Thank you to Texas Ranger Wong for talking with our senior criminal justice students today!!! 
CTHS learning from the best with Texas Ranger Wong in their criminal justice class.
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Rayburn athletes will be stepping up their game with new cleats next year. Dick’s Sporting Goods and Coach Follmar for making the call.
A million thanks to Dick’s Sporting Goods for their generous donation to our athletic program! With this donation, anytime a student needs cleats next year we will be able to provide them with a pair. Thanks to Coach Garrett Follmar for connecting with them and making it happen!
The CTHS Patient Care Technician students passing the EKG certification exam is just the beginning of your bright future in healthcare. Congratulations!
Congratulations to #theCTHS Patient Care Technician students for passing the EKG certification exam!!
Video: The Pasadena ISD Pickleball Tournament hosted at Dobie High.
The energy at SHHS is on fire while ELA/ESOL team and drumline hype up students for a successful start to STAAR the other day.
SHHS kicks off STAAR this morning with our ELA/ESOL team and our magnificent drumline welcoming our students and wishing them good luck today on ELA 1!
Kudos to the CTHS Vanguard students for their outstanding contributions to community service.
Congratulations to the 2024 Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School Vanguard students for their outstanding achievements in community service! These students have been honored with the Vanguard Community Service Award for their dedication to serving their community. Their Congratulations to #theCTHS Vanguard students for their achievements in community service. #sisforservice
Introducing the 2024 Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School Vanguard Community Service Award Honorees! 👏 Learn more about the Vanguard Awards here: https://ow.ly/tJ4k50RgGRC
Dive into the culinary wonders of Pasadena High Eagles and taste-o-vision the flavors of their amazing dishes.
If you’re hungry, keep scrolling…😋 Pasadena High School Eagles Culinary is back at it with some amazingly delicious looking dishes. Which one would you like to try?
Cheer for PISD’s amazing ESL/Bilingual teachers who inspire people every day. Meet the finalists for HAABE Teacher of The Year Awards.
Congratulations to all three of our very own ESL/ Bilingual teachers who have been nominated as finalists for HAABE Teacher of The Year Awards👏
Take some time and make sure to celebrate all ESL/ Bilingual educators encouraging us all daily!!! #PasadenaISDDualLanguage
Check out the article link below to read more on our finalists and stay tuned for the final winner!!✨
https://ow.ly/SRbT50RgBTn
Pablo and Edwin out of South Houston High cooked up success with a savory 5th place finish at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Dallas. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Culinary students Pablo and Edwin from South Houston High School on their 5th place finish at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Dallas this past weekend.
Explore endless possibilities this summer with San Jacinto College’s free opportunities. Dive in, learn something new, and make unforgettable memories!
Check out these FREE summer opportunities at San Jacinto College. If you are interested in any of them, please use the contact information on each flyer.
Dobie and Rayburn Varsity clashed on the baseball field, creating an electrifying atmosphere April 12th. Game photo link inside.
Varsity Baseball – Dobie vs Sam Rayburn
04.12.24
Click on the link below to view more photos:
https://www.smugmug.com/app/organize/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Baseball/Varsity-Baseball-Dobie-vs-Sam-Rayburn-031224
Dobie and Sam Rayburn faced off in a thrilling varsity softball game on April 12th. Photo link inside.
Varsity Softball – Dobie vs Sam Rayburn
04.12.24
Click on the link below to view more photos:
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Softball/Varsity-Softball-Dobie-vs-Sam-Rayburn
Dobie’s tennis team’s performance in the last tournament was ace-tastic, securing third place in multiple categories. Congratulations!
Our tennis team has achieved impressive results in the latest tournament. We secured third place in boys doubles, boys singles, mixed doubles and girls doubles. It’s a fantastic achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players. We couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments. Go team!
Dobie art Seniors immersed themselves in creativity, color, and inspiration, soaking up every moment on a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, Smither Park, and the Orange Show.
Yesterday a group of our most prolific art Seniors went on a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, Smither Park and the Orange Show. These students have been in art all throughout high school, have been volunteers for art events and have competed in numerous competitions. A well deserved day of art filled fun for all their hard work!
Eagles and Mavericks battled it out on the field, leaving fans at the edge of their seats April 12th. Check out the action.
Eagles vs Mavericks Varsity – 4.12.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Baseball/PHS-vs-Memorial-41224
Calling all Mighty Eagles of 2024. Step up, share your voice, and make your mark at graduation.
Hey Mighty Eagles, Class of 2024!
Ready to leave your mark? This is YOUR moment to shine at graduation!
We’re looking for speakers to deliver the Invocation, Commencement, or Benediction. Whether you choose to inspire or reflect, seize this chance to speak and show your Eagle Pride.
Try-outs are April 25th, right after school, with both face-to-face and virtual options available. Don’t just graduate—graduate with a message!
Check email from Mr. Parker with the link to sign up and make this graduation unforgettable!
Step into a world of glitter, grace, and glam at the Sam Rayburn High School Tex Anns Spring Show April 25th – 26th.
Join us for an evening filled with exciting, unforgettable performances! Come witness the magic of the Sam Rayburn High School Tex Anns Spring Show! Pasadena Independent School District
Guess who’s joining the ranks of the Dell Scholars program? Eight talented Pasadena ISD students.
Did you hear?👀
Eight Pasadena ISD students have been selected to become part of the newest cohort of Dell Scholars, an initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. The Dell Foundation scholarship permits students to participate in a curriculum designed to allow them to exceed their average creative ability and forge their path to success. #DellScholars #PasadenaISD😊👏
To read the full story and see pictures of our beloved winners click the link below!! https://www1.pasadenaisd.org/about/news/current_news/pasadena_isd_students_earn_big_as_dell_scholars
Dobie’s stellar UIL Academic Results. Congratulations!
The Mighty Eagle Tennis Squad swooping in with fierce serves and powerful volleys, dominating the court with talon-tastic skills.
Check out the Art Car Parade at De Zavala Middle School bringing artistic magic to life.
Members of this year’s Art Car Parade made a pit stop at De Zavala Middle School – PISD. Students were thrilled to witness the vibrant creativity on display and had a chance to speak with local artists about their inspiration and artistic passion for the Art Car Parade. Special thanks goes out to De Zavala Middle School art teacher, Ms. Menard, for making this experience possible! 🚗🚕🚙🎨
PISD celebrates Lizeth Estrada, a HAABE Teacher of the Year Finalist and shining example of dedication to bilingual education.
🌟 Join us in congratulating Lizeth Estrada on this well-deserved recognition as a HAABE Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🎉
🎉✨ Exciting News! 🎉✨
🌟 Introducing our 2024 HAABE Teacher of the Year (TOY) Finalist: Lizeth Estrada from L. F. Smith Elementary School, Pasadena ISD! 🌟 @pasadenaisdtx
👏 Let’s give a huge round of applause to Lizeth Estrada for her outstanding dedication to bilingual education! 📚 As a bilingual educator at L. F. Smith Elementary, Lizeth embodies excellence in teaching and goes above and beyond to support her students in their bilingual journey. 🌍
Her passion for fostering a multicultural learning environment and empowering her students shines through in all she does. 🌟
Don’t forget!!! The WINNERS will be announced during the 2024 HAABE TOY banquet, which will be celebrated on:
– Saturday, April 27, 2024,
– from 11 am to 1 pm
– at UH Hilton.
Have you bought your tickets to support your favorite teacher? 🎟️ Visit the official website to purchase your tickets: http://haabe.org/toy-ticket-orders.html
And remember, our HAABE TOY finalists will participate in the Social Media Fav HAABE TOY! How can you support them? With likes and shares! The more likes and shares, the more points they earn. Stay tuned for more details later this week. If you are a HAABE member, your points will count x2! So you still have time to become a HAABE member. 💪
🌟 Let’s continue to celebrate and support bilingual education together! 📚💫
Way to go, H’Rei, making history at Rayburn going to Regionals Track Meet.
Congratulations to H’Rei Jones! He PR’d today and qualified for the Regional Track Meet in Humble next week. He is the first Rayburn Long Jumper in a long time to make it to Regionals. We are so proud of this young man!
Parents, Pre-K round up is in full swing. Sign up your child now.
Pre-K round up is in full swing!! Don’t forget to sign your child up, it’s not too late!! www1.pasadenaisd.org/prek
Spreading smiles, helping hands, and a cleaner community- that’s the power of Sparks Elementary and Volunteer Pasadena volunteering.
Did someone say volunteer👀 Well, thanks to Sparks Elementary and Volunteer Pasadena, parks are clean. Today was more than just curriculum for Sparks, but instead students gave back to their community.
Check out the inspiring photos below and be part of the change. #Volunteer #PasadenaCare🤝
Monica Fernandez, the shining star nominated for HAABE Elementary ESL Teacher of the Year. Congratulations
🌟 Join us in congratulating Monica Fernandez on this well-deserved recognition as a HAABE Elementary ESL Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🎉
🎉✨ Exciting News! 🎉✨
🌟 Introducing our 2024 HAABE Elementary ESL Teacher of the Year (TOY) Finalist: Monica Fernandez from Pasadena ISD! 🌟 @pasadenaisdtx #pasadenaisd
👏 Let’s give a huge round of applause to Monica Fernandez for her outstanding dedication to English as a Second Language (ESL) education at the elementary level! 📚 Monica’s commitment to supporting ESL students in their language acquisition journey is truly commendable. 🌍 Her passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for ESL learners shines through in all she does. 🌟
🌟 Join us in congratulating Monica Fernandez on this well-deserved recognition as a HAABE Elementary ESL Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🎉
Don’t forget!!! The WINNERS will be announced during the 2024 HAABE TOY banquet, which will be celebrated on:
– Saturday, April 27, 2024,
– from 11 am to 1 pm
– at UH Hilton.
Have you bought your tickets to support your favorite teacher? 🎟️ Visit the official website to purchase your tickets: http://haabe.org/toy-ticket-orders.html
And remember, our HAABE TOY finalists will participate in the Social Media Fav HAABE TOY! How can you support them? With likes and shares! The more likes and shares, the more points they earn. Stay tuned for more details later this week. If you are a HAABE member, your points will count x2! So you still have time to become a HAABE member. 💪
🌟 Let’s continue to celebrate and support ESL education at the elementary level together! 📚💫
#HAABE #ElementaryESL #TeacheroftheYear #HAABETOY #HAABE2024 #HAABETOY2024 #Dedication #Excellence #Inspiration 🌟
Blast off to a galaxy of learning and fun. PISD elementary field trips are the best trips.
Recap of the PISD CTE 2024 Co-Op Luncheon filled with inspiring success stories.
Dr. Verhofstad shining bright like a science superstar as she proudly displays her well-deserved Shell Science Lab banner. Congratulations!
✨T E A C H E R S P O T L I G H T✨
Dobie teacher, Dr. Verhofstad, was presented with her banner from the Shell Science Lab for the 2023 Regional Challenge Winner! 🧪 🤘
Attention 9th graders. Get ready for the Algebra STAAR Blitz on April 17th after school.
ATTENTION 9th graders!!! Algebra STAAR Blitz in on April 17th after school. You don’t want to miss out on the review and all of the fun games and prizes.
Students at CTHS rocked the sheetrock clinic sponsored by MAREK last week, learning valuable tricks of the trade.
This week, MAREK sponsored a sheetrock clinic for Construction students at CTHS. Students had the opportunity to work alongside an industry professional and get tricks and tips on how to properly install sheetrock. Thank you to Marek and all of the volunteers for giving these students this this amazing experience!
The CTHS Construction Tech students showcased their state projects, impressing everyone at the SkillsUSA competition in Corpus Christi with their carpentry skills.
State projects from #theCTHS Construction Tech students! Students competed in Corpus Christi at the State SkillsUSA competition.
Culinary vibes to Pablo and Edwin from South Houston High School as they spice it up at the FCCA contest in Dallas.
Good luck to South Houston High School culinary arts students, Pablo and Edwin, competing in the contest “Food Innovation” at State FCCLA in Dallas, TX!! We are so proud of them and their instructor Mrs. Alba!!
The amazing Lady Texans Senior Night 2024, showcasing their team spirit.
The Thompson Beginner Boys Choir hit all the right notes with Mr. Brian Kosier guiding them through a Concert and Sight reading evaluation.
Congratulations to our Thompson Beginner Boys Choir on a successful Concert and Sight reading evaluation and clinic today! Thank you so much to our guest judge and clinician, Mr. Brian Kosier! Our boys learned so much from you today and are on their way to being even better singers!
The fierce battle on the softball field, Rayburn taking on South Houston game photos.
Rayburn vs South Houston Varsity Softball.
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Rayburn-vs-South-Houston-Varsity-Softball
Video: Discover the magic of PISD’s Pre-K programs. Check out Sparks Elementary PreK preview.
Our Pre-K programs really are amazing 🥰 Learn more at Pasadenaisd.org/prek and see if you qualify for free Pre-K!
Robert Avery’s legacy as a sports editor will forever live on in the hearts of Pasadena Citizen readers.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Robert Avery. He served as sports editor at Pasadena Citizen for 30 years and is a member of the Pasadena ISD Hall of Fame.
Memorial Photography 1 students explored the world of photography at Higgins’ Studio.
Pasadena Memorial Photography 1 students got the opportunity to visit Higgins’ Photography Studio this morning for a tour and some activities and lessons! It was a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in a professional environment. Thank you, Higgins’ Photography! 📷 View more photos here: https://ow.ly/Rbcp50Rcu8f
CTHS Josue Hernandez is the Carpentry State Champion with a $10,000 scholarship. Watch out Nationals, here he comes. Congratulations!
Congratulations to #theCTHS SkillsUSA 2023-24 Carpentry State Champion Josue Hernandez!!! Josue also won a $10,000 Scholarship to Texas State Technical College!!! Josue will be going on to compete in Nationals this summer. #carpentryskills #SkillsUSA #HandsOnLearning
CTE CO-OP Luncheon photo drop link inside.
Thank you to all the employers, administrators and other special guests who joined us for CO-OP Luncheon today! We are so grateful for your commitment and investment in our students’ education. View more photos from today’s event here: https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/CTE-Co-op-Luncheon-2024
Maverick, Jackie is heading to the HOSA International competition in June after her impressive win at the state contest. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Jackie S. from Pasadena Memorial HS for her recent win at the HOSA state contest. She has advanced to the HOSA International competition that will be held this June. We are extremely proud of her and her instructor(s) for this amazing accomplishment!! #PISDCTE #CTE #OneTeamOneGoal #healthscience #HOSA
Pasadena High’s track team is on point. Rockeria Rasberry raced to victory, setting personal bests in the 100m and 200m dash. Congratulations!
In girls’ area track: Congratulations to Rockeria Rasberry for winning 5th place at the area varsity track meet in both of her races! She set a personal record for both of her races, running a 12.3 in the 100 meter dash and a 25.8 in the 200 meter dash. We are so very proud of you Rockeria!! We can’t wait to see the amazing things that you will accomplish next season!!!
In boys’ area track: Malachi Gamble won 5th place in the triple jump, and Tony Conchas won 5th place in the shot put. Congrats to all!!
Kindergarden Parents, don’t miss out on the chance to join PISD’s exciting Dual Language program. Deadline’s tomorrow.
Do you know these facts about our two-way Dual Language program? The application deadline is this Friday, April 12th!
If you would like to apply you can view the form at https://bit.ly/DL_Application24 . This application is only for students entering Kindergarten during the 2024-2025 school year.📝😀💻
Apply now for Open Enrollment at Pasadena ISD and watch as your child’s skills in problem-solving and logical reasoning soar!
Please Share – Pasadena ISD Open Enrollment
Did you know Robotics can help children develop their Computational Thinking, Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills? Start the path to your bright future with Pasadena ISD. Apply Today!
https://pasadenaisdtxc.scriborder.com/
Sonja Aune from Miller Intermediate is a finalist for the 2024 HAABE Secondary ESL Teacher of the Year. Congratulations!
🎉✨ Exciting News! 🎉✨
🌟 Introducing our 2024 HAABE Secondary ESL Teacher of the Year (TOY) Finalist: Sonja Aune from V. W. Miller Intermediate, Pasadena ISD! 🌟 @pasadenaisdtx #pasadenaisd V. W. Miller Intermediate School
👏 Let’s give a huge round of applause to Sonja Aune for her outstanding dedication to English as a Second Language (ESL) education at the secondary level! 📚 Sonja’s commitment to supporting ESL students in their language acquisition journey is truly commendable. 🌍 Her passion for creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for ESL learners shines through in all she does. 🌟
🌟 Join us in congratulating Sonja Aune on this well-deserved recognition as a HAABE Secondary ESL Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🎉
Don’t forget!!! The WINNERS will be announced during the 2024 HAABE TOY banquet, which will be celebrated on:
– Saturday, April 27, 2024,
– from 11 am to 1 pm
– at UH Hilton.
Have you bought your tickets to support your favorite teacher? 🎟️ Visit the official website to purchase your tickets: http://haabe.org/toy-ticket-orders.html
And remember, our HAABE TOY finalists will participate in the Social Media Fav HAABE TOY! How can you support them? With likes and shares! The more likes and shares, the more points they earn. Stay tuned for more details later this week. If you are a HAABE member, your points will count x2! So you still have time to become a HAABE member. 💪
🌟 Let’s continue to celebrate and support ESL education at the secondary level together! 📚💫
#HAABE #SecondaryESL #TeacheroftheYear #HAABETOY #HAABE2024 #HAABETOY2024 #Dedication #Excellence #Inspiration 🌟
Rayburn’s Ag Mechanics did an awesome job, taking first place on Friday and second place on Saturday. Congratulations!
On Friday, our Agricultural Mechanics team competed at the Stuart Career Center team build-off. Students Oscar Aguilar, Glenn Dudley, Marco Guzman, and Jesus Alvarez won first place! They also competed Saturday at the Pearland team build-off and came in second.
These students put in long hours of hard work to achieve these accomplishments, and we are so proud of them!
Get your Kindergartener entering the 2024-2025 school year enrolled in the Two-Way Dual Language program. Deadline is this Friday, April 12th.
Deadline is THIS FRIDAY April 12!!
Are you interested in learning more about our Two-Way Dual Language program? You can visit our website at https://bit.ly/PISD_TwoWay for more information. If you would like to apply you can view the form at https://bit.ly/DL_Application24 . This application is only for students entering Kindergarten during the 2024-2025 school year.📝😀💻
PISD students in grades 5-7, get listed to explore your future at Career Exploration Camp 2024.
Career Exploration Camp will be held June 3 -7, 2024 @ Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School.
