Testing this week:  DeBakey will administer the SAT, PSAT-9, PSAT(10) and NMSQT(11) texts this Wednesday, October 18 to select seniors, all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students from approximately 8 am to noon. It is important for students to be on time and arrive with their laptops fully charged for testing.

Sign up using the below link to indicate interest in one of the following sports:

• Basketball
• Gymnastics
• Running Club
• Soccer
• Volleyball

Athletic Interest Form here!

Hey Class of 2025! 

Now is your chance to get ahead and start paying your senior class dues for next year. By paying ahead of time, you will help the parent volunteers who plan our senior events. The more money they have collected early on, the easier it is to figure out the budget and plan some cool events!

Class of 2025 Dues can be paid via Schoolpay.com 

Please use this Amazon wish list to support our Senior Signing Day!

Amazon wish list linked here

Monday, Oct 23 - Barbie Heimer

Tuesday, Oct 24 - Dress like a Teacher

Wednesday, Oct 25 - BBQ Dad vs Soccer Mom

Thursday, Oct 26 - Country vs Country Club

Friday, Oct 27 - Fall Fest Halloween Costume (no masks/weapons/props)

National Honor Society - Juniors and Seniors:

November 15, after school - rehearsal

November 16 - induction

More information to follow.

A big thank you to our Teacher Appreciation Chairs and all the parents who contributed to make our teacher appreciation breakfast a success this past Friday. We know our teachers work hard for our students every day and it feels good to show them how we feel!

Link to Order 2023-2024 Yearbooks

HELP US RECRUIT COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR DEBAKEY

Are you a business owner or do you know a community member who'd like to help our school? 

The DeBakey High School PTO works to raise funds through the generous contribution of parents and local businesses. These funds are used in the school to make a significant impact in the lives of students, families and staff by providing enrichment activities that bring learning to life and improving relationships through community events. 

We are currently looking for community members who would like to join our PTO as a corporate sponsor for the 2023-24 school year. By becoming a sponsor, you will directly impact more than 900 students as well as staff and families in your community. As a PTO, our funds enhance the following resources and programs: 

Enrichment Programs 🐾 Art Department 🐾 Music Department 🐾 Theater🐾 Educator Classroom Support 🐾 Staff Appreciation 🐾 Technology 🐾 Sports 🐾 Student Events 🐾 Student Supplies 🐾 Clubs 🐾 and more 

We offer multiple tiers of sponsorship opportunities to fit your needs and budget. All sponsorship levels include visible recognition to our students, staff, and families. If you are interested in supporting our PTO, but cannot commit to a sponsorship we are grateful to accept any level of donations. 

Sponsor Directory Listing -  $200                       https://www.debakeypto.org/packet/40459998

Annual Newsletter or Website Sponsor - $1000https://www.debakeypto.org/packet/40460160

Website Sponsor

• DeBakey PTO Website Presented by (your company/business name or logo)” on top of PTO website.
• Website sponsorship is to last the entire school year. Starts as soon as sign up and ends on the last day of school.
• Announcement of your company/business sponsorship throughout the school year on DeBakey PTO Facebook.
• Acknowledgment at our monthly PTO Meeting
• Included in sponsor directory

Newsletter Sponsor

• “DeBakey PTO Newsletter Presented by (your company/business name or logo)” on top of PTO Newsletter.
• Newsletter sponsorship is to last the entire school year. Starts as soon as sign up and ends on the last issue for the school year.
• Newsletter goes out once a week to 200+ families.
• Announcement of your company/business sponsorship throughout the school year on DeBakey PTO Facebook.
• Acknowledgement at our monthly PTO meeting.
• Included in sponsor directory

Benefactor Wall Plaque - $500                                              https://www.debakeypto.org/packet/40460309

The Benefactor Wall prominently displays the donors’ names in the shape of a DNA helix in the central area of the student atrium/cafeteria. The DNA structure reflects the school’s STEM focus.

General Donation of Any Amount                     https://www.debakeypto.org/packet/40459919       

Any support you can provide would be meaningful as a community partner supporting excellence in education for DeBakey students.

Don't miss checking the new (as of last week) 2023-2024 HISD Academic Calendar - there are several changes to note which effect days the students have school/do not have school this year. Changes in summary:

• Friday, October 13 is now a professional development day (no school for students)
• The professional development day previously scheduled for Nov 7 is now rescheduled to Friday, November 10th.
• HISD winter break will now start on Friday, December 22nd and end on Monday, January 8th rather than prior calendar which ended the break on Tuesday, January 9th.
• We will have school on Tuesday, February 20th (previously this was a professional development day for teachers).

Calendar is linked below.

2023-2024 HISD Calendar

Poetry Cafe will be 4-5 pm on November 2nd. Mark your calendars for an entertaining event!

October 20th - volunteer at the Poe Elementary School carnival - sign up using the link

Poe Carnival Sign Up

October 21st - volunteer at the TH Rogers School carnival - sign up using the link

TH Rogers Carnival Sign Up