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Congratulations to Ms. Sallee, an incredible Ag teacher, for being selected for the 2025 L.E.A.D. Experience, where she’ll gain valuable insights for her students.

We’re incredibly proud of one of our amazing Ag teachers, Ms. Sallee, who was selected for the prestigious 2025 L.E.A.D. Experience — a professional development opportunity focused on leadership and innovation in agricultural education.

Throughout the experience, Ms. Sallee connected with industry leaders like Mitchel Dale (President of McRee Ford), Dan Hunter (Texas Dept. of Agriculture), Skip Martin (RomaCraft), Billy Howe (Texas Farm Bureau), and Dick & Patsy Wallrath (Champion Ranch). The program was packed with insights into the agricultural industry and education, and Ms. Sallee is excited to bring these tools and ideas back to her classroom!

We’re so thankful for opportunities like this that empower our educators and enrich our students’ learning.

Congratulations to Ms. Sallee, an incredible Ag teacher, for being selected for the 2025 L.E.A.D. Experience, where she’ll gain valuable insights for her students.

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Cheers to Thompson Intermediate for achieving the National Schools to Watch designation, showcasing their dedication to nurturing both minds and hearts of every student.

🎉 Congratulations to Thompson Intermediate for being named a National Schools to Watch for the 2024–25 school year! 🏫 This honor reflects their unwavering commitment to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of all Thompson lions!!👏

Cheers to Thompson Intermediate for achieving the National Schools to Watch designation, showcasing their dedication to nurturing both minds and hearts of every student.

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Congratulations to Ms. Kelli Skinner, the new counselor at Pasadena High.

Please help us congratulate Ms. Kelli Skinner, who has officially been named the new counselor at Pasadena High School!

Ms. Skinner is Pasadena proud and Eagle made, a former teacher, a dedicated educator, and a homegrown leader who has been part of our PHS family for years. We are thrilled to have her serve our Eagle community in an even greater capacity and know she will continue to make a powerful impact on our campus.

A thank you to the Pasadena ISD Board for approving this well deserved promotion.

Congratulations to Ms. Kelli Skinner, the new counselor at Pasadena High.

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Congratulations to Rogelio from Marshall Kenrick Middle School for his impressive third place finish in the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee.

Huge congratulations to Marshall Kenrick Middle School’s Rogelio Lopez for placing 3rd in the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee! 🎉

The district is proud to celebrate this major accomplishment and can’t wait to cheer him on as he competes at the National Spanish Spelling Bee on July 11–12, 2025! 🌟🙌

Click the link to watch Rogelio’s full performance from the Texas competition: https://ow.ly/Pivu50WeQNr

📢 Stay tuned for updates on his journey to Nationals!

Congratulations to Rogelio from Marshall Kenrick Middle School for his impressive third place finish in the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee.

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Kudos to the Melillo Space Explorers and Galaxy Explorers for their stellar achievement in the Spring 2025 Build the Moon Challenge.

Congratulations to the Melillo Space Explorers and Galaxy Explorers for earning Best in Show at the Spring 2025 Build the Moon Challenge, hosted by Texas Space Grant Consortium!

In this statewide STEM competition, students designed and tested concrete mixtures using lunar regolith simulant—preparing for the future of lunar construction and space exploration.

👏 Huge thanks to Ms. Ram, Math Teacher and team sponsor, for guiding our Mustangs to success!

Check out this article to read more on these amazing Mustangs! https://ow.ly/swJL50Wf03e

Kudos to the Melillo Space Explorers and Galaxy Explorers for their stellar achievement in the Spring 2025 Build the Moon Challenge.

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While most take a break, Mighty Eagle Band dives headfirst into summer practice, crafting a melodic masterpieces for fall’s grand debut.

🎶 Summer Grind, Fall Shine!

While most are winding down, our Mighty Eagle Band is gearing up! From sweat, scales, and sectionals—this summer work is laying the foundation for fall success.

👏 Shout out to our dedicated students and directors for showing what true commitment looks like. The journey to greatness doesn’t pause for summer!

While most take a break, Mighty Eagle Band dives headfirst into summer practice, crafting a melodic masterpieces for fall’s grand debut.

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Rogelio’s going on to shine at the State Spanish Spelling Bee and show them what a Bronco can do.

We are cheering you on Rogelio!👏

📣✨BIG SHOUTOUT✨📣
Join us in wishing the best of luck to our amazing 6th grader, Rogelio Lopez , as he heads to the State Spanish Spelling Bee! 🐝📚

We’re so proud of your hard work, determination, and incredible spelling skills! You’re already a champion in our eyes—now go show the state what a Bronco can do! 💙💚

Let’s cheer Rogelio on in the comments! 👇

Rogelio’s going on to shine at the State Spanish Spelling Bee and show them what a Bronco can do.

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Rayburn JROTC cadets have taken it to new heights, proudly claiming sixth place nationally, showcasing their teamwork and academic prowess.

SIXTH IN THE NATION! What a journey for Rayburn JROTC cadets Genesis Garcia, Angelica Teneyuque, Valerie Mejia, and Andres Chacon-Murillo! Representing Sam Rayburn High School and Pasadena Independent School District at JLAB 2025 and placing 6th nationally out of over 1,700 JROTC programs is a testament to their grit, intellect, and teamwork. And clinching 3rd place overall in the knowledge test? That’s elite-level performance.

The JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl is no ordinary competition—it’s a multi-phase challenge that pushes cadets to excel in leadership, academics, and critical thinking. The top 40 teams make it to the national competition in Washington DC. Making it to the top 40 is already a huge feat, but to outperform every other Texas team and finish in the top 10 nationally? That’s legacy-making. 💙

Rayburn JROTC cadets have taken it to new heights, proudly claiming sixth place nationally, showcasing their teamwork and academic prowess.

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Video: This week, a fresh batch of eager campers are dove into another adventure at CTE’s robotics camp.

This week brings a new group of campers, but the same incredible robotics camp experience continues!

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Start your child’s life strong with PISD’s Pre-K and let their curious minds thrive through engaging activities and nurturing teachers.

Give your child a strong start with Pasadena ISD Pre-K! 🎒✨ Our program builds a foundation for lifelong learning through hands-on activities, caring teachers, and a focus on early literacy and social skills. Enroll today for the 2025-2026 school year! Visit our website: https://www.pasadenaisd.org/prek

Start your child’s life strong with PISD’s Pre-K and let their curious minds thrive through engaging activities and nurturing teachers.

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Pasadena ISD proudly honors Joshua who won a National Gold Medal at Carnegie Hall and celebrates his extraordinary talent among America’s top young artists.

Pasadena ISD is proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by Joshua Washington, a senior at Pasadena Memorial High School, who has been awarded a National Gold Medal from the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions for creative teens in the nation. Joshua’s award-winning drawing earned him a place among a talented group of young artists who were honored last week at a special ceremony held at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

To read more about Joshua’s achievement, click the link: https://ow.ly/u3Fx50Wal8l

Pasadena ISD proudly honors Joshua who won a National Gold Medal at Carnegie Hall and celebrates his extraordinary talent among America’s top young artists.

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Video: Eagle Nation proudly celebrates its Eagle Plus graduates, showcasing a of empowerment, community support, and dedication.

🦅 Eagle Nation Celebrates Eagle Plus Parent Graduates!🦅

We’re proud to share this special video created by our district media team, capturing the heart and purpose of the Eagle Plus School for Parents program.
Now in its third year, Eagle Plus continues to empower families by strengthening school-home connections, improving communication, and equipping parents to support their students’ success.

This year’s program was elevated by our partnership with the McKinney-Vento/Highly Mobile & At-Risk (HMAR) Team, helping provide essential community resources for our families. From impactful sessions on managing family stress to a powerful graduation ceremony filled with encouragement and pride, this celebration reflected the very best of Mighty Eagle Nation.

🎓 Congratulations to our 2025 Eagle Plus graduates!
Your commitment to growth and your children’s futures is truly inspiring.

📢 Looking ahead to next year — we’re growing!
In 2025, the Eagle Plus program will expand to include both Spanish and English cohorts, hosted at Jackson Intermediate and Pasadena High School. This initiative is proudly led by Mrs. Retta and a team of dedicated volunteers who’ve supported this mission from day one.

If you or someone you know would like to join next year’s program, please reach out to Mrs. Retta at Pasadena High School in August. Stay tuned more information will be shared soon!

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Rayburn, plan ahead to make the most of your students’ time away from school and ensure their success.

Hello Texan Family!

We’ve put together a helpful list of opportunities to plan ahead for your student’s time away from school—whether for vacations, appointments, or other commitments. We encourage you to review it and make arrangements in advance. Let’s work together to support our students’ success!

Rayburn, plan ahead to make the most of your students’ time away from school and ensure their success.

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Video: Day three of CTE’s Robotics Summer Camp 2025.

Here’s a look at day 3 fun from Robotics Summer Camp 2025!

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Video: Day 2 of the PISD Robotics Camp buzzed with energy as students explored hands-on learning, thanks to Chevron’s support.

Wrapping up Day 2 of Pasadena Independent School District Robotics Camp with lots of excitement and hands-on learning! Huge THANK YOU to Chevron for sponsoring this amazing camp experience. Stay tuned for more updates and fun from the week ahead!

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Ms. Rangel’s enthusiasm and commitment have landed her in Falcon Country for some exciting adventures with the Miller team.

Let’s go Ms. Rangel!!👏
Please join us in giving a warm Falcon welcome to Elizabeth Rangel, who will be serving as an ABLE I Aide! 🦅

We are thrilled to officially welcome Ms. Rangel to the Miller Falcon family. Her dedication and passion will be a wonderful addition to our team, and we’re excited for all the great things ahead!

Welcome to Falcon Country, Ms. Rangel!

Ms. Rangel’s enthusiasm and commitment have landed her in Falcon Country for some exciting adventures with the Miller team.

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Video: This week at CTE’s Robotics Summer Camp, campers are building projects and enjoying hands-on experiences that spark innovation.

Our Robotics Summer Camp is in full swing this week! Stay tuned for exciting pictures and videos showcasing all the hands-on fun and innovation happening in our sessions.

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Pasadena ISD is on the hunt for enthusiastic team members. Join them at the job fair on June 11th to explore exciting opportunities.

Pasadena ISD is hiring! Come on out to the job Fair on June 11th.
📢 Join us for the Districtwide Job Fair on June 11th! Explore exciting career opportunities across our schools and departments. Connect with us and take the first step towards a rewarding future with our district. Don’t miss out!

Pasadena ISD is on the hunt for enthusiastic team members. Join them at the job fair on June 11th to explore exciting opportunities.

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PISD’s Fine Arts development was a harmonious blend of music and creativity, as teachers fine-tuned their skills at the Houston Symphony.

Fine Arts summer professional development was an incredible success! Band, Orchestra, and Choir directors visited the Houston Symphony to listen to an open rehearsal and hear the music of John Williams and Steven Spielberg. Visual Arts teachers had an opportunity to sharpen their skills as photographers with portraits and still life photography.

PISD’s Fine Arts development was a harmonious blend of music and creativity, as teachers fine-tuned their skills at the Houston Symphony.

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PISD gives much appreciation to the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation and all the supporters for making the Annual Golf Classic a resounding success.

Thank you to our Pasadena ISD Education Foundation, all major sponsors, donors, and volunteers for making the Annual Golf Classic a success! ⛳

Your generosity and support has made it possible to raise funds that will go back to our students and teachers. Together, we’re driving education forward!👏

PISD gives much appreciation to the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation and all the supporters for making the Annual Golf Classic a resounding success.

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Video: Day 3 of CTE’s Career Exploration Summer Camp, campers experienced hands-on activities, unlocking skills for a bright future.

Every step counts on the path to success! Day 3 at our Career Exploration Summer Camp brought new fun activities, hands-on learning, and big smiles as campers unlocked skills for the future. The adventure continues—building futures that shine bright!

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Video: Glimpse of Dobie ninth graders’ summer workout routines.

Curious about what our ninth graders are up to this summer? Get ready for an exciting glimpse into their workout!

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Video: CTE’s Career Exploration Summer Camp wraps up, campers leave inspired and equipped with skills to chase their dreams and seize the future.

The grand finale is here! Day 4 of our Career Exploration Summer Camp is almost wrapped up with even more hands-on learning, exciting challenges, and inspiring moments. Campers are leaving with new skills, confidence, and a clearer vision for their future careers. What a fantastic journey it’s been—here’s to bright futures and endless possibilities!

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Video: Each day at CTE’s Career Exploration Summer Camp, campers jump into challenges that ignite their curiosity and shape their futures with essential skills.

Unlocking futures one day at a time! Our Career Exploration Summer Camp is sparking curiosity and building skills that last a lifetime. Here’s a glimpse of the amazing journey on Day 2!

 

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Video: CTE’s Summer Career Exploration Camp is buzzing with excitement. Keep an eye out for upcoming pictures and videos showcasing the adventure.

Our Summer Career Exploration Camp is under way this week! Stay tuned as we’ll post more pictures and videos of all the fun happening in the sessions

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Video: CTE teachers launched their inaugural summer training with fresh ideas, ready to transform classrooms and inspire students.

CTE teachers kicked off the very first CTE Summer Professional Development training, gaining valuable insights to bring into their classrooms. Thank you all for your dedication and hard work—wishing you a fantastic summer ahead! #PISDCTE #CTE #CTEforTheWin

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PISD future educators on an inspiring journey, ready to transform classrooms with their dedication.

So proud of these amazing future educators from Pasadena ISD! Your dedication and hard work in completing the Education & Training Pathway is truly inspiring. Huge thanks to San Jacinto College Bachelor of Applied Science in Education, Early Childhood Education for welcoming and supporting these students as they take this exciting step toward their teaching careers starting Fall 2025. With guaranteed job interviews and such strong backing, the future looks incredibly bright for all of you. Can’t wait to see the amazing impact you all will make in classrooms and communities! 

PISD future educators on an inspiring journey, ready to transform classrooms with their dedication.

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Join the Trojan Staff and discover your future. Be at the job fair on June 11th for new opportunities.

We are looking for a few more positions on our Trojan Staff! See you at the job fair! ❤️🖤


📢 Join us for the Districtwide Job Fair on June 11th! Explore exciting career opportunities across our schools and departments. Connect with us and take the first step towards a rewarding future with our district. Don’t miss out!

Join the Trojan Staff and discover your future. Be at the job fair on June 11th for new opportunities.

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Rayburn runners get ready to kick off summer cross country on June 9th.

Summer Cross Country Starts June 9th!

We’re kicking off our summer cross country practice on June 9th, running Monday–Thursday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. All athletes should arrive 15–20 minutes early to stretch and warm up properly before we start.

Open to all 9th–12th grade boys and girls at SRHS – no experience necessary! Whether you’re a returning runner or brand new to cross country, this is a great way to build endurance, get stronger, and be part of a supportive team.

Spring sport athletes – this is a perfect way to stay in shape and get a jumpstart on your next season!

Important: All students must have an up-to-date physical on file in order to participate.

Come join us this summer, work hard, have fun, and be part of something great!

Rayburn runners get ready to kick off summer cross country on June 9th.

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Video: Mighty Eagle Productions captured the excitement of graduation, showcasing their talented students’ creativity and hard work in a memorable final cut.

Mighty Eagle Production captures Graduation!

Our very own Pasadena High Media class captured Thursday’s Walk to Graduation and Graduation check, with the help of a few talented student volunteers—and it was all brought to life by PHS Fredrick Rivera, who returned on Friday to edit the final cut.

We’re proud to showcase the creative work of our students and alumni—this is Eagle talent in action!

🎬 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/rbS_W-9HQzQ?si=bQZT7p_tFlrbFrWw

Leading up to the graduation walk and graduation, Eagle Media & Podcast attended the celebration! We are very proud of our 2025 Graduating Class!

 

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PISD bids farewell to an unforgettable school year in a photo dump.

As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, we reflect on the achievements, friendships, and unforgettable moments that made this year special. From academic successes to exciting events, our students and staff have shown resilience and dedication.

