's accomplishments by sending an email to Community@HeightsPTO.org. Let’s highlight their hard work and dedication!

Update on HISD budget workshops:  The January 28 budget workshop has been canceled.  Workshop dates are now February 27, March 26, April 23, May 1, and May 22.  Stay tuned so you can advocate during the budget cycle for budget decisions that are best for students!

Update on state-level advocacy:  The House and Senate have both released their budget proposals for the next biennium.  The House proposes $4.5 billion for public education and the Senate proposes $5.3 billion for public education.  (Both propose $1 billion for vouchers.)  These amounts may seem large, but keep in mind that there are over 5.5 million public school students in Texas so this is less than $1000 per child.  Check out this video that explains how Texas currently compares to other states in funding for public school students.  (Spoiler alert:  Texas spends $4000/student less than the national average and ranks in the bottom 10 states in the nation in per-student spending.)  Stay tuned so you can advocate this legislative session for increased investment in our public schools!

Prices seem to go up every week. Seniors can check the Senior Dues packages for yearbook options. Order Here.

Please email Angela Alvarado with any questions you may have. Click here for more details and the form.

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.

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

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 & Newsletter: @heights2college &https://www.smore.com/sq6d9
HHS Graduation Ceremony CO'25 @ NRG June 8th 3PM
Email Class Rep: 2025@HeightsPTO.org
PTO Senior Newsletters:
Senior Parent News 07.10.24
Senior Parent News 10.09.24

DONATIONS: If you would like to make a donation you can do so online.
VOLUNTEERS: Sign up for the activities you’d like to volunteer: https://forms.gle/yjVL2M8HMfo4agkS9
YEARBOOK ADS: Check out the flyer! purchase before Feb. 7, 2025 at this link.
Cap & Gown Orders: You can order online! Just the cap & gown are $65 plus tax/fees. Unfortunately, due to a new vendor, we are unable to reuse previous gowns

Shout out to the senior class officers & all seniors who came by for their sweet tea last Friday Jan. 24th.  Thank you to all who have helped the class fundraise year after year!

Heights High School will be offering the TSI test on Thursday, January 30th. The last day to sign up for testing is Wednesday, January 29th at 1:00 pm. You can sign up on the link attached or use the same link that was emailed to you: https://forms.gle/ncPNzMGP4Jv8p6Wh7

Testing tickets with time and location will be emailed to you at the end of the school day Wednesday, January 29th.  If you have any questions please reach out to your conselor.
The TSIA (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) | Texas Education Agency

Seniors make sure you have filled out your FAFSA. The Texas FAFSA Priority Deadline is February 15th.

If you need assistance, make sure you attend the FAFSA EVENING Roadshow 5:00-7:00pm (Cafeteria) sponsored by @Heights2College & Ms. Schumacher. 

6 Things Students Need Before They Fill Out the FAFSA® Form – Federal Student Aid
If you already completed your FAFSA which is required to graduate, please make sure you update your SchooLinks account.  Help us get to 100% completion.

LAST DAY TO PAY FOR SENIOR DUES IS FRIDAY FEB. 7th

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.

Class of 2026
Remind code: @79b4ah
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2026/
Instagram: @hhs.co2026
PTO Class page: https://www.heightspto.org/2026

Coming in February - The Class of 2026 will be asking for donations to fund their Senior Activities!  More information to come!

Class of 2027
Remind code: @hhs-27
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2027/
PTO Class page: https://www.heightspto.org/2027

Class of 2028
Remind code: @6h228r
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heights2028/
PTO Class page: https://www.heightspto.org/2028

Thank you to all the students who tried out for the Heights Baseball teams. Check out the latest game schedule.

Congrats to our Heights Mariachi de los Altos who competed in the UIL Coastal Bend Mariachi Festival 2025. The results were Division 2: Excellent.🐾🐾🐾

Interested in seeing the Northern Lights, climbing a glacier, or visiting breathtaking waterfalls? Heights High had an incredible time traveling to Iceland last Spring Break, and we’re excited to do it again in Spring Break 2026!
There will be an interest meeting in Ms. Harris’s room next Thursday at 5:30 PM. For more information, scan the QR codes on posters around the building or reach out to Ms. Harris or Ms. Diers.