Click the link to register: https://forms.gle/DsQDdUhYfD43pFm79.
Space is limited, register today! See attached camp flyer including dates and cost.
Any questions about career exploration camp, please contact Andrea Lynn, [email protected] or 713-740-0802.
Get ready to code, build, and have a blast at Robotics Camp 2024 registration is now open.
Robotics Camp 2024 registration is now open for students currently in grades 3 -7. There are three different sessions to choose from: ⭐ June 10-13 ⭐ June 17-20 ⭐ July 8-11
Camp sessions are all the same, please only choose ONE session. Click the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/robotcamps
Space is limited, register today. Any questions about robotics camp, please contact Kada Lamas, [email protected] or 713-740-0390, ext. 53209.
Images of the fierce battle between Dobie and Channelview’s sophomore baseball teams on April 5th.
Dobie vs Channelview – Sophomore Team 04.05.24
Click on the link below to view more photos:
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Baseball/Boys-Sophomore-Baseball-Dobie-vs-Channelview-040524
Dobie’s South Belt clean-up brought together an amazing team of students and community members working hard to beautify the hood.
🤍SOUTH BELT CLEAN UP 🤍
Wow, what an incredible sight! The Dobie High School students, athletes, coaches, and administration, along with Judge Delgado and Constable Jerry Garcia, recently teamed up to clean up our community. But that’s not all, they were joined by Morris Middle School, Milillo Middle School, Burnett Elementary, Beverly Hills Intermediate, and Fraser Elementary. Together, they worked tirelessly to make our area look its best. It was truly an inspiring display of teamwork and community spirit!
Mr. Oseguera and his students at South Houston High’s Computer Science Team nailed it at the District Academic UIL Meet. Congratulations!
Congratulations to South Houston High School’s Computer Science Team for their recent success at the District Academic UIL Meet. Great work by Mr. Oseguera and his students!!
Dobie snatched 3rd place in the PISD Name That Book Competition. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Longhorns, who placed 3rd at the PISD Name That Book Competition! 📚✨🤘Thank you to our librarians, Ms. Carr and Ms. Schwab! We appreciate you.
The Eagles soared high again, clinching multiple district titles and showcasing their math prowess for another victorious year. Congratulations!
Pasadena Eagles Soar High at District Championships!!
For the THIRD year in a row, the Pasadena Eagles have shown their exceptional skills and dedication by becoming the district champions in both Number Sense and Calculator Applications! Not just that, our brilliant math team also clinched the 2nd place in district. 🥇🏆
Highlights:
– A remarkable clean sweep of all top spots in Calculator Applications.
– Michael Borrego shines as the individual district champion in both Number Sense and Calculator Applications.
– Melvin Quintanilla advances to region in science, showcasing the diverse talents within our teams.
Team Achievements:
– District Champion Number Sense Team: Melvin Quintanilla, Michael Borrego, Napolean Leang, and Alejandra Gaytan
– District Champion Calculator Applications Team: Justin Doblado, Michael Borrego, Julian Navarro, and Napolean Leang
– 2nd Place District Math Team: Melvin Quintanilla, Julian Navarro, Michael Borrego, and Justin Doblado
A huge congratulations to all our students for their hard work, dedication, and for bringing pride to Pasadena High School!
Go Eagles
Zaniya, Victoria, and Adriana are striking out the competition, leading the district’s girls bowling team to the top. Congratulations!
🎳🎉Our district’s girls bowling team, consisting of the talented trio Zaniya McClain, Victoria Luna, and Adriana Luna, has achieved an outstanding 4th place in the preliminary round of the competition in College Station. They have earned a spot in the Finals!!
The ladies then clinched the top spot in the quarterfinals, leaving behind seven other teams. They are now headed to the final four!!! 🤘🏼
Zaniya McLain’s exceptional bowling skills have been recognized at the All-District All-Stars tournament! She was distinguished as one of the top performers. Her impressive performance has earned her a place among the top five bowlers in the state!
Students at PISD Elementary’s Name That Book event 2024 last weekend had more people show up than an Elvis concert.
PISD Elementary Name That Book – 2024
Congratulations to the Elementary “Name That Book” Medalist for 2024
Gold – Fisher.
Silver – Sparks.
Bronze – Williams.
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays event.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/PISD-Elementary-Name-That-Book-2024
Rivalry heats up as Dobie clashes with Memorial in a thrilling varsity softball game under the April 5th sun.
Dobie vs Memorial Varsity Softball 4.5.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Dobie-vs-Memorial-Varsity-Softball-4524
Freshmen, get ready to conquer the Biology STAAR test with some preparation on April 18th.
FRESHMEN!!! Mark your calendars for the Biology STAAR Blitz!!! The Biology STAAR test in on April 18th and the Blitz will help you be prepared.
Dental Assisting seniors at CTHS slayed 100% passing rate for RDA certification. Congratulations!
Congratulations to all of #theCTHS Dental Assisting senior students. There was a 100% passing rate for the RDA certification!!!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to find your dream teaching job at PISD’s Teacher Job Fair on April 27th.
Join us for our Teacher Job Fair on April 27th! Don’t miss this chance to take the next step in your career!🍎🌟
Excitement’s filling the air as Dobie celebrates the amazing journey of their class of 2024.
It’s getting real! A great looking class of 2024! Graduation is quickly approaching! 🎓🎉
The athletes from Rayburn Track and Field are on fire, bringing home hardware left and right. Congratulations!
Sam Rayburn Track and Field has been bringing home the hardware all season and this week’s district meet was no exception! H’rei Jones was named the District long jump champion and placed 4th in the triple jump. The last person who was the district champion in the boy’s long jump was back in 2018.
Armando Prado placed 3rd in the 110m hurdles.
Miguel Deleon placed 4th in the 110 hurdles.
Mercedes Williams placed 2nd in the 200m dash.
Faith Bormann placed 4th in the 400m dash.
Cheyenne Cantu placed 4th in the shot put.
Breann Figgs Placed 4th in the discus.
All of these athletes have qualified for the Area meet at Deer Park HS next week. It’s a great achievement and we are proud of their hard work and dedication. Good luck to them as they compete at the next level!
Young Men Rise Up party with South Houston High students, a fun filled night of inspiration.
We held our first annual Young Men Rise Up reception with our SHHS students. Our students and parents received inspirational and valuable information from our guest speakers, Precinct 2 Constable Jerry Garcia, Mi Tienda Top Leader Manuel Colunga, Momentum Education’s Raj Salhotra, and Bank of America managers and banker Jose Vargas, Arnie Muñoz and Kenneth Glass. A great time had by all!
Rayburn and alumni grab your yearbook before they’re all sold out.
Yearbooks are still on sale, but there are only 14 copies left! When they’re gone, they’re gone! Know some alumni from any of the years listed who want a piece of nostalgia? Have them contact Ms. Donath!
Pasadena High’s Rockeria is zooming past the competition as the 100 and 200 meter dash district champion. Congratulations!
Introducing your 22-6A DISTRICT CHAMPION in the 100 and 200 meter dash Rockeria Rasberry!!! CONGRATULATIONS Rockeria, we are over the moon excited and proud of you! Good luck at the area meet next week!!
The future is bright with Rayburn Teacher Education students committing to shaping young minds.
FUTURE EDUCATOR SIGNING DAY! This week our Rayburn Teacher Education students committed to a future in education. These students are certified to begin working as instructional paraprofessionals after high school graduation and guaranteed interviews to teach in PISD as soon as they graduate from college. We hope some of them will choose to come back and teach our future Texans! 💙
Video: The Mighty Trojan Wind Ensemble is hitting all the right notes, dominating competitions left and right. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Mighty Trojan Wind Ensemble for their scores at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading competition today. Not only did they score 1’s in both categories with a 1-1-2 in Concert and straight 1’s in Sight-Reading, earlier this year they also scored a 1 at the UIL Marching Competition. We are so proud of all the hard work our students and directors have put in to make this year the best year for band!!!
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The amazing PISD athletes showcased at the 22-6A District Track Meet on April 4th.
22-6A District Track Meet – 4.4.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays meet.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/22-6A-District-Track-Meet-4424
Dobie’s Alberto and Juan are officially joining North American University. Congratulations!
🎉💫S I G N I N G D A Y 💫🎉
Exciting news! Alberto Ortiz and Juan Huerta are officially signing with North American University! It’s great to see these talented individuals take the next step in their academic and athletic careers. Congratulations to both of them!
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School makes history with the first five AVID seniors. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the first – ever five AVID seniors from Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School!!👏
Check out the article to learn more about this major accomplishment!! 🎓
https://www1.pasadenaisd.org/about/news/current_news/c_t_h_s_honors_five_a_v_i_d_graduates
PISD and Rayburn is gearing up for the eclipse with certified safe glasses for students. Opt out if you don’t want your child observing it.
PISD and Sam Rayburn High School will be providing students eclipse glasses to safely view the upcoming eclipse during science classes.
If you do not want your student participating in any eclipse viewing activities, please fill out the linked form and return to the Rayburn AP Office by Monday morning.
Remember, only certified safe glasses will protect your eyes, sunglasses, welding helmets, phones, etc. are not safe and could lead to permanent eye damage!
Opt out form – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VQm-OASX7ryvO9kT6FnQ1UYaSsVDLjUCljjMZjYDPOw
One of Dobie’s top athletes, Alyssa, worked her socks off and landed a spot at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Alyssa Jones, who signed her
NLI today to University of Arkansas Pine Bluff to play Softball! 🥎 💫 🎉We are so proud of you!
Moore Elementary’s Mighty Hawks 2nd preformed a musical journey, Music Across the States!
Moore Elementary- Mighty Hawks’s 2nd graders perform their music program titled, “Music Across the States”.
PISD blows it out of the water again, winning for 18 consecutive years of being named Best Communities for Music Education.
Pasadena Independent School District has been honored with the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the 18th year in a row!! 🎉🎉
The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education an important part of the curriculum. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
What a great honor! 🎼
Dobie FFA made a splash at the Gulf Coast District Convention with Daniel and Hunter leading the way to success. Congratulations!
Dobie FFA attended the Gulf Coast District Convention today. Congratulations to Daniel Charles, who placed 3rd for his talent performance, and Hunter Stacey, who advanced for his Lone Star degree. Additionally, Hunter was named an Area officer, Dobie’s first since the 1980’s!
These students put in a tremendous amount of time and effort, and we are so proud of their accomplishments! As always, a huge shout out to teachers, Ms. Morris, Mr. McGuill and Ms. Sallee for their guidance and leadership. 
Swinging into success, the Dobie Boys and Girls Golf teams nailed 3rd place in District, while Anna tees off to Regionals. Congratulations!
Dobie Boys and Girls Golf teams both placed 3rd in District! Congratulations to BOTH teams! ⛳️
Anna Dinh placed 10th overall and qualified individually for Regionals. #dobiepride
PISD Running Kind of Day images of event link inside.
It’s a PISD Running Kind of Day!
Good Luck tomorrow in the finals.
Click below to see more photos from today.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/PISD-Running-Kind-of-Day-4324
Dobie Girls Distance dominated the stand with Lauren clinching first and Kyla securing the bronze medal. Congratulations!
Dobie Girls Distance took first and third on the stand today!!! 🤘🏆🤘
Lauren Garza District Champion🥇
Kyla Lobo took Bronze 🥉
We were 1-3-5 ! 🤘🏆🤘
Video: PISD CTE headed to Corpus Christi for the Skills USA State Conference.
What a beautiful day for a drive down to Corpus Christi! Good luck to all of our students and advisors making the trip for the Skills USA State Leadership and Skills Conference.
Dobie Seniors, smile tomorrow for your senior panoramic picture. Gowns only, no caps.
A reminder that tomorrow is our senior panoramic picture! Students will wear gowns but not caps.
Balfour will be on campus in the morning and will have them on sale for $60.00 (cash only), if any student still needs to buy one.
Music is not just notes on a page, it’s a symphony of dedication and passion in PISD 18 years in a row.
We are excited to announce the Pasadena Independent School District has been honored with the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its “outstanding commitment to music education” for the 18th year in a row.
The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education an important part of the curriculum. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education. Pasadena Independent School District
Pasadena ISD students took a big step towards becoming future educators, and PISD can’t wait to have them back.
A group of bright Pasadena ISD students committed to a future in education! We are so excited to see these students back in Pasadena ISD as educators soon! 📚🌟
View more photos here: https://ow.ly/8VU650R7L0Y
Dobie 9th Grade Symphonic Winds knocked it out of the park at UIL with those Straight 1’s. Congratulations!
WOOHOO!! Great work, Longhorns!! 🎉
Congratulations to our 9th Grade Symphonic Winds for earning Straight 1’s at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading!!! Thank you to everyone that came out to support us today!!!
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Glenn D. from Rayburn Ag Mech brought home a first place finish at TXHSWS event. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Sam Rayburn High School Ag Mech student Glenn D. for his recent first place finish at one of the Texas High School Welding Series certification events. Not only did Glenn earn an AWS certification but the he also qualified for the state contest scheduled for the end of May in Waco. Thank you to Elite Welding Academy – Houston for hosting the event and giving the next generation of welder this awesome learning opportunity.
Dobie High, if you owe fees, do yourself a favor and check before they come looking for you like a ninja in the night!
Pasadena High track athletes sprinted to final with Rockeria, Corrian, Alijah, Tony, and Malachi.
Congratulations to the following track athletes for advancing to the finals in the 22-6A Varsity District Track Meet: Tony Conchas won 3rd place in the shot put. Malachi Gamble won 2nd place in men’s triple jump. Rockeria Rasberry won first place in the 100 m dash and the 200 meters.
Corrian Davis, Alijah Cruz, and Malachi Gamble all made the finals in their running events as well! We run the finals tomorrow at 5 pm at the auxiliary stadium. Please come out to cheer us on!
Enrollment is open at Pasadena ISD, where students can unlock their potential and embrace the world.
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The Dobie 9 Art Club took a road trip to NASA, where they connected art with space, met professionals, and saw the sunrise at Mission Control.
The Dobie 9 Art Club went on a private tour field trip at the Johnson Space Center NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration campus and explored the many connections between Art and the real world. They met professional graphics artists and video technicians who demonstrated what they did for NASA and how they got to be in their field. They were also up close and personal with space vehicles and watched the sunrise directly on the floor of Mission Control. The winner of the Dobie 9 Patch Design Contest, Isabella Allen, was congratulated and given a large print of her patch as a reward as well as a demonstration on how they might professionally produce her patch in real life! 👩🚀🎨
CTE students gearing up for the Skills USA State Conference with Mr. Garza’s construction students taking on a china cabinet project.
The Skills USA State Conference is happening this weekend in Corpus Christi and our students are getting excited. This is a china cabinet that Mr. Garza’s Construction students will be taking as their project. Stay tuned for updates.
Give your child a head start by enrolling them in our quality Pre-K program today.
Enroll your child in Pre-K today and set them up for a bright future! ⭐ Studies show that quality preschool programs enhance lifelong achievements. Visit our new Pre-K webpage to learn about Eligibility and Registration: www1.pasadenaisd.org/prek
The CTHS FFA teams at the Katy invitational CDE contest with horses, vet med skills, poultry savvy, floral finesse, and bug knowledge.
#theCTHS horse, vet med, poultry, floral, and entomology teams competed at the Katy invitational CDE contest. #FFA #veterinaryassistant
The CTHS Criminal Justice students showed off their skills at the State level competition producing an amazing performance.
The CTHS Criminal Justice students competed at the State level at the TPSA Competition. Congratulations to all of our students that competed at STATE!!!
Rena from CTHS Pasadena ISD crushed it at the TPSA state contest, winning first place in Closing Argument. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Rena Chang!!! She placed FIRST in the state for closing argument at the TPSA Criminal Justice Competition! To top it off she also earned the highest scholarship from TPSA for $2000!!!!
The stars shine bright in PISD as talented students bring magic to the stage, proving that creativity and passion ignite change.
The power of education, artistry and community comes together at the Tommy Tune Awards where passionate young adults – who can and will set the world on fire – have the opportunity to share their creative accomplishments with their greater-Houston community. At this year’s ceremony, Pasadena Independent School District Theatre Arts departments walked away with several awards, while being named as finalists for several categories!
Outstanding Ensemble: South Houston HS
Outstanding Director: Natalie Dommer, Pasadena Memorial HS
Outstanding Music Direction: Blaine Cowen, South Houston HS
Outstanding Supporting Lead: Nina Le, Pasadena Memorial HS
Join us in congratulating these talented individuals and their incredible programs!
Dobie Coach Moreno and his pride and joy tennis team brought their A-game to the Tennis Tournament in Galveston.
Coach Moreno and his tennis team at Peter Andrew Sunseri Memorial Team Tennis Tournament in Galveston. #DobiePride
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Dobie and Memorial faced off in an intense Varsity Baseball game March 28th. Showcasing their skills in pictures inside.
Varsity Baseball – Dobie vs Memorial
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Memorial Archery team representing Texas at the NASP Western National Championships in Salt Lake City. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the 24 Outdoor Education students from Pasadena Independent School District that will be representing Pasadena Memorial Archery at the NASP Western National Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 25-28.
It’s Assistant Principals Appreciation Week so get out there and show them the love.
Join us in celebrating Assistant Principals Appreciation Week! This week make sure to let your AP know how much you value of their hard work!🌟💛 #AssistantPrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouAPs #PasadenaISD
South Houston High’s JV Girls Track Team determined and spirited won 2nd place at District Track. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the JV Girls Track Team for placing second at the District Match!
Five teams played some ladies softball March 28th between Dobie, Rayburn, Memorial, South Houston, and Pasadena. Photos inside.
A Five Team Kind of Night….Dobie, Rayburn, Memorial, South Houston and Pasadena. Good Games Ladies.
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonights games.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/A-Five-Team-Kind-of-Night-32824
The stars aligned for PISD Fine Arts at the Tommy Tune Awards with awards for South Houston and Memorial High. Congratulations!
It was a great night for PISD Fine Arts at Theatre Under the Stars Tommy Tune Awards! South Houston High School won Best Music Direction – Blaine Cowan and Best Ensemble for their production of The Wizard of Oz. Pasadena Memorial won Best Director – Natalie Dommer and Outstanding Supporting Actor – Nina Le for their production of Disney’s Newsies. #tutshouston #tommytuneawards
Dobie vs Deer Park JV Softball game March 28th photodrop.
