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Back-to-School Letter
Dear Hurricane Students and Families,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are looking forward to a year of growth and learning. It is an honor to serve the students, staff, families, and community of Houston Public Schools. A special welcome to all of our incoming students and new students to the Houston Public School family.
There will be some changes in the roles of administrators in our district. Mrs. Alexa Michaels will be our high school assistant principal and Mrs. Angela McQuinn will be our elementary school assistant principal. We will function together as a team and we are all here to help and support your child/children and you.
At Houston Public Schools we work in partnership with families and the community to support ALL HPS students being successful in their lives. We help our students thrive through implementing high expectations both academically and as civic leaders in our society. HHS continues to create enrichment opportunities that support the individual interest and passions of our students based on Houston Public Schools’ pillars for continuous improvement: Connections and Relationships, Growth, Student Achievement, and Partnerships & Real-World Learning.
At the high school, our Advisory program focuses on social/emotional learning through our PATH program (Purpose, Attitude, Team, Hope), Human Connections, and career/college readiness for all students in grades 7-12. Our school community lives out our Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) initiative to promote a school that is Safe, Dedicated, Encouraging, and Community.
The Houston Public Schools staff and teachers look forward to welcoming students! As we dive into the 24-25 school year, we invite you to support your student by being flexible, empathetic, setting high expectations, and holding your student accountable. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
At Houston Public Schools we continue our mission to Discover, Develop, and Achieve the potential within all learners. Thank you families for all that you do to Strengthen the Hurricane.
Looking forward to a great 2024-2025 school year!
Alexa Michaels, Assistant Principal
Please join us for our Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 28th.
School Supply List
Nothing is required, but we have a few suggestions of items that might be helpful.
Notebooks and folders for each academic class
Pencils
Pens
Highlighters
Planner for organization
Locker organizer
Change of clothes- athletic shorts or pants, t-shirt and athletic shoes (phy. ed)
Registration Paperwork
HHS Back-to-School Family Letter- This letter, along with student schedules, and included forms, will be mailed out August 14th-16th.
Student Enrollment and Data Update Form- This link is for only for current students that need to update their enrollment/contact information.
Student Health Update- If your child's emergency contact, primary health care provider, health concerns, or any medications have changed, or if they received any immunization within the last year, please complete and return this to the high school office.
HHS Student and Family Handbook
All families- Please review the handbook and return a signed copy of the Statement of Understanding (page 50) to back-to-school night or the HHS office.
Students taking an online class- please review, sign and return page 45.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) students- please review, sign and return pages 46-47.
NEW this year: Students 10th-12th grade- please review the Open Campus Lunch Program Conditions for Participation on pages 48-49. If you are interested in having your child participate, please sign and return page 49.
Chromebook Pickup Information
Annual Technology and Computer Use Signature Document
Chromebook Protection Plan Agreement
All Chromebook/Technology forms (fully filled out and signed) and insurance payments are due when picking up student chromebooks. Please bring proof of insurance payment when picking up.
Chromebook pickup days are Monday, August 19 - Wednesday, August 21 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Wednesday, August 28 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and during our back-to-school night from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
School Calendars
Important Dates
Wednesday, August 28th: Back-to-School Night
Tuesday, September 3rd: First Day of School
Monday, September 16th: Picture Day
September 23-27: Homecoming Week
Friday, October 25th: Picture Retake