Here are our best memories, captured in photos—snapshots of learning, laughter, and growth. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We can’t wait for another great year ahead! Click to view: https://ow.ly/swRo50VY6BTPISD bids farewell to an unforgettable school year in a photo dump.

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Congratulations to the amazing CTE graduates. Your hard work has led you to this milestone.

Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of our CTE students graduating this week! Your hard work, dedication, and passion have brought you to this incredible milestone. As you step forward into new adventures, remember the skills and lessons you’ve gained will guide you to amazing futures. We’re so proud of each of you—here’s to your bright journeys ahead! 🎓✨

Congratulations to the amazing CTE graduates. Your hard work has led you to this milestone.

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South Houston High’s Class of 2025 strolled through their old schools, nostalgia filled the air with laughter, hugs, and dreams for the future.

🎓✨ Senior Walk 2025 ✨🎓
Our graduating seniors took a walk down memory lane — literally! They visited their former elementary schools, high-fiving future grads, hugging old teachers, and soaking in all the memories.

From tiny desks to big dreams, they’ve come full circle.

Here’s to the past that shaped them and the future that awaits!

Enter with Honor – Exit with Pride Go Trojans! ❤️🎓🖤

#SeniorWalk #ClassOf2025 #TrojanNation


2025 Senior Walk combined from all eight Elementry Schools

South Houston High’s Class of 2025 strolled through their old schools, nostalgia filled the air with laughter, hugs, and dreams for the future.

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Video: CTE students helping craft the huge strawberry cake at the Strawberry Festival.

Pasadena Independent School District CTE students proudly helped build the giant strawberry cake at the annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival! 🍓 This four-day event, held every May, celebrates Pasadena’s roots as the “Strawberry Capital of the South” and draws over 50,000 visitors to the 106-acre fairgrounds. From the world’s largest strawberry shortcake to live music, BBQ cookoffs, and family fun, it’s a beloved local tradition that connects our community’s past and present.

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PISD recognizes our remarkable educators whose dedication to excellence earns them prestigious designations through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.

Pasadena ISD is proud to celebrate our amazing educators who have earned designations through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). This is a state program that rewards teachers for excellence in the classroom and student growth. These teachers are making a difference every day, and we are so grateful for their dedication! 💙👏 https://ow.ly/CJBj50VVhvT

PISD recognizes our remarkable educators whose dedication to excellence earns them prestigious designations through the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.

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Attention Class of 2025 supporters: Get ready for a memorable graduation day tomorrow and check the important details.

Supporters of the class of 2025, please see below for a few more graduation day details.

If you need transportation to NRG please call the school at 409-740-0330 to reserve spots.

– All NRG rules must be followed.
– With us not having non-graduation side, student processional will look different (this is due to construction happening at NRG to prepare for the World Cup)
– Flowers/Balloons are not allowed in the stadium.
– Backpacks and large bags that exceed 11”X17” are NOT allowed. All bags are subject to inspection before entry. Necessary diaper and medical bags are allowed, but will be checked by NRG staff.
– Parking at NRG will be in the Blue Lot.
– Parking is $25 and only credit/debit cards are allowed. No cash.
NRG handicap parking and wheelchair assistance – For entry, the best gate to enter is Gate 9 which is off Kirby and Westridge. Handicap parking is in Blue Lot 18 but parents/guests will need a handicap hangtag/license plate or our parking staff will not allow them to park in that lot. NRG does have a wheelchair service that will pick guests up at the front gate (Phillips 66) and take them inside to a seat. They will also pick them back up after the event is over and take the guests to the exit gate (Ford). NOTE: NRG cannot take any guests out into the parking lots or to their vehicles for liability reasons. They can only pick up/drop off from inside the stadium gates. There is not a phone number for accessibility questions, but if they need help have them ask one of the event staff and they will be able to pass along the message to a supervisor. Parking is subject to change per NRG.
-Concession stands will not be open.

Attention Class of 2025 supporters: Get ready for a memorable graduation day tomorrow and check the important details.

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South Houston High’s ESL students road tripped for an end of school adventure uncovering Texas wildlife and making friends along the way.

🌿 End of School Year Adventure!
Our ESL students had an unforgettable learning experience at Brazos Bend State Park!
They explored the great outdoors, discovered Texas wildlife up close, and created lasting memories with classmates and teachers. 🐊📚
Here’s to celebrating growth, friendship, and a love of learning beyond the classroom!❤️🌳🖤

South Houston High’s ESL students road tripped for an end of school adventure uncovering Texas wildlife and making friends along the way.

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This past Friday, the Melillo Mustangs unleashed a celebration at their carnival, proudly honoring their School That Inspires award from Good Reason Houston.

This past Friday, the Melillo Mustangs celebrated loud and proud at their carnival after receiving the prestigious School That Inspires award from Good Reason Houston!

A huge congratulations to Dr. Dixie Melillo Middle School on this incredible honor! Community members, staff, and students all came together to celebrate this achievement. 🎊

Read more about this amazing award here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/52592220

This past Friday, the Melillo Mustangs unleashed a celebration at their carnival, proudly honoring their School That Inspires award from Good Reason Houston.

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CTHS students, this summer, challenge yourself to read five books from the Knights’ Library Choice Board and earn awesome prizes when school starts.

The Knights’ Library is challenging #theCTHS students, including incoming freshmen through the Class of 2026, to read during the summer break!

Choose any 5 squares from the Choice Board (they do not have to be in a line) and read books based on those prompts to earn prizes when we return in August for the 2025-2026 school year!

The Choice Board and the form to complete for your summer reading can be found at bit.ly/cthssummer25. If you don’t have access to a printer, keep track of what you read this summer and pick up a form in the library when you come back in August.

Email Mrs. Brabston ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

CTHS students, this summer, challenge yourself to read five books from the Knights’ Library Choice Board and earn awesome prizes when school starts.

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Video: Dobie’s best prom of Prom 2025.

PROM 2025

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Pasadena High celebrated Keesha Bruce and Amanda Lopas for their dedication and inspiring spirit winning Teacher of the Year and New Teacher of the Year.

What an incredible evening honoring the heart of Pasadena ISD!

Yesterday, we had the privilege of celebrating at the District Teacher of the Year Banquet, where our very own Keesha Bruce and Amanda Lopas were recognized among the best in Pasadena ISD!

There was a runway celebration, heartfelt photos, special giveaways, and a banquet filled with joy, all in honor of these dedicated educators who lead with heart, passion, and purpose.

Teacher of the Year: Keesha Bruce

New Teacher of the Year: Amanda Lopas

These phenomenal women live out the Mighty Eagle Way through their courage, responsibility, and respect for their students and our school community. They represent Pasadena High School with pride and we couldn’t be more proud.

Pasadena High celebrated Keesha Bruce and Amanda Lopas for their dedication and inspiring spirit winning Teacher of the Year and New Teacher of the Year.

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PISD hosted a celebration for its 2025 Teachers of the Year, honoring educators whose dedication transforms classrooms into inspiring learning environments. The winners are.

Pasadena ISD proudly celebrated its 2025 Teachers of the Year at our annual event, honoring incredible educators who go above and beyond for their students. 🎉
Congratulations to all campus honorees and this year’s overall winners for their passion, innovation, and impact in the classroom.

2025 Pasadena ISD Overall Teachers of the Year:
⭐New Elementary Teacher of the Year: Alfredia Smith, Red Bluff Elementary
⭐New Middle School Teacher of the Year: Alexa Castro, Lomax Middle School
⭐New Intermediate Teacher of the Year: Karen Pulido, San Jacinto Intermediate
⭐New High School Teacher of the Year: Obed Gauna, South Houston High School
⭐Elementary Teacher of the Year: Orlando Santamaria, Morris Middle School
⭐Secondary Teacher of the Year: Daniela Amaya, V.W. Miller Intermediate School

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PISD hosted a celebration for its 2025 Teachers of the Year, honoring educators whose dedication transforms classrooms into inspiring learning environments. The winners are.

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Video: Hats off to South Houston High’s Mr. Obed Gauna for earning the title of PISD Secondary New Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to Mr. Obed Gauna for being named this year’s PISD Secondary New Teacher of the Year!

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Shoutout to CET’s fabulous business partners whose collaboration breathes life into CTE programs empowering students

We are truly grateful to all our incredible business partners who make our CTE programs thrive! Collaboration between industry and education is the lifeblood of Career and Technical Education, helping us equip students with real-world skills that prepare them for success.

A special thank you to Turner Industries and Carla Thompson for their outstanding support and partnership — your commitment truly empowers our students and strengthens our community.

Shoutout to CET’s fabulous business partners whose collaboration breathes life into CTE programs empowering students

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More of PISD culinary teams dazzling in Waco, captured by the Eagle Media squad, culminating in Fredrick’s vibrant video glimpse.

In March, three PISD culinary teams headed to Waco to showcase their cooking skills at the Texas ProStart Invitational! The Pasadena High School Eagles Eagle Media team followed along to capture every moment. Last up, we present Fredrick Rivera’s short video highlighting Sam Rayburn HS’s journey. Stay tuned!

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PISD Police Department’s Peace Officer Memorial Day, remembering fearless officers highlighting their unwavering dedication to community safety and service.

On Peace Officer Memorial Day, the Pasadena ISD Police Department paid tribute to those we have lost and celebrated the dedicated officers who serve with unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.

Today was filled with heartfelt gratitude, smiles, and appreciation for the brave individuals who protect and serve our district every day. Thank you, officers!👏

PISD Police Department’s Peace Officer Memorial Day, remembering fearless officers highlighting their unwavering dedication to community safety and service.

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Congratulations to Liliana Garcia for being named the 2025 Officer of the Year. From PISD grad to PISD PD dedication and an inspiring journey.

PASADENA, Texas — Pasadena Independent School District Police Department is proud to announce Liliana Garcia as the 2025 Officer of the Year. A Pasadena ISD graduate and now a dedicated officer within the district, Garcia’s story is one of perseverance, purpose, and a deep-rooted commitment to the community that raised her.💙

To read the full story click here as we honor Officer Garcia and take a minute to check out a few photos from her special day! https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/52363663

Congratulations to Liliana Garcia for being named the 2025 Officer of the Year. From PISD grad to PISD PD dedication and an inspiring journey.

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Video: Back in March PISD culinary teams went to Waco for the Texas ProStart Invitational. Eagle Media captured every delicious moment.

In March, three PISD culinary teams headed to Waco to showcase their cooking skills at the Texas ProStart Invitational! The Pasadena High School Eagles Eagle Media team followed along to capture every moment. We’ll be sharing clips for each team — and now we present Starlette Castillo’s short video highlighting the PHS team’s journey. Stay tuned!

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Park View Intermediate celebrated a remarkable legacy by dedicating Hasson Hallway in honor of Dr. Robert Hasson, impacting generations for 23 years.

Park View Intermediate honored the legacy of Dr. Robert Hasson with the dedication of “Hasson Hallway.” Dr. Hasson served the campus and community for 23 years, leaving a lasting impact on countless students and educators. 💚
Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/uv2H50VTgCs

Park View Intermediate celebrated a remarkable legacy by dedicating Hasson Hallway in honor of Dr. Robert Hasson, impacting generations for 23 years.

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Video: In March, three PISD culinary teams showcased their skills in Waco while the Eagle Media team documented the excitement every step of the way.

In March, three PISD culinary teams headed to Waco to showcase their cooking skills at the Texas ProStart Invitational! The Pasadena High School Eagles Eagle Media team followed along to capture every moment. We’ll be sharing clips for each team — starting with Landon Martinez’s short video highlighting CTHS’s journey. Stay tuned!

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Pasadena High’s Class of 2026 is flying high with over $4.5 million in scholarships and 30 students land full rides.

Class of 2026 $4,592,000 Dollars!

We’re proud to announce that Pasadena High School has partnered with Lamar University to launch a pilot Junior Early Admit Program.

180 PHS juniors are set to receive a minimum of $4.59 million in total scholarship awards!
Even more exciting—30 students have qualified for consideration for Lamar’s prestigious full-ride Presidential Scholarship.

This partnership represents real opportunity, real access, and real futures being built right here at PHS.

Congrats to all our juniors—Go Blue, Go Mighty Eagles!

Pasadena High’s Class of 2026 is flying high with over .5 million in scholarships and 30 students land full rides.

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South Houston High’s Gabriela, Jannettes Colonel, officially joined the Blinn College Dance Team on a full scholarship. Congratulations!

Today, Gabriela Aranda our Jannettes Colonel, officially signed to join the Blinn College Dance Team on a full scholarship! Her hard work, dedication, and passion for dance had opened this amazing door, and we couldn’t be more excited for her next chapter.

Keep shining, Gabriela — the best is yet to come!
Blinn College is lucky to have you! ❤️🖤

South Houston High’s Gabriela, Jannettes Colonel, officially joined the Blinn College Dance Team on a full scholarship. Congratulations!

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Video: Ninety exceptional students presented a business panel with their CTE presentations, showcasing their hard work and paving the way for future success.

We are incredibly proud of the 90 students across the district who successfully completed the final requirement of presenting their CTE experience to a business panel and earned honors credit for their outstanding work in Career and Technical Education courses! These students demonstrated excellence by completing a rigorous sequence of CTE courses, maintaining high academic standards, and presenting their real-world experiences to a panel of industry professionals.
Thank you to all of our amazing business partners who took the time to attend, listen, and provide valuable feedback to our student presenters. Your support and insights are instrumental in preparing our students for future success!

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Each May, bright minds from PISD Advanced Academics come together to showcase gifted projects that spark creativity across campuses.

Every May, Pasadena ISD Advanced Academics presents a districtwide Gifted and Talented Showcase, highlighting the exceptional talents of its students. This event involves collaboration among elementary, middle school, and intermediate campus G/T teachers, who guide their gifted students in developing research skills that culminate in a final project. Each campus selects its six best projects to be showcased at Pasadena Memorial High School.

📸 Check out photos from the showcase here: https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2024-2025-School-Year/Events/GT-Showcase-514

Each May, bright minds from PISD Advanced Academics come together to showcase gifted projects that spark creativity across campuses.

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Future Trojans began their journey at South Houston High, ready to play ball and begin their athletic futures.

Today, our Future Trojans signed their intent to play athletics at South Houston High School — and we welcomed them with cheers, pride, and a tunnel run to remember!

The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see them represent SOHO with heart and hustle.

Welcome to the Trojan Family class of 2029! ❤️🖤

Future Trojans began their journey at South Houston High, ready to play ball and begin their athletic futures.

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Time flew, yesterday kindergarten, today ready to toss their caps as Rayburn graduates. Congraduation schedule inside.

It feels like just yesterday that you were sending your little ones off to kindergarten! Now, in just one week, the Class of 2025 will be walking across the stage to receive their high school diplomas! 🎓✨ Are you excited to celebrate this milestone? Don’t forget to read this important graduation day information to ensure you’re all set for the big day! 🎉👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Time flew, yesterday kindergarten, today ready to toss their caps as Rayburn graduates. Congraduation schedule inside.

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A huge shoutout to Chante Gordon, whose teaching magic is making waves, inspiring young minds, and scoring big for Turner Elementary.

Huge congratulations to one of our own! ConocoPhillips and the Houston Astros have teamed up to honor Turner Elementary’s third-grade math teacher, Chante Gordon, as one of Houston’s Math Teachers of the Month. Her influence in the classroom is truly hitting home runs in education!🙌

Let’s Go Turner Texans!!👏

A huge shoutout to Chante Gordon, whose teaching magic is making waves, inspiring young minds, and scoring big for Turner Elementary.

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Pasadena High honored four remarkable educators whose passion will forever echo through the halls.

Today we celebrated four incredible educators whose legacy will live on in the halls of Pasadena High School. Congratulations to Gerald Cole, Martha Salinas, Michael Allen, and Cecilia Castro on your retirement! Thank you for the years of dedication, passion, and love you’ve given to our students and staff.

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle!

Eagle Pride Never Dies!

