| Ms. Hampton 03.07.25: Weapons Detection System |
On Monday, March 17, 2025, we will begin new entry procedures. There are two BIG changes. - The campus will not open until 7:30 a.m.
- There will be two designated entrances for students: The main entrance off of 13th Street and the entrance into the A building from 14th Street, door 44
- Red Coats and the track team currently practice earlier. We are working out final details on procedures for these students. Monday and Tuesday, coaches will let them in at the designated practice time as normal.
The gates off 13th and 14th Streets by the field will remain locked in the mornings. Students will enter only at the main entrance and 14th Street at the A building entrance door 44. The WDS stations will not be in operation, but students will walk through them on Monday and Tuesday to practice procedures so that we do not have lines back up on Wednesday and all students are in class by 8:20. I am including a link to the parent meeting I held this week, which explains the process in more detail. The video is around an hour long. You will find the explanation about the Heights Entry process from minute 15 to minute 32. Before that time, the police Chief provides an overview, and there’s a question and answer session at the end. I’ve included a flyer on how to enter. Please review this with your child(ren) to help us with a smooth implementation. Parent email from Friday, Mar. 7th with Coffee with Principal video link. |
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| The Great Heights HS Cleanup! |
The next Clean Up Day will be Saturday, March 22, 9am - 11:30am.
Students, come get your service hours and show your Bulldog Pride! |
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| The HISD Board of Managers will hold its monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 20 at 5pm. As always, you can watch the meeting on HISD's YouTube channel. To keep up with advocacy at the state level, make sure you are subscribed to the Raise Your Hand Texas " Across the Lawn" newsletter. |
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| PTO Board Nominations Needed: Treasurer & Secretary |
Detail-oriented people, HEIGHTS PTO NEEDS YOU! We are looking for people who love numbers and words for two important positions - Treasurer and Secretary. Primary responsibilities are: - Treasurer: Maintain bank account; pay bills and reimbursements as needed; update and present a written monthly report of the budget.
- Secretary: Works with Executive Board to develop overall goals and strategies and budget; records and reports minutes of PTO and Executive Board meetings; keeps record of attendance at PTO and Executive Board meetings; is responsible for PTO correspondence; maintains PTO documents.
If you or someone you know would be great in one of these positions, please email the Nominating Committee at nominations@heightspto.org. |
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| HISD AP/IB/OnRamps Saturday Academy this Saturday at Sam Houston |
Join Us for the HISD Saturday Academy! High school students in AP, IB, and OnRamps courses: get ready to succeed! HISD's Saturday Academy is here to help you build skills, boost your confidence, and prepare for success in your classes, exams, and college credit goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your learning and connect with resources to excel! Our next Saturday Academy will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Sam Houston MSTC High School | 9400 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77076 Register:https://hisdsaturdayacademymarch22.eventbrite.com/ |
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| Purchase your Bulldog Fiesta $35 Tickets |
Includes general admission, food and drinks.
Additional purchase opportunities: Wine Pull Chance $20: Gives you the chance to pull wine from the wine pull inside the event. The value is 20.00 or above. Grade Level Pin $5: Get your bulldog grade level pin. Each year will have a custom designed pin that you can wear at the bash and also throughout the year to let people know the grade of your Bulldogs! We will reach out to see what grade level you would like after purchase. Sponsor a Teacher $35: Donate a ticket to a Heights HS teacher. This helps us cover the costs of inviting our amazing teachers and staff to the Fiesta.
Wine Pull Donation: We’re collecting wine bottles valued at $20 or more for the Bulldog Fiesta Wine Pull! If you’d like to contribute, please drop off your wine donation at 1311 Harvard St. Prefer to contribute cash? no problem we’ll buy the wine!! Venmo: @Carly-Browne-1 Zelle: 832-687-9960 Our Bulldog Fiesta committee invites you to the next meeting on Thursday March 27th 7 pm @1602 Arlington St. Come meet new parents while having fun planning this fun event for our Bulldog Community |
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| VOLUNTEERS FOR PROJECT PROM NEEDED |
Project Prom will be held on April 5th in the Heights Performance Theater. We need supplies (clothing racks, steamers, etc) and your time to make the event a success for our Seniors! Sign up here!
Sign up for Seniors to participate will begin after Spring Break.
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| Teachers/Staff Grants & Reimbursements |
Teacher/Staff Grants: Please email Angela Alvarado with any questions you may have. Click here for more details and the form. Reimbursements: 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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| PTO Store Volunteers Needed in March |
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Upcoming Events for Class of 2025 | | Thursday, March 20 | | | Tuesday, March 25 | | | Thursday, March 27 | |
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| Senior Cap & Gown: LAST CHANCE |
If you have not already purchased your Cap & Gown from Herff Jones, you can still purchase one in person at their business location on the flyer. The total for the Cap & Gown with late fees is $80-85 with late fees. Unfortunately, due to a new vendor, we are unable to reuse previous gowns.
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| Looking to join Gents? Spring line 25' is your chance! Come to A133 to pick up a packet. If you have questions you can ask our members or sponsor Mr. Arjon! Hope to see you soon! |
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| Heights Public Library & Teen Advisory Club |
Heights Public Library is located down the street from Heights High School at 1302 Heights Blvd. They offer a variety of resources and services to all who hold library cards, as well as a hangout space for all. Fun fact - both teachers and students have access to their collection and online resources via a Learning Link Card. The login information for the cards is as follows: For students: Username: first letter of last name, followed by student ID number PIN: numbers for the month and day of birthday (ex. April 26 is 0426)
For teachers: Username: F + school ID PIN: birthday as well
The Teen Advisory Club will be kicking off in the fall of 2025. Membership in the club requires attendance at monthly meetings. Those who participate in the Club will learn more about library resources, post-graduation opportunities, share insights on how they would design a teen space at the library, and host their own program for their peers or for younger children. They will also receive service hours for their time. |
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| 2025 City of Houston Summer Jobs Program |
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| Redcoats 25-26 Team Tryouts |
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