JV White Softball – Dobie vs Deer Park
03.28.24
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-
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Pasadena High’s Kimora won 3rd place in the 1600 at JV District and busted her PR. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Kimora Gomez for winning 3rd place in the 1600 meter run at the JV District track meet! She took 27 seconds off of her time to set a new PR!
We also want to send a shout out to all of our girls JV runners and throwers! Thank you for all of your hard work and for a great track season!!
Hip hip hooray for Park View Intermediate, the 2024 School to Watch. Congratulations!
Park View Intermediate is a 2024 School to Watch! 🌟 This is an outstanding achievement that deserved a fantastic celebration like the one they held yesterday. Congrats, Cowboys!! 🤩🤩
Solar Eclipse of the heart for PISD students on April 8th. Details inside.
On Monday, April 8th, Pasadena ISD students will have the opportunity to view the Solar Eclipse! 🕶️☀️
Students will participate in fun, engaging activities to learn more about this exciting phenomenon.
Learn more about this experience and valuable safety information here: https://ow.ly/pPq050R4GhN
South Houston High faculty and staff sported Astros gear and grilled some dogs for opening day last Thursday.
SHHS faculty and staff enjoyed grilled hotdogs and soda in celebration of Astros’ opening day!
Round of applause to Joy and Keven from Dobie High recognized for their academic excellence and musical talents. Congratulations!
At this week’s Board Meeting, two J. Frank Dobie High School All-State Choir Musicians were recognized for their academic excellence and musical talents. Help us congratulate Joy Menahem and Keven Alvarenga, as well as their Director, Mr. Tyler Ruberg!👏👏
Rayburn had all the snacks at their food truck throwdown.
It’s a beautiful day, the day before a break, and WE HAVE FOOD TRUCKS! Our Texans enjoyed lunch today outside, sampling treats from 14 different Houston-area food trucks.
Dobie High school artists spread their face paint magic, bonding with Stuchberry Elementary stars in a heartwarming display of talent and creativity.
We love seeing our schools come together like this 😍 High school students showcasing their artistic talents while connecting with our elementary stars! 🎨✨
Lauren Palos, the shining star at Stuchbery Elementary earning a Texas state finalist spot for the prestigious PAEMST Award. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Lauren Palos from Stuchbery Elementary who has been named one of Texas’s three state finalists for the 2024 PAEMST Award for K-6 Mathematics! This award recognizes teachers that have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. PAEMST is the highest honor for K-12 STEM teaching, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see one of our own educators celebrated at this level! 🌟🎉 #PAEMST #STEMeducation #TeacherExcellence #PISDproud
Rayburn’s Ladies Softball team nailed their Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
Sam Rayburn Ladies Texas Softball Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Great job ladies, PISD Proud, Texans Proud.
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays event.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/Lady-Texans-Softball-Annual-Easter-Egg-Hunt
The sweet collaboration between CTE engineers and culinary students at Pasadena High created innovative treats that tasted like success.
In an inspiring display of collaboration between CTE programs at Pasadena High School Eagles, engineering students teamed up with culinary students to create something truly sweet and innovative! Using cutting-edge 3D printing technology, our budding engineers designed and produced custom cookie cutters, turning their digital designs into tangible tools. These cookie cutters were then passed on to us, where creativity flourished as they used them to craft delicious treats. This project exemplifies the power of teamwork and the endless possibilities when different programs come together. Here’s to the delicious treats of collaboration.
Hunter has made Dobie proud as a finalist for the Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholar. Congartulations!
Congratulations to Hunter Stacey, who advanced as a finalist for the Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholar! Only 10 in Texas are chosen. Good luck, as you prepare for the final stage of the application process.
Also, be sure to check out this week’s South Belt Leader for an article about Hunter’s accomplishments at Dobie. A HUGE shout out to our ag teachers, Ms. Morris, Mr. McGuill and Ms. Sallee for all their hard work.
South Houston High’s Mrs. Longstreet and business students dived into the workforce mix at the Generations Collide event hosted by the Chamber.
Mrs. Longstreet’s Chick-fil-A Leader Academy business students from South Houston High School had the opportunity to attend the Generations Collide: Unraveling the Generational Differences in the Workplace event that was hosted by the @Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. They got to hear from amazing leaders in our community and even participated by answering some of their questions. Thank you to the Chamber, Pasadena Loves Local, Community Health Network and all of the panelists for inspiring the next generation of leaders!
Get the scoop on all of Rayburn’s buzz in this month’s issue of The Daily Statesman.
Check out the April issue of The Daily Statesman to see some of the great things happening around campus!
Annual PISD Employees Softball game was full of laughter and cheers filling the evening air.
PISD Employees Softball, having fun this evening.
Click on the link below to see more photos from this evening.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/PISD-Employee-Softball
Memorial and Dobie faced off in an epic Varsity Boys Baseball showdown March 26th. Check out the photo dump.
Varsity Boys Baseball- Memorial vs Dobie 03.26.24
Click on the link below to view more photos:
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Baseball/Varsity-Baseball-Memorial-vs-Dobie-032624
Dobie’s Boys Soccer Team crushed it with a 3-0 victory ove1st round of playoffs.
⚽️Congratulations to our Boys Soccer Team! They defeated Summer Creek 3-0 for the first round of playoffs! #dobiepride
Dobie Choir’s hard work hit all the right notes at UIL, securing Sweepstakes for all six choirs two years running. Congratulations!
Dobie Choir participated in UIL this week and ALL SIX choirs took SWEEPSTAKES! Two years in a row! 🎶 Hardwork is paying off! 🏆
Dobie’s Ms. Shaukat is in the Teacher Spotlight after earning the prestigious 2024 Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award. Congratulations!
T E A C H E R ✨S P O T L I G H T
Ms. Faryal Shaukat was awarded the 2024 Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award! We are lucky to have her at Dobie! 🤘🏼
Hats off to Bondy Intermediate for earning the title of a Redesignated 2024 School to Watch.
Congratulations to Bondy Intermediate for their outstanding achievement of being a Redesignated 2024 School to Watch! 🌟 Bondy hosted a fantastic celebration this morning honoring the incredible students, teachers, and staff. Go Patriots! 🤩🤩
Mavericks Welding students showing their dedication and commitment to mastering the craft of welding and earning AWS certifications.
Shout out to PMHS Welding students who have worked hard all year earning AWS certifications while mastering the craft. Welding takes years of hands-on practice to master and these students are dedicated and motivated to enter the workforce. We can’t wait to hear all of the success stories!
Dobie and Summer Creek battling it out on the soccer field for the playoff game.
Dobie vs Summer Creek Playoff Game 3.26.27
Great game Lady Longhorns, Dobie Pride.
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonights game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Dobie-vs-Summer-Creek-Playoff-Game-32624
The Pasadena High Eagles Orchestra, led by Mr. Bradley Jacob, wowed the audience at the School Board Meeting with their incredible musical talents.
The Pasadena High School Eagles Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Bradley Jacob, is performing for guests at the Board Meeting. What a talented group of musicians!
Check out Artist David Maldonado’s mural in progress at Pearl Hall Spark Park.
So cool!! 🤩🤩
We can’t contain our excitement! Our special project is underway and we are anxious to see the final product. Stay tuned for more progress sneak peeks as the amazing artist, David Maldonado, continues to work on this beautiful mural. 🎨🖌️
Memorial High’s Outdoor Ed students earned their Ducks Unlimited certification and will be quacking it up at the Texas NASP State Tournament.
Congratulations to our Outdoor Education Practicum students from PMHS. They recently completed the Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation and Management certification course, with all of them passing their final exam. Also, good luck to our Pasadena Independent School District Outdoor Ed students that are competing at the 2024 Texas NASP State Tournament today and tomorrow. The State Tournament is only for Teams and Individuals who participated in the 2024 TX-NASP Virtual State Qualifying Tournament and were invited to advance to the 2024 State NASP® Bullseye and State NASP®/IBO 3D Tournaments. 
The Criminal Justice students from CTHS Pasadena ISD are showcasing their skills at the TPSA state conference in Allen, TX.
Good luck to Criminal Justice students from CTHS Pasadena ISD that are competing at the Texas Public Safety Association – TPSA state conference in Allen, TX this week! #PISDCTE #CTE #OneTeamOneGoal #criminaljustice #statebound2024
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Rayburn, only 46 yearbooks left as of yesterday.
Attention SRHS parents, students and staff.
There are only 46 copies of the yearbook left and they are selling fast. Be sure to get yours before they sell out, because once they do, there are no more opportunities to buy. You can scan the QR code, click the link below or pay $75 in cash to Ms. Donath in room 2210.
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A08492700
The Dobie Girls Bowling team strikes again, rolling their way to the finals. Congratulations!
Dobie Girls Bowling team competed this weekend and advanced to the finals! 🎳
🏅 Zaniya McClain, Junior, made the sweet sixteen in individuals at the state bowling tournament!
Seniors, don’t forget to mark your calendars for FAFSA completion this Saturday.
SENIORS!!! Mark your calendars if you have not completed the FAFSA. This is a graduation requirement by the state of Texas.
Douglas excelled as the Education & Training intern, connecting with bilingual students and fostering strong relationships at Jessup Elementary. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Douglas for being named the J. Frank Dobie High School Education & Training intern of the week! Douglas does a fantastic job building relationships and communicating with his bilingual students at Jessup Elementary!
Photos of the Dobie varsity baseball team taking on Channelview March 22nd.
Varsity Baseball- Dobie vs Channelview
Click on the link below to view more photos: https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Baseball/Varsity-Baseball-Dobie-vs-Channelview-032224
Check out PISD Big Art Show’s photos of color, creativity, and culture.
2024 Street Art Show
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https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/Street-Art-032224
Experience the magical live Dobie Theater on April 2nd at Bi-District.
Dobie Girls Soccer brought the energy and passion to the Houston Dash opener.
South Houston High power lifter Jayden Flores crushed the competition in the State Powerlifting competition. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Jayden Flores for placing 3rd in the State Power Lifting competition! Awesome job! Go Trojans!!!
700 squat
420 bench
590 deadlift
The 2024 Get Fit Jog was a sweat-tastic adventure filled with laughter and motivation. Photo dump link inside.
🏃♂️💪 Did you join us for the 2024 Get Fit Jog? What a blast! Check out these recap photos capturing all the fun, sweat, and smiles from our amazing participants. Don’t miss out on the next one! #GetFitJog #HealthyLiving 📸🥇
View more:
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/Get-Fit-Jog-2024
Dobie’s Ms. Amanda Patel picked up Paraprofessional of the Year, spreading joy and kindness wherever she goes.
Celebrating our teachers and staff is easy and fun! We have the best at Dobie High School!
Congratulations to our Paraprofessional of the Year, Ms. Amanda Patel! She works in our teacher work room and was nominated by staff for her hard work, relationships, and always willing to help in any capacity needed!
Dobie Main & Dobie 9 made some masterpieces at Big Art Day.
Rockeria Rasberry blazed down the track, snatching that shining silver medal at the Rockhold Varsity Relays. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Rockeria Rasberry for winning the 2nd place Silver medal in the 200 meter dash at the Rockhold Varsity Relays today!! We are super proud of you!
Hats off to Mr. Smith for snagging the Longhorn Leader award after being a rockstar math sub all year.
Congratulations to Mr. Tucker Smith for the
Longhorn Leader award! He has been a long-term substitute for our math department since the beginning of the year. He was nominated by multiple teachers on campus for his dedication to our students and the campus! He goes above and beyond his assigned duties, he attends additional planning meetings, and supports students by preparing them for next steps. He stepped in and closed gaps. We are lucky to have Mr. Smith at Dobie this year!
The Middle School STEAM Fair 2024 winners. Congratulations!
Middle School STEAM Fair 2024! Congratulations to our winners:
🖼️ Art Challenge Best in Show- Marenis Esteban from Keller MS
⚙️Engineering Challenge Best in Show- Reyna Resendez from Lomax MS
🧪Science Challenge Best in Show- Arisha Rahman from Roberts MS
Arnulfo Orozco Jr. hit a home run off the field by signing with San Jacinto College. Congratulations!
💫S I G N I N G ⚾️ D A Y 💫
Congratulations to Arnulfo Orozco Jr . for signing to the San Jacinto College to play baseball! Go horns!
South Houston took on Memorial in a thrilling JV boys baseball showdown. Check out the action-packed photos.
Boys Baseball- South Houston vs Memorial
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Meet Mr. Leal, Dobie’s winner of New Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to Mr. Sebastian Leal for being voted DHS New Teacher of the Year! Mr. Leal is a product of Pasadena ISD. He was a student of PISD, attended and graduated from Dobie HS, became a paraprofessional here at Dobie, and now is an incredible science teacher and soccer coach! He embodies inspiration, perseverance, and Dobie Pride!
Dobie students Derrick Kelley and CJ Richard are taking their football talents to the next level. Congratulations!
💫S I G N I N G 🏈 D A Y 💫
Congratulations to Derrick Kelley for signing to Lamar University and CJ Richard for signing to Illinois State University to play football! Go horns!
Rayburn’s football schedule 2024 is out.
Ms. Hooker, the culinary wizard at Dobie High, turns up the heat as Teacher of the Year, leading the charge with flavor. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Ms. Jasmine Hooker, Dobie High School’s Teacher of the Year! Ms. Hooker leads our culinary department in countless ways. In the last six years, she has grown our program from just three classes to now over 700 students! Her culinary students proudly represent the JFD Culinary Department by catering numerous events throughout the school year, including the Texas Invitational Tournament, PISD board meetings, district athletic banquets, the JFD Hall of Honor, teacher treats, and so much more! Under her leadership, students are recognized throughout the district for both their professionalism and culinary abilities.
PISD scientists rocked the Middle School STEAM Fair, blowing judges away with their innovative projects. Check out the highlights and photo dump link inside.
Calling all Pasadena ISD scientists, this year’s Middle School STEAM Fair was one for the books!!🧑🔬Students got to showcase their projects and the judges are loving it!!
Click below to see more from our innovative scientists https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/Middle-School-STEM-Fair-/Middle-STEM
CTHS Senior PCT students did some on the job practice at the Parsons House plus sang with residents at their Bible study group.
Senior PCT students from CTHS Pasadena ISD visited Parsons House in La Porte this week to help with their vitals clinic. The students participated by taking the residents’ weight, blood pressure, and measuring oxygen levels. The day ended with students singing along with their Bible study group. What a positively great experience for these students!
The University of St. Thomas is getting a talented Dobie basketball player on their team. Congratulations!
💫S I G N I N G 🏀 D A Y 💫
Congratulations to D Jackson, DJ, for signing to the University of St. Thomas to play basketball! Go horns!
The Eagles scored a victory and clinched the prestigious Texas Children’s Hospital Training Staff Superstars of the Year Award. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Pasadena High School for winning the Texas Children’s Hospital Training Staff Superstars of the Year Award!
Rayburn showed their support for the playoffs by dressing up as hilarious characters during Soccer Spirit Week.
It’s Soccer Spirit Week in honor of our boys going to the playoffs! Today our Texans had fun dressing up as “Soccer Moms and BBQ Dads”! 😂
The stage was set on fire with talent and passion as PISD high schools wowed all at the UIL One Act Play District Contest.
A huge congratulations to the cast, crew, and directors of our five high school theatre departments for their outstanding performances in yesterday’s UIL One Act Play District Contest. Their dedication, talent, and hard work were evident in every moment on stage, and it was truly a joy to witness each school compete.
Once again, congratulations on a spectacular One Act Play performance to all schools! We are so proud of you all!
J. Frank Dobie High School and Pasadena Memorial Mavericks will now advance to the bi-district level competition in a few weeks, so join us in saying, “Break a leg!” 🎭🏆🎬
Who’s the district co-champs in girls soccer? Dobie and Memorial that’s who. Congratulations!
DISTRICT CO-CHAMPS: DOBIE AND MEMORIAL!! Congratulations to these girls soccer teams!! ⚽🤙🤘🔥
Come out and experience the vibrant world of art with PISD’s Big Art Day today amigo 5-8pm.
Pasadena ISD’s Big Art Day from 5-8pm!
It’s an afternoon full of art and fun! Enjoy art activities for everyone and amazing chalk art created by Pasadena ISD’s talented students.
Pasadena ISD Fine Arts
Hats off to PISD’s brilliant young scientists at the district-wide Stem Fair. Congratulations!
Congratulations to all our district-wide Elementary School students who participated and won in this year’s Stem Fair!!🧑🔬
Click the link to see more of our outstanding winners’👏 https://ow.ly/lvhp50QXRM0
Dobie’s Sergeant Reyes and Sergeant Valdez scored a $500 grant for STEM education from the Air and Space Forces Association.
Congratulations Sergeant Reyes and Sergeant Valdez!!!🧡
Sergeant Reyes and Sergeant Valdez received a $500 grant through the Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) for STEM educational activities! #dobiepride
CTHS EMT Seniors exploring new opportunities, learning the ropes from the pros, and gearing up for success.
Senior EMT students at CTHS got to visit with the Baytown Fire Department. They learned about the fire service, hiring processes, and getting the job they want. Thank you Chief Miller and FF/P Cepielik for sharing your knowledge, encouraging our students, and letting them try on the gear!
Photo set of the Rayburn vs Dobie varsity softball game and Dobie Coach Rackley’s 400th win March 19th.
Rayburn vs Dobie Varsity Softball 3.19.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonight’s game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Rayburn-vs-Dobie-Varsity-31924
Dobie Theatre Department wowed the audience with their stunning performance at the UIL One Act Play Competition.
Our Theatre Department performed at their UIL One Act Play Competition today! They rocked it!
Dobie Softball Coach Rackley hits it out of the park with her 400th win, leading the team to crush Rayburn March 19th. Congratulations!
🏆 4 0 0 W I N S 🎉🎈
Congratulations to Coach Rackley, she got her 400th win tonight beating Sam Rayburn 11-1!
The Elementary STEAM Fair where students showcased science knowledge, explored new experiments, and embraced the wonders of discovery.
The Elementary STEAM Fair was a huge success! The students got to show off their science knowledge while learning new things and conducting new science experiments of their own! 🔭🧪
More photos here: https://ow.ly/1zM950QXb7K
Dobie’s Evan Jordan, football champion, signed with Sul Ross. Congratulations!
💫S I G N I N G 🏈 D A Y 💫
Congratulations to Evan Jordan for signing at Sul Ross! We are so proud of you! 🎉
Edgar P. crushed his competition with finesse, whipping up a dazzling one-bite wonder at the Texas ProStart Invitational. Congratulations!