Pasadena High honored four remarkable educators whose passion will forever echo through the halls.

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Get ready to groove with the Pasadena High School Eagles bringing the 80s back to life with tunes and stories. Only two shows left to catch.

Come check out the totally rad presentation of “Back to the 80s” performed by the Pasadena High School Eagles Fine Arts Department! The students do an amazing job bringing back popular tunes from the era and a cool story to go along with it! This week: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 7pm!

Get ready to groove with the Pasadena High School Eagles bringing the 80s back to life with tunes and stories. Only two shows left to catch.

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Students in grades three to five rocked it at the Math Fact Fluency Bee, showcasing their math skills against competition from PISD schools.

Students from 3rd through 5th grade showcased their incredible math skills at the District Math Fact Fluency Bee after triumphing in their campus-level math bees. With 9 middle schools and 17 elementary schools participating, the competition was fierce and exciting!
The purpose of the Math Bee is to encourage students to practice and automatically know their math facts, fostering a strong foundation in mathematics. Teachers, parents, and administrators gathered to cheer on and celebrate with the students. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and a bit of nervousness as students gave it their all. Congratulations to all the amazing students for their hard work and dedication!🌟

Students in grades three to five rocked it at the Math Fact Fluency Bee, showcasing their math skills against competition from PISD schools.

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For the 19th year in a row, PISD is a champion of music education, thanks to dedicated educators and passionate students.

Pasadena ISD has been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the 19th consecutive year. This prestigious designation highlights our district’s long-standing dedication to providing high-quality music education to all students.

This is a reflection of the incredible work by our music educators, the support of our administrators and families, and the passion of our students who bring music to life in our schools every day.🎶🌟

For the 19th year in a row, PISD is a champion of music education, thanks to dedicated educators and passionate students.

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Dust off your leg warmers and neon spandex for an electrifying night of ’80s nostalgia with the Pasadena Highs’ spectacular performance starting tomorrow.

Break out your leg warmers, neon colors, and big hair – it’s time to rewind to the raddest decade ever! Join the Pasadena High School Eagles Fine Arts Department for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and high school drama as their talented students take you on a nostalgic journey through the 1980s in “Back to the 80s”! 

Dust off your leg warmers and neon spandex for an electrifying night of ’80s nostalgia with the Pasadena Highs’ spectacular performance starting tomorrow.

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Pasadena High’s Nickolas has hit new heights, clinching 3rd place at BPA Nationals.

National Spotlight: Nickolas Rex Places 3rd at BPA Nationals! 🦅

PECHS student Nickolas Rex has made Pasadena High School and Pasadena ISD proud by winning 3rd place at the BPA National Leadership Competition!

From state to nationals, Nickolas showed incredible skill, leadership, and determination. A huge congratulations to him, his family, and his amazing teacher Ms. Jones for this outstanding achievement!

PHS is flying high—this is Eagle Excellence on a national level!



Pasadena High’s Nickolas has hit new heights, clinching 3rd place at BPA Nationals.

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A huge cheer for the talented Pasadena ISD welders who knocked it out of the park at the Houston Livestock Show, bringing home big wins and showcasing their incredible skills.

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible @pasadenaisdtx welders! They showcased their skills at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Industrial Craft Competition today and brought home some amazing honors! Their hard work and dedication never cease to impress us! #PISDCTE #CTE #CTEforTheWin #welding #workready

🌟 Grand Champion Pipe: Giovanni Valdez – CTHS
🥈 Reserve Grand Champion Pipe: Brandon Vazquez – PMHS
🌟 Grand Champion: Luis Mercado Structural – CTHS

A huge cheer for the talented Pasadena ISD welders who knocked it out of the park at the Houston Livestock Show, bringing home big wins and showcasing their incredible skills.

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Video: Cheers to Diego and Diana, South Houston High’s Prom King and Queen of 2025.

Congratulations to the 2025 SHHS Prom King and Queen Diego Santillan and Diana Gonzalez Mendoza! Pasadena Independent School District #TrojanPride

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Pasadena High celebrating their CANVASsadors, four pioneering teachers who are transforming learning through innovative technology.

Celebrating Our CANVASsadors!

This year, four proud PHS teachers joined the district wide CANVASsador Program, a initiative launched by Innovation and Development to empower educators as instructional leaders through the Canvas LMS.

At PHS, we’re proud to highlight four teacher trailblazers who have embraced this opportunity not just to grow, but to lead. These educators have taken a bold step to enhance their instructional practices, master tools like Canvas Studio and Canvas Quizzes, and model what it means to use technology with a purpose.

They understand what we believe at Pasadena High:
Technology should never replace a teacher… it should multiply a teacher’s impact.
Canvas is not a shortcut, it’s a tool to engage students, support learning, and amplify what great teachers do best.

These CANVASsadors are innovators!

Pasadena High celebrating their CANVASsadors, four pioneering teachers who are transforming learning through innovative technology.

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Congratulations to CTE’s outstanding PISD welding students who showcased their skills at the Texas High School Welding Series.

We are incredibly proud of all our PISD welding students who competed at the Texas High School Welding Series state contest this week! This post perfectly captures the essence of the competition. Congratulations to Axel Juarez from PMHS Welding for his impressive second place finish and to Brandon Bean from Huntsville Independent School District for taking the top spot! Your sportsmanship and camaraderie truly exemplify the values of CTE. Keep inspiring us all!

Congratulations to CTE’s outstanding PISD welding students who showcased their skills at the Texas High School Welding Series.

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Eagle Nation proudly celebrated Eagle Plus Parent graduates, showcasing their dedication to nurturing a strong family and supporting their children’s educational journeys.

Eagle Nation Celebrates Our Eagle Plus Parent Graduates!

Today we proudly honored the third graduating class of our Eagle Plus School for Parents, a powerful program designed to strengthen family connections, boost communication between home and school, and equip parents with tools to support their children’s academic journey.

This impactful celebration featured insightful presentations from Mrs. Joana Acosta and Mrs. Priscilla Gutierrez, and guest/partners Mrs. Oraleyda Rivas (PISD McKinney Vento Program) and Mrs. Jessica Gonzalez (Memorial Hermann Health Centers for Schools), who provided valuable guidance and resources.

Special thanks to Mr. Prado and, Ms Retta for starting this amazing program years ago.

And most importantly—THANK YOU to our amazing parents who committed their time and energy to grow alongside their children. Your graduation today reflects your dedication, love, and belief in the power of education.

We are proud of you all—Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!

Eagle Nation proudly celebrated Eagle Plus Parent graduates, showcasing their dedication to nurturing a strong family and supporting their children’s educational journeys.

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Kicker Cardenas embodies success, showcasing how a solid education can launch a student into a thriving business and inspiring future leaders.

✨Pasadena ISD Alumni Spotlight✨
Meet Kicker Cardenas! From student to successful business owner of Kicker Insures Me Agency, Kicker’s journey is a true testament to the power of a strong educational foundation. She continues to give back by mentoring the next generation of leaders, and we’re proud to celebrate her impact in our community! Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/RbWB50VOQo0

Kicker Cardenas embodies success, showcasing how a solid education can launch a student into a thriving business and inspiring future leaders.

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What a night it was as the Mighty Trojan Band entertained with cinematic melodies, leaving a packed audience thrilled and proud.

What a night! The Mighty Trojan Band closed out the year with an unforgettable final concert, and we couldn’t be prouder. Their theme, “Sounds of the Cinema,” brought the magic of the movies to life through every note they played—from epic scores to iconic themes.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support them—we had a PACKED house! Here’s to a fantastic season of music, memories, and Trojan pride!❤️🎼🖤

What a night it was as the Mighty Trojan Band entertained with cinematic melodies, leaving a packed audience thrilled and proud.

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Pasadena High honored teachers with Raising Cane’s.

Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 2: Raising the Bar with Cane’s!

Today we treated our amazing Pasadena High teachers to some crispy goodness from Raising Cane’s, along with chips and drinks—because nothing says “we appreciate you” like great food and even better company!

Shoutout to Cane’s for the generous donation and to our staff for always bringing the flavor to Eagle Nation!
Theme of the week: Beaching, Not Teaching!

Pasadena High honored teachers with Raising Cane’s.

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The SHHS Trojan crew celebrated their dedicated teachers with tacos, coffee, and gratitude.

All Aboard the SHHS Trojan!
This morning, we set sail with a Taco Breakfast Buffet to celebrate our incredible crew—our teachers!

With every taco filled and every coffee poured, we honored the captains, navigators, and anchors of our school. Your dedication steers us through every storm and guides our students toward bright horizons.

Thank you for being the heart of this voyage. We couldn’t cruise through the year without you! ❤️⚓️🖤The SHHS Trojan crew celebrated their dedicated teachers with tacos, coffee, and gratitude.

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Video: Pasadena ISD’s Comm Connection for April, from Dr. DeeAnn Powell’s retirement bash to the vibrant Big Art Day.

Check out Pasadena ISD Communication Department’s Comm Connection! This month take a look at Dr. DeeAnn Powell’s retirement celebration, Pasadena ISD Fine Arts’s Big Art Day, Pasadena ISD Early College High School’s Senior Night, Kruse Elementary Pasadena ISD’s Spark Park, and more!

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Dobie High’s swimming and diving team celebrated a fantastic season at their annual banquet, honoring their remarkable achievements.

The J. Frank Dobie High School swimming and diving team held their 2nd annual End of Season Banquet this at the Deer Park Battleground Golf Course. The following student-athletes were honored with special awards as a result of their success this season:

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Most Valuable Swimmer/Diver: Zoey Vuong
Coach’s Award: Joel Chapa
Sportsmanship Award: Khristian Zamora
Most Improved Swimmer/Diver: Jossiah DePaul
Rookie of the Year: Alexander Griffin

Congratulations to all the swimmers and divers for an excellent 2024-2025 season.

Dobie High’s swimming and diving team celebrated a fantastic season at their annual banquet, honoring their remarkable achievements.

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Melillo Middle School is all smiles celebrating inspiring students through innovation, excellence, and checks from Houston Schools That Inspire..

Congratulations to Dr. Dixie Melillo MS for being recognized as one of Houston’s Schools that Inspire! Their commitment to excellence in education, innovative teaching methods, and fostering a supportive learning environment truly sets them apart. 🌟

Thank you, Good Reason Houston, for such an amazing surprise for the Melillo Mustangs and a few of their incredible teachers!👏

Stay tuned to hear all about this remarkable award from the Mustangs and the Pasadena ISD community!

Melillo Middle School is all smiles celebrating inspiring students through innovation, excellence, and checks from Houston Schools That Inspire..

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South Houston High’s Basketball Banquet celebrated students’ hard work and achievements in an unforgettable season filled with teamwork.

Basketball Banquet-Celebrating an Incredible Season!

We wrapped up the season in style at our annual Basketball Banquet, where we honored the hard work, talent, and leadership of our student-athletes across all levels of the program. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients!

Sub-Varsity Awards
Freshman B Team
• Trojan Award – Adam Aguirre
• Offensive MVP – Damian Rosales
• Defensive MVP – Ryland Anderson
• MVP – Rodrick Anderson

Freshman A Team
• Trojan Award – Juan Lopez
• Offensive MVP – Darius Muhammad
• Defensive MVP – Ja’Korey Jones
• MVP – Jacolby Mayberry

Junior Varsity – Gray Team
• Trojan Award – Ethen Micheaux (Jr.)
• Offensive MVP – Andrew Alexandre (So.)
• Defensive MVP – Naetochukwu Armstrong-Ekezie (Jr.)
• MVP – Jayden Torres (Fr.)

Junior Varsity – Red Team
• Trojan Award – Nicholas Nguyen (Fr.)
• Offensive MVP – Camden Bailey (Jr.)
• Defensive MVP – Jayden Victoria (Jr.)
• MVP – Arturo Carrillo Jr. (Fr.)

Varsity Awards
• Trojan Award – Robert McKinney (Sr.)
• Offensive MVP – James Henry II (Fr.)
• Defensive MVP – Xavier Muhammad (So.)
• MVP – Jordan Buckner (Sr.)

District 22-6A Honors
• Offensive MVP & 1st Team All-District – Jordan Buckner (Sr.)
• Newcomer of the Year & 1st Team All-District – James Henry II (Fr.)
• 1st Team All-District – Xavier Muhammad (So.)
• Honorable Mention – Rafael Henriquez-Garay (Sr.)

State Recognition | Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
• Assistant Coach of the Year Finalist – Coach Jermaine Philps
• All-Region Team & Academic All-State – Jordan Buckner

We are incredibly proud of the commitment and achievements of every athlete and coach. The future of Trojan Basketball is bright!South Houston High’s Basketball Banquet celebrated students’ hard work and achievements in an unforgettable season filled with teamwork.

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Two talented Pasadena ISD students are vying for the Houston rodeo poster crown, and they need your vote to secure victory.

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Two incredible Pasadena ISD students are in the running for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Poster Contest, and they need YOUR support to win!
Voting is open now — just click the link below to cast your vote: https://ow.ly/MsU550VKC6w
🚨Use your mobile data or hotspot when voting on campus to ensure your vote counts! Or scan the QR code, and let’s support our students!

Two talented Pasadena ISD students are vying for the Houston rodeo poster crown, and they need your vote to secure victory.

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Video: Dedicated CTE students at Dobie are wrapping up the year by earning certifications and their stoles.

Our CTE students at Dobie are finishing the year strong by earning their certifications and stoles! Join us in celebrating their hard work and achievements!

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Teacher Appreciation Week at South Houston High kicked off with a vibrant Cinco de Mayo.

Teacher Appreciation Week is off to an amazing start at SHHS!
Our incredible staff boarded the SHHS Trojan for a festive stop in Mexico to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Today’s celebration included a nacho bar fiesta and a chance to win gift cards with our fun “Dress the Trojan” game!

We’re so lucky to have such dedicated, passionate, and fun educators—thank you for everything you do!
Stay tuned as the Teacher Appreciation Week adventure continues!

Teacher Appreciation Week at South Houston High kicked off with a vibrant Cinco de Mayo.

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Video: Congrats to Sofia and Myka for showcasing their brilliant ideas at the Borlaug Youth in Agriculture Program.

Shoutout to our amazing FFA students, Sofia Careaga from J. Frank Dobie High School and Myka Mikolajchak from Pasadena High School Eagles! They represented us at the Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture Program, where they presented their innovative ideas at the Capstone Presentations and Educational Grant Ceremony in College Station. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to advancing agriculture! Keep shining, Myka and Sofia. #PISDCTE #CTE #CTEforTheWin #FFA

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Last week, PISD celebrated budding authors from Hancock, Jensen, and McMasters Elementary Schools with a night of creativity and community.

Last week, we proudly honored our talented elementary writers at the district’s second annual Reading, Writing, and Collaborative Publishing Party Event!!!

📚Our talented 4th graders from Hancock, Jensen, & McMasters Elementary Schools have created special books about culture, traditions, family, and much more. Thanks to our dedicated staff and Chick-Fil-A for their support it was an event for the books. Click the link below to see more photos from our published student authors!!👏 https://ow.ly/8bYC50VMVeq

Last week, PISD celebrated budding authors from Hancock, Jensen, and McMasters Elementary Schools with a night of creativity and community.

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PISD’s 2nd Annual Pasadena Lineman Challenge brought competition, showcasing teamwork thanks to an amazing coaching staff and enthusiastic participants.

2nd Annual Pasadena Lineman Challenge in the books. These guys competed and had a blast! Thanks to Coach C for putting this together again!! Thanks to all the PHS football staff: Coach J. Hersh, Coach R.Hersh, Coach Wortman, Coach Franklin, Coach Ferguson, Coach Conerly, Coach Cazares. Female Coaches: Coach Garcia and Coach Garviey as well as Coach C wife Jen!! Also Pasadena Admin, Mr.Parker!! Without y’all’s help we couldn’t hold this event.

Can’t wait for next year! We are looking for sponsors for the event. If interested please let us know!

