Onward & Upward Eagle Extra
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Dear Mighty Eagle Families,
We are off to a fantastic start this school year, and I want to thank you for the support you’ve shown our students and our school. The first two weeks have been filled with energy, positivity, and excitement, and it’s clear our Eagles are ready to soar.
As we move into the new week, our focus is on building strong habits being present, being on time, and engaging fully in every class. This week we are also launching our new IXL program in Homeroom, a tool designed to help every student strengthen skills and grow academically. Your encouragement at home makes a huge difference as we build these routines.
I’m also proud of how our students are adjusting to the new cell phone expectations. The cafeteria has come alive with conversation, laughter, and even board games, which is exactly the kind of community and connection we want to see on our campus. If you have old board or card games you’d like to donate, please send them to the front office we’d love to add them to our cafeteria game bin.
Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for Burn Sam Week in early September 2nd- 5th a tradition and I would like to see you all there! Also, don’t forget to complete your student’s Annual Verification/Student Registration in Skyward if you haven’t already.
Thank you for your partnership and for reinforcing these expectations at home.
With an Eagle Pride That Never Dies!
Thank you!
Steven Friend
Principal, Pasadena High School
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Student Registration/Annual Verification in Skyward!
Who needs to complete it?
- All returning Pasadena ISD students (Annual Enrollment)
Steps to completing the online forms for ALL for 2025-2026.
- Log into Skyward Family Access
- Click on each of the online forms to complete.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
- Items requiring an answer are marked with a red asterisk. (*)
- First one to complete is 25-26 Student Registration/Annual Verification
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You must click “submit” at the end of the process for your responses to be recorded.
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IMPORTANT: Once the online form is submitted, do not re-open the form as it will undo the submission.
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Next week we’ve launched IXL as part of our Eagle Time & Homeroom periods, not to replace traditional instruction, but to enhance it.
This is not just screen time.
- It’s a targeted, skill-building tool we’re using in short bursts to help every student fill in learning gaps and push toward higher achievement across the board, and meet them where they are at.
IXL adapts to each student.
- Through a built-in diagnostic, it figures out where your child is academically then assigns lessons to meet them exactly where they are and help them grow. Teachers are pulling students based live data to support them and teacher are making looking at the data to guide their lessons and intervention.
Teachers are still teaching.
- Daily classroom lessons continue as usual. But with over 2,300 students, this gives us a way to support everyone from struggling readers to top 10 performers with precision and purpose.
Why it matters:
- The stronger our students do on STAAR, SAT/PSAT, and college-readiness tests the more opportunities they unlock. This can even lead to thousands in scholarship potential, and/or college credit. GOOD to GREAT!
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Pasadena High School has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in their 2025–2026 Best High Schools Rankings
PHS is ranked among the Top 37.5% of public high schools in the entire nation!
We’re climbing higher each year!
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PHS has earned an Accountability Rating of 86 from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2024–2025 school year... a significant increase from 80 in 2023 and 81 in 2024.
Under the TEA’s A–F accountability system, campuses are rated based on student achievement, academic growth, and how well we’re closing performance gaps across all student groups. This year’s rating of 86 (B) places us just steps away from earning an A — and that’s exactly where we’re headed.
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We’re excited to remind our Eagle families that every student at Pasadena High School receives FREE meals this year, breakfast, lunch, and now an after-school meal for those staying late on campus.
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Breakfast is served before school each morning.
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Lunch is available daily in the cafeteria.
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After-School Meal Program begins Monday, August 25, and is open to all students involved in tutorials, fine arts, athletics, or campus organizations. Hot meals will be available in the cafeteria starting at 2:35 PM.
No registration, no forms... just show up, eat, and stay fueled for learning and activities.
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So what are we going to do with no phones?
✅ We’re going to build community.
✅ We’re going to build conversation.
✅ We’re going to build friendships.
✅ We’re going to learn how to look each other in the eye and truly connect.
That’s why our cafeteria is filled with the sound of laughter, card games, Jenga towers, and real conversations. It’s loud but it’s the good kind of loud.