Congratulations to 10th grade culinary arts student Edgar P. from CTHS Pasadena ISD who won his competition titled “Amuse Me” at the Texas ProStart Invitational in Waco, Texas. He was tasked with making a “fine dining one-bite appetizer” in just 30 minutes. His creation was a seared bay scallop and ginger carrot puree with a white wine garlic butter sauce. We are super proud of Edgar and his instructors that prepared him for this difficult challenge.
Dobie is pumped to show off the talent and dedication of the Longhorn students and staff this Thursday.
We can’t wait to show off all of our amazing Longhorn students and staff on Thursday!
Join us in celebration as we recognize Pasadena Independent School District as a Large School District finalist! Every H-E-B Excellence in Education finalist in the district, school board, and early childhood center category is awarded $5,000. Stay tuned for more exciting news! 🍎
The CTHS State-bound building search team learned a lot practicing for it at Home2Suites in Pasadena. Photo dump inside.
The CTHS State bound building search team got to practice today at the Home2Suites in Pasadena. Thank you Home2Suites, Margaret, and Danielle for allowing our team the room the practice!!!
All the talented artists from PISD high schools raked in a total of $251,000 at the Houston Rodeo. Congratulations!
We’d like to congratulate the four Pasadena ISD high schools and their talented artists who represented Pasadena Independent School District at this year’s RODEOHOUSTON School Art Auction. Our students sold their work for a combined total of $251,000! Several of our Visual Arts teachers made auction for the first time, and we are thrilled to have such a wide representation of talent all across the district! Congratulations!
Lot #5, Joshua W. -Pasadena Memorial- $55,000
Lot #17, Allisyn S. -Dobie- $45,000
Lot #21, Ethan A. -Pasadena Memorial- $42,000
Lot #23, Michelle T. -Pasadena Memorial- $30,000
Lot #27, Mia G. -Pasadena Memorial- $25,000
Lot #39, Allisen A. -Sam Rayburn- $12,000
Lot #42, Stephanie A. -Pasadena High- $18,000
Lot #47, Andy J. -Sam Rayburn- $12,000
Lot #55. Lydia G. -Dobie- $12,000
Lady Longhorns Soccer team are 2024 Co-district Champions. Congratulations!
Dobie Boys Dobie Bay Soccer are on fire, clinching their 10th straight district title. Congratulations!
DOBIE BOYS SOCCER – DISTRICT CHAMPS!! This is their 10th consecutive district championship!! Congratulations, Dobie!! ⚽🔥🤘
J. Frank Dobie High School
Cheyanne wrangled her way to an impressive 12th place finish with her Charolais Cross steer at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Congratulations!
Dobie High School‘s Cheyanne Bravo successfully showcased her Charolais Cross steer at the prestigious Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Placing 12th out of 66 contestants in her class, she earned an auction sale slot, ensuring a minimum guaranteed amount of $8500 with the potential for additional premium funds generated through the auction proceeds. Cheyanne obtained her steer through participation in the Houston calf scramble in 2023, where she not only received the hard luck award but also a certificate toward her animal. Her dedicated efforts in raising the animal over the past 9 months have yielded commendable results. Notably, this marks Dobie FFA’s inaugural participation in the HLSR steer auction, further underscoring the significance of this achievement!
Get ready to experience an evening of creativity and fun at Pasadena ISD’s Big Art Day on March 22nd.
LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!
You’re invited! Join us for Pasadena ISD’s Big Art Day on Friday, March 22nd from 5-8pm! 🎨
It’s an afternoon full of art and fun! Enjoy art activities for everyone and amazing chalk art created by Pasadena ISD’s talented students.
Bring out the entire family for this FREE event and see our district’s talented visual art students and their teachers in action!
Pasadena ISD Fine Arts
Welding wizards Julian and Johnathan lit it up at the ABC National Craft Championships, proving that sparks fly when talent meets hard work. Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS to CTHS Pasadena ISD welding students Julian Velasquez and Johnathan Gomez for their success at the 2024 ABC National Craft Championships. Julian earned 3rd place in the structural welding contest and Johnathan earned 4th place and also won the safety award. Stay tuned for more pictures from the awards ceremony. Again, thank you to Burns & McDonnell, Performance Contractors, Inc., and ISC Constructors LLC for sponsoring our Pasadena Independent School District students and giving them this amazing experience.
Rayburn, it’s Soccer Spirit Week. Dress accordingly to show support for Boys Soccer at State.
Monday 3/18 through Friday 3/22 is SOCCER SPIRIT WEEK! Click on the graphic to see what to wear each day as we celebrate Boys Soccer going to STATE!
Come out and cheer on Rayburn’s Boys Soccer team as they take on Kingwood High in the playoffs on March 26th at 7:30pm.
Boys Soccer is in the playoffs!!! We will be playing vs Kingwood HS on March 26th at 7:30pm @Kingwood HS.
Thank you so much for all the support and we hope to see you there!
Excitement filled the air as talented competitors geared up for the 2024 ABC National Craft Championships.
Today is the big day for the competitors at the 2024 ABC National Craft Championships. Here are a few pictures of their experience so far. Good luck to all and stay tuned for results!
The sparks are flying in Kissimmee FL as CTHS Pasadena ISD students gear up to compete in the ABC National Craft Championships.
Electrical and welding students from CTHS Pasadena ISD have arrived in Kissimmee, Florida for the ABC National Craft Championships. Today is registration day followed by a written exam and site orientation then opening sessions and reception later tonight. Tomorrow is the BIG day and we wish all of the competitors the best of luck during their events. Thank you to Construction and Maintenance Education Foundation, ISC Constructors LLC, Burns & McDonnell , and Performance Contractors, Inc. for sponsoring these students to represent their companies.
Photos of South Houston battling Pasadena Varsity baseball March 12th.
South Houston vs Pasadena Varsity – 3.12.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/South-Houston-vs-Pasadena-Varsity-31224
Pasadena Memorial Mavericks hit their target at the Maverick Shootout, aiming for success at the upcoming NASP State Tournament. Congratulations!
Last week, Pasadena Memorial Mavericks hosted the 3rd Annual PMHS Maverick Shootout against Pasadena High School Eagles , Sam Rayburn High School , and CTHS Pasadena ISD. 109 archers from across the district showcased their skills in preparation for the upcoming NASP State Tournament taking place later this month.
Choose the best education for your child. Pasadena ISD Open Enrollment is approaching.
Heads up! Pasadena ISD Open Enrollment is coming soon. 🚨
Video: Pasadena High’s Culinary Management Team cooked up success at the ProStart Invitational, ranking 3rd with their restaurant vision. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Pasadena High School Eagles Culinary Management Team for earning 3rd place at the 2024 Texas ProStart Invitational! We are beyond proud of these students and their instructors. Their original caption is too good not to share (see below)!
Pasadena High School’s Culinary Management Team has achieved an exceptional feat, securing 3rd place at the state competition, during the #prostart invitational. What makes this accomplishment truly remarkable is the team’s meticulous journey in building their own restaurant from scratch. From conceptualizing innovative menu ideas to deciding how and what the decor in the restaurant will look. They showcased not only culinary expertise but also business acumen. Presenting their vision to judges, the team demonstrated creativity, teamwork, and a passion for hospitality. This achievement not only recognizes their skills in the kitchen but also their ability to translate culinary concepts into a captivating restaurant venture. It’s a testament to the dedication and ingenuity of Pasadena High School’s Culinary Management Team and Table 24.
“Sit in this moment now, because we run it back next year”
Dobie Artist Allisyn’s art fetched big money with “A Riders Prayer” at the HLS&R auction. Congratulations!
Allisyn Sockwell’s painting “A Riders Prayer” sold today at the HLSR’s art auction for $45,000 🎉🎨
Congratulations to Allisyn and her art teacher, Ms. Umanzor!
Pasadena High, lock in the memories, your year books are ready to purchase.
Yearbooks are now available to purchase! Visit the following link to order yours today, the books will arrive to PHS Mid-May. Search the Friesens Yearbooks store for your school’s yearbook, personalized ads, and all other school products.
https://ybstore.friesens.com/752761
Dobie High’s very own talented artist Lydia, made a killing at the HLSR’s auction for her piece titled “On the Fence”. Congratulations!
Lydia Golenko’s monochromatic drawing “On the Fence” sold today at the HLSR’s art auction for $12,000 🎉✍️
Congratulations to Lydia and her art teacher, Ms. Kent!
South Houston High had a blast watching the spectacular performance of Beetlejuice at the Hobby Center.
Students from South Houston High School’s Trojan Pride got to enjoy Beetlejuice at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts! It was an amazing performance!
Hanna’s heroism was on blast February 19th as she fearlessly protected her friend from a vicious dog attack.
On February 19th, Hanna Avalos-Arrue was recognized for her bravery after saving her friend during a dog attack. To read the full story click the link.💛 https://www1.pasadenaisd.org/about/news/current_news/SHA_24
Pasadena Independent School District
PISD won the prestigious 2024 TASBO Award of Merit, recognized for outstanding Purchasing Operations and Financial Excellence.
Some good news! Our district was honored by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) with the 2024 TASBO Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations and Financial Award of Excellence!
Rayburn vs South Houston Varsity softball game photo dump link inside.
Rayburn vs South Houston Varsity 3.8.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonights game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/South-Houston-vs-Rayburn-Varsity-Softball-3824
Good vibes and high-fives to CTE students as they showcase their skills for the ABC National Craft Championships in FL.
Good luck to our students headed to Kissimmee, Florida next week for the ABC National Craft Championships. Thank you to our business partners (Construction and Maintenance Education Foundation, ISC Constructors LLC [electrical], Burns & McDonnell [welding], and Performance Contractors, Inc. [welding]) that are sponsoring these students to represent their companies in their respective crafts.
PISD 4th graders rocking the house with their outstanding musical performances at the Elementary Music Festival.
What an amazing display of musical talent by our 4th grade students at last night’s Elementary Music Festival! From the choir to the boomwhackers and folk dance, all students displayed remarkable talent and enthusiasm as they performed for everyone in attendance. Thank you to the dedicated music teachers and family members who uplift and inspire their students to come together and create beautiful music and showcase their hard work. You are truly what makes the Pasadena Independent School District an exemplar for fine arts excellence. 🥳🤩
Yeah buddy Dobie Boys Soccer won ten years strong as District Champs. Congratulations!
DOBIE BOYS SOCCER – DISTRICT CHAMPS!! This is their 10th consecutive district championship!! Congratulations, Dobie!! ⚽🔥🤘
PISD students giving back to the Animal Shelter via a food drive.
The PCT students from CTHS rocked the South Houston Elementary Health Fair with CPR training and dance moves.
The CTHS PCT Students spent another fantastic night teaching others how to perform hands only CPR at South Houston Elementary’s Health Fair. They ended their night by showing off some dance moves!
The PISD Robotics Team 231 High Voltage electrified the competition, powering their way to victory at the FIT Katy Event plus qualified for State. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the PISD Robotics Team 231 High Voltage for making it to the Finals at the FIT (First in Texas) Katy Event 2024!! They qualified for the State Tournament in April!! ⚙🏆
PISD families with students receiving special education services. PISD has an offer for you.
Attention all Pasadena ISD families with students receiving special education services! You and your family are invited to attend Resources for Students with Disabilities session at a high school near you. The sessions kick off Monday after spring break, starting with South Houston High School, then Sam Rayburn, Pasadena High School, and J. Frank Dobie High School. This is a great opportunity to connect with our programs to help and provide benefits to students with disabilities of all ages to prepare for their future. Take a look at the flyers for dates/ times and to RSVP! 📅
Click the link to read more on all four of our upcoming sessions!! https://www1.pasadenaisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=80772&pageId=38214191
Video: CTHS Pasadena ISD Construction students hard at work perfecting their skills for the Skills USA State Conference.
It is the middle of competition season for most CTE programs. Here we have a behind the scenes glimpse of CTHS Pasadena ISD Construction students preparing for the Skills USA State Conference at the end of the month.
Mr. Paez math whiz and the newest graduate of the aspiring coaches academy.
Congratulations to Mr. Paez for graduating from the aspiring coaches academy!
Don’t show up to school tomorrow or you’re gonna be in for a big surprize.
REMINDER! 🚨
No school March 11-15! Have a safe spring break and we will see you back on March 18, 2024. 🌴
Video: South Houston High Color Guard nailed their routine Thursday night prepping for competition.
Great job tonight by the SHHS Color Guard! We wish them good luck later this month at their final competition of the season!
Good vibes and kitchen magic to Rayburn’s Culinary Team in Waco at the Prostart Invitational 2024.
Wishing the best of luck to our Culinary Team as they head to Waco for the 2024 Texas Prostart Invitational! This is an extremely talented group and they’ve been working hard to prepare for this very demanding competition. We’re so proud of them! 🧑🍳👩🍳👨🍳 Pasadena ISD Career and Technical Education
Mark your calendar for an evening of creativity at PISD’s Big Art Day on March 22nd from 5-8pm.
You’re invited! Join us for Pasadena ISD’s Big Art Day on Friday, March 22nd from 5-8pm! 🎨
It’s an afternoon full of art and fun! Enjoy art activities for everyone and amazing chalk art created by Pasadena ISD’s talented students.
Bring out the entire family for this FREE event and see our district’s talented visual art students and their teachers in action!
Pasadena ISD Fine Arts
Celebrating greatness at the PISD Athletics Hall of Fame 2024 – where legends are born and memories are made.
PISD Athletics Hall of Fame 2024
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonight’s event.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/PISD-Athletics-Hall-of-Fame-2024
The talented students and staff at South Houston High for their outstanding musical performance recognition.
Congratulations to the South Houston High School Fine Arts department’s cast, crew, and directors for an amazing musical performance and their Tommy Tune Awards nominations!
This years Hall of Fame inductee Carl Feazle will forever be remembered for his dynamic running skills, six-touchdown games, and legendary leadership on and off the field.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Carl Feazle! 🏆🏈🎽
Carl Feazle’s high school career as a standout athlete began with a varsity spot on the Pasadena High School football team in 1938. Notably, he earned the nickname “The Pride of Pasadena” during his senior year, showcasing dynamic running skills and leading the team to newfound success. Feazle’s impact was undeniable, contributing significantly to his team’s points and earning recognition as a formidable defensive player. His 1940 season featured standout performances, including a six-touchdown game and a dominant showing in the district championship victory. Feazle received many prestigious accolades, including All-State and All-Southeast Texas honors. Beyond football, he demonstrated athletic versatility in track and leadership as president of his senior class. Following graduation, Feazle briefly played football for Texas A&M, served in the navy during World War II, and remained active in his community until his passing in 2006, leaving behind a legacy of athletic excellence and service.
Batter up! Photo drop of Memorial taking on Kleinforest in a Varsity baseball match-up on march 5th.
Boys Varsity Baseball- Memorial vs Kleinforest 03.05.2024
Please click on the link below to view more photos:
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Baseball/Varsity-Baseball-Memorial-vs-Kleinforest-030524
Chris Tremie 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, a diamond legend with a heart of gold, continues to inspire and shape the future of baseball through his leadership and passion.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Chris Tremie! 🏆⚾🧢🌟
Chris Tremie, a standout behind the plate at South Houston High School, contributed to the team’s renowned status in Pasadena ISD history and played a pivotal role in American Legion Post 490’s state title victory. His impressive senior year in 1988 led the Trojans to the UIL playoffs with notable stats, earning him All-Greater Houston and all-state honors. Drafted by the Houston Astros, Tremie chose collegiate baseball at the University of Houston, excelling as a starter throughout his four-year tenure. Post-college, he embarked on a 14-year, 17-team journey in professional baseball, showcasing exceptional defensive skills as a catcher and gaining a reputation for mentoring others. Retiring as a player in 2005, Tremie transitioned into successful managerial roles, achieving Eastern League and International League titles. Currently, he serves as the minor-league field coordinator for the Cincinnati Reds, actively contributing his knowledge and expertise to aspiring players within the organization.
Mrs. Rogers is now officially a graduate of the Aspiring Coaching Academy. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mrs. Rogers for graduating from the Aspiring Coaching Academy.
The South Belt Community came together at Meador Elementary for an epic STAAR pep rally with special guest Texan Jalen Pitre.
🤝✨ S O U T H B E L T 🧡 C O M M U N I T Y ✨🤝
We are honored to be a part of Meador Elementary’ s STAAR pep rally this morning! The energy in the building was incredible! 🏈 Special guest appearance by Texans Football Player, Jalen Pitre!
Dobie Longhorn’s athletes, drumline, and cheerleaders were in attendance to PUMP up Meador’s 4th graders! 🤘
We are proud to be a part of the Southbelt feeder campuses and their commitment to creating lasting experiences for students!
Pasadena Independent School District
Meador Elementary
Houston Texans
Matt Wingo 2024 Hall of Fame inductee: a true multi-sport star, dominating on the gridiron and in track and field.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Matt Wingo! 🏆🏈🎽
Matt Wingo, a versatile star at Dobie High School, earned recognition for his football prowess in multiple positions, showcasing skills in running, tackling, and kicking. His junior year in 1985 contributed to Dobie’s 12-1 record and regional semifinals appearance, with first-team all-district honors as a linebacker and punter. Wingo’s effectiveness as a running back challenged defensive backs, and his track achievements in discus and shot put drew college recruiters’ attention. Transitioning to Texas Tech, he became one of the university’s most prolific tacklers, accumulating 385 tackles over four years, leading the team to All-American Bowl victory, and receiving leadership awards. Last year, Wingo was inducted into the Red Raiders’ Athletics Hall of Fame, capping off a celebrated career that included pursuing a professional football stint with the Denver Broncos.
Hip hip hooray for the incredible Lonnie B. Keller Middle School for achieving the title of Nationally Recognized Model Campus.
Congratulations to Lonnie B. Keller Middle School for being a Nationally Recognized Model Campus in Texas “Schools to Watch!”
Park View Intermediate gleams as a beacon of excellence with their new title as a Nationally Recognized Model Campus in Texas.
Congratulations to Park View Intermediate for being a Nationally Recognized Model Campus in Texas “Schools to Watch!”
Big ups to Bondy Intermediate for keeping their title as a top-notch school in Texas.
Congratulations to Bondy Intermediate for Re-Designation as a Nationally Recognized Model Campus in Texas “Schools to Watch!”
Pasadena FFA rocked the Austin Ag Mech show with their blue ribbon projects. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Pasadena FFA for the blue ribbons they earned for their projects at the Austin Ag Mech show!