Pasadena High School Eagles
Jackson Intermediate School
Queens Intermediate School
San Jacinto Tigers

PISD’s 2nd Annual Pasadena Lineman Challenge brought competition, showcasing teamwork thanks to an amazing coaching staff and enthusiastic participants.

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Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with incredible music from renowned composers at South Houston High’s Sounds of the Cinema Spectacular tomorrow May 6th.

See everyone there!! ❤️🎶🖤

Come join the band on Tuesday, May 6th for our final concert of 2025! We will be performing music by Michael Giacchino, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Richard Strauss, Pharrell Williams, Journey, Santana and more at our Sounds of the Cinema Spectacular! Don’t miss this great event!

Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with incredible music from renowned composers at South Houston High’s Sounds of the Cinema Spectacular tomorrow May 6th.

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Video: Sixty-seven Dobie students rallied together transforming the South Belt area into a cleaner, greener community.

67 Dobie students show up today for South Belt Clean Up!

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Rayburn’s Culinary Club at the Cook Around the World Competition, showcasing their skills and cooking Asian dishes in a race against time.

Our Culinary Club had an incredible experience this past weekend at the Cook Around the World Competition at Walt Disney World! Each team was randomly assigned a region—we got Asia—and given a mystery box with 4 ingredients. With just 90 minutes on the clock, our students had to research, prep, and cook both an appetizer and an entrée.

They worked incredibly hard, showed amazing teamwork, and we couldn’t be prouder of their performance!

Here are our results out of 28 teams in our session (67 total teams):
• Appetizer: 17th place
• Entrée: 7th place!!
• Overall: 12th place!!!

Way to go, team!!

Rayburn’s Culinary Club at the Cook Around the World Competition, showcasing their skills and cooking Asian dishes in a race against time.

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Rayburn celebrated their Hall of Honor induction, highlighting the incredible achievements of three Texans shaping lives for decades.

Yesterday was a special day at Sam Rayburn High School. We inducted three very worthy Texans into our Hall of Honor and celebrated them on campus with a beautiful ceremony and reveal of their plaques.

The 2025 inductees are:
Theo “Ted” Grant – Faculty 1973-1993
Tresa Roebuck Spencer – Class of 1990
David “Doc” Krebs – Class of 1991

If you are lucky enough to have had any of these people influence your life, you know how special their accomplishments are. If you’d like to learn more about them, see the link below.

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Rayburn celebrated their Hall of Honor induction, highlighting the incredible achievements of three Texans shaping lives for decades.

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Eager future Trojans exploring campus life at an Open House for the Class of 2029.

A Full House for the Future!

Our Early College Program was thrilled to host an Open House for the Class of 2029 — and it was a packed event! Future ECHS Trojans got a first look at campus life, learned about academic and student expectations, and started imagining their high school journey with us.
We can’t wait to welcome you all next year! ❤️🖤

Eager future Trojans exploring campus life at an Open House for the Class of 2029.

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Pasadena High sparkled with honor as PISD celebrated its brightest students and their inspiring mentors, showcasing talent, dedication, and community spirit.

A Night to Shine!
Tonight, we proudly celebrated our Shining Stars, an evening dedicated to honoring the top 10 students from each Pasadena ISD school and the mentors they selected who helped guide their journey.

This elegant event highlighted the academic excellence, dedication, and heart of our Mighty Eagles. These students represent the very best of PHS, and their mentors reflect the power of connection, support, and belief in our youth.

A special shoutout to our amazing Floral Design class at Pasadena High School for crafting the beautiful centerpieces that added an extra touch of elegance to the evening!

Pasadena High sparkled with honor as PISD celebrated its brightest students and their inspiring mentors, showcasing talent, dedication, and community spirit.

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At the Shining Stars Gala, PISD honored the remarkable South Houston High Class of 2025 students whose achievements shine as bright as their futures.

PISD Celebrates Excellence at the Shining Stars Gala

This evening, PISD proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of the top 10 students from the SHHS Class of 2025 during the Shining Stars Gala.

Congratulations to our remarkable students who have exemplified dedication and excellence:

Daliah Acosta
Rosa Contreras
Jennifer Flores
Deborah Getu
Thanh Truc Huynh
Kiara Moya De La Rosa
Krista Nguyen
Thien Phuc Pham
Lindsey Alize Sanchez
Joaquin Vargas

Students were escorted by their Shining Star faculty mentors: Steven Lew, Julian Rivera, Kerry-Ann Thompson, Robin McCann, Jorge Olivares, Sammi Pierce, Leslie Perez, Stephanie Maslowski, and Cristiana Santillan.

Your hard work and commitment to academic excellence shines brightly!

At the Shining Stars Gala, PISD honored the remarkable South Houston High Class of 2025 students whose achievements shine as bright as their futures.

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Take two minutes to watch and like Pasadena High student’s video on air pollution.

Here is the video link & message.
EYC- Pollutey Cares About Houston – Video

Copy and paste into internet browser —>>

www.TinyURL.com/PHSyoutubeEYC2025 <<—

Hello Eagles,
One of our students just recently entered into a video contest and we want to blow it up!

Represent your school by taking two minutes of your time to watch this informative and awe-inspiring video about air pollution!

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Pollutey The Eagle teaches a Houstonian on what ozone pollution is and reveals the dangers it presents to Houston health. All the while, giving advice on act…

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Two talented Pasadena ISD students are vying for a rodeo poster title. Cast your vote now and help them win.

Two incredible Pasadena ISD students are in the running for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Poster Contest, and they need YOUR support to win!

Voting is open now — just click the link below to cast your vote: https://ow.ly/MsU550VKC6w

🚨Use your mobile data or hotspot when voting on campus to ensure your vote counts! Or scan the QR code, and let’s support our students!

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Video: Mighty Eagles soar high as the Floral Design team dazzles with over 80 stunning arrangements.

Our Mighty Eagles are blooming with talent!
Today, Mr. Mik and the Floral Team hauled 80+ floral arrangements to the convention center in preparation for Shining Stars—and that’s just one example of their incredible dedication!

The FFA Floral Design class has been behind the beauty of so many events this year, from prom to the Superintendent’s retirement celebration, and countless campus and district functions.

Under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Mikolajchak these students continue to shine with their hard work, creativity, and commitment to excellence.

Thank you, Floral Design team, for representing Mighty Eagle Nation with pride and passion!

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At the 35th annual End of Season Banquet, Rayburn celebrated its talented swimmers and divers, honoring exceptional achievements in style and camaraderie.

The Sam Rayburn High School swimming and diving team held their 35th annual End of Season Banquet this past Friday at the Deer Park Battleground Golf Course . The following student-athletes were honored with special awards as a result of their success this season:

Most Valuable Swimmer/Diver; Darianna Rodriguez
Coaches Award: Haile Downs
Sportsmanship Award: Fredy Meraz
Rookie of the Year: Gabriella Olivo
Most Improved Swimmer/Diver: Javier Rodriguez (not shown)

Congratulations to all the swimmers and divers for an excellent 2024-2025 season.

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Congratulations to Eric and Mrs. Havner’s talented graphic design students, who showcased extraordinary creativity and passion in their presentations.

We are so proud of Eric and all of Mrs. Havner’s graphic design students for their awesome submissions and presentations. Thank you to the Pasadena Economic Development Corporation for giving our Pasadena Independent School District CTE students this opportunity and experience. #PISDCTE #CTE #CTEforTheWin

We had the privilege of celebrating Eric at the Pasadena Independent School District Partner Breakfast, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Through a special collaboration with Pasadena Memorial High School’s graphic design class, we invited students to volunteer their creativity and submit logo designs for Visit Pasadena TX. Eric’s design was selected, and it beautifully reflects the spirit and pride of our city.

This partnership with PISD is more than a project—it’s a commitment to encouraging the next generation of leaders, creatives, and changemakers. When we invest in students, we invest in our community’s future.

We’re proud to champion local talent and support opportunities that foster leadership, professional growth, and civic pride. Eric’s work is now part of our city’s story—and we can’t wait to see where his journey takes him next.

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This past weekend, Pasadena ISD’s annual Name That Book competition captivated young readers, with Garfield Elementary taking 1st place as the overall winner.

📚✨ Pasadena ISD elementary schools had their annual Name That Book competition this past weekend, and it was one for the books!

Garfield Elementary: 1st Place
Turner Elementary: 2nd Place
Sparks Elementary: 3rd Place

Congratulations to all the participants! 🏆

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At South Houston High, young men were inspired by powerful speakers while enjoying food and receiving travel kits at Reel Men Rise Up.

South Houston High School proudly hosted “Reel Men Rise Up,” an inspiring evening dedicated to empowering our young men.

Guests heard powerful messages on perseverance, hard work, and financial literacy from Manuel Colunga of Mi Tienda and Jose L. Jimenez of State Farm and Harris County Precinct 2.

Each student received a travel kit and goodies, while families enjoyed a delicious dinner and homemade desserts prepared by our Culinary Arts students.

Thank you to our young men and their families who participated in this meaningful event. Together, we continue to invest in the success and future of our students. 

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The South Houston High swimming and diving team’s End of Season Banquet celebrated their athletes and showcased their impressive achievements.

The South Houston High School swimming and diving team held their 3rd annual End of Season Banquet this past Friday at the Deer Park Battleground Golf Course. The following student-athletes were honored with special awards as a result of their success this season:

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Most Valuable Swimmer/Diver and Coach’s Award: Andres Cruz
Sportsmanship Award and Most Improved Swimmer/Diver: April Delgado
Rookie of the Year: Giselle Hernandez (not pictured)

Congratulations to all the swimmers and divers for an excellent 2024-2025 season.

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Congratulations to South Houston High’s talented Orchestra students for their stellar performance at the Bayou City Classic, winning the Division 1 Sweepstakes Award.

Huge congratulations to our amazing Orchestra students and their dedicated Director, Mr. Rivera, for their outstanding performance at the Bayou City Classic Music Festival in Galveston! Bringing home a Division 1 Sweepstakes Award is a phenomenal achievement. We are so proud of your talent, hard work, and commitment. Way to go, Orchestra! ❤️🎻🖤

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Attention all aspiring Mighty Eagles. Join Band Eagle Camp to ignite your passion for music and create lasting friendships.

Calling All Future Mighty Eagles!
Band Eagle Camp is Here!

We’re excited to welcome 8th graders from Jackson IS, Queens IS, and San Jacinto IS as they begin their musical journey with the Pasadena High School Mighty Eagle Band!

Camp Dates:

Monday, April 28 | 4:30–5:30 PM

Monday, May 5 | 4:30–5:30 PM

Monday, May 12 | 4:30–5:30 PM

Join us in the band hall to meet new friends, learn the basics, and get ready to SOAR with the Mighty Eagle Band!

The future sounds bright at Pasadena High School!

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South Houston High students, next Wednesday is a campus physical day for your journey into sports, dance, band, or JROTC fun.

We will host a campus physical day next Wednesday, 05/07/2025 from 11am-2pm for all students for any student interested in joining a sport, cheer/dance, band, or JROTC. It is required to have a UIL Physical on file BEFORE participating in these activities. It only costs $25, and can be paid for in cash or through the link provided on the flyer.

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PISD honors Early College High School seniors, who are stepping into the future with both high school diplomas and associate degrees.

We’re proud to celebrate our Early College High School seniors! 🎓 These incredible students are graduating high school with their associate degrees already in hand. Congratulations to the Class of 2025, you’re just getting started! View the album here: https://ow.ly/Im6C50VJ3UT

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Cheers to the Dobie Key Club for their achievements at LEDCON in Dallas, showcasing exceptional leadership and earning lots of awards.

🔑 Congratulations to the Dobie Key Club who attended LEDCON Convention in Dallas this weekend. They came home with several awards:

Dobie Senior Jabez Palma, the Lieutenant Governor of the Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District, earned the International Sandy Nininger Award and the Leader of Leaders Award for his stellar leadership.

🏆 #9 CLUB IN THE DISTRICT

🏆 Distinguished Secretary, Sheyla Le

🏆 Distinguished Editor, Vyvy Do

🏆 Outstanding Member, Fabian Ramirez

🏆 Club Newsletter Award

🏆 Leader of Leaders Recipient, Jabez Palma

🏆 Top 5 Lieutenant Governors, Jabez Palma

🏆 Top 5 Lieutenant Governors, Bao Dang

🏆 Distinguished Governors’s Project Award

🏆 Distinguished UNICEF Cup Award

🏆 T-O Foundation Scholarship $1500, Vyvy Do

🏆 T-O Foundation Scholarship $1000, Jabez Palma

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You can call the Pasadena High Calculator Applications Team champs. Now they’re on their way to tackle the state championship.

WE’RE GOING TO STATE! 🦅🏆

Congratulations to our incredible Pasadena High School Calculator Applications Team—Napoleon Leang, Alejandra Gaytan, Julian Navarro, and Jonathan Hernandez—for becoming the Conference 5A, Region III CHAMPIONS this past weekend at the UIL Academics Regional Tournament!

Because of their amazing victory, our Eagles are headed to the University of Texas at Austin to compete for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!

These four scholars represent the very best of Mighty Eagle Nation—hard work, perseverance, and excellence in action. Now, they are one of only five teams left standing in the entire state of Texas!

We are so proud of your accomplishment and the way you continue to cultivate your minds and soar higher every day.

Let’s wish them good luck as they chase a STATE TITLE.

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Dobie’s Octathletes dominated the competition, bringing home more metal than a Chevy plant.

So proud of our Octathletes! 🥇🏅 We brought home 7 individual medals! 🎉
Huge shoutout to Valeria Garza for earning bronze in literature and Reyna Rivera for snagging silver in music. 🎶👏 Cullen Ponder also shined bright with bronze medals in art, economics, and science, silver in literature and social science, and a gold for music! 🎨📚🎵 Way to go, Longhorns! Your hard work truly paid off! 💪

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PISD Superintendent Dr. Lopez celebrated Jesus Gomez’s remarkable achievement as the national winner of the Roberts Copperton Inspirational Award at Dobie.

Dr. Lopez, Pasadena ISD’s new superintendent, took time to visit Dobie High School to honor Jesus Gomez, the national winner of the Roberts Copperton Inspirational Award for Academic Decathlon.

We are incredibly proud of Jesus and all of our Academic Decathlon students!

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PISD at the Pink Honor Banquet, celebrating impactful fundraising and honoring incredible staff for their dedication during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Last week, Pasadena ISD was proudly highlighted at the Susan G. Komen Pink Honor Banquet for our contributions to Komen over the last 21 years, during which we the district has raised over a million dollars. Superintendent Toni Lopez attended on behalf of the district, emphasizing the schools’ commitment to supporting this incredible organization and celebrating October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 👏

South Belt Elementary Principal Amber Morris and Academic Advancement District Specialist Sarah Smith were honored for their outstanding efforts over the school year! 💕

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Pasadena High is soaring toward success, celebrating B rating and four academic distinctions, as they aim for an A.

We’re proud to be soaring higher at PHS! 🦅

The Texas Education Agency Accountability Report is in, and Pasadena High School has earned an overall B rating. A small indicator to the hard work, growth, and commitment of our entire Eagle community.

But we’re not stopping there. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, and we’re reaching for that A, because at PHS, we never settle.

We also earned FOUR academic distinctions that highlight areas where our students and staff are shining bright:

⭐️ Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts
⭐️ Academic Achievement in Mathematics
⭐️ Academic Achievement in Science
⭐️ Top 25% in Academic Growth

This achievement is only possible because of our incredible teachers, dedicated students, and supportive community. We see your efforts, and we celebrate your excellence.

Let’s keep pushing forward, Mighty Eagles. The future is bright, and we’re just getting started.

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Meet Vaughaligan “Von Won” Walwyn’s inspiring journey from PISD student to pastor and artist empowers the next generation through faith and music.

✨Pasadena ISD Alumni Spotlight✨
Vaughaligan “Von Won” Walwyn’s story is rooted in Pasadena ISD and fueled by faith, music, and service. Now a pastor, artist, and entrepreneur, he’s returned to campuses across the district to share motivational messages with students—bringing his journey full circle. Read about his journey here: https://ow.ly/HzpR50VHZ88

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Video: CTE Freshman criminal justice students ventured into Texas City Fire Station #1, checking out the teamwork of firefighters.

