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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rayburn proudly celebrates its re-designation as a Solution Tree PLC Model School, marking its achievement as a two-time winner.

Sam Rayburn High School accepted re-designation as a Solution Tree PLC Model School at last night’s Board meeting. We are so excited to now be TWO TIME WINNERS of this prestigious title, which honors schools who are dedicated to continuous school improvement and student achievement!

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Rayburn seniors don’t miss your chance to check off your college to-do list and get your Meningitis vaccine on March 12th.

Seniors, check something off of your college to do list and get your Meningitis vaccine on campus at Rayburn on March 12th. This vaccination is required to attend all colleges in Texas and many other states. Please register now using the link below.

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Hats off to Rayburn’s Melissa Martinez for her achievement as Pasadena ISD’s ESL Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to Melissa Martinez for being named Pasadena ISD’s ESL Secondary Teacher of the Year and a nominee for the Houston Area Association of Bilingual Educators!

Mrs. Martinez is deeply dedicated to our students and passionate about their success. We are incredibly grateful for all she does, and she is truly deserving of this honor. We are so lucky to have her at SRHS!

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Red Robin Spirit Night tonight to help fund the PISD swimming and diving teams.

Come out and support the high school swimming and diving teams from Sam Rayburn High School and the Pasadena Independent School District on Wednesday, February 19 with their Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Spirit Night. 20% of your bill will be sent back to the high school swimming and diving teams of SRHS and PISD. It lasts ALL DAY! See the flyer below for further information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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Rayburn’s brilliant Seniors of Service are eagerly seeking community projects in Pasadena where they can lend their youthful energy and enthusiasm.

Our senior class service organization, Seniors of Service (SOS), is looking for opportunities to help out in the Pasadena community. Service projects should be able to occur during the school day and have volunteers under the age of 18. Please share if you know of any groups that could use the help of some fantastic high school seniors!

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Rayburn seniors, don’t miss your chance to save big on the meningitis shot for just twenty bucks on March 12th.

Did you know every college in the state of Texas requires students to have an up to date Meningitis shot? If you go to CVS or Walgreens, this shot could cost as much as $125! You can get a meningitis shot at Rayburn on Wednesday, March 12th for $20! Register at the link or QR code below. If you are under the age of 18, bring a parent signature on the flyer that was emailed to all seniors; there are also printed copies in RayburnU if you need one. https://form.jotform.com/250374155346153

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Rayburn’s SOS club brightened the lives of animals at the Animal Shelter, showcasing the power of community service and compassion.

Today, our SOS club (Seniors of Service) spent time volunteering at the Pasadena Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. This non-profit organization runs almost entirely on donations and volunteer service, and as always our senior students did a great job giving back to our community.

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The Hinojosa Law Firm proudly awarded a $100 gift card to Rayburn student Constantine, celebrating her impressive academic achievements.

Hinojosa Law Firm presented a $100.00 Wal-Mart gift card to a deserving rising star student at Sam Rayburn High School, Constantine Arrendondo, who has demonstrated notable growth in academics and attendance. She was rewarded for her hard work, dedication, and progress. She was chosen by the law firm because they believe she exemplify qualities like perseverance, teamwork, and leadership. 

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As winter whispers, stay alert and registered to get the latest school updates on snowy days. Your app will keep you updated.

❄️ Will it will snow next week? No one knows yet! But don’t worry, ParentSquare & StudentSquare are your go-to sources for updates from the district and school if the weather turns bad. 🌧️ Parents and students who haven’t registered yet received an email with a verification link this morning. Make sure you’re registered and have the app now to receive important messages later!

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