Amanda Nguyen’s athletic legacy shines brightly in the 2024 Hall of Fame, honoring her softball and volleyball achievements from high school to West Point.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Amanda Nguyen! 🏆🥎🏐
Amanda Nguyen’s athletic journey began at Dobie High School, showcasing her prowess in softball and volleyball. As a key player at second base, she played a pivotal role in securing four consecutive playoff appearances, earning first-team all-district recognition in her junior and senior years and statewide acclaim as an all-state athlete. Transitioning to West Point, Nguyen wrote records, earned All-Patriot League honors each year, and led the team to a memorable Patriot League championship and NCAA tournament berth in her junior season. Graduating as one of the most decorated athletes in school history, Nguyen continued her academic pursuits with an MBA at the University of Texas at Austin and now serves as an admissions officer for the US Military Academy.
Kids singing, teachers beaming, families cheering, PISD Elementary Music Festival’s “Many Hearts, One Beat” photo op.
PISD Elementary Music Festival…. 3.7.24
“Many Hearts, One Beat”
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonight’s event.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/PISD-Elementary-Music-Festival-3724
Wesley Speights’ legendary career as a sports trainer spanned over five decades, leaving an indelible mark on the athletes he served.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Wesley Speights! 🏆🏈🎽🩺
Wesley Speights began his sports training journey as the team manager at South Houston Intermediate, later transitioning to football as a kicker at South Houston High. Under the mentorship of coaches Robinson and Perry, he became a student trainer, Houston Independent School District sideline assistant, and part-time trainer for the Rice Owls. Speights made history as Abilene Christian University’s first full-time professional trainer, with notable achievements, including a bowl game victory in 1976, leading to induction into the ACU Sports Hall of Fame. Internationally, he served as the sports trainer for the USA Junior Track and Field Team in 1980, followed by diverse roles in Houston, catering to NBA teams, ice hockey and soccer teams, tennis luminaires, and even partnering with Cirque De Soleil. Retiring in 2019 after a remarkable 54-year career, Speights leaves behind a legacy defined by professionalism, versatility, and unwavering dedication to the athletes he served.
Despite the delay and dwindling daylight, the Memorial vs Dobie Varsity March 5th softball game was an intense battle. Photo dump link inside.
Memorial vs Dobie – Varsity 3.5.24
Half hour lightning delay, and running out of daylight.
Good game ladies!!
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Memorial-vs-Dobie-Varsity-Softball-3524
A collaboration between Cosmetology and Junior Academy resulted in the cutest makeover ever.
OMG could they be any cuter?! Fun collaboration between Cosmetology and Junior Academy! #theCTHS
With a passion for coaching and a dedication to excellence, 2024 Hall of Fame inductee Joan “Coach” Walker Propp leaves a lasting impact on the PISD community.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Joan Walker Propp! 🏆🎽👟
Known affectionately as Coach Walker by her athletes, she dedicated 34 years to coaching within Pasadena ISD, starting her career at South Houston High School. At Thompson Intermediate, she achieved success with district titles for seventh and eighth-grade girls teams, simultaneously leading Dobie High School’s girls track team to district championship victories. Coach Walker spent 25 impactful years at Sam Rayburn High School, molding champions in cross country and track, earning accolades such as the Secondary Physical Educator of the Year in 1998. Her contributions were further recognized with the Pasadena ISD Teacher of the Year award in 2005 and a Region 4 finalist position. Beyond coaching, Coach Walker’s legacy includes having the top girls performer award at the Brown Relays named in her honor and being a three-time veteran of the Boston Marathon.
Longhorns with passion and purpose, walking the red carpet, celebrating being nominated by their peers for “Leadership in Action”. Congratulations!
************************ P R I D E 🧡 P U R P O S E 🧡 P A S S I O N
Pasadena ISD honored 2 of our Longhorns with the “Leadership in Action” Challenge Coin and celebration yesterday. ⭐️ They were nominated by their peers and highlighted for their inspiration to others and the attributes that make them strong leaders.
We had so much fun walking the red carpet and celebrating the amazing work of these two ladies!
Congratulations to 👏
✨Dená Puente – English Content Specialist
✨Rayanne Sinski – AP English Teacher & Department Head
Ruben Martinez, the 2024 Hall of Fame spotlight, an exceptional athlete both on the football field and baseball diamond.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Ruben Martinez! 🏆🏈⚾
Ruben Martinez’s journey into football began in the seventh grade at Queens Intermediate, leading into a varsity career at Pasadena High School where he earned three varsity football letters. In 1995, as a junior, Martinez secured the fourth spot statewide in 5A rushing in 1996. Martinez’s stellar performances earned him the district’s most valuable player title, and he led the Eagles to the playoffs in both seasons, the only appearances in 53 years. Martinez’s athletic prowess extended to baseball, earning honors as a pitcher and a shortstop. He additionally excelled academically, graduating in the top six percent of his class with a 4.2 GPA. After high school, he pursued baseball at Wharton Junior College and Viladecans in Spain.
The Rayburn Golf team teed off with epic finesse, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with at District Tourney. Congratulations!
The Sam Rayburn Golf team played today and the results were FANTASTIC for the Texans. German Orellana won his 2nd tournament of his senior year! Bring on the District Tournament—way to gooooooo, Texans!!!⛳️⛳️
PISD students rocked the thirteenth annual Chess Winter Tournament. Winners circle inside.
Congratulations to all PISD students who competed in the thirteen annual Chess Winter Tournament! ♟️ Take a look at some of our student winners below and click the link to read more on the event👏 https://www1.pasadenaisd.org/about/news/current_news/2024_chess_tournament_
Billy Hale: a true legend both on the football field and baseball diamond, leaving an unforgettable mark on the history of sports.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Billy Hale! 🏆
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Billy Hale, during his time at Pasadena High School, played a vital role in propelling the Eagles to a state championship, earning all-district honors as the team’s rushing leader in his senior year. Hale then continued his football journey at Del Mar Junior College in Corpus Christi. When Del Mar discontinued its football program, fate led him to Rice University, where he earned a starting position as the Owls’ wingback. Throughout his tenure, Hale’s versatility was evident as he transitioned seamlessly between positions, receiving high praise and being hailed as the best defensive back in two decades. Nicknamed “Little Hard Rock” for his resilient playstyle, Hale’s legacy extended beyond football, showcasing his talents as the Owl Baseball Team’s starting shortstop. His dedication to Rice University was recognized in 2008 with the Distinguished Owl Club Award.
Shining bright like the stars, the “Leadership in Action” awardees of Pasadena ISD illuminate the path of success for all.
Today, Pasadena ISD honored 51 individuals across the district with the “Leadership in Action” Challenge Coin. ⭐️ The collective of teachers, administration and staff were nominated by their peers and highlighted for their inspiration to others and the attributes that make them strong leaders.
It is important to note that the “challenge coin” not only serves as a reminder of their impact but also a call to identify and share the story of others around them who exemplify leadership!
Congratulations to our awardees. 👏
View all the photos here: https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Awards-/Leadership-in-Action-Award/Photo-OPs
All PISD Intermediate schools running for the gold at the District Track Meet Monday Mar 4th.
PISD Intermediate District Track Meet – Girls Running Events – 3.4.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays event.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/PISD-Intermediate-District-Girls-Track-Running-Events-3423
Dobie bowlers doing what they do at last weekend’s Regionals.
Our Longhorn boys and girls bowling teams at the Regional tournament this weekend! 🎳
🤘🏼Boys team finished sixth
🤘🏼Girls team finished third and will advance to state!
✨ Zaniya McClain, a junior, placed third and will advance to state in singles!
South Houston High’s Mr. Wingard won the Leadership in Action Award. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mr. Wingard! He was recognized today and presented with a Leadership in Action Award!
Dobie Varsity Baseball faced off against Galena Park in an exciting game on March 2nd. All the photos inside.
Dobie Varsity Baseball vs Galena Park
03.02.24
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South Houston High Health Science students are geared up with their CERT training and CPR certifications.
Congratulations to South Houston High School Health Science (clinical/theory) students that have already completed CERT training and CPR certifications. 
Donnie Brogna, South Houston High alumni, and ultimate high school sports star turned college baseball standout, with a talent for golf even in retirement.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Donnie Brogna! 🏆🏈⚾🎽
Donnie Brogna was a standout athlete at South Houston High School, excelling in football, track, and baseball. Renowned for his versatility on the football field, he transitioned to quarterback in his senior year, leading the Trojans to their first postseason appearance in 1967. His exceptional performance earned him recognition as the Houston Chronicle’s “Back of the Week” for the second time that season. Beyond football, Brogna secured regional titles and district honors in track and baseball. Continuing his athletic journey at Rice University on a baseball scholarship, Brogna made significant contributions as a pitcher and outfielder. Even in retirement, he found success in golf, receiving multiple holes-in-one.
Last weekend Dobie dominated at the Speech and Debate tournament, snagging top spots and national qualifications. Congratulations!
This past weekend our Speech and Debate team competed at the East Texas National Speech and Debate Districts tournament. This tournament is to qualify for the national tournament that is being held this summer at Des Moines, Iowa! Only the top 3 finalists at this tournament get to qualify for the NSDA tournament and gladly our longhorns pulled through and Dobie got some NSDA Qualifications!
Kevin Mejia Qualified for nationals in Informative speaking 🥇
Valeria Arredondo qualified for nationals in Humorous Interpretation 🥈
Yaretzi Martínez qualified for nationals in Dramatic Interpretation🥉
Luis Hernández is 1st alternate in Humorous Interpretation 🎖️
Ciara Williams is 1st alternate in Informative speaking🎖️
We are so proud of their hard work and we’re hoping to get more qualifications at Last chance qualifiers!!
Send them congratulations!! 🤘🏼👏🏼
South Houston High students road tripped to the TAFE Teach for Tomorrow Summit last week in Round Rock and came home with high dollar metals. Congratulations!
Way to go, future educators!! 🥳🥳
Congratulations to TAFE Teach for Tomorrow Summit…all 5 students placed at state this past week in Round Rock, Tx! Way to go Trojans!
Allison Lopez, Alexa Rivas, and Crystal Zavala all received Gold for Professional Portfolio.
Angela Villafranco and Leslie Zavala received Silver for their Visualization and Teaching Project and also for their Visualization and Appreciation Project.
Hall of Famer Carl Feazle: Pasadena High’s pride, football star, track standout, and community leader, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
Carl Feazle’s high school career as a standout athlete began with a varsity spot on the Pasadena High School football team in 1938. Notably, he earned the nickname “The Pride of Pasadena” during his senior year, showcasing dynamic running skills and leading the team to newfound success. Feazle’s impact was undeniable, contributing significantly to his team’s points and earning recognition as a formidable defensive player. His 1940 season featured standout performances, including a six-touchdown game and a dominant showing in the district championship victory. Feazle received many prestigious accolades, including All-State and All-Southeast Texas honors. Beyond football, he demonstrated athletic versatility in track and leadership as president of his senior class. Following graduation, Feazle briefly played football for Texas A&M, served in the navy during World War II, and remained active in his community until his passing in 2006, leaving behind a legacy of athletic excellence and service.
Hall of Fame 2024 inductee Al Campo Sr is a versatile athlete, coach, and leader, leaving a lasting impact on Pasadena’s sports world.
2024 Hall of Fame inductee spotlight: Al Campo Sr! 🏆
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Al Campo’s athletic journey started with success in basketball at Pasadena, followed by an outstanding senior year on the baseball diamond, earning all-district honors and boasting a remarkable .410 batting average. At the University of Houston, he excelled as a shortstop, achieving a notable .361 batting average his senior year. Transitioning to coaching, Campo led Sam Rayburn’s baseball teams to championships in 1977, 1984, and 1985, making it to the state tournament in the latter year. Despite falling short in the state title game, he was recognized as the All-Greater Houston coach of the year. Campo later served as the head football coach at South Houston High from 2001-2006, leaving a lasting legacy.
Hey CTHS seniors San Jacs one stop shop for all your admissions needs.
Dobie girls soccer Varsity, JV, and JV B all dominated Rayburn on the field bringing home impressive wins March 2nd.
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Varsity dominated against Rayburn and brought home a 4-0 win.
JV dominated as well and brought home a 7-0
JV B also dominated with a 2-0 win this morning. #GoHorns 🤘🏽 #DobiePride 🧡
Pasadena High Ag Mechanics students earned big at the Austin show.
We are thrilled that our talented Agriculture Mechanics students have achieved a remarkable milestone at the Austin Agriculture Mechanics Show. In their debut competition, they not only participated but also won blue ribbons for both of their projects – the Agri Gate and the Hay Bin. This achievement is a testament to their hard work, creativity, and dedication to excellence in agricultural mechanics.
But that’s not all! Our students also showcased their skills in the Skills Test, where they performed incredibly well in welding, further demonstrating their technical prowess.
Let’s give a big GO EAGLES! to our students for their outstanding achievements. Their success at the Austin Rodeo highlights the bright future of agriculture and mechanics, and we are incredibly proud of what they have accomplished. Congratulations to our brilliant Ag Mechanics team!
The CTHS auto students ran the table in the Auto Collision Top Tech competition. Congratulations!
Competition results are in and #theCTHS cleaned up in the Auto Collision Top Tech competition!
Josue Reyna 7th
Daniel Alvarez 6th
Jesus Mondragon 5th
Isaiah Arredondo 3rd
Brandon Rivera 2nd
Carlos Morales 1st
The PISD Academic Pentathlon for 7th and 8th graders was a blast of brainpower. Check out the photo dump inside.
PISD Academic Pentathlon
7th & 8th Grade – 3.2.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays event.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/PISD-Academic-Pentathlon-7th-and-8th-Grade
Talented CTHS students earned their way to the TAFE National Competition. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our #theCTHS Education & Training students that are advancing to TAFE National Competition!!!
Interactive Bulletin Board Elementary- Fatima Ocanas and Emily Gatica
Interactive Bulletin Board Elementary- Emily Hernandez
Teacher Created Materials Elementary-
Fatima Ocanas and Ericka Lopez
Rally together and vote for the amazing Pasadena High training staff to be the Texas Children’s Hospital Training Staff Superstars of the Year.
Hey Pasadena High School Eagles!
Show your training staff how much you appreciate them by voting for them to be the Texas Children’s Hospital Training Staff Superstars of the Year!
Voting = Unlimited through March 11th!
https://texasfootball.com/texas-children-s-training…/form
The Varsity boys of Dobie and Channelview clash on the soccer field. February 27th picture drop.
Boys Varsity Soccer-Dobie vs Channelview
02.27.24
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Dobie celebrating FFA students’ success as Kaleb and Julien wrangle calves at HLS&R calf scramble. Congratulations!
We are so proud of our FFA students! Kaleb Jones and Julien Cano caught calves in the Houston’s calf scramble Friday night!
High fives all around as PISD high school softball teams celebrate an epic night on the field.
It was a “High Five” kinda night – Dobie, Pasadena, Rayburn, Memorial and South Houston. Good games Ladies!!
Click on the link below to see more photos from the games.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/High-Five-Kinda-Night-Pasadena-Dobie-Memorial-South-Houston
The PISD Elementary & Middle School students rocked the UIL Advanced Academics Competition. Check out the photos.
PISD Elementary & Middle School
UIL Advanced Academics Competition
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays event.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/PISD-UIL-Elementary-and-Middle-School-Advanced-Academics
Congratulations to Memorial High graduate Nick Connors on his journey to Hollywood with American Idol.
PMHS graduate Nick Connors is going to Hollywood! Congratulations Nick! 🎉
We love seeing PISD alumni making names for themselves!
Here we go! American Idol on ABC RIGHT NOW! 😎 #WatchIdol
Yeah buddy, Mr. Gutierrez and his Ag Mechanics students from Rayburn High knocked it out of the park at the HLSR ICC competition. Congratulations!
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Gutierrez and his Ag Mechanics students from Sam Rayburn High School for their success in the HLSR ICC competition. This project was a huge undertaking and really took a team effort to come together and this group exemplified this in every way. We are beyond proud of what this team has accomplished!!
Safety – Reserve Champion
Presentation – Grand Champion
Project Execution – Grand Champion
Built to Specification – Grand Champion
Best of Show – Grand Champion
He’s definitely future CEO material in the making. Watch out world.
Cuteness overload!! 😍😍 He looks ready to take charge!!
Next week we will host a career fair on Friday morning. This week our students have been exploring career paths. Today, my friend “dressed for the job he wanted, not the job he has.” Pasadena Independent School District
PISD student Myka roped in success at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble, proving she’s a true rodeo star. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Myka Mikolajchak on her accomplishments at this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble! 👏
Story coming soon, stay tuned for more details on Myka’s success!!##livingthedream🏆
Taylor, Rayburn’s star athlete and scholar, won a $2500 scholarship from PISD Athletic Hall of Fame. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Rayburn ECHS senior Taylor Vercher for being awarded a generous $2500 scholarship from the PISD Athletic Hall of Fame. As a student athlete and accomplished scholar, Taylor is the embodiment of Texan Pride and we could not be more proud of this young man!
Dobie and Channelview JV clashed on the soccer field in an epic battle of skill and determination February 27th.
Boys JV Soccer-Dobie vs Channelview
02.27.24
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https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Soccer/Boys-JV-Soccer-Dobie-vs-Channelview-022724
Rayburn students, log into Skyward and finish your Class Review like a boss.
Students, please make sure you login to Skyward and complete your Class Review before we leave for Spring Break on March 8!
Singing in perfect harmony, Beverly Hills and Thompson Intermediate choirs united to fill the air with pure joy at the historic Villa de Matel Convent.
The Beverly Hills Intermediate choir under the direction of Cris Bocanegra and Matthew Martinez and the Thompson Intermediate School choir under the direction of Melinda Harrison and Andrew Nelson performed a special UIL preview concert on the historic grounds of the Villa de Matel Convent. Truly an amazing experience for our choir students and the audience. Pasadena Independent School District
Trojan Band members hit all the right notes at Solo and Ensemble, bringing home a whopping 38 medals. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Mighty Trojan Band members who participated in Solo and Ensemble this weekend! The students performed well and earned 38 medals! Lots of Trojan Pride for every student that participated in this event!
“We’ve Got Rhythm, We’ve Got Sound…”
The Dobie Varsity Girls Golf team is out dominating in Huntsville for their 2-day tournament.
Dobie Varsity Girls Golf in Huntsville for a 2 day golf tournament 🏌️♀️ GO HORNS!
Dobie soccer kicked District Champs beating Rayburn 2-1 March 2nd. Congratulations!