Freshman criminal justice students got an exclusive backstage pass to Texas City Fire Station #1! They explored the exciting world of firefighting and learned how these heroes team up with local law enforcement.

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Video: At the The PISD Maritime Banquet, CTE Captain Gray celebrated maritime seniors and welcomed fresh faces.

The PISD Maritime Banquet was last night as Captain Gray honored his graduating seniors and welcomed the incoming freshman. Thank you to Jacquie and Port Houston along with all of the other business partners that support the maritime program.

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Dobie OMEGA and Art department students proudly experienced the vibrant mural completion in the sensory room, celebrating creativity in motion.

We would like to spotlight a great collaboration between our OMEGA and Art department. Today we held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate our art students hard work on completing a mural in the newly launched sensory room. We also enjoyed seeing our OMEGA students getting a first look at the room. Special thanks to our student creative director, Xavier Rubalcava and his dedicated assistants: Khloe Coronado, Misha Santana, Yanaiza Nino, and Mane Avetisyan. It’s always great whenever students get to see their creations not only become reality, but also see how it can impact someone else’s life. Way to go Longhorns!

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Join PISD on May 6th for public meetings held to shape the future of federal funding for our schools.

PISD holds Public Meetings 🚨 Pasadena ISD will hold two public meetings on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to seek comments on the need and use of federal funds within Title I, II, III and IV. The purpose of the meeting is to seek input on how the district can use funds to provide supplemental services and support to students, families, teachers, administrators and other district staff. Meetings are at 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at the Pasadena ISD Administration Building, 3920 Mickey Gilley Blvd. Pasadena, TX, 77505. For more information, contact the Pasadena ISD office at 713-740-0225.

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Cassandra’s a talented Senior at Dobie who’s won the Congressional District Art Competition, bringing her artwork to the nation’s Capitol.

Senior Visual Arts student, Cassandra Perez, of Dobie High School has won the 29th Congressional District Art Competition. Her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and she will be honored at an award ceremony in Washington, D.C. At yesterday’s local ceremony, hosted by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, her teacher, Ms. Finley, proudly celebrated this incredible accomplishment with her.

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Pasadena High proudly earned the AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction title, showcasing our commitment to student success and educational excellence.

Pasadena High School Named an AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction!

We are thrilled to announce that Pasadena High School has been recognized as an AVID Schoolwide Site of Distinction!

This prestigious honor reflects our commitment to fostering a college and career-ready culture through the AVID program. It acknowledges our dedication to:

📍Implementing AVID strategies schoolwide, ensuring all students benefit from proven instructional practices.

📍Promoting a college-going culture, where every student is encouraged and supported to pursue higher education.

📍Demonstrating measurable success, with students showing significant academic growth and readiness for post-secondary endeavors.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our educators, and the support of our community. Together, we’ve created an environment where every student is empowered to succeed.

Let’s continue to soar high, Mighty Eagles! 🦅

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Pasadena High’s Vanguard Award recipients shine brightly, showcasing their remarkable dedication to community service.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Pasadena High School! ✨
These outstanding students have gone above and beyond through their dedication to community service and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others truly set them apart.

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PISD celebrates the remarkable achievements of South Houston High’s Vanguard Award winners, who exemplify dedication and passion for community service.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from South Houston High School! ✨
These outstanding students have gone above and beyond through their dedication to community service and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others truly set them apart.

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Video: CTE’s 10th Annual Business Partner Breakfast was a celebration of support, showcasing amazing culinary creations and beautiful floral designs.

Highlights from our 10th Annual Business Partner Breakfast!

Thank you to all of our business partners for their unwavering support of CTE in Pasadena ISD. A special thank you goes to the CTHS Culinary students and their teachers for the delicious breakfast, to PHS Floral Design for the stunning flower arrangements, to the CTHS Honor Guard for presenting the colors, and to CTHS A/V for capturing fantastic photos.

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Check out the Vanguard Award winners from Rayburn, whose inspiring contributions are transforming our community.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Sam Rayburn High School! ✨
These outstanding students have gone above and beyond through their dedication to community service and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others truly set them apart.

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Video: Dobie students sharing their college plans for next year, thanks to the teachers who inspire their paths to success.

It’s a match! Our students share their plans for colleges and universities next year. Thank you to our teacher heroes for preparing our students for success!

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Help bring Judith home. Her inspiring journey from humble classrooms to national recognition.

Judith Goodman’s educational odyssey began in the modest classrooms of South Houston Elementary, where she first discovered her calling for teaching young minds. Her passion and skill quickly became apparent as she helped pioneer the opening of Mae Smythe Elementary, establishing not just classrooms but creating educational environments where children thrived. After three decades of direct classroom impact, Goodman’s expertise was recognized at the district level, where she transitioned to a curriculum specialist role. Yet retirement didn’t diminish her commitment to education; instead, it presented a new chapter. She launched her own consulting business, transforming from a beloved local teacher to a nationally recognized expert who traversed the country sharing her methodologies with eager educators looking to replicate her success.

Educators are the architects of future generations. They hold pencils, chalk, and sometimes our very dreams, shaping minds with patience and love. Judith Goodman has touched countless students’ lives over her 30-year career at Pasadena Independent School District. Her impact extends beyond mere academics; she inspires lifelong learners, empathic citizens, and leaders of tomorrow. Her family is holding a Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale this Saturday, April 26th, to raise money for her continued care after she suffered a devastating stroke while visiting friends in Maine. Thank you for your prayers and support.

Link for Spaghetti Dinner Reservation:
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GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-judiths-journey-back-to-houston

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The vibrant community of Kruse Elementary gathered to joyfully revive their cherished SPARK Park with exciting new playground features.

🎉 Yesterday, Kruse Elementary celebrated the re-SPARK of their beloved SPARK Park! 🌳✨ The park, originally dedicated in 2013, now features a Custom KidBuilder structure, an inclusive team totter, 3 Bay Arch swings with integrated shade, and a multi-user disc swing.

The event was a joyous occasion for Kruse, with students receiving SPARK coloring books to commemorate the day. Attendees, including Kruse Elementary administrators, teachers, students, and community parents, enjoyed a special performance by Kruse Elementary students and Pasadena Eagles in rodeo fashion. The Pasadena High School Eagles were also honored, with various students in showcasing flag presentations during the ceremony.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this project possible! To read more on this mazing dedication click here: https://ow.ly/Xjbe50VE9Ml👏

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Eagle pride soared high as past and present united, reminding everyone that Eagle roots run deep and vibrant.

Eagle Pride Never Dies!

During our Eagle Escort Spring Show showcase, we had the honor of welcoming back legendary alumni Sylvia Harden (‘74), Evelyn Stubbs Jackson (‘75), Gayle Bourque Melancon (‘76), and Patti Drake Bodkins (‘76). These incredible women returned not only to relive memories as Eagle Escorts. Their smiles, stories, and presence reminded us just how deep our 59 years of Escorts roots run.

But the night didn’t just belong to the past, it shined with our current Eagle Escorts, who lit up the stage with spirit, and passion.

We’re proud to share a glimpse of this unforgettable night, a video of the showcase and a moment with the alumni as a reminder that Eagle Pride Never Dies!

From past to present, the legacy continues.
This is our pride. This is our purpose. This is Pasadena.

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PISD honors the remarkable 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Pasadena High, whose inspiring efforts transform our community with every act of kindness.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Pasadena High School! ✨
These outstanding students have gone above and beyond through their dedication to community service and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others truly set them apart.

PISD honors the remarkable 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Pasadena High, whose inspiring efforts transform our community with every act of kindness.

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Kudos to the students and teachers for going platinum at the Jr VASE event.

Congratulations to all of our students and teachers who participated in the Jr VASE event in Alvin Jr. High.

6 teachers from 5 different schools brought home 6 platinum medals. We also had a first time teacher bring back a platinum medal, Ms. Ryder! As a district, 45 pieces also earned an excellent, “4” rating!

Congratulations to all of our Platinum Medal winners!

Ava O. Thompson Intermediate
Timothy C. Beverly Hills Intermediate
Nguyen L. Thompson Intermediate
Kaylee F. De Zavala Middle School
Isabelle B. San Jacinto Intermediate

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PISD celebrates the incredible Vanguard Award recipients from Memorial High, whose remarkable achievements inspire us all to make a difference.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Pasadena Memorial High School! ✨
These outstanding students have gone above and beyond through their dedication to community service and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others truly set them apart.

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Memorial High students reeling in the wins proudly claimed the top spots in the Texas Fish Art Contest.

REELING IN THE WINS!

Pasadena Memorial High School – Pasadena ISD students win big in the 2025 Texas Fish Art Contest, taking home 1st and 2nd place!

1st Place- Joshua W.
2nd Place- Dalia M.

These students win a scholarship of $1,000 for 1st place, and $750 for 2nd place, and will be honored at a ceremony this summer.

Way to go, Ms. Nguyen! We are extremely proud of all of you!

Thank you, Texas Parks and Wildlife for sponsoring this event.

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Young men of South Houston High, embark on a journey of growth, knowledge, and community connection April 29th.

Young men, it’s time to level up! South Houston High School is hosting an evening full of wisdom, food, and prizes.
All focused on real-life success: career prep, financial smarts, and being a strong citizen for our community.
“REEL MEN RISE UP” April 29 – Starts at 6PM – Bring a parent, leave inspired!

Get schooled on life, money, and what it really means to show up as a citizen.
Anchors away!

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CTHS’s US History Blitz was a celebration of knowledge, bringing students and teachers together an educational adventure.

The US History Blitz at CTHS was a remarkable achievement, engaging students and enhancing their understanding of key historical events and concepts. The event featured interactive activities, collaborative learning, and expert presentations, making history both exciting and accessible. Participants displayed enthusiasm and a strong commitment to learning, contributing to a vibrant educational environment. Overall, the Blitz not only reinforced historical knowledge but also fostered a sense of community and teamwork among students. The success of this event highlights the passion for education at CTHS and sets a positive precedent for future initiatives. #theCTHS ************************ US History Blitz was a HUGE success!!! #theCTHS



















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La Iglesia del Pueblo energized Pasadena High’s dedicated staff with the snacks during the STAAR testing.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to La Iglesia del Pueblo for their generous support of Pasadena High School during STAAR testing week. This morning, they surprised our dedicated staff with coffee and pan dulce, showing their appreciation for our hard work during this busy period. It was particularly special as the volunteers included proud Pasadena High alumni—Pastor Ruben, Nayeli, Emily, and Alford. We are incredibly thankful for La Iglesia del Pueblo’s ongoing investment in our school and for embodying the Mighty Eagle spirit within our community. Your kindness and support truly bless our campus! #MightyEagleProud #CommunitySupport #LaIglesiaDelPueblo #STAARWeek #PasadenaHS ************************ A Heartfelt Thank You to La Iglesia del Pueblo!

We want to extend our deepest appreciation to La Iglesia del Pueblo for their generous support of Pasadena High School during STAAR testing week.

This morning, they surprised our hardworking staff with coffee and pan dulce as a way to say thank you for their dedication and effort through this busy season.

Even more meaningful—those who came to serve are all proud Pasadena High School alumni: Pastor Ruben, Nayeli, Emily, and Alford

We are so grateful to La Iglesia del Pueblo for their continued investment in our school and for reminding us that the Mighty Eagle spirit is alive and well in our community.

Thank you for blessing our campus with kindness and support!

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PISD honors the remarkable 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High for their inspiring community impact.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School! ✨
These outstanding students have gone above and beyond through their dedication to community service and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others truly set them apart.

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Dobie Class of 2025 get ready to rock your cap and gown to stroll down memory lane at your elementary school.

Attention Class of 2025! It’s time to sign up for the Elementary Walk! Seniors have the option to go back to their elementary school in their cap and gown to be celebrated on May 19, after Senior Breakfast. (Students are released from the breakfast at 10:00 and are responsible for their own transportation to their elementary campus.) Students who did not attend a PISD elementary may choose any campus!

Atkinson: 11:00 AM
Burnett: 10:30 AM
Bush: 1:00 PM
Frazier: 10:30 AM
Hancock: 11:00 AM
Meador: 10:30 AM
Moore: 10:30 AM
Stuchbery: 10:30 AM
South Belt: 10:30 AM

Sign up on the QR code by May 7:

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PISD celebrates the remarkable 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from Dobie High, showcase exceptional leadership and community spirit.

Join us in celebrating the 2025 Vanguard Award recipients from J. Frank Dobie High School! ✨
These outstanding students have gone above and beyond through their dedication to community service and making a lasting impact beyond the classroom. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to serving others truly set them apart.

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Pasadena ISD’s Big Art Day was filled with creativity. Bondy Intermediate and Pasadena High School were crowned Chalk Champs.

Pasadena ISD’s Big Art Day was a huge success! Thank you to all the families administrators, and community members that came out to see our talented student artists and teachers. For the first time ever, we awarded the title of “Chalk Champs” to the best chalk square in the Middle School (6-8) and High School category. Bondy Intermediate and Pasadena High School Eagles were the winners that came out on top with their creative masterpieces. Congratulations!

We hope to see everyone again next year!

Thank you, Moon Rooster, Rolling Republic BBQ, The Funnel Bar, Pasadena Parks & Rec, Pasadena Public Libraries, Southside Roller Derby, and Pasadena ISD PreK. City of Pasadena, Texas – Government

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Video: Catch Party in the USA tonight with the incredible Dobie Lariaettes, making their grand finale at 7pm.

Don’t miss Party in the USA presented by the amazing Dobie Lariaettes! Catch the final show tomorrow night at 7. #DobiePride

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Last Friday, Pasadena High celebrated student achievements by honoring new members of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica with a vibrant induction ceremony.

Honoring Culture, Language, and Leadership at PHS!

This Friday Pasadena High School proudly hosted the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (National Hispanic Honor Society) Induction Ceremony a tradition that began on our campus in 2004.

Founded by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese in 1953, this prestigious society celebrates students who have demonstrated not only a deep passion for the Spanish language and Hispanic culture—but also high academic achievement, leadership, and character.

To be inducted, students must meet rigorous academic standards and show a strong commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom.

Our newest inductees are continuing a legacy rooted in unity, service, scholarship, and cultural pride, and we couldn’t be prouder to recognize their accomplishments and welcome them into this honorable society.

Felicidades, estudiantes… you represent the heart and soul of Mighty Eagle Nation!

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Last week’s Superintendent Student Advisory Council meeting buzzed with ideas, insights, and inspiration.

Last night’s Superintendent Student Advisory Council meeting with Pasadena ISD Superintendent Dr. Toni Lopez was one for the books! 🎉 SSAC members from all six of our high schools shared their thoughts on the school year and possible improvements. It was a great time full of lively mingling, engaging conversations, and valuable insights.

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Check out the amazing 14 PISD students whose artistic talents showed at the Texas Elementary Art Meet this weekend.

Join us in congratulating our 14 PK-5 artists who participated in this weekend’s Texas Elementary Art Meet (TEAM) and earned a “Top of TEAM” designation. This designation is only awarded to the top 10% of entries in each region. TEAM provides a collegiate assessment for an individual elementary art student based on the standards of TEKS and provides constructive criticism (actual feedback) for the student’s literary and expressive process.o

From the 32 Top of TEAM winners in our Region, Pasadena Independent School District students claimed 14 medals!

Odalys B, South Belt Elem
Annora N , South Belt Elem
Leia G, Moore Elem
Ariel H, South Belt Elem
Rebecca M L, Moore Elem
Alondra O, Thomas Hancock Elem
Keenan P, Melillo MS
Miranda D, Fred Roberts MS
Sean W, Fred Roberts MS
Olivia T, Morris Elem
Thiago O , Melillo MS
Itzayana R, Rick Schneider MS
Liana H, Melillo MS
Natalie J, Fred Roberts MS

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Huge kudos to Pasadena High’s Yaritza for being selected among the 75 elite students for the Texas A&M Bush School Youth Leadership Program this summer.