If you’d like to support, we’re accepting donations of games, cards, Uno, and board games for our students. Drop them off in the PHS office.
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Monday, August 25th
Tuesday, August 26h
Wednesday August 27th
- Homeroom Schedule
- Senior Ring Ceremony
Thursday, August 28th
Friday August 29th
- Senior Sunrise
- Homeroom Schedule: Set Goals on IXL
- Pep Rally Campus Walk!
- Parent Meeting @8:30 EaglePLUS
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Senior Sunrise Aug 29th (6;20AM)
Burn Sam Carnival & Pep Rally: Thursday, Sept 4
- Join us for food, fun, and Eagle pride on campus. Time: After school (details to come)
Senior Bike ride: Friday, Sept 5
(Morning)
Burn Sam Parade: Friday, Sept 5 Kicks off at 4:30 PM,
- We will be starting at Strawberry park heading toward Veterans Stadium
Green and White Pep Rally: Friday, Sept 5 Kicks off at 2:10 PM,
Football Game: Friday, Sept 5 Pasadena vs. Rayburn – Kickoff at 7:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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Open House - Sept 18
Homecoming Week: Pride and Tradition
- October 20–25 Homecoming Spirit Week & Campus Pep Rally
- Thursday, October 23 – Homecoming Football Game Beat Kingwood Park
- Saturday, October 25 – Homecoming Dance
Oktoberfest - October 18th
- 5:00pm-8:00pm
- Bring thee family for fun games and food. Com dressed in you Halloween costume
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Every month the Eagle Plus School for Parents program meets.
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Friday our football parents came for Meet the Team Night.
✅ Our younger athletes received their decals, with parents helping place them—a true rite of passage and a symbol of family support.
✅ Then came another unforgettable moment… the parents got to tackle their kids! A playful but powerful reminder that this journey is about family, community, and commitment to our Eagles.
Enjoy the video!
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New State Law: Personal Devices Must Be Out of Sight During School Hours
Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed Texas House Bill 1481 into law. This legislation requires that all personal communication devices be stored out of sight during the school day. Students may use them after 2:36 p.m
This includes:
- Cellphones
- Bluetooth Headphones(Airpods)
- Personal Laptops or iPads
- Smartwatches
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So what are we going to do with no phones?
✅ We’re going to build community.
✅ We’re going to build conversation.
✅ We’re going to build friendships.
✅ We’re going to learn how to look each other in the eye and truly connect.
That’s why our cafeteria is filled with the sound of laughter, card games, Jenga towers, and real conversations. It’s loud—but it’s the good kind of loud.
If you’d like to support, we’re accepting donations of games, cards, Uno, and board games for our students. Drop them off in the PHS office or call us—every little bit helps Mighty Eagles keep building community!
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We will be using Parent Square. All communication from the district, school, grade levels, and classrooms will be sent directly to your email and/or phone via text. For the best experience, we encourage you to download the ParentSquare app, available for free on both iOS and Android devices.
New to ParentSquare?
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Medication Reminder
- Whenever possible, give medications at home.
- School can only give meds sent from home with a signed LISD Medication Card.
- Medications must be in original, labeled containers and not expired.
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High school students may self-carry a one-day dose of non-prescription meds (Tylenol, Aleve) with parent permission; aspirin requires a doctor’s note.
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Controlled substances (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall) must be delivered by a parent in a pharmacy-labeled bottle.
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Inhalers require a doctor’s note; the clinic requests a backup.
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Attendance Reminder
Attendance isn’t just about grades, it’s about preparing for success in school, work, and life.
Why it matters:
- Missing just 2 days a month adds up to a full month of lost learning.
- Students with strong attendance are 7x more likely to graduate on time.
- Regular attendance = higher GPAs & better test scores.
Life Skill: Showing up now builds reliability and resilience for the future.
Our Goal: Aim for 95% attendance or higher.
Every day counts—because your attendance is more than a number, it’s a reflection of YOU!
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If you have any questions or need assistance as we begin the school year, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!
We look forward to partnering with you for a successful school year.
Courage Responsibility and Respect
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