🤘🏼D I S T R I C T ⚽️ C H A M P S 🤘🏼
Big Win! 2-1 against Rayburn today for our boys soccer team! #dobiepride
Rayburn Varsity Orchestra hit all the right notes and earned Sweepstakes at their spring UIL contest. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Rayburn Varsity Orchestra for earning Sweepstakes at their spring UIL contest! 🎻💙
South Houston High’s Trojan Winter Guard spun, twirled, and danced their way to a fantastic 2nd place finish at the Texas Color Guard Circuit. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the SHHS Trojan Winter Guard for a great performance Saturday at the Texas Color Guard Circuit Contest in Pearland! The guard finished 2nd in their class and we are so proud of them! Way to go Ms. Chapa and the SHHS Guard!
Let’s Go Trojans!
Video: Dobie’s Mr. Stovall leading the way for the art department students to transform the main hallway windows into a work of art.
Mr. Stovall and our art department students painting the windows in main hallway! 🎨
The Rayburn vs Hastings baseball game was a strikeout. Check out the action-packed photos from the tournament February 29th.
Rayburn vs Hastings PISD Tournament – 2.29.24
Good game Texans!!
Click on the link below to see more photos.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Rayburn-vs-Hastings-PISD-Tournament-22924
Eagles baseball flew high against Iowa Colony in the PISD Tournament February 29th.
Pasadena vs Iowa Colony PISD Tournament 2.29.24
Good game Eagles!!
Click on the link below to see more photos from the game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Pasadena-vs-Iowa-Colony-PISD-Tournament-22924
Mrs. Perez was named the CIS Site Coordinator in Texas champion for February. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Mrs. Perez on her recognition as the Communities in Schools Site Coordinator in Texas for the month of February. We are very proud of Mrs. Perez and appreciate her service to our school and our community. Pasadena Independent School District #TigerPride #proudprincipal
The 2024 Brown Relays were filled with teamwork, determination, and speed.
2024 Brown Relays
Click on the link below to see more photos from the event.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Brown-Relays-2024
Dobie’s Alana scored big with her Pasadena ISD Education Foundation Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship. Congratulations!
✨🤘🏼Congratulations to Alana Goree!
She is the recipient of the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship. #dobiepride
Ms. Woodling and her Health Science Dobie students using their creativity to craft Braille story books for visually impaired kids.
Ms. Woodling and her Health Science Clinical Rotation students are creating tactile Braille storybooks for visually impaired children.
Eagles get out and support the crowning of Mr. and Ms. Pasadena at the 60th Emerald Pageant tomorrow.
Tomorrow come and join us Emerald Pageant! We will name Mr. and Ms. Pasadena!
– Tickets are just $5.
– Saturday, March 2nd @6PM
– Pasadena High School Eagles
Come support the class of 2024 and show your Eagle Pride!
The stage is set, and the crowns are ready. Join us for the 60th Emerald Pageant at PHS on March 2nd. Witness the crowning of this year’s King and Queen and be part of a legacy that shines brighter every year. Tickets are just $5.
Don’t miss out on a night of elegance, triumph, and Pasadena pride.
The Dobie Lariaettes won more awards than they have shelf space for their dance performances at the Ascension Dance Competition. Congratulations!
👯♀️🌟✨Our Dobie Lariaettes competed the past 2 weekends and came home with many awards! From the Ascension Dance Competition they left with multiple 1st and 2nd place awards, as well as Grand Champion Runner Up Team. This past weekend at the American Dance and Drill Team Competition team and officers won Gold Best Overall for their dances. Lizette Gonzalez was awarded 4th Runner up for her solo and Frida Monreal was awarded 2nd runner up for her solo. Way to go ladies! #dobiepride
Yeah buddy, two Pasadena High girls tennis champions competed their hearts out and won their first-ever gold medals. Congratulations!
Today these girls competed their hearts.
Please help me show these two CHAMPION girls so much love. FIRST EVER GOLD MEDALS!!!!!!! 🥇
Don’t miss Nick Connors as he hits the American Idol stage this Sunday.
Nick Connors will be on this Sundays episode of American Idol! Go cheer on this Pasadena Memorial High School graduate, and see if he gets his golden ticket!
Witness the talent as the Texans and PISD Elementary students light up the stage for Many Hearts One Beat on March 7th at 7pm.
We invite you to come and watch our amazing Texans perform along with students from all PISD Elementary Schools.
Join us March 7th at 7pm
Phillips Gymnasium
The Memorial vs Rayburn Varsity Softball game February 27th was a hit. Check out the pro-packed photos inside.
Memorial vs Rayburn Varsity Softball – 2.27.24
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https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Memorial-vs-Rayburn-Varsity-Softball-22724
The South Houston High Orchestra hit all the right notes, leaving the audience in awe at the February School Board Meeting.
Wonderful performance by the South Houston High School Orchestra before the February School Board Meeting.
Explore the opportunities and apply to join the PISD team as a nurse sub.
We are hiring! For more information on how to become a nurse sub, visit www.1pasadenaisd.org 🩺
Rayburn boys basketball 2023-2024 top Texans. Congratulations!
2023-2024 SAM RAYBURN TEXANS 💙💙💙
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
#3 JEREMYAH VELA
# 2 JAYDAN BAXTER
#30 TAYLAN ROSS
#24 SAMUEL LEAL
Dobie’s Hussai and Jimmy played impressive chess at the Beverly Hills chess tournament winning 1st and 2nd. Congratulations!
Congratulations to 2 of our Longhorns who dominated in this weekend’s chess tournament at Beverly Hills! ♟️
🏆1st Place – Hussai Arias
🏆2nd Place – Jimmy Bui
Rayburn sent Chavez packing in an adrenaline pumped varsity baseball game.
Rayburn vs Chavez Varsity Baseball – 2.26.24
For the win, Good Game Texans!
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays game.
https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Rayburn-vs-Chavez-Varsity-Baseball-22624
Rayburn Senior Jermaine Calvin’s hard work has paid off with a spot in the Bayou Bowl All-Star Game. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Senior Jermaine Calvin on his selection to the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association Bayou Bowl All-Star Game! Jermaine was nominated by Coach Gonzalez and selected through a rigorous process by coaches all over Houston. Go get ‘em, Jermaine, and show them what Texan pride is all about!
Exploring Houston’s historic past, Rayburn’s Black Student Association had a blast diving into the city’s Black history.
Rayburn’s Black Student Association recently commemorated Black History Month with a field trip to the African American Library at the Gregory School in Fourth Ward. Fourth Ward is Houston’s Historic Freedmen’s Town and prior to being a library, the Gregory School was an elementary school opened by the Freedmen’s Bureau. Students enjoyed a great day of immersing themselves in the rich Black history of Houston.
The Mighty Hawks from Moore Elementary soared to victory at Rodeo Houston.
Congratulations to these two talented students from Moore Elementary- Mighty Hawks for placing in this year’s RODEOHOUSTON Creativity Contest! Each of the girls received 4 tickets to the HLSR fairgrounds and a beautiful ribbon in recognition of their creativity! Their artwork will be on display at NRG center Tuesday, February 27th to Sunday, March 17th. Way to go, Ms. Hudson!!
Pasadena ISD shine a light on the impactful legacy of Black educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
This Black History Month, Pasadena ISD has been shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of impactful Black educators every week. Join us as we celebrate their legacy and honor their lasting impact on education. ❤️ #BlackHistoryMonth #EmpoweredEducators
Keesha Bruce is the superhero AP Lead at Pasadena High.
Meet our Amazing AP Lead, Keesha Bruce!
Pasadena High School Eagles
Pasadena Independent School District
Smashing serves, Dobie Tennis took on Corpus last weekend.
CTHS is at Chick Fil A on Fairmont Parkway tomorrow for Spirit Day. Stop by if you can.
Join us tomorrow all day for a Spirit Day at Chick Fil A on Fairmont Parkway. Mention spirit day or CTHS to help support our Culinary Arts Prostart program. 
Grace Church enhanced Pasadena High’s school grounds, making it a colorful and inviting place for students and staff.
The newest members of the Dobie Hall of Honor: Laurie Baker, Ann Brannen, Devon Fanfair, Mike Spencer, and Michelle Manzanales. Congratulations!
This evening Laurie Baker, Ann Brannen, Devon Fanfair, Mike Spencer, and Michelle Manzanales were inducted into the Dobie Hall of Honor. Congratulations to the inductees! Full story coming soon.🧡🤘
The Dobie vs Memorial JV girls soccer game was a kick in the blast February 23rd. Check out the awesome photos.
Dobie vs Memorial JV – 2.23.24
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonight’s game.
https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Soccer/Dobie-vs-Memorial-JV-22324
The Longhorns decathletes soared to victory at state, bringing home gold, silver, bronze, and scholarships. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Longhorns that competed at state this weekend for Academic Decathlon! We are so proud of everyone who represented Dobie this weekend!
✨Andrew
– Gold in art
– Gold in social science
– Bronze in economics
– Bronze in interview
✨Stephen
– Overall 1st place at state with a $2,000 scholarship
-Silver in economics
-Gold in math
-Silver in science
✨Jesus
– Overall 2nd in state with a $1,500 scholarship
– Bronze in music
– Gold in interview with a perfect score of 1000 (consistently scoring 1000 at each competition this year)
– Bronze in science
– 3rd place in Super Quiz overall
The intense soccer game between Dobie and Memorial Varsity ended in a thrilling tie of 2-2.
Dobie vs Memorial Varsity – 2.23.24
Game ended in a tie, 2-2.
Great game ladies
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonight’s game.
https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Soccer/Dobie-vs-Memorial-22324
Pasadena High’s Ms. Velazquez, the stellar World History teacher at Pasadena High School.
🌟 Teacher Spotlight 🌟
👩🏫 Join us in celebrating Ms. Alyssa Velazquez, our outstanding World History teacher! 👩🎓
Let’s give a round of applause to Ms. Velazquez for her incredible contributions to education and her commitment to shaping tomorrow’s global citizens! 🌍
Pasadena High School Eagles
Rayburn: Get your heart pumping during Heart Month by finding fun ways to move more.
February is Heart Health month. Moving more is one of the easiest ways you can lower your risk of getting heart disease. Not sure where to begin? This fact sheet can give you ideas on how to move more and stay motivated while you make physical activity part of your healthy routine.
Mr. Hranitzky is more than just a history teacher – he’s a shining star in CTHS Pasadena ISD
🌟 Teacher Spotlight 🌟
👩🏫 Let’s shine a light on the incredible Anthony Hranitzky, our dedicated US History teacher! 👩🎓
Let’s show our appreciation for Mr. Hranitzky and all he does to make Pasadena ISD brighter! 📚
CTHS Pasadena ISD
Dobie Varsity Winter Guard spins their way to victory, securing second place Saturday. Congratulations!
The Dobie Varsity Winter Guard competed Saturday in the Texas Color Guard Circuit and earned second place in their division! They will compete at area contest Mar. 23 at Clear Creek HS.
Junior Varsity has had a great season and will compete in their final competition Mar. 16 at C.E. King HS. #DobiePride
Dobie teachers and staff rocked the house at the Dynamo Game last weekend.
South Houston High’s Kevin Potter won Teacher of the Year. Congratulations!
The chili cook off at South Houston High was a baby wipe kind of day.
We enjoyed having our annual chili cook off at SHHS! Thank you to our PISD Police Officers for judging the entries!
Incredible comeback by the Lady Eagles with a walk-off hit in the last inning. Congratulations!
Lady Eagles with a last inning rally to get the come from behind win! Down 4-8 to start the inning. Lead off triple and some back to back hits allowing Senior Kayla Ramirez to come in clutch with the walk off hit! To win the game 9-8! #MoreThanAGame
The boys varsity soccer game between Dobie and Pasadena February 20th – check out the photos.
Boys Varsity Soccer-Dobie vs Pasadena
02.20.2024
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Day 2 photo drop of speed and agility at the intermediate track meet, where Queens, Jackson, Southmore, Parkview, and San Jacinto are competing.
Day 2 – Intermediate Track Meet – Queens, Jackson, Southmore, Parkview, San Jacinto.
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays event.
https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Day-2-Intermediate-Track-Meet-Queens-Jackson-Southmore
Get your tickets for the 60th Emerald Pageant and be part of the Pasadena High’s tradition and unforgettable evening.
The stage is set, and the crowns are ready. Join us for the 60th Emerald Pageant at PHS on March 2nd. Witness the crowning of this year’s King and Queen and be part of a legacy that shines brighter every year. Tickets are just $5.
Don’t miss out on a night of elegance, triumph, and Pasadena pride.
Dr. Dixie Melillo Middle School won the belt for their top attendance. Congratulations!
Dr. Dixie Melillo Middle School – Pasadena ISD had the highest attendance rate of PISD! They were awarded with this belt that says “Every child needs a champion.” Congratulations on your stellar attendance!! 🌟
Mark your calendar for next Wednesday, the Operations building is hosting a job fair for multiple departments from 9-12pm
Save the date📅! Join us next Wednesday as the Operations building will be hosting a job fair for several departments. Make sure to come out and stop by between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
VIDEO: PISD season of basketball games, exciting moments, and countless memories captured on camera.
Trojan Athletes team up with the Chamber and the City to plant trees and Keep Pasadena Beautiful.
Trojan Athletes planting trees for the Keeping Pasadena Beautiful initiative with the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and the City of Pasadena, Texas – Government
Pasadena High’s Rockeria crushed the competition today, snatching up two gold medals in the 100m and 200m sprints. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Rockeria Raspberry for winning the FIRST PLACE gold medal in the 100 m dash and another FIRST PLACE gold medal in the 200 m run at today’s varsity track meet!! We are super proud of you! Keep up the great work!!
CTHS AVID freshmen and sophomores at San Jac Central discovered new pathways.
AVID freshman and sophomores learning how many of their pathways can lead to more certifications and even degrees at San Jac Central.
The intermediate track meet was a blast and the photos to prove it are inside.
Day 1 – Intermediate Track Meet – South Houston, Miller, Thompson, Beverly Hills, Bondy.
Click on the link below to see more photos from todays event.
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Dobie and Pasadena battled it out on the field last Tuesday but only one team came out victorious.
Boys JV Soccer- Dobie vs Pasadena
02.20.2024
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First place CTHS Senior Cosmetology has worked hard to advance to the State competition for the third year in a row. Congratulations!
Congratulations to #theCTHS Senior Cosmetology Quiz Bowl team!! They will be advancing to STATE competition for the third year in a row.
Don’t miss PISD’s February 29th parent training on Zoom to learn important signs and symptoms of cancer.
Join us on Zoom for a district-wide parent training on February 29! Learn important signs and symptoms for cancer you should not ignore. Join here: https://ow.ly/TI0J50QGcWG
Hula on down to the Mighty Eagles spring sports pep rally next week with a Tiki Takeover theme – get your tickets at lunch.
Spring sports pep rally. Tickets sold during all lunches next week! Theme: “Tiki Takeover” what grade level will take over the tiki torch at our next pep rally!?
Trifecta Night brought together Memorial, South Houston, and Rayburn for an epic evening of athletics and good vibes!
A Trifecta Night – Memorial, South Houston and Rayburn – 2.20.24
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Get glammed up while supporting the CTHS cosmetology students’ journey to the state SkillsUSA competition.
Book your appointment to help support #theCTHS cosmetology students earn money to go towards attending state SkillsUSA competition. Email [email protected] to book your appointment.
Video: PISD high-fives and cheers the amazing Girls Basketball teams for an outstanding season.
Congratulations on a great season to all of our Girls Basketball teams!🏀🌟
The Dobie High students totally rocked the Visual Art Scholastic Event. Checkout their work advancing to State VASE 2024.
Dobie students participated in the annual Visual Art Scholastic Event. Several were awarded high ratings on their artwork. We’re so proud of all our students and their amazing pieces!!
Check out the student artwork that is advancing to State VASE 2024. The advancing students will get the opportunity to display their work and interview at the state level for a chance to win a Gold Seal (highest award at the event) and they also get the chance to attend workshops, meet other art students from around the state, view student galleries, and have the opportunity to win scholarships! Congratulations to all of our participants!
⭐Andrew Nguyen
⭐Emeli Salazar
⭐Arwen Cardona
⭐Ariel Merkerson
⭐Destiny Gonzalez
⭐Ariana Rodriguez
⭐Josselyn Delgado
⭐Allisyn Sockwell
⭐Cassandra Perez
Rayburn celebrates the success of Brock Wilson as new Teacher of the Year. Congratulations!
Congratulations, Mr. Wilson! Well-deserved!
Celebrating excellence in CTE! Brock Wilson from Sam Rayburn High School has been awarded New Teacher of the Year by the Career & Technical Association of Texas! Join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved honor! 🎉 #CTEmonth #ctat #STEM
Dobie peeps, join the Hall of Honor Week ceremony on Friday night at 7pm to celebrate Dobie Pride.
It’s Hall of Honor Week! We hope to see everyone at the ceremony at 7:00 PM on Friday night.
South Houston boys’ basketball and CE King faced off last night for a thrilling playoff game – see all the highlights in the photos.
South Houston vs CE King Playoff Game
Good game boys!!
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Cheers to Hanna Avalos-Arrue, Pasadena ISD’s student hero, for bravely saving the day with courage at school.
The Pasadena ISD Police Department awarded Hanna Avalos-Arrue the first-ever Student Heroes Award today at Fred Roberts Middle School. This recognition honors her bravery after courageously intervening to protect a fellow student from a dog attack earlier this month. Full story coming soon. ❤️
Spotlight on Legacies, PISD’s honoring black educators during Black History Month
This Black History Month, Pasadena ISD is shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of historical Black educators every week. Join us as we celebrate their legacy and honor their lasting impact on education. Stay tuned for inspiring stories that showcase the power of knowledge, perseverance, and empowerment.❤️ 
Swish, score, and teach – thanks to Houston Sports Authority, Houston Loves Teachers, and Chevron.
Harris County – Houston Sports Authority and Houston Loves Teachers teamed up with Chevron to provide $53,000 to five of our PISD Elementary Campuses. The grant will help teachers purchase supplies for their classrooms, help fund PE and Recess initiatives to encourage outdoor opportunities and support professional growth among educators.
We are truly grateful to be the recipients of this amazing grant for the children of Pasadena ISD. #PartnershipsMatter
Congratulations to Kruse Elementary Pasadena ISD, Sparks Elementary, Richey Elementary School, Felix Morales Elementary School, Red Bluff Elementary
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CTHS 2024-2025 acceptance notifications have been sent out. Check your PISD email.
If you applied to #theCTHS for the 2024-2025 school year, check your PISD email!!! Notification emails have been sent out, and you will need to accept your seat for the 2024-2025 school year. We look forward to meeting everyone on our Freshmen Welcome night in April.