Big Congratulations to Yaritza Sosa!

We are proud to announce that Pasadena High School Junior, Yaritza Sosa, has been selected as one of only 75 students across Texas to attend the prestigious Texas A&M Bush School Youth Leadership Program this summer!

This highly competitive program recognizes high school students who demonstrate a strong commitment to leadership, civic engagement, ethics, and public service.

Yaritza, your dedication and passion for making a difference truly represent the best of Mighty Eagle Nation. We can’t wait to see how you grow and lead through this incredible opportunity!

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Check out Pasadena High’s Eagle honorees who lift the community with responsibility every single day.

Please help us celebrate our Pasadena High School Honorees, who truly embody the values that define what it means to be an Eagle:

Teacher of the Year: Keesha Bruce

New Teacher of the Year: Amanda Lopas

Para of the Year: Daniel Barrera

Support Staff of the Year: Raul Avila

These incredible Mighty Eagles go above and beyond for our students, our staff, and our school community. They demonstrate courage in every challenge, take responsibility for lifting others, and lead with respect in all they do.

We’re proud to call them Mighty Eagles!

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Cheers to Dobie ECHS students Andrew and Jesus for showcasing their remarkable research at NCUR 2025 in the vibrant Pittsburgh.

Congratulations to Dobie ECHS students Andrew Ullman, and Jesus Gómez, who are at NCUR 2025 in Pittsburgh. Hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the theme is ‘Engaging Minds. Empowering Students.’ Andrew Ullman will be presenting his research on Applying Machine Learning to Find Pricing Patterns in Chemicals, and Jesus Gómez researched Analyzing Trends and Variations of Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution: Using Data from Pandora Spectrometer, EPA, and OMI sensors.

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Pasadena High’s sports medicine team patched it up at GHATS with their impressive skills.

Pasadena Sports Medicine Shines at GHATS!

On Saturday, April 5, our Pasadena High School Sports Medicine team showed up and showed out at the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society (GHATS) Annual Student Workshop!

Our Mighty Eagles represented PHS in three competitive events:

Taping Contest:
Senior Mariana Marquez DOMINATED the field—taking 1st place with a blazing time under one minute!

AT Olympics:
Seniors Mariana Marquez, Jocelyn Frias, and Fabian Aguirre led the team to a 2nd place tie, alongside Junior Miguel Cebrián and Sophomores Issyara Lee and Yissell Aguirre. They put in the hours, and it showed!

Quiz Bowl:
Senior Amira Valdez led the charge against a top-ranked team. While we didn’t advance, our team—Issyara Lee, Tytiana Russell, Celeste Quinones, and Diana Campuzano—competed with heart and determination.

These amazing students arrived at 6:30 AM ready to compete, connect, and represent Pasadena High School with pride. They came home with awards, memories, and the respect of everyone in attendance!

Way to go, Mighty Eagles!

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Kudos to the brilliant CTHS Engineering students for taking home top honors at the CREW Engineering Challenge with their innovative Tiny Home project.

Congratulations to the talented Engineering students at CTHS for their exceptional performance at the inaugural CREW Engineering Challenge! They wowed judges and guests alike with their remarkable Tiny Home (Energy Efficient) Project during the 2nd Annual Swing for a Cause fundraiser, hosted by BayTran.

We are thrilled to announce that Pasadena ISD was well represented and proudly earned both 1st and 2nd place, in addition to winning awards for Innovation, Design Process, and Quality of Research! This incredible achievement is a testament to their hard work, creativity, and dedication. Keep shining, future engineers!

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Get your creative juices flowing tonight for art and fun at Pasadena ISD’s Big Art Day.

Who’s ready for Big Art Day? 😊 It’s almost here! Don’t forget to stop by and enjoy a fun and creative experience with your kiddos at Pasadena ISD!


Join us tomorrow for Big Art Day! It’s a free event for all ages, so bring the whole family!

5-8pm at Pasadena ISD Veterans Memorial Stadium. 2906 Dabney Dr. Pasadena TX 77505.

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Dobie bowler Zaniya triumphed at the All-District State tournament paired perfectly with Gio’s hard work for a team showdown.

Congratulations to Zaniya McClain for placing first in the All-District State tournament. Zaniya also placed 4th at the Texas High School Bowling State Tournament.

Congratulations to Gio Melendez for his part in helping the Pasadena All District Varsity Boys team obtain second place at the All-district State tournament.

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Give your PISD grad a memorable surprise by booking a personalized shoutout today, celebrating their big day with pride and joy.

From today until May 9, you can celebrate your graduate’s big day by purchasing a personalized shoutout that will be shown at graduation!🎉 Whether it’s a heartfelt message or a fun tribute, let your grad know how proud you are!

Slots are filling up! Text “GRAD25” to 41444 to get yours.🌟

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Pasadena High’s debut at the SkillsUSA State Conference was a magnificent success, showcasing incredible talent and teamwork among aspiring builders.

🛠️ Eagle Excellence on Display at State SkillsUSA!

Today we celebrate a historic first for Pasadena High School’s Construction Lab, our very first time competing at the SkillsUSA State Conference, and we’re already making a mark!

Congratulations to Senior Ricardo Martinez, who earned:
✨ 2nd Place in the Cabinetmaking Competition – bringing home a Silver Medal
✨ A set of high-end woodworking tools
✨ A woodworking scholarship offer
✨ A visa gift card

Shoutout to Ismael Oviedo, who represented PHS with pride in a highly competitive Masonry competition at srate. Excellent work, Ismael!

Together, Ricardo and Ismael also earned one of the highest scores in the state on their Cabinetmaking Job Exhibit, receiving an amazing 398 out of 400 points for their beautifully built Lathe stand.

We are so proud of these talented students and grateful to our Mrs Harris, CTE Department, and Pasadena ISD Board for providing opportunities that open doors and build futures.

This is just the beginning!

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Last week, the unstoppable Dobie Bands harmonized everyone at the UIL concert, grabbing multiple Superior ratings and a well-deserved Sweepstake victory.

Last week, the Dobie Bands participated in the UIL Region 19 Band Concert & Sightreading Evaluation while also hosting the three-day event. The 6A Sub Non-Varsity the Dobie 9th Grade Symphonic Winds earned a Sweepstakes with Superior ratings in both Concert and Sightreading. In 6A Non-Varsity, the Dobie Symphonic Band earned a Superior rating in Sightreading, and our 6A Varsity Wind Ensemble earned unanimous Superior ratings in both Concert & Sightreading to complete the coveted UIL Sweepstakes! Congratulations to all our band students!

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The Memorial High Drumline rocked the competition, snatching 1st place at the Texas Color Guard Circuit State Championships.

Congratulations to the Pasadena Memorial High School Drumline!
This past Saturday, they clinched 1st place at the Texas Color Guard Circuit Percussion & Winds State Championships held at Sam Houston State University! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. We are so proud of your achievement! 👏🥁

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South Houston High in the Academic UIL District Competition at Alvin High was a triumphant showcase of talent.

The Academic UIL District Competition at Alvin High School this past Saturday, April 5th, was a success!

In Poetry Interpretation, Sophia Morales Rodriguez received 2nd place.

In Prose Interpretation, Jeisel Deras earned 4th place and Emely Martinez received 5th place.

All three students will be representing South Houston at Regionals! Congratulations to these Trojans!

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Video: Kudos to the amazing CTE students for bringing home impressive finishes at the Skills USA State Conference.

Congratulations to all of our students that competed last week at the Skills USA State Conference.

Shout-Out to these students that excelled in their respective contests!

PHS – Ricardo Martinez – 2nd place Cabinetmaking

CTHS – Daniel Muniz – 2nd place Welding I Technical Contest & Welding I Individual Hands-On

CTHS – Ashley Salas – 2nd place – Collision Damage Appraisal

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Thompson Intermediate’s pep rally exploded with energy as students celebrated their Texas School to Watch honor and inspired by motivational speaker Von Won.

Big celebrations today at Thompson Intermediate! The campus held a high-energy pep rally to honor their incredible achievement of being named a Texas School to Watch — recognized at both the state and national level! This honor is given to schools that show strong academic achievement, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Thompson has not only met these high standards but continues to grow and serve as a model for other schools across the state.

Students also heard an inspiring message from Pasadena ISD alum and motivational speaker Von Won, who reminded them that greatness starts right here. 🦁👏 View photos here: https://ow.ly/GlLZ50VuZYh

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Almost 300 Pasadena High students gathered for the ELA STAAR Blitz, fueling a day of pizza, prizes, and preparation for their upcoming tests.

Almost 300 students showed up for our ELA STAAR Blitz, and they showed out!

From pizza to exciting prizes, our students brought the energy, the focus, and the determination to prepare for success. It was an incredible day of learning, reviewing, and having fun but the work isn’t over yet!

We’ve got just TWO school days left until the big day — English I & II STAAR on Tuesday, April 8th.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Stay focused, hit the books, and come ready to show what you know. We believe in you Eagles!. Let’s finish strong!

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At South Houston High’s ELA STAAR Blitz Game Night, students united in excitement, showcasing their skills through games, laughter, and friendly competition, all while prepping for success!

What an incredible night we had at our ELA STAAR Blitz Game Night! Our amazing students came together for a fun-filled evening packed with engaging activities, interactive games, and exciting prizes—all designed to help them prepare for the upcoming ELA STAAR test on Tuesday, April 8th!

Our students showcased their skills while building confidence for the big day. The energy and enthusiasm in the room were contagious, and it was fantastic to see everyone collaborating and supporting each other!

A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and volunteers for making this event a success! Let’s keep that momentum going as we head into test week—together, we can achieve great things!

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The Pasadena High Wind Ensemble has struck a triumphant chord, winning the UIL Sweepstakes Award for their outstanding performances.

We are proud to announce that the Pasadena High School Wind Ensemble has earned a UIL Sweepstakes Award at this year’s UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation!

This award represents the highest possible rating a band can achieve—earning Superior (Division I) ratings from every judge in both the concert performance and the sight reading portions of the evaluation. It’s a testament to the hard work, discipline, and artistry of our student musicians.

Let’s give it up for our Wind Ensemble—you’ve made Pasadena High School proud!

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The Mighty Eagles District Track Meet highlights, showcasing incredible talent and determination while leaving their mark on Pasadena High’s proud legacy.

District Track Meet Highlights! 🏅

Our Mighty Eagles showed heart and hustle at the District Track Meet yesterday, and we’re proud to celebrate their achievements:

4th Place – Shawn Aguirre, Long Jump

4th Place – Toni Conchas, Shot Put

5th Place – Jose Reyna, Shot Put (Alternate)

Finalist – Jarvis McCarty, 100m Open

6th Place – Devany Sanchez, Girls Discus

Way to go, Eagles—you represented Pasadena High School with pride and determination!

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Rayburn celebrated the achievements of the finest educators, whose dedication and passion truly transform the school.

Today we recognized the best of Rayburn with our end of the year teacher and staff awards. They were nominated by their peers for the honors, and they each make such a huge difference on campus! Congratulations to:

Bryan Sager – Teacher of the Year
James Enoch – New Teacher of the Year
Autumn Cruz – Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year
Erika Montalbo – Clerical Paraprofessional of the Year

Tell us your favorite things about them in the comments!

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Video: Dobie’s video series chatting with Dr. Powell and her term as Superintendent.

We continue our tribute to Dr. Powell today. Thank you for all you’ve done for us!

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South Houston High’s athletes who raced, jumped, and threw their way to impressive finishes at the Pearland district track meet.

Congratulations to the following athletes for placing at the 22-6a district track meet held in Pearland.

ADVANCING TO THE AREA TRACK MEET NEXT FRIDAY
4th place boys 4×1 relay-team of Ka’mory Harris, Lakee Baker, Dion Johnson and Tyren Brewster.

Finishing with a Bronze medal, 3rd place in the boys shotput Xavier Muhammad.ADVANCING TO THE AREA TRACK

other medalists:

8th place discus-Valerie Rodríguez
8th place 400 meter dash- Max Mendoza
8th place 3200 meter run-Martin Medina
6th place high jump- Mikelle Brown
6th place girls 4×1 relay- team of Zaniyah Agege, De’Aziah Foster, Mikelle Brown and Jayneria Brown
6th place girls 4×2 relay- team of Zaniya Agege, De’Aziah Foster, Mikelle Brown and Jaleah Nalls

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The District Champions, South Houston High boys soccer program celebrated a remarkable season, with standout players and coaches earning well deserved district accolades.

The District Champion South Houston Boys Soccer program received several honors in this year’s district picks. Congratulations to:
* District MVP: Roney Perez

* Offensive Player of the Year: Riider Perez

* Co-Goal Keeper of the year: Zaid Betancourt

* Coach of the Year: Agustin Loredo

* First Team all district: Daniel Martinez, Roberto Moran, Dylan Munoz, Luis Garcia, Yeison Carbajal

* Second Team all district: Endy Velazquez, Mario Almendarez, Rodrigo Mejia, Daniel Montoya, and Franklin Zavala

* Honorable Mention included: Johan Cortez, Judah Quezada, Luis Garcia and Caesar Rasso

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Video: Dobie celebrating Dr. Powell’s incredible journey and honoring her before a well-deserved retirement.

We are continuing our celebration of Dr. Powell, who will be retiring. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students!

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Kudos to Principal of the Year recipients Sandra Buckner and Jennifer Capra, whose remarkable leadership at Kruse Elementary and Tegeler Community School has impacted students and communities alike.

Congratulations to our outstanding Principal of the Year recipients! 👏
Sandra Buckner from Kruse Elementary and Jennifer Capra from Tegeler Community School, were honored at the Region 4 Principal of the Year Luncheon for their exceptional leadership and dedication to our students and community. 💙

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Dobie Theatre’s talented team lit it up as they snag Tommy Tune Award finalist spots for their fabulous SpongeBob musical.

Dobie Theatre’s production of The SpongeBob musical has garnered two coveted Tommy Tune Awards Finalist spots! Sophia Carbajal, Julianne Garcia, and Abigail Kaydahzinne are finalists for Stage Management and Mr. Hamlin is a finalist for Scenic Design. The Tommy Tune Awards will be June 6 at Theatre Under the Stars. 

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Cheers to South Houston High’s Jaslynn for capturing 5th in Headline Writing and to Frida for snagging 2nd in News Writing. Say hello to Region.

Congratulations to Jaslynn Garza (left) who earned 5th place in Headline Writing at the UIL Academic Competition over the weekend. She will go to Region as an alternate. Frida Santos (right) won 2nd place in News Writing and will compete at Region for a chance to go to state. Go Trojans!

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Hats off to the amazing PMHS Welding students for crafting sturdy stair rails and supports, transforming the press box.

Shoutout to the talented PMHS Welding students! They’ve been hard at work, putting their skills to work by building the stair rails and supports for the new press box.

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Last Saturday, Dobie High made a triumphant return to the TCGC State Championships, while Pasadena Memorial High continued their legacy.

This past Saturday, two schools from our district competed at the Texas Color Guard Circuit State Championships at Texas A&M University’s Reed Arena. Dobie HS placed 5th overall in their round, and Pasadena Memorial HS placed 4th overall in their round. This is Dobie’s first appearance at State since TCGC has moved to a qualifying format, and this marks Pasadena Memorial’s second year in a row appearing at the TCGC State Championship.

Both of these programs are currently being directed by graduates of their programs.

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The Mighty Trojan Band’s Indoor Drumline triumphantly claimed 7th place at the TCGC Contest, marching proudly toward the State Contest this Saturday.

Big news for the Mighty Trojan Band’s Indoor Drumline! Over the weekend, they competed in the TCGC Area Contest at Klein Collins High School. Their hard work has paid off as they have secured 7th place and advanced to the State Contest at Sam Houston State University this Saturday! Let’s all cheer them on as they head to the next level!

