The PTO nominating committee will present the slate of officers for the 2025-26 PTO board for vote at the election meeting, held at 6 pm on April 15 in the teaching theater. We are thankful to all nominees for their dedication to the PTO and the school. 

Nominees are:

President: LaTrice Ferguson

VP, Education: Aimee Flood

VP, Fundraising: Norelis Rodriguez

VP, Community Building: Dawn Cole

Treasurer: Kirk Zihlman

Secretary: Lisa Eureste

Class of 2026 Rep: Sasha Vaikhman

Class of 2027 Rep: Tiffany Alexander

Class of 2028 Rep: Hilary Schultz

Class of 2029 Rep: Marisol Esparza

If you would like to make a nomination from the floor, you must notify the Parliamentarian in writing at least seven days before the Election Meeting.

Please plan to attend the meeting to cast your vote!

Things are heating up in Austin regarding public school funding.  The House Committee on Public Education voted to move HB2, the school funding bill, out of committee.  This bill raises the “basic allotment,” the base per-pupil funding, from $6,160 to $6500.  It also restricts the use of uncertified teachers for foundation curriculum courses.  The committee also voted its voucher bill out of committee and removed a $1 billion cap, meaning that the program could cost $4.8 billion per year by 2030.  

There have also been developments on accountability ratings.  Senator Bettencourt is sponsoring a bill that, among other things, would restrict school districts’ ability to challenge accountability ratings and eliminate the TEA’s ability to designate schools as “not rated” (this happened in HISD after Hurricane Harvey and statewide during the pandemic).  Superintendent Miles testified in favor of this bill.  In addition, last week the Fifteenth Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit brought by hundreds of school districts (not including HISD) that the 2023 accountability ratings can be released.  Those ratings had previously been enjoined due to a dispute about whether the TEA followed state law in making changes to the rating calculations.

You can read more about these developments here.

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.

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

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

LAST DAY TO PAY FOR SENIOR DUES WAS FRIDAY FEB. 7th.  If you have any questions please email Coach Idlebird.

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

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

• 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
• Cap and gown are NOT included in Senior Dues.

Senior Dues are not required for graduation.

Scholarships:
Heights2College Cash for Bulldogs

See Calendar for Important Senior Dates!

Excited to see all the wonderful colleges our students have committed to attend. We are Bulldog PROUD!

The votes are in: Night in Las Vegas is this year’s Prom theme! Thank you to everyone who voted and participated in the different rounds of voting to help determine a winner! See you May 3rd at the JW Marriott in the Galleria!

Prom student information coming soon per Coach Idlebird!

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. Unfortunately, due to a new vendor, we are unable to reuse previous gowns. 

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

We’re putting together a fantastic Class of 2026 Auction Basket with the theme "Off-campus Lunch," and we need your help!

Your donation—big or small—will help create a standout basket that represents our class and brings in crucial funds for our students. We need $20 gift cards to local restaurants and coffee shops or a small monetary contribution; every little bit counts!

Venmo Melanie_Gehman_1 or contact her via text at 713-805-8069.

Thank you for your generosity and support. Remember to purchase your Bulldog Fiesta tickets! For $35, you get food, drink, and a great party! 

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

The Bulldog Fiesta will be here soon. Our class basket is a Scratch off Lottery Theme. It was a big hit last year!! We are asking for donations of fun lotto scratch offs or you can also donate towards purchase of basket items.
Venmo @Latrice-Ferguson (8135)

Items for the basket can be dropped off 435 w 30th street. 

Please contact Tiffany Alexander or myself if you have questions.

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

Attention 9th Grade Parents! Join Us at Bulldog Fiesta!

If you have a 9th grader, this is the perfect chance to meet other parents, connect with teachers, and bond over the high school experience! 🐾

Enjoy a fun, adults-only night out with great food, drinks, music, and an exciting auction—all while becoming part of our amazing Bulldog community!

📅 Don’t miss out—get your tickets now! Let’s celebrate together! 🎟️

Mr. Pruneda!! REPPING Heights HS! With our Dual Credit High School Students at West Houston Institute for the Annual Designathon Competition! Kids get to compete with other HCC students for a chance at the grand prize.

The girls team had a great day at Districts! Although the girls didn’t place as a team, Krista was awarded 1st Qualifier for Regionals! Krista is the first girl from Heights High School in 50 years to qualify for regionals‼️

Come cheer on our HHS Baseball players as they play against Sam Houston HS on their Senior Night at Delmar on April 17 at 7:30 PM.

• 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)

• Username: F + school ID
• PIN: birthday as well