Turner Industries hosted a Teacher Safety Training Day at Pasadena CTE. Building a safer future together.
Thank you to Turner Industries for hosting our teachers for Instructor Safety Training Day.
Memorial High’s Nick Connors took the stage on American Idol last night. Congratulations!
Be sure to cheer on Pasadena Memorial High School class of 2020 graduate, Nick Connors on this seasons American Idol! The first episode airs tonight on ABC13 Houston at 7:00PM!
Rayburn vs Summer Creek Girls Varsity basketball playoff game photos. Link inside.
Girls Varsity Basketball Playoff Game
Sam Rayburn vs Summer Creek
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Great shots from the girls Varsity basketball playoff game of Dobie playing C.E. King.
Girls Varsity Basketball Playoff Game
Dobie vs C.E. King
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Rayburn’s schedule to celebrate Black History Month with dress up days.
Join us in Celebrating Black History Month with these dress up days this week! Remember, tomorrow is a staff work day. Students we will see you back on campus on Tuesday!
Intense pro shots of the showdown Dobie had against Deer Park Girls Varsity Soccer February 17th.
Girls Varsity Soccer-Dobie vs Deer Park 02.17.24
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Dobie DECA State competitors showed up to take care of business.
Our DECA state competitors, Elizabeth Aguirre, Daniela Garza, and Ashley Jimenez represented Dobie well! Congratulations to Daniela Garza, a state finalist In Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling. Great job, ladies!!! Thank you also to sponsors, Ms. Allan and Ms. Thomas.
More pics of Pasadena High’s Big Bend science trip.
Many more pics to come (when we return to more stable WiFi/cell service). Day # 2 Big Bend science trip = Day # 1 of hiking. Different groups went on different paths, but up to 17.4 miles covered, 40,000 steps, 2,000 feet elevation traversed.
Trojans, Longhorns, and Mavericks are ready to dominate in the Bi-District Basketball Playoffs.
🏀 Big news for the South Houston Trojans, Dobie Longhorns, and Memorial Mavericks! All three teams are geared up and ready to dominate the Bi-District Basketball playoffs! Let’s show our support and cheer them on to victory! 🔥
From High School Intern to Chamber of Commerce Events Coordinator – A Success story of CTHS Pasadena ISD.
Meet Alyssa Ramirez, she is a graduate from CTHS Pasadena ISD where business was her program of study. She had the opportunity to become an intern at the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce while she was in high school and is still there after several years and is now the Events and Programs Coordinator and an she LOVES her job! We are so proud of her and thankful for our partnership with the Chamber.
Outstanding Educators: Dr. Jorly Thomas and Allison Lewallen honored as 2024 Principal of the Year recipients. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our 2024 recipients of Principal of the Year! Superintendent Dr. DeeAnn Powell presented the awards to Dr. Jorly Thomas from Dobie High School and Allison Lewallen from Morris Middle School. Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Lewallen will also represent Pasadena ISD at the Region 4 ceremony later this year!🧡🌟🎉
📸 https://ow.ly/XaIM50QCnR0
Big boys b-ball games Memorial vs South Houston Varsity and JV February 13th photos.
Boys Varsity Basketball – Memorial vs South Houston 02.13.20204
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JV .https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Basketball-1/Boys-JV-Basketball-Memorial-vs-South-Houston-02132024
Pasadena High’s exploring nature’s wonders at a Big Bend National Park science trip.
Dobie High’s vocal talents dazzle as Texas All-State Choir Members, hitting high notes at the TMEA Conference.
Keven Alvarenga and Joy Menahem from J. Frank Dobie High School were selected as Texas All-State Choir Members for this year! They spent four days in San Antonio at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference rehearsing and preparing for their concerts. This was Joy’s THIRD year in a row to be selected as an all-state choir student!! Congratulations to these talented Dobie students!
PISD Spelling BEE 2023-24 photo dump. Congratulations!
PISD Spelling BEE – 23-24
1st and 2nd Place moves onto the Regionals.
Awesome job by all participants!! PISD Proud.
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonights event.
https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/PISD-Middle-Intermediate-Spelling-Bee
Check out PISD artist’s beautiful art.
Professor Travis Prokop twirls into the Jannettes’ world, turning a dancer’s dream into reality with a modern masterclass.
On Tuesday, the Jannettes welcomed and had the privilege of taking a modern masterclass from the University of Houston’s professor Travis Prokop!
• Travis is currently an assistant professor of dance at UH and continues to serve the Houston dance community.
• He has also served as a faculty of dance at Lamar University (tenured), Sam Houston State University and Southern Methodist University.
• He has produced local and national works for numerous arts and dance events.
• As a performer, Travis Prokop has been featured on national television for the FOX broadcasting shows So You Think You Can Dance (Season 5) and American Crime (Season 2, Episode 5).
• Professor Prokop has performed nationally and has also performed for various dance companies here in Houston.
During his visit, he did a Q&A with the Jannettes and talked to them about the University of Houston’s dance program, and what all it has to offer, along with scholarship opportunities. We are so grateful for this experience and hope to continue to provide more opportunities like these for our students.
Yay DANCE and all the wonderful things happening at SHHS! ❤️
Dobie’s dual-sport star Daniel Campero signs a full ride scholarship with A&M Kingsville Javelina Football. Congratulations!
Daniel Campero is a Varsity Soccer player and a Varsity Football player here at Dobie.
Yesterday he signed with A&M Kingsville Javaline Football on Full ride scholarship!
Exciting game Rayburn vs Pasadena Varsity girls soccer game February 14th. Photo highlights inside.
Rayburn vs Pasadena Varsity 2.14.24
Good game ladies.
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https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Soccer/Rayburn-vs-Pasadena-Varsity-21424
Boots and Bling at the South Houston High Mother Daughter Brunch Experience.
What a special time we had at our annual SHHS Mother Daughter Brunch! This year’s theme was Boots and Bling! Thank you to our presenters from The Bridge who provided helpful information for our mothers and young ladies. A good time was had by all. Mothers and daughters created fans with messages to each other. It was absolutely special!
Thrilling boys basketball game Pasadena against Dobie Varsity photo drop.
Pasadena vs Dobie Varsity – 2.13.24
Off the charts, Great Game! Buzzer Beater!
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Jackson Nguyen and Samuel Jackson take the lead and advance to Spelling Bee Regionals. Congratulations!
Congratulations Jackson Nguyen 1st Place from Lomax MS, and Samuel Jackson 2nd Place from Kendrick MS, moving on the Regionals March 23rd. Good Luck, PISD Proud.
South Houston Boys Varsity basketball team clinches another victory against Deer Park – Check out the photo link inside.
Another WIN for our South Houston Boys Varsity Basketball Team!!
South Houston vs Deer Park 02.06.24
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Get Ready for Dobie’s 2023-2024 Varsity, JV and Sophomore baseball teams.
We would like to introduce our 2023-2024 DOBIE LONGHORN Varsity, JV and Sophomore baseball teams. Let’s have a great season! 🤘🏼🧡⚾️
Video: Dobie Lariaettes 2024 Contest Showoffs.
PISD athletes winning on Signing Day. Congratulations!
Congratulations to all of the Pasadena ISD athletes that signed this week!🏈💪
Rayburn Swimming and Diving teams shore up wins at UIL District Championships and diving head on into Regionals. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Sam Rayburn girls and boys swimming and diving teams for their performance at the UIL District 22-6A Championships at Shippey Aquatic Center. The following swimmers placed in the Top Six in their respective events and qualified for the playoffs and the UIL Region 6-6A Championships this weekend. This is the 34th consecutive year the Rayburn swimming and diving team has qualified for the playoffs and regional championships.
Zachariah Flores: 3rd place in 1-meter diving and 4th place in 100-yard freestyle.
Darianna Rodriguez: 1st place in 1-meter diving and 2nd place in 100-yard freestyle.
Haile Downs: 5th place in 200-yard freestyle and 4th place in 500-yard freestyle.
Freddy Merez: 6th place in 50-yard freestyle and 7th place in 200-yard freestyle.
Again, congratulations to all the swimmers and divers for their success and good luck at the UIL regional championships.
Dobie’s Julian took 5th place at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo with his gilt. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Julian Arredondo, who placed 5th in his class with his gilt at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo today!
Dobie FFA member Gabriel tending to the Feeding Sagemont Community Gardening Project.
FFA member, Gabriel Lopez, tending potatoes and bell peppers in the greenhouse as part of the Feeding Sagemont Community Gardening Project started last year by Sofia Perez. This project will be expanded to elementary students and our community. It is exciting to watch this program grow!
Lady Eagles 2024 softball crew ready to go.
Pasadena High Mighty Eagles earned CTE Success obtaining National Technical Honor Society Induction and ServSafe Manager Certification achievements.
Great things are happening in CTE at Pasadena High School Eagles!! Students participated in the National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony yesterday. Also, 7 Culinary students tested and passed the ServSafe Manager certification exam!!! This certification is a must-have in the hospitality world. The exam tests student’s knowledge on everything from foodborne illnesses to proper cooling and heating. Earning this certification not only showcases your expertise but also boosts your career, as many employers consider this a key requirement. Congratulations to all of these students and their instructors on a job well done! #PISDCTE #CTE #OneTeamOneGoal #pisdctemonth2024 #ctemonth2024
Championing spellers, at the Pasadena ISD Elementary Spell Bee success.
Pasadena Independent School District Elementary Spelling Bee!
Congratulations to South Belt Elementary and Laura Bush Elementary! Thank you to the families and coaches for their support. These students studied 4000 words to compete in the Spelling Bee.
Lady Longhorns Crushing it at Powerlifting Competition.
🏋🏼♀️ Girls Varsity Powerlifting team competed last night! Coach Chapa is doing some great things with these Longhorns! #dobiepride
Dobie High boys and girls swim and dive teams make waves at UIL District 22-6A Championships. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the J Frank Dobie HS girls and boys swimming diving teams for their performance at the UIL District 22-6A Championships at Shippey Aquatic Center!
The following swimmers placed in the Top Six in their respective events and qualified for the playoffs and the UIL Region 6-6A Championships this weekend:
Haley Nguyen: 1st place: 50-yard freestyle and 4th place: 100-yard freestyle.
Zoey Vuong: 1st place: 100-yard butterfly and 2nd place: 500-yard freestyle.
Yamila Luna: 2nd place 50-yard freestyle and 3rd place: 100-yard backstroke.
Joel Chapa: 5th place: 50-yard freestyle and 5th place 500-yard freestyle.
Orlando Gomez: 5th place: 500-yard freestyle and 6th place: 100-yard butterfly.
In addition, Orlando and Joel combined with Joshia Depaul and Khristian Zamora to place third in the 200-yard freestyle relay and fourth in the 400-yard freestyle relay.
Again, congratulations to all the swimmers for their success and good luck at the UIL regional championships! #DobiePride
Pasadena High’s boys and girls Varsity soccer teams scored big with a tree planting.
Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer Team Plants trees in local park! We are proud of all the wars our students give back to their community!
Big Shoot Out winners of 2024 3rd-6th grade champions. Congratulations!!
Congratulations to all of the Big Shoot Out Winners of 2024 – 3rd thru 6th Grade.
Great job girls and boys!
Click on the link below to see more photos from The Big Shoot Out.
https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/Big-Shoot-Out-Winners-2024
Exciting action from 3rd-6th grade Big Shoot Out 2024 athletes.
Big Shoot Out 2024 – 3rd thru 6th Grade.
Great job to all of the participants tonight!!
Click on the link below to see more photos from tonight’s Big Shoot Out.
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Dobie athletes new signing for college football commitments. Congratulations!
S I G N I N G 🏈 D A Y
**Derrick Kelley- Lamar University
**Dempsey Spears- Sul Russ St. University
**Ethan Nguyen – University of Arkansas Monticello
Memorial High School’s Advertising class promotes creativity and compassion. Pasadena ISD’s Career and Technical Education month highlights.
February is Career and Technical Education Month!🌟 To learn more about the incredible programs Pasadena ISD offers visit https://ow.ly/VxC650QyVLE
Pasadena Memorial High School’s Advertising class has been working with the Pasadena Animal Shelter to help promote adoptions. Part of the plan was the #ArtisticDogChallenge where a canvas with paint is placed inside a Ziploc bag and peanut butter is added to the outside of it. You then allow your dog to lick the snack and create an art piece. Pasadena Animal Shelter brought over four doggies that participated in the challenge as the students got to interact with them. All of these dogs are ready for adoption at the shelter and their art will be hung in the shelter’s lobby for all guest to see!
Dobie High night at the Opera caused genuine reactions of epic proportions.
Dobie Main and Dobie had a phenomenal time at the Opera last night. Madame Butterfly shocked the entire audience numerous times. There’s nothing like seeing live performances, especially on High School Night when students have genuine reactions of epic proportions! Thank you to Mr. Hernandez and Ms. Warren for taking our students to experience this!
Some of the highlights of Dobie’s Deaf Education Transition Fair field trip.
Dobie’s Kevin and Joy are going to make their mark at the Texas Music Educators Association.
Wishing Kevin Alvarenga and Joy Menahem the best as they perform at TMEA, the Texas Music Educators Association. #DobiePride
The Dobie Teacher and Education Training classes celebrate 100 Days of School with a fashion show.
The Teacher and Education Training classes celebrate 100 Days of School with a fashion show. A huge shout out to their rock star teacher, Ms. Martinez!
#PISDCTE #CTE #OneTeamOneGoal #ctemonth2024 #pisdctemonth #DobiePride #socialmediacompetition
Ms. Hooker’s Dobie Culinary Arts students show off their skills mastering the art of fettuccine.
Rayburn, you can order your senior cap & gown portraits today.
Parents and Seniors, Cap & Gown portraits are now available to view and purchase online through CADY! New items include tassel frames, yard signs and face fans featuring your student’s Cap & Gown images. Celebrate this special achievement during graduation season! Deadline to order your items to receive them by Graduation is Thursday, April 4th.
Visit the website below to order now!
www.cady.com/capgown24
Intense girls basketball action at the Pasadena vs Rayburn JV and Freshman games February 6th photo drops.
Pasadena vs Rayburn JV – 2.6.24
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Freshman Photo drop – .https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Pasadena-ISD-Athletics/Basketball-1/Pasadena-vs-Rayburn-Freshmen-2624
Lady Eagles triumph over Rayburn Varsity basketball in a nail-biter game February 6th.
Pasadena vs Rayburn Varsity – 2.6.24
“Oh what a night.”
Both teams fought hard, going into the 4th quarter the game was tied.
The Lady Eagles came away victorious, 43-39.
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PISD: Explore a rewarding career as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Interested in becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist? Information Meetings are starting soon!! Visit bit.ly/TWUSLP for more information and to register.
Get your piece of Pasadena High history. Limited yearbooks back to 1950 are available for purchase.
Have you lost your yearbook?
Time to bring back those great memories at Pasadena High!
Few have asked for past yearbooks to buy. We have limited numbers of old yearbooks from various years available for purchase!
1. Check out the link to see if we have the year you’re looking for. 2. Submit through the form
3. We will contact you by email that we have your Yearbook.
4. You will pay at school and take a walk down memory lane with your fellow Eagles.
Proceeds go to the Class of 2024 and Yearbook Class.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity! This helps this year’s prom!
Available list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gFIqIhmP8Kx6dqCnHDvqYSrAwPB_fFei7dPFELthuOQ/edit?usp=sharing
Request Form: https://forms.gle/G8RqkABqgCD4Rj1T8
Pasadena Independent School District
Pasadena High School Alumni Association (TX)
Video: Boys soccer setting goals and greatest player opinions.
Kicking it into gear! ⚽️ Ready to dominate the field and chase those goals. Comment below who your favorite soccer player is! 🔥
Pasadena Independent School District
Rayburn recognizing the incredible impact of their School Counselors during Counselor Appreciation Week.
During Counselor Appreciation Week, let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing school counselors who make a difference every day. Thank you for your dedication, support, and guidance! Here at Rayburn we really have the best of the best!!
Real world experience for CTHS Computer Maintenance Students master laptop triage.
Computer maintenance students learned how to triage laptops. Thank you to Fernando and Technology Support Services for giving these students real world experience. #theCTHS #laptops #computerrepair
Robin Harold won Rhosine Fleming Counselor Supervisor of the Year. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our very own District Counselor Coordinator, Robin Harold, for being named the Rhosine Fleming Counselor Supervisor of the Year! This honor comes from Mrs. Harold’s dedication to the field and significant contributions to school counseling. Keep up the great work! 🏆👏
Coach James ignites confidence at a Sparks Elementary after school boys program.
🌟 Igniting passions and sparking potential! 🔥 Coach James at Sparks Elementary School facilitated an incredible after-school program for boys, fostering growth, camaraderie, and confidence. 💪🏀
PISD celebrating black educators weekly for Black History Month.
This Black History Month, Pasadena ISD is shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of historical Black educators every week. Join us as we celebrate their legacy and honor their lasting impact on education. Stay tuned for inspiring stories that showcase the power of knowledge, perseverance, and empowerment.❤️ #BlackHistoryMonth #EmpoweredEducators
Rayburn students, join the Black Student Association for an unforgettable Black History Month Celebration.
Students! SRHS Black Student Association welcomes you to join us for our annual Black History Month Celebration. We will feature special student performances and an opportunity for the audience to win a prize. Tickets will be sold during lunches the week of February 5th.
Pasadena High shoutout saluting their Mighty Eagle Counselors for Counselors Appreciation Week.
The amazing South Houston Jannettes went to a contest and danced home 1st place x4. Congratulations!
South Houston High: A Tribute to Black History Month and the work ahead.
“Black History Month must be more than just a month of remembrance; it should be a tribute to our history and reminder of the work that lies in the months and years ahead.” —Marty Meehan
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality…. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”
– Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., activist
“BHM is vital not only for its commemoration of historical achievements, but also for its role in educating and reminding us of the resilience and creativity that have been pivotal in shaping the world we live in.” – Black at Fetch Employee Resource Group
South Houston High celebrates the crew who has your guide to empowerment during Counselor’s Week.
Dobie High’s Ms. Oyervides’ class created a fun-filled Spanish restaurant experience.
Students in Ms. Oyervides’ class have fun with a class restaurant while practicing their Spanish.
Dobie and South Houston Varsity boys basketball smashed out a game last February 2nd and have some great pictures to prove it.
Boys Varsity BB Game- Dobie vs. South Houston 02.02.24
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Dobie has some amazing counselors they’d like to write home about during National School Counseling Week.