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Pasadena High scored big for their Appreciation Luncheon for the up-incoming Fill the Bus, inspired by teamwork and community spirit.

A Big THANK YOU from Pasadena High School!

Today, our staff was treated to an incredible Appreciation Luncheon provided by the Fill the Bus Foundation, in partnership with the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.

No Name Barbecue—also the proud owners of Pappa Yolk’s Grill—served up a delicious meal, with help from our amazing Culinary Arts students, who stepped up to serve it with heart!

We’re truly grateful for the continued support from our city partners and local businesses who uplift our schools, students, and community every day.

Thank you for investing in the Mighty Eagle Nation!

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Bravo to Amiah , a South Houston High shining star as a Tommy Tunes finalist, ready to dazzle the stage on June 6th.

Congratulations to Amiah Atkinson who was named a Tommy Tunes finalist for Outstanding Singer for her performance as Pearl in Spongebob the Musical! The 2025 Tommy Tune Awards will be held on June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Pasadena Independent School District

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Cheers to Dobie artist Sophia for her remarkable $8,000 art sale, her talent showed at the Austin Youth Art Auction.

We celebrate yet another achievement for public education and commend our teachers for their unwavering commitment to enhancing student opportunities for scholarships. A special congratulations to Sophia Gonzalez, whose beautiful art piece sold for $8,000 at the Austin Youth Art Auction. This accomplishment is a testament to the talent and hard work of our students!

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Pasadena High’s Academic Team has taken the crown, District Math Champs, math skills making Mighty Eagles soar high.

Pasadena Takes the Crown – District Math Champs

Congratulations to our amazing Pasadena High School Academic Team for dominating at UIL District 18-6A!

District Champions in:
➕ Number Sense
➗ Calculator Applications
✖️ Mathematics

And a huge shoutout to our Computer Science Team for bringing home 2nd place in a tough competition!

Your hard work, focus, and brain power are what make Mighty Eagle Nation soar!

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Photo dump of the 2025 District Middle School STEAM Fair stars who showed creativity, hard work, and groundbreaking ideas in education.

Congratulations to our 2025 District Middle School STEAM Fair participants! We’re so proud of the students who went above and beyond, showcasing their dedication to educational excellence.🔥

Stay tuned as we feature their innovative projects and celebrate the brilliant young minds behind this year’s unforgettable STEAM Fair!👏

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Three cheers to Eagle Theatre, they’ve made history and entertaining audiences with their Bi-District journey.

HISTORY MADE: Eagle Theatre Advances to Bi-District!

For the first time in Pasadena High School history, our Theatre Department has advanced twice in one UIL season—and now they’re headed to Bi-District with their powerful performance of NELLIE!

This incredible milestone is a testament to the hard work, heart, and talent of our amazing students and directors. You’ve made Mighty Eagle Nation proud—on stage and beyond!

Let’s keep the energy high as they prepare for their next performance!

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Hats off to the Memorial Archery Team for targeting to new heights, claiming impressive third places in both bullseye and 3D divisions.

Congratulations to the Pasadena Memorial Archery Team on your outstanding performance at the NASP Texas State Tournament in Belton! Finishing 3rd place out of 73 schools in the bullseye division and 3rd place out of 35 schools in the 3D division is an incredible achievement. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off. We are so proud of you! Keep up the great work! 🎯👏

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Video: Best of luck to the talented CTHS culinary students as they spice things up in Waco for the Texas ProStart Invitational.

Wishing the best of luck to our culinary students from CTHS Pasadena ISD, Pasadena High School Eagles, and Sam Rayburn High School as they travel to Waco for the Texas ProStart Invitational! They will be competing in culinary and management challenges. We believe in you!

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Rayburn’s fajita feast for educators, courtesy of generous supporters, was an amazing way to kick off the Astros’ opening day with flavor.

Today our teachers and staff were treated to a delicious fajita lunch, thanks to the generous support of the PISD Education Foundation and Pasadena Chamber of Commerce’s Fill the Bus initiative. Their commitment to our educators enhances the learning environment for our students. What a fantastic way to celebrate the Astros’ opening day! Go ‘Stros!

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Pasadena ISD’s STEAM Fair Awards ceremony glowed with innovative presentations, showcasing elementary students’ remarkable talents.

From surprise checks to trophies and medals, last night was an innovative night of excellence as several of our Pasadena ISD elementary students participated in their STEAM Fair Awards ceremony!

Congratulations to all our brilliant young minds who excelled in various forms of STEAM presentations! 👏

Click here to see the full event photo album: https://ow.ly/sMUV50VpeJk

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Dobie’s Fine Arts students at the PISD Board Meeting, showcasing their incredible accomplishments and earning recognition for their hard work.

Congratulations to our amazing Fine Arts students, who were recognized for their accomplishments at the PISD Board Meeting last night! Celebrated students include Theodore Villarreal for Orchestra, Dobie Choir members, Joy Menahem and Keven Albarenga, and Rodeo Art students Madeline Amaya and Sophia Gonzalez. 🤘 

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In a moment of celebration, Pasadena ISD proudly welcomed Dr. Toni Lopez as their new superintendent, continuing her legacy of educational excellence.

The Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Dr. Toni Lopez, the current Deputy Superintendent, as the new Superintendent. She will succeed Dr. DeeAnn Powell, who is retiring but will remain in a role as Superintendent Emeritus until her retirement date. Board President Casey Phelan highlighted the thoughtful selection process guided by Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) consultants, who helped develop a candidate profile based on community input. Dr. Lopez, with 28 years of educational leadership experience in PISD, has a strong track record of fostering effective teams and improving student performance, as evidenced by all six high schools ranking among the best in the US News and World Report during her and her team’s efforts. Phelan emphasized her commitment to empowering students and enhancing educational opportunities.

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Pasadena ISD’s young artists fattened up bank accounts from the Houston Rodeo, selling artwork and raking in an astounding $350,000.

Pasadena ISD is thrilled to announce that fourteen of our talented visual art students proudly represented the district at this year’s Houston Rodeo School Art Auction. With 12 stunning Western Art pieces showcased on the grand stage and selling for an impressive total of $350,000, it was a day filled with success!

Congratulations to all our students involved!! Stay tuned to learn more about our top winners! 👏

Lot 4 Madeline A. Dobie HS
Lot 12 Issaura P. South Houston HS
Lot 21 Oscar B. Pasadena Memorial HS
Lot 23 Khloe M. Morales Elementary
Lot 28 Omayra C. Pasadena Memorial HS
Lot 31 Danna G. Sam Rayburn HS
Lot 32 Lahnay A. Dobie HS
Lot 35 Joshua W. Pasadena Memorial HS
Lot 61 Linh P. Pasadena Memorial HS
Lot 62 Giselle M. Pasadena Memorial HS
Lot 73 Julio S. Sam Rayburn HS
Lot 84 Isabel I. Pasadena Memorial HS
3D Premium Winners:
Ellie C, Pasadena Memorial HS
Nicole T., Pasadena Memorial HS

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Up and coming PISD scientists had an unforgettable time at the Elementary STEAM Fair.

Our young scientists had a blast at the Elementary STEAM Fair! Students showcased their incredible projects and explored hands-on activities with peers and staff from across the district! 🔍🧪

View the full photo album here: https://pasadenaisdphoto.smugmug.com/2024-2025-School-Year/Student-Life/Elementary-Science-Fair

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Eagles, get your brain going and determination. STAAR season is on and your schedule is inside.

The Countdown is ON, Eagles!
STAAR season is around the corner — are you getting ready to SOAR?

✅ Know your STAAR Exam dates
✅ Check your tutorial times (they’ll be posted with your teacher .)
✅Attend EagleTime and ask questions
✅ Stay for after-school tutorials — the 4:30 tutorial bus is available EVERY DAY!

This is your time to focus, lock in, and rise to the challenge.

We believe in you. Put in the work now, and you’ll see the results later.

Let’s finish strong, Eagles!

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Rayburn is proudly joining the nationwide UP End Hate campaign, inspiring everyone to embrace kindness, curiosity, and courage together.

Sam Rayburn High School is joining a nationwide campaign to UP End Hate! We are committed to protecting our school community from hate-based violence by being kind, curious, and courageous. Follow us this week to learn how you can be kind, curious, and courageous, too! Learn more at www.upendhate.org.

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Video: As the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo wraps up, CTE celebrates their students’ amazing achievements and honor the teachers who guided them.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has come to a close! A big congratulations to all our students for their incredible achievements, and a heartfelt thank you to their teachers for their dedication and hard work in preparing their students.

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The Mighty Eagles soared past College Station, triumphing in the playoffs and anticipating their next challenge against Angleton or Baytown Sterling.

Eagles advance pass College Station to Round 2 of the Playoffs!

Your Mighty Eagles took care of business, defeating College Station to advance to the second round of playoffs!

Next up: We’ll face the winner of Angleton vs. Baytown Sterling—game day is set for Monday or Tuesday. Stay tuned for official details!

Let’s keep the momentum rolling, Eagle Nation!

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Eagles soared past College Station in an playoff match, clinching a decisive 2-0 victory to advance in the UIL playoffs. Game images link inside.

Pasadena vs College Station Varsity Soccer – Round 1, UIL Playoffs.
Eagles advance with a win over College Station 2-0.

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Video: Mighty Eagle’s Eagle Expressions Day, where creativity flourished in clubs, forging friendships and igniting passions before Spring Break.

Mighty Eagle Nation, check out the energy from our latest EAGLE EXPRESSIONS Day!

Before Spring Break, our students had the chance to connect and build community by joining a variety of engaging clubs during Eagle Time Tier 2 intervention period, all part of supporting the whole child.

From Painting with a Twist to Poetry Club, Origami with Mrs Santos, Draw with me, or diving into Cinema with Mr. Campos, our Eagles had so many ways to express themselves and find their club!

These special days happen about once every six weeks and remind us that at PHS, it’s about more than academics it’s about creativity, relationships, and discovering new interests.

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PISD teamed up with HCA Houston Healthcare to unveil a treasure trove of career opportunities at an education fair.

 

Pasadena ISD is proud to partner with organizations like HCA Houston Healthcare, which are right in our own backyard, to showcase the many career possibilities available to our students. By working together, we can ensure that our students are well-prepared to enter the workforce and make meaningful contributions to our community.

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Twelve talented PISD visual art students wowed buyers at HLS&R with their masterpieces, raking in an astonishing $350,000 and opening doors to incredible scholarships.

Twelve Visual Art students took the stage to sell their artwork to eager Western Art buyers. The 12 pieces of artwork sold for a combined $350,000, meaning thousands of dollars worth of cash scholarships for our students. This is life-changing! We are proud of our students and their teachers for achieving this incredible milestone. Pasadena Independent School District South Houston High School J. Frank Dobie High School Sam Rayburn High School Pasadena Memorial High School – Pasadena ISD Felix Morales Elementary School

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The Pasadena High Theatre Department took it to the next level by advancing in the UIL One Act Play Competition.

Eagle Theatre is Advancing!

Congratulations to our incredible Pasadena High School Theatre Department for advancing to the next level in the UIL One Act Play Competition! Their hard work, talent, and dedication paid off as they earned the title of Advancing Play at District!

Let’s keep the momentum going—on to the next round!

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Mighty Eagle Myka soared to victory at the Houston Rodeo. Check out her wins worthy of writing home about.

Eagles Winning Big at the Houston Rodeo🦅

We are beyond proud to celebrate Myka’s incredible success yesterday at the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble!

Here’s what Myka accomplished:
✨ Reserve Grand Champion – Wave 1 Calf Scramble Steer Show
✨ Supreme Scrambler – 1st Place Steer Division
✨ 1st Place Calf Essay Award
✨ Awarded TWO belt buckles and a combined total of $2,300 in scholarships & awards!

Congratulations, Myka, on being named Supreme Scrambler and earning the Champion Essay Award—you’re an outstanding example of what it means to be a Mighty Eagle!

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Pasadena High FFA students bucked big at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, showcasing unparalleled talent while making Mighty Eagle Nation proud.

What an amazing time for our Pasadena High School FFA students at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo! We are so proud of every single one of our students who competed and represented Mighty Eagle Nation with pride, determination, and excellence.

Your hard work, dedication, and passion truly stood out. Congratulations to all you’ve made Pasadena High School proud!

Stay tuned for more photos and all student spotlights and outcomes coming soon!

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PISD’s Olympiad showcased students’ amazing talents, energy and determination to promote active and healthy lifestyles.

Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Olympiad Elementary Physical Education Showcase last night! It was inspiring to see our students demonstrate their physical abilities and confidence. Let’s continue to support and encourage daily physical activity for a healthier future. 💙

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The American Heart Association donated lots of CPR Training Kits for Rayburn’s Athletic Trainers to enhance safety on campus.

A heartfelt thank you to the American Heart Association for their generous donation of new CPR Training Kits! 🎉🙌 We couldn’t have done it without the incredible efforts of Hannah Godwin, who worked tirelessly to make this happen. This donation will give our Athletic Trainers the opportunity to train as many students and staff as possible, enhancing their ability to care for everyone in our community. As we celebrate National Athletic Training Month, let’s recognize the vital role our Athletic Trainers Hannah and James play in the health and safety of our athletes and campus! 💪❤️ PISD P. E./Health and Wellness @pisdpewellness

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Fifty nine students from Bondy Intermediate embarked on a journey to DC and New York, enriching their educational experience.

Fifty-nine Bondy Intermediate 8th grade students are on the school’s annual trip to Washington DC and New York City. While in Washington, four students were selected to participate in the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. What an honor for Pasadena ISD and Bondy Intermediate to be selected to participate in this solemn ceremony! 👏🔥

Sending them our best for a safe trip!

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Memorial High’s theatre team dazzled everyone at the UIL One Act Play contest, also they’re advancing to the next round.

What an amazing performance by the cast, crew, and directors of Pasadena Memorial High School – Pasadena ISD Theatre at the UIL One Act Play contest! The energy and passion they brought to the stage made for an unforgettable performance. They’ve put their hearts into this show, and it paid off beautifully by being one of the three advancing schools! Break legs in the next round, we’ll be cheering you on!

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Mrs. Longstreet’s South Houston High students dived into marketing magic at the Creative Marketing Workshop, fueled by cookies and savvy advice from local experts.

Mrs. Longstreet’s senior business students were invited by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to participate in the Creative Marketing Workshop. The panel of local experts provided a great opportunity for our students to learn what it takes to build your brand. They also were able to cash in their Free Cookie tickets sponsored by Savannah Cafe and Bakery.

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At CTHS, innovative teachers like Mrs. Guel are transforming writing workshops with MagicStudent.

CTHS leading the way in instruction technology tools in the classroom.
Teacher shoutout! 📣 CTHS Pasadena ISD is currently piloting MagicStudent, part of the MagicSchool.ai suite, with their students. Recently, Mrs. Guel utilized it during the revision phase of a writing assignment on the impact of social media. Students entered their drafts into MagicStudent to receive valuable feedback. They even asked questions based on the feedback to pinpoint areas for growth! 📚💬

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CTE Cosmetology students transformed tresses into stunning styles during their hands-on chemical texture lesson with CHI products.

Cosmetology students engaging in the hands-on portion of a chemical texture lesson utilizing CHI products.

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Gear up for opportunity on April 23rd, at the Chamber’s “Discover Your Future” Job Fair. Your gateway to an exciting new career.

Mark your calendars! The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Pasadena Loves Local are excited to present the annual “Discover Your Future” Job Fair on April 23, 2025, from 3-6 PM. This event is FREE, and registration is open at https://www.pasadenachamber.org/events/details/2025-discover-your-future-job-fair-10113012.

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Hats off to Rayburn Theatre for fantastic performances and earning a spot in the next round of the UIL One Act Play Contest.

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sam Rayburn High School Theatre for their outstanding achievement in advancing in the UIL One Act Play Contest! What an incredible performance! The cast, crew, and directors showcased their remarkable talent and dedication, earning a well-deserved place in the next round of competition. Keep up the fantastic work, and break legs in the next round! 🎭🏆

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Hats off to the incredible Dobie and Memorial students, whose brilliant performances at the Academic Decathlon amazed everyone.

