Grade 9 students may be allowed one spring final exam exemption; two spring final exam exemptions may be allowed for eligible 10th and 11th graders.  Eligible students are those with no more than three (3) absences in any one course for the duration of the semester. In addition, eligible students must have an 85 or higher semester average in the specific course(s) where the final exam exemption is applied. 
Students are expected to be in attendance for all exams even if they are exempt.  Missing a final exam will result in a zero on the report card until the final exam is made up. The make-up period is June 5 - 12, 2025. After that date the zero is final.  If a student has exempted an exam and is absent, the absence could cause the students to lose exemption status and/or could cause an NG resulting in a loss of credit.

First Lunch consists of students in the M building and the G building
Second Lunch consists of students in the A and V Building

HISD Advocacy:  If you missed the May Board meeting, you can watch it here.  There is only one more budget workshop scheduled, for May 22 at 1pm.  Budget and, relatedly, enrollment is a concern for many in the district.  The Houston Chronicle recently reported an 18% drop in HISD school choice applications.  (Heights HS’s decline in applications was much smaller.) 

State Advocacy:  There are just a few more weeks left in the legislative session.  The House and Senate are negotiating whether to increase public school funding.  The House version includes the highest increase:  $9.1 billion.  While that may seem like a large amount, public schools would need an additional $19.6 billion simply to keep up with inflation since 2019.  Want a quick way to advocate for AT LEAST $9.1 billion in increased public education funding?  Click 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
Email Class Rep: 2025@HeightsPTO.org
HHS Graduation Ceremony CO'25 @ NRG June 8th 3PM

See Calendar for all Important Senior Dates!

Final Exam Information Link

Senior Final Exam Schedule – May 15-21

Seniors will follow the regular bell schedule, and all senior finals will be held during the 90-minute class periods. Teachers will work individually with students who need extended time. Seniors who have an 85 or higher average and three absences or less may except the final for that class if they choose.

Date Final Exam Periods

Thursday, May 15, 2025 Period 1 and Period 5

Friday, May 16, 2025 Period 2 and Period 6

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Period 3 and Period 7

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Period 4 and Period 8

May 22 – 23, 2024 Make Up Exams

Senior Attendance Expectations for May 23 – June 4 Seniors will continue to attend their regularly scheduled classes

Senior Parents we need your help!! we are looking for volunteers to help setup/prep/serve breakfast on Thursday May 29 for Senior Breakfast.  Please sign up on the link below.  Make sure you are VIPs approved and if you are not it's super easy to get approved.

CO'25 Volunteer and Food Donations for Senior Breakfast

If you aren't able to help but want to donate you may do so too at the same link.  If you prefer to donate monetary contribution online you may at our PTO website link

CO'25 Online Donations for Senior Breakfast

Thank you! as always, we appreciate your support!!  If you have any questions, please contact Ivonne Aguirre.

Important information regarding graduation requirements & procedures from Ms. Hampton

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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

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

Heights Public Library would also like to share that they will be having their Summer Reading Program that allows youth of all ages (and grownups too!) to win prizes for the reading that they do during the summer. Registration will begin on May 16th, and reading tracking begins on June 1st. Our summer reading kickoff event is on Monday, June 9^th from 3-4:30 pm. 

• Culinary Class with Moonlyte Cooking Thursday June 5^th at 3pm
• Henna Workshop with Henna Love Houston: Tuesday June 10^th at 2pm