We are so grateful for our counselors at Dobie HS. Everyday they are connecting, supporting, and encouraging our students to be the best versions of themselves. It’s National School Counseling Week! We appreciate each of you! 🧡
Rayburn’s Counseling Team received the CREST award for the third consecutive year. Congratulations!
On Sunday the Sam Rayburn Counseling team traveled to San Antonio to receive the CREST award, our state’s biggest honor for excellence in school counseling. This is their THIRD year in a row to win this prestigious honor. What a great way to kick off Counselor Appreciation Week! 💙💙💙
Pasadena High School Counselors won Crest for 2nd year in a row. Congratulations!
Pasadena High School counselors win Crest 2nd year in a row! Texas Counseling Associations @texassca @texasschoolcounselorassociation
Full intense set of images captured at the South Houston vs Dobie Varsity girls basketball games Senior and JV.
South Houston (Senior Night) vs Dobie Varsity
Awesome game ladies!!
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South Houston vs Dobie JV images
Last Wednesday Thompson Intermediate School Celebrated the grand opening of its new campus.
On Wednesday, Thompson Intermediate School hosted a building dedication to celebrate the opening of their new campus. Congratulations to the Thompson students and staff on your wonderful new space!
Pasadena High’s getting upgrades from restrooms to AC Chillers.
This year, our school has seen a wave of much-needed upgrades! We’ve got a new roof, a turf field, upgraded restrooms with water refill stations, a state-of-the-art audio system in our auditorium and gym, plus new lighting and curtains to enhance performances. Also new score boards jn the gym. Our stadium is shining bright with new lights, and our parking lot has brand-new gates and fencing.
And today, we’re excited to add to the list! We’ve just installed new AC chillers and boilers, bringing even more comfort and efficiency to our school.
It’s an ongoing transformation, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our community and dedicated maintenance, operations, and construction departments for making these improvements possible. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our school’s betterment and continue works on our campus.
Wild adventures for CTHS Veterinary Assistant students getting to explore Bayou Wildlife Park.
Veterinary Assistant students visited Bayou Wildlife Park. #theCTHS #vetassistant #animals
Jensen Elementary won the TEPSA leadership workshop song competition. Congratulations!
Exciting news! Every year student council officers from around the state attend TEPSA leadership workshops. Each school in attendance submits a song and theme highlighting their learning for the day. Out of 310 submissions, Jensen Elementary’s song and theme were chosen! Their submission was entitled Leaders Dream Big and Loud and is sung to the tune of Best Day of My Life by American Authors. The theme they submitted, will also appear on all the TEPSA LRU t-shirts next year. We are so proud, congratulations!💙🎵 https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Student-Life/Jensen-TEPSA-Song-Winner-Event
Dobie Speech and Debate Team had something to talk about at the Emory University Barkley Forum for High Schools Tournament. Congratulations!
This past weekend, our Speech and Debate Varsity team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete at the Emory University Barkley Forum for High Schools Tournament. Team members, Kevin Mejia, Ciara Williams, Valeria Arredondo, and Yaretzi Martinez competed in the high school forensic competition, which annually receiving hundreds of applicants.
Valeria Arredondo went to the quarterfinal in program Oral Interpretation and finished in 14th place, earning a gold key.
She also finished in 22nd place in Humorous Interpretation.
Ciara Williams quarterfinals in Informative Speaking, finishing in 16th place and earning a gold key.
Yaretzi Martinez Quarterfinal in Dramatic Interpretation, finishing in 22nd place and earning a gold key.
Because of their quarterfinal, they also got individual bids for the national NIETOC tournament. Congratulations!
#DobiePride
CTHS Juniors mastering EKG electrode placement and manual blood pressures.
Juniors are practicing EKG electrode placement on patients that require adaptations and working on those manual blood pressures! #theCTHS #PatientCare
Pasadena High’s Devanny dominates at Deer Park JV meet with double gold medal wins. Congratulations, Congratulations!
Congratulations to Devanny Sanchez for winning first place gold medals in both the discus AND the shot put at the Deer Park JV meet yesterday. Congratulations to all of the girls who participated yesterday and thank you for a great start to the track season!
Video: Dobie Varsity girls soccer geared up to dominate on the field.
These longhorns are ready to leave it all on the field!!!🤘⚽️🔥 #DobieLonghorns #GirlsVarsitySoccer
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South Houston High English III students celebrated Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance.
Happy Birthday, Langston Hughes! English III students celebrated the launch of their poetry unit by learning about the life of Langston Hughes and the impact he had on the Harlem Renaissance. In honor of his birthday today, students created music playlists, collages, poems, and house party invitations to gain a deeper understanding of the social, historical, and cultural context of his work.
Future and current Texans united for an unforgettable concert.
The band students of Lonnie B. Keller Middle School, Marshall Kendrick Middle School, and Bobby Shaw Middle School along with San Jacinto Intermediate School, Park View Intermediate, and Southmore Intermediate Schools combined in concert with the Sam Rayburn High School Mighty Texan Band for a concert. It was a great performance by future and current Sam Rayburn Texans! Congratulations to all the students and directors. Pasadena Independent School District
Downloadable photo dump of the Memorial vs Pasadena JV boys basketball game January 30th.
Memorial vs Pasadena JV – 1.30.24
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Images of the battle among the best at the Memorial vs Pasadena Varsity basketball game January 1st.
Memorial vs Pasadena Varsity – 1.30.24
Awesome Game!
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South Houston’s Aquatics Team paddled fast at District Swimming Championships. Two mates advanced to the Regional meet. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the SHHS Aquatics Team, who competed in the District Swimming Championship. Sophomore Andres Cruz won 1st place in the 200 yd Individual Medley, and will compete in the Regional Meet for the second year in a row on February 9th. Andres also took the bronze medal in the Boys’ 500 yd Freestyle. Navya Karunarathne for placed 5th in the Girls 50 yd Freestyle and 6th in the Girls’ 100 yd Freestyle. She has also advanced to the regional meet!
Congratulations also to to Junior Paulina Moyeda who placed 8th in Girls 50 Yard Freestyle and 9th in Girls 100 Yard Freestyle as well as Sophomore George Gonzalez who placed 11th in Boys 50 Yard Freestyle. Go Trojans!!
Video: Rayburn girls soccer teams kicking it for victory promo.
Fueling the fire, chasing the victory! 🔥⚽ #SamRayburnTexans #GirlsVarsitySoccer
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Rayburn Seniors get your Senior ad in the yearbook. Limited time offer.
CTHS AVID Seniors and Juniors explored their options at top 10 university Rice.
#theCTHS AVID juniors and seniors visited Rice University! #AVID #collegebound #riceuniversity
Photo highlights of Dobie Boys Varsity basketball game against Channelview January 26th.
Boys Varsity Basketball – Dobie vs Channelview 01.26.24
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Majestic Showdown at the girls Varsity soccer game Memorial vs Dobie January 30th.
Memorial vs Dobie Varsity Soccer – 1.30.24
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Yeah buddy, Rayburn boys golf took the top spots at the Pasadena Invitational Tournament. Congratulations!
The Sam Rayburn Boys Golf team played great today! Ryan Salazar won 1st place and German Orellana won 2nd at the Pasadena Invitational Tournament..⛳️⛳️ Way to go, guys! 💙
Photo drop of the Dobie vs Memorial Girls Varsity basketball game January 23rd.
Girls Varsity BB – Dobie vs Memorial 01.23.24
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PISD’s stunning Dance Solo and Ensemble photo drop at link inside.
Dance Solo and Ensemble photos available now! 📸✨https://communicationsdepartment.smugmug.com/2023-2024-School-Year/Events/Dance-Solo-Ensemble
L.F. Smith’s Lorena named TEPSAN of the Year at Region 4 by TEPSA. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our own from L.F. Smith, Lorena Carrasco, for being named TEPSAN of the Year – Region 4 by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA)! Members from the 20 TEPSA Regions across the state annually honor a colleague for their outstanding service to the association. Award recipients must be committed to advancing the principalship and the association as well as serving as a voice for Texas students.
“I am humbled and honored by this recognition from my peers in educational leadership. I serve on this organization with passion, purpose and commitment for the students, and educators in public education.”
Keep up the great work!! 🤩
Victorious Pasadena High Aquatics Team takes a bite out of winning in the District 22 6A Championship. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Pasadena High School Aquatics Team placing third overall in the District 22 6A Championship. Our girls also took district champions for the Girls 400 Free Relay. Eagle Nation is proud!
CTHS staff recognizing the newest Knights of Honor, Mr. Masters and Ms. Sevilla. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our newest Knights of Honor nominated and chosen by #theCTHS Staff members: Mr. Masters, Floral Design teacher, and Ms. Sevilla, EB Student Support.
Little Shop of Horrors comes to life at Rayburn’s performance of it.
Wow! What an amazing performance by all! The energy and enthusiasm displayed by the young cast was infectious, drawing the audience into the quirky world of Seymour, Audrey, and the man-eating plant, Audrey II. The students brought the characters to life with charm and charisma. Congratulations, Sam Rayburn High School Fine Arts Department! 🥳 Pasadena Independent School District
South Houston High held their Junior Class Career Fair with over 40 pros to discuss potential career opportunities.
The English Department held their first Junior Class Career Fair on Monday, January 29th. The career fair was a culminating activity that provided real-world application to English III curriculum’s Professional Communications unit. English III students had the opportunity to speak with over 40 professionals, tradespeople, and community members about their careers and gain relevant knowledge about potential career opportunities. A special thanks to all who participated!
CTHS students turn out some wins at the HOSA Competition. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Emily Pacheo on winning 2nd place in the Medical Art Poster Drawing on Saturday Jan. 27th in the HOSA Competition. Congratulations to Ashley Hernandez on winning 5th place in the Dental Science event Saturday Jan. 27th in the HOSA Competition. #theCTHS #HOSA #competition
Unveiling clues in Ms. Moore’s Dobie Forensic class. Investigators dusting for prints.
Ms. Moore’s Forensic Investigators practice “dusting” to make latent prints visible! 🔎
Ti Na took 3rd place at the Medical Math Competition for HOSA. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Ti Na Nguyen on placing 3rd in the Medical Math Competition for HOSA. #theCTHS #HOSA #competition
This Wednesday is an opportunity awaiting at the PISDistrict Services Career Fair.
Join us for our District Services Career Fair January 31st!
Pasadena High Seniors your panoramic pictures are available to buy.
Senior Class Panoramic For Sale!
Purchase your photo online @ Herndonpanoramics.com
All online orders are mailed and will include shipping and handling fees.
Prices:
$30 – 10×32 Class Panoramic
$35 – 10×32 Class Panoramic & 1-5×15 Fun Pose
$40 – 10×32 Class & 1- 10×25 Aerial Formation 24
$45 – 10×32 Class & Formation 24 & Fun Pose
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Eagle Escort Dance Program flew home with 1st place wins across the board under their wings at MA Competition. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Eagle Escort Dance program for taking 1st place in ALL of their competition routines at the MA Competition this weekend. They won the Super Sweepstakes Award for Team along with Officer Line, 3 team routines, large ensemble, Outstanding Choreography, and Judge Award for our Kick Routine. Eagle Nation is proud of our dance program!
Miller Falconettes victory was a 1st place finish at MA Dance Regional Competition. Congratulations!
The V. W. Miller Intermediate School Falconettes won the OVERALL 1ST PLACE title in the junior high small division at MA Dance’s regional competition on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The Falconettes received 1st place for their team Jazz, Lyrical, and Pom routines and a 2nd place for their Hip Hop routine. Liliana Pizana & Ava Trevino’s officer duet received 2nd place and Ava Trevino’s solo received 5th place. In addition, the team received first place overall dance team award for the intermediate school division, which means that their scores were in the 98% percentile for each of the judges in the panel for ALL team routines. This earned the Falconettes the Super Sweepstakes trophy. Pasadena Independent School District
Rainy victory for Dobie’s girls soccer beating Pasadena High 2-0 Friday January 26th.
Dobie High Academic Decathlon students living large after their Region Competition. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Academic Decathlons Students at this weekend’s Region Competition! #dobiepride
3rd place Super Quiz Event!
2nd Place SCHOLASTIC in the region!
Dobie High Winter Guard showed up to represent at the Color Guard Circuit. Congratulations!
Two Dobie HS Winter Guard units competed Saturday at the Texas Color Guard Circuit event at Turner HS.
The Dobie JV Winter Guard took fourth place out of ten units in their division and the Dobie Varsity Winter Guard dominated… earning first place out of seven in their division! #DobiePride
Cheer on our Longhorns at their future competitions:
Pearland HS Feb. 24
CE King HS Mar. 16
Clear Creek HS Mar. 23
Congratulations Dobie Color Guard!
Girls Varsity and JV basketball action packed game Rayburn vs South Houston January 26th – Bucket of photos available for download.
Rayburn vs South Houston Varsity and JV 1.26.24
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PISD is hiring sub-nurses with flexible schedule options.
We are hiring! For more information on how to become a nurse sub, visit www.1pasadenaisd.org 🩺
Dobie’s Tractor Tech Team won a trip to state. Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Tractor Tech Team, Oscar Espinoza, Jahir Arredondo and Allisyn Sockwell! They are state bound! A huge shout out to their teacher, Mr. McGuill. #DobiePride
Pasadena ISD Career and Technical Education
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PISD scored district finalist in H-E-B’s Excellence in Education awards. Congratulations!
Just another share of our proud moment! Thank you HEB and the H-E-B Excellence in Education team for the honor!
Join us in the celebration as we recognize Pasadena Independent School District as a Large School District finalist! Every H-E-B Excellence in Education finalist in the district, school board, and early childhood center category is awarded $5,000. Stay tuned for more exciting news! 🍎
#HEBEducation #HEBExcellence #HEBLovesTeachers #EIE2024
CTHS Electrical students powering up the lab in action.
Gwendlyn and Xavier named Athletes of the Week in the Houston Chronicle. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Gwendlyn and Xavier for being voted the Houston Chronicle’s Athlete of the Week!🏆🏀🔥 #PISDproud
Check out some of Dobie artist’s, art, at PISD’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Reception.
Tonight we had multiple students from Dobie honored and awarded at PISD’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Reception at the Administration Building tonight! We are so proud of all our artists and can’t wait to see how they do at the HLSR! 🤠🎨🖌️
Check out the spectacular display of talent at the Fine Arts Dance Solo & Ensemble show.
2024 Pasadena ISD Fine Arts Dance Solo & Ensemble showcase! More pictures coming soon✨📸
Video: CTHS Pasadena ISD Brewing up a meag breakfast after the freeze.
Culinary students from CTHS Pasadena ISD serving up a hearty breakfast to help get over the freeze and the rain. #PISDCTE #CTE #OneTeamOneGoal #culinary #culinaryarts #flavortown #breakfast #latte #espresso #tacos
The Lady Texans Varsity 2024 softball team is ready to swing for the fences this season.
Rayburn’s Chavodrian is 2023 3rd Team Padilla Poll All-State Return Specialist. Congratulaions!
This is BIG!!! Congrats to Chavodrian Harris-Miles! We are so proud of you, Jucee!!!
𝟤𝟢𝟤3 𝟥𝓇𝒹 𝒯𝑒𝒶𝓂 𝒫𝒶𝒹𝒾𝓁𝓁𝒶 𝒫𝑜𝓁𝓁 𝒜𝓁𝓁-𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝓉𝓊𝓇𝓃 𝒮𝓅𝑒𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓁𝒾𝓈𝓉
Pasadena High’s FFA Beef Cattle Show Team shined at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Congratulations!
Please join us in congratulating these awesome members of the Pasadena FFA Beef Cattle Show Team on a successful trip to the Fort Worth Stock Show!
Senior Leslie Fuentes and her Red Brahman Heifer Lottie placed 7th in a large and highly competitive class!
Sophomore Isaac Zavala and his Brahman Heifer Lucy placed 8th in a large class!
MD Anderson Cancer Center spoke to PCT Students on the dangers of smoking and vaping.
MD Anderson Cancer Center gave a lesson to PCT students about the effects of smoking on the body. They saw the results of what smoking & vaping has on the lungs compared to a healthy set of lungs and learned about the poisonous chemicals found in cigarettes and vapes. In short, DON’T SMOKE!!!
Meet Lauren Garza Dobie’s excels-ent Standout Student-Athlete.
Lady Longhorn, Lauren Garza, was introduced by Coach Hickman and honored at PISD’s board meeting last night. She has shown us that running takes strategy, endurance, and mental strength. She represented Dobie High School for cross country at state this year! Off the trails, Lauren is an early college student-athlete who excels both in the classroom and in their sport and has also been recognized for her academic achievements.
Video: Kickstart your career at the PIS District Services Career Fair on January 31st 9-12pm.
Join us for our District Services Career Fair on January 31st!😀
Dobie’s Dr. Verhofstad honored for outstanding Science Education at the PISD Board Meeting.
Dr. Verhofstad was honored at last night’s PISD board meeting! We were thrilled to showcase an exceptional
Longhorn who has made great strides in the field of science education at Dobie High School. She has been recognized for her outstanding work as a secondary science teacher, receiving awards such as the Outstanding Secondary Science Teacher by CAST and the Wilhelmina Robertson Excellence in Science Teaching Award from the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
PISD is one of five finalist for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education School District Award.
Pasadena ISD is one of five Texas finalists selected in the Large District division for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education School District Award! Read the full story:
https://www1.pasadenaisd.org/about/news/current_news/HEBFinalist_2024
Great start for Dobie boys soccer because they took the win 2-1 Deer Park. Congratulations!
Video: Get ready to taste victory in 2024 as Rayburn Prostart Culinary Team takes it to Waco in March.
It’s competition season for CTE and our teachers and students across the district are working hard to prepare and represent Pasadena Independent School District. Introducing the 2024 Sam Rayburn High School Prostart Culinary Team… Isaiah, Karen, Victor, Sofia, and Abel! This group will be competing in Waco this March against high schools from all over Texas. Let’s hype these guys up!
Queens and Jackson Intermediate students crashed Pasadena High’s basketball game.
Video: Lady Mavs are in the zone ready to kick it.
South Houston vs Memorial Varsity boys basketball game photos January 20th.
Varsity Boys – South Houston vs Pasadena Memorial 01.20.24
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Ruth Tenorio named District Math Instructional Specialist for all PISD High Schools. Congratulations!
Please help me by congratulating of our very own Ruth Tenorio as she was named the District Math Instructional Specialist for all high schools by the Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees last night. We are so proud of her and know that she will continue to do great things for the students and staff of PISD.