Huge congratulations to the students of J. Frank Dobie High School and PMHS for their outstanding performances at the Academic Decathlon State Competitions! 🏅

With 15 total student participants, several awards, and multiple medals, these students truly showcased a skillset of pure dedication and hard work. Pasadena ISD was proudly represented. Take some time to learn more about every student and their achievements at this year’s meets. 👏

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Congratulations to South Houston High’s Teachers of the Year trio, Danielle, Obed, and Mercedes who fill SHHS with big energy.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ….
TEACHER OF THE YEAR….Danielle Puga

NEW TEACHER OF THE YEAR….Obed Gauna

and PARA OF THE YEAR….Mercedes Munoz

We are blessed to have these three represent SHHS this year….
All of which are energetic, enthusiastic, with unending dedication to our students. Pasadena Independent School District

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Video: Dobie’s culinary students are unleashing their skills by crafting pasta from scratch, embracing the art of cooking.

J. Frank Dobie High School culinary students learning to make pasta from scratch.

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Hats off to the A+ Academic UIL team for snagging 3rd place, showcasing talent and teamwork that stands out.

Congratulations!! 🎉🎉
Congratulations to our first ever A+ Academic UIL team for earning 3rd place overall! Shout out to Joshua Jegede, Noah Stine, Elijah Thomas, David Sepulveda, Rolando Ortiz, Tripp Jodway, Kobee Rodriguez, Andrew Martinez, Suri Nguyen, AJ Rodriguez, Skye Orsua, Christian Zelaya, Roland Lee, Kyle Ramos and Mrs. Silverthorne! Thompson was the only Intermediate school to place!

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Pasadena High’s senior Mighty Eagles celebrated their community service achievements as they proudly received their Vanguard awards together.

Pasadena High School Mighty Eagle Senior students honored and celebrated as Vanguard recipients! This award is based on total community service hours over four years of high school! Pictured are: Priyanna Trevino, Communities in Schools – Youth Advisory Committee representative, Ms. Castaneda, Natalia Almontes, Jasmin Ruiz, Diana Trujillo, Assistant Principal Mr. Parker, Carlos Cordova, and Counselor Mr. Ricco.

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At the Career Technical High School Career Fair, the Knights checked out journeys filled with inspiration, ambition, and opportunities to shape their futures.

Let’s take a look as the Knights explore their future paths at the Career Technical High School Career Fair! 🌟

Yesterday’s event was filled with opportunities, inspiration, and connections. Here’s to building bright futures together in Pasadena ISD!

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Week or two ago the CTE Culinary Arts instructors received the Darla Haygood Volunteer Award, celebrating their dedication and hard work for the McDonald’s Texas Invitational.

Last week, the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation honored our district’s 23 Culinary Arts program instructors with the prestigious Darla Haygood Volunteer Award!

This group of chefs/instructors along with their students play a vital role in catering the McDonald’s Texas Invitational basketball tournament in November, dedicating countless hours to make it a success.

We can confidently say that the Texas Invitational would not have been possible without their efforts, and this recognition is truly well-deserved.

Congratulations to our amazing Culinary Arts team!

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For the first time ever, all three Eagle Orchestras soared to victory with sweepstakes awards, setting a new high at Pasadena High.

History Made! Eagle Orchestras Sweep UIL!

For the first time in Pasadena High School history, ALL THREE of our orchestras—Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity have earned superior ratings and brought home sweepstakes awards at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation!

🏆 Freshman Orchestra – Sweepstakes
🏆 Junior Varsity Orchestra – Sweepstakes
🏆 Varsity Orchestra – Sweepstakes

This incredible achievement is a testament to the hard work, talent, and dedication of our Eagle Orchestra students, directors, and staff. Congratulations to all, and thank you for making Mighty Eagle history! 🎶

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Mighty Eagle Freshman and Junior Varsity Orchestras tuned in at UIL the other day, scoring superior ratings and snagging two impressive sweepstakes awards.

Eagle Orchestras Shine at UIL!

Today, our Freshman and Junior Varsity Orchestras competed at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation—and they delivered an outstanding performance!

🏆 Both orchestras earned superior ratings and brought home TWO sweepstakes awards! 🏆

We are incredibly proud of these talented Eagle Orchestra students for their hard work and dedication. Now, let’s cheer on our Varsity Orchestra as they take the stage tomorrow—good luck, Mighty Eagles!

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The Bondy, Southmore, Parkview, and San Jacinto athletes sprinted, jumped, and threw their way to glory at the Beverly Hills Track Meet March 5th.

Bondy, Southmore, Parkview, San Jacinto, Beverly Hills Intermediate Track Meet – Part I – 3-5-25.

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This week’s Read Across America celebration has turned PISD into vibrant spaces filled with laughter, creativity, and a contagious love for stories.

Our schools are having so much fun celebrating Read Across America Week! 📚✨ From exciting guest readers to creative dress-up days and engaging activities, our students are making unforgettable memories while fostering a love for reading! ❤️📖

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Dobie High’s athletic stars, Jesse, Lori, and Emma, are in the running for a award. Get in here and vote for them.

Frank Dobie High School’s Jesse Lopez, Lori Mahan, and Emma Hernandez have been nominated for a prestigious award recognizing outstanding campus athletic training! Please take a moment to vote Jesse, Lori, and Emma for Dave Campbell’s Texas Children’s Training Staff Superstars of the year: https://ow.ly/KvHE50VaGsu

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Video: Canva is transforming classroom creativity, empowering students and teachers alike to craft visually stunning projects that inspire learning.

🎬✨ We’re excited to share a video featuring one of our CTHS Pasadena ISD students discussing her experience with Canva in the classroom! She shares how this tool transforms lessons into engaging, visual experiences that make learning enjoyable and effective. 🌈💻 Don’t miss her insights!

Canva is a great classroom tool for students and teachers!

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Dobie’s Nathaniel and Will voiced student concerns for Pasadena ISD, sparking change at the Texas Capitol with Dr. Powell.

Dobie’s Nathaniel Belleville and Will Joiner III are meeting with Dr. Powell at the Texas Capitol to discuss public education with state representatives. They are representing students from Pasadena ISD, in collaboration with South Houston High School. Student voices are crucial in shaping the future of education.

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Video: Dive into the latest Comm Connection episode and discover exciting highlights from Purse Bingo, the Hall of Honor, and musical magic at Pasadena ISD.

Check out the Pasadena ISD Communication Department’s Comm Connection. On the February episode, join us for a look into the Pasadena ISD Education Foundation’s Purse Bingo, J. Frank Dobie High School’s Hall of Honor, The Laura W. Bush Elementary School’s Music Makers, see who is Pasadena ISD’s Principals of the Year, and much more!

Join hosts Colton Hinson and Olivia Janney for our monthly news and update show, brought to you by the Pasadena ISD Communication Department. Stay informed with the latest happenings, important announcements, and exciting events within our school district.

 

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Mighty Eagle Marianna’s hard work has paid off with a $2,500 scholarship from Houston Methodist Hospital.

$2500 Scholarship!

Mighty Eagle Nation, we are thrilled to celebrate Marianna, one of our outstanding athletic training students, for earning a $2,500 scholarship from Houston Methodist Hospital!

A special thank you to Houston Methodist for supporting our students and investing in their future!

Way to go, Marianna!

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In February, CTHS Pasadena ISD Senior Maritime and Criminal Justice students set sail on the Carnival Breeze, diving into hands-on learning at sea.

Late Post Alert!!!! Did you know our Senior Maritime and Criminal Justice students went on a cruise in February? They received real time hands on learning that is the representation of our Mission statement of “unique educational experiences.” From studying customs on the ship to touring the bridge, our students were able to participate in behind the scenes tours on the Carnival Breeze.

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The mighty Eagles were electrified by Jeff Neal’s journey, reminding them that dreams can be conquered through perseverance and courage.

Jeff Neal Inspires Our Mighty Eagles!

Today, our students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Jeff Neal, a former NFL and Arena Football League player, World Powerlifting Champion, and motivational speaker.

Jeff shared his powerful story and spoke on important topics like:
✅ Making Positive Choices
✅ Academic Excellence
✅ Personal Value & Self-Worth
✅ Building Respectful Relationships
✅ Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Dreams

A huge thank you to Sports World and Millwood Inc. for sponsoring this inspiring event! Seeing our students engaged and motivated was truly amazing.

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Join CTHS for Salon Day on March 7th so 9th and 10th graders can pamper you with fabulous self-care treatments and perfect their skills in the industry.

We’re excited to announce a special Salon Day featuring 9th and 10th graders from CTHS Pasadena ISD. Check out the flyers for details on packages and how to book your time.

🗓 Date: Friday, March 7th
🕒 Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
📍 Open to the Public!

Come pamper yourself and enjoy a relaxing day! 💆‍♀️💅 Don’t miss out—bring your friends and spread the word!

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Dobie’s strong man Jaxson is making waves in powerlifting, having crushed 860 pounds and earned his spot at the upcoming State Championship.

Jaxson Canales, a freshman, competed in the 114-pound weight class at the Regional competition and qualified for the State Championship in Powerlifting. He lifted a total of 860 pounds combined in the Bench Press, Squat, and Deadlift. The State Championship will take place on March 22nd in Abilene. Congratulations to Jaxson and his coach, Reginald Rice!

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A huge round of applause for Mrs. Cloninger and Rayburn’s brilliant young writers, whose creativity has blossomed with impressive regional achievements.

Big Texan Shout Out to our Creative Writing students and their coach Mrs. Cloninger! 11 students earned recognition with 15 different regional awards. Gold Key recipients, Victoria Rodriguez and Kevin Cantu, were automatically entered into the Scholastic National Contest, where their work will be judged by published authors.

Back Row/Left to Right: Victoria Rodriguez (Gold Key personal memoir), Kevin Cantu (Gold Key personal memoir), Leo Serrata (Honorable Mention poetry), Citlaly Perez (Silver Key personal memoir and Honorable Mention poetry), Isabella Harris (Silver Key for senior portfolio, 2 individual Silver Keys poetry), Vicktoria Ortiz (Honorable Mention poetry)

Front Row/Left to Right: Erika Alber-Stout (Silver Key personal memoir), Sarahi Briones (Honorable Mention personal memoir), Yaquelin Naranjo (Honorable Mention personal memoir), and Sabrina Shephard (Silver Key personal Memoir and Honorable Mention poetry)

Not Pictured: Jessi Berry (Honorable Mention personal memoir)

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Eliazar took a remarkable third-place finish at the National Craft Championships, showcasing the talent of Pasadena ISD welding students.

Congratulations to Eliazar Serrato from CTHS Pasadena ISD for his impressive 3rd place finish at the National Craft Championships! We are incredibly proud of him and all the Pasadena Independent School District welding students who were invited to compete. A special thank you to CMEF Education Foundation, Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC, Burns & McDonnell, and Turner Industries for their belief in these students and for investing in their futures. 

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An impressive display of talent and teamwork, Dobie takes home four medals at the Academic Decathlon.

We are excited to announce that Dobie won four medals at Academic Decathlon!
A special shoutout to our incredible medalists:
– **Andrew Ullman** – 2nd Place in Economics 🥈
– **Diego Bonilla** – 3rd Place in Music 🎶
– **Jesus Gómez** – 3rd Place in Essay 📝
– **Speech** – 2nd Place 🗣️

Congratulations to all our talented Longhorns for showcasing their hard work and dedication! We couldn’t be prouder! 🎉

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Nickolas soared to new Mighty Eagle heights, snagging 3rd in Texas for spreadsheets and earning a ticket to BPA Nationals.

BPA National Qualifier

Pasadena High School’s very own Nickolas Rex, has made history! He placed 3rd in the entire State of Texas in Fundamentals of Spreadsheets at the BPA State Competition and has officially qualified for Nationals in Orlando, FL!

Let’s show Nickolas all the love and support as he prepares for BPA Nationals!

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Cheers to the incredible Jannettes for their spectacular competition success; they danced, dazzled, and dominated the stage last weekend.

Congratulations to the Jannettes for a great competition weekend. The Jannettes JDT Company won 1st place for their large ensemble this past Saturday. The Jannette Dance Officers placed 1st runner up in their officer category and won best in class for their hip hop routine. The officers also won a Sweepstakes and a Judges award in their category. Also, a huge congratulations to the Jannette Colonel, Gabriela Aranda for winning 1st place solo champion in her category. Way to go Jannette Officers and JDT Company!!!

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Pasadena ISD filled February with Black History Month celebrations, showcasing the remarkable achievements of trailblazers who shaped our community and ignited future inspiration.

Reflecting on a month of knowledge, style, and inspiration! Pasadena ISD proudly celebrates Black History Month, with several campuses highlighting the incredible efforts and achievements of those who came before us. Here’s to honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future! ✨

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Pasadena High hosted the PISD R.I.S.E. team with teachers and students uniting over dips and purposeful questioning, sparking discussions and growth.

Engaging, Learning, and Growing at PHS! 🦅

Today, Pasadena High School had the privilege of hosting the PISD R.I.S.E. team for a informative Lunch & Learn session focused on Purposeful Questioning, one of PHS instructional priorities for the year!

💡 Purposeful Questioning is a key strategy that helps teachers deepen student engagement and critical thinking. Throughout all three lunch periods, our dedicated educators took time to learn and grow together.

What’s even more special? Our PHS CBVI (Community Based Vocational Instruction) students took charge of preparing the lunch! They went grocery shopping and made Spanish dip, 5-layer dip, and cream cheese dip to fuel the learning session.

A huge shoutout to our R.I.S.E. team for their support and to our amazing students!

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February 1st a shooter walked into Memorial High, heroic acts by brave individuals turned chaos into courage, showcasing the power of community in adversity.

Pasadena ISD and the Board of Trustees held a special ceremony on February 25, 2025, to honor the brave individuals who acted heroically during the shooting at Pasadena Memorial High School on February 1, 2025.

The district recognized the courageous actions of several individuals, including Juan Lopez, a Cy-Fair dad and teacher, who initially took down the shooter, and Corey Veazey, an Angleton employee, who assisted in restraining the suspect. Additionally, four dads from Pearland ISD—Abram Trevino, Joe Sanchez, Polo Castillo, and Adam Curow—raced toward the gunfire to help secure the suspect and weapon until police arrived.

The district also honored three HOSA members—Makaylla Talavera, Charles Mitchell, and Jorge Garza—all Pasadena ISD students, who provided immediate medical assistance to gunshot victim Dwight Benjamin, a percussion consultant with Angleton ISD. Their prompt and skilled response was instrumental in stabilizing Benjamin until emergency medical services could take over.

The Pasadena ISD Police and Pasadena Police Department were commended for their seamless cooperation and swift response during the incident. Their coordinated efforts were vital in managing the situation and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.

A big thank you to all involved.

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Pasadena High’s Business Professional of America made history with 19 outstanding students set off to showcase their talents at the state competition.

Pasadena High BPA Makes History! 🦅

Today, we proudly sent off 19 incredible students to the BPA (Business Professional of America) State Competition, a record breaking number for Pasadena High. These talented students have worked hard to earn their spot, and we couldn’t be prouder to see them represent Pasadena High School on the state stage.

As they board the bus to compete, we’re cheering them on every step of the way! Let’s show them all the love and support as they take on this challenge and make us Eagle Proud!

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Pasadena High has earned new heights as a Model PLC School, showcasing unwavering dedication to collaboration and student achievement.

PHS is a Model PLC School,
Go Mighty Eagle Nation!

Pasadena High School has officially been named a Model PLC School by Solution Tree for the first time! This national recognition highlights our commitment to collaboration, student learning, and continuous improvement.

What does this mean?
🏆 We’ve spent years building a strong Professional Learning Community (PLC).
📚 Our teachers work together to ensure every student succeeds.
📊 We use data-driven strategies to improve student outcomes.

This honor is rare and this is a testament to the work our incredible staff, students, and community has done. Together, we rise!

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