Eagle Families,

I hope you all had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break. As we return and head into these final 15 days before Christmas, we are entering one of the busiest and most important stretches of the semester — a time for focus, gratitude, and community.

This week, Pasadena High School is proud to host one of the most impactful events of the year: the Port of Houston Community Resource Fair, happening Saturday, December 6th, from 10 AM–2 PM right here on our campus.

This fair couldn’t come at a better time for our community. With over 83 free vendors, families will have access to:

And we’re excited to share that this year’s fair includes Mac computer raffles, thousands of dollars in free items donated by Walmart, and so much more — all at no cost to our families.

This is an incredible opportunity for our community to receive support during the holiday season. I encourage all students and families to attend, spread the word, and take advantage of these resources. STUDENT VOLUNTEER (Link to volunteer)

Over these next 15 days, our number one goal is simple:

Attendance matters more now than ever. 15 days until all grades are DUE! To celebrate students who show up and stay committed, we are launching a special 15-Day Attendance Challenge:

We’ll be hosting a fun Telathon-style call-down that day where raffle winners will be announced and invited to the office to claim their prizes. Let’s finish the semester strong by showing up every day counts

With Eagle Pride,

Mr. Friend

Principal, Pasadena High School

Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM

📍 Pasadena High School | 206 Shaver St., Pasadena, TX

✅ FREE for all participants

✅ Healthcare | Free Food | Free Workforce Support | Education | Entertainment

Dec EOC Testing: Dec 2nd - Dec 5th

Food Truck Friday: Dec 5th

Elective Visits: Dec 5th

Community Resource Fair: Dec 6th

Parent Meeting Dec 5th 8:30AM

Orchestra Feeder Concert: Dec 8th 6pm

Orchestra Christmas Concert Dec 9th 7pm

Christmas Concert Dec 10th 7pm

End of Semester Dec 19th

Perfect Attendance Winner: Desiree Orozco

Perfect attendance will be entered into a drawing for a free food truck coupon.

✅ Here’s how it works:

This initiative isn’t just about prizes it’s about building consistency, responsibility, and habits that will serve our students well beyond high school. Every day matters, and you can’t grow if you don’t show up!

A huge thank you to all students, families, and staff who donated to our City of Pasadena Canned Food Drive! Because of your generosity, we were able to collect a significant amount of food to support local families during this holiday season.

Your kindness and willingness to give truly demonstrate the heart of Mighty Eagle Nation. Every can, every contribution, and every act of service helped make a difference for families in need.

The Focus FLIGHT Committee is proud to recognize Alyssa Velasquez as this week’s Eagle High Flyer Award recipient!

Alyssa is the hostess with the mostest — always bringing people together and lifting the spirit of her department. She takes the lead in coordinating celebrations.

Over Thanksgiving break, several of our Pasadena High School Cheer team members had the incredible honor of performing in the Disney Thanksgiving Parade! Representing Eagle Nation on a national stage is no small achievement, and our cheerleaders shined with pride, poise, and spirit.

These students trained for months to prepare for this moment, balancing school, practices, and performance requirements — and their hard work paid off. They joined other talented cheerleaders from across the country to perform down Main Street USA, bringing Eagle energy all the way to Disney World.

We are so proud of our cheerleaders for showcasing the excellence, dedication, and spirit of Pasadena High School. Congratulations to each of you for earning this unforgettable opportunity!

Our AV & Media team delivered an outstanding performance throughout all three days of the McDonald’s Invitational Tournament. These talented students worked like a professional media crew—live-streaming games, capturing interviews, producing video highlights, and creating social-media cut-ups that showcased the energy of the tournament.

One of the standout moments of the weekend was their interview with the Mayor of Pasadena — a proud Pasadena High School graduate! Our students represented Eagle Nation with confidence, skill, and professionalism every step of the way.

From cameras and microphones to editing bays and broadcast setups, the AV & Media students demonstrated what it truly means to lead, create, and innovate. Their work brought the tournament to life for viewers both on campus and across the community.

We are incredibly proud to share that our Pasadena High School Counseling Team has once again earned the prestigious CREST Award — Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas. This marks the fourth consecutive year that our counselors have achieved this honor!

The CREST Award recognizes school counseling programs that demonstrate exemplary service, comprehensive support, and measurable impact on student success. Our counselors were selected based on their outstanding work during the 2024–2025 school year, showcasing programs aligned with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling.

Through their digital portfolio submission, our counselors highlighted a year's worth of intentional programming—academic support, college and career readiness, social-emotional initiatives, student outreach, crisis response, and campus-wide engagement. Their commitment continues to strengthen the culture and climate of PHS and ensures that every Eagle has access to the tools and support they need to succeed.

Please help us congratulate our phenomenal counseling team for their dedication, professionalism, and heart.

Your work matters — and Eagle Nation is proud of you!

A huge shout-out to our Boys and Girls Basketball teams for their hard work, determination, and competitive spirit during the McDonald’s Invitational Tournament!

Both teams represented Pasadena High School with grit and pride, taking on tough opponents and giving everything they had on the court. From strong defensive stands to big offensive moments, our athletes showed resilience, teamwork, and heart throughout the entire event.

Whether it was early-morning games or late-night matchups, our Eagles played with energy, discipline, and true sportsmanship — embodying the best of what it means to Take Flight.

We are excited to share that The Rose will be at Pasadena High School during the Port Houston 4th Annual Community Resource Fair to provide no-cost or low-cost mammogram screenings for eligible women in our community.

🗓 Saturday, December 6, 2025

⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

📍 206 South Shaver, Pasadena, TX 77506 (Pasadena High School)

You may qualify if you:

You must sign up in advance to secure a screening appointment.

🔗 Schedule Your Appointment:

www.therose.org/mobile

➡️ Use Code: SHIP

📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register quickly from your phone.

📞 Need help? Call The Rose Mobile Team: 281-464-5136

Our Communities In Schools (CIS) program is hosting its annual fundraiser to directly support Pasadena High students and families in need. Funds raised help provide essentials such as toiletries, undergarments, and personal hygiene items to ensure every student has what they need to stay engaged and succeed.

To purchase tickets, visit https://cisfundraiser.rallyup.com/ef6264/m/cmora/Member/Details

or scan the QR code on the flyer.

The drawing will be held December 10, 2025.

Thank you for supporting CIS and helping us make a difference in the lives of our students!