2025-2026 New Family Information

The new bell schedule preserves the holistic and student-centered approach that has made Episcopal High School distinctive since its founding. The new schedule introduces several strategic adjustments informed by both our community’s evolving needs and leading research on student learning and wellbeing.

The 2025 - 2026 Bell Schedule can be found here: EHS Bell Schedule

Summer Reading lists will be available later this Spring.  Information will be posted here and in the New Knight Notes once available.

EHS offers minimal classroom accommodations, such as 50% extended time to complete tests/quizzes, for students with a diagnosed learning disability in reading/writing/math and/or ADHD. Parents or guardians must notify the Director of Academic Assistance of the need for accommodations and submit the appropriate paperwork, including current full psychoeducational evaluation by an EHS approved testing resource, so that an Education Plan can be created.

A student cannot receive accommodations without an Education Plan in place at EHS.

Please contact the Director of Academic Assistance, Jenny Cantrell, for additional information about this process.

Click here for more information.

Student Uniforms

BOYS’ DAILY UNIFORM

Shirts

• Collared, short- or long-sleeved 100% cotton-knit  polo or dry-fit shirts with the EHS logo on the left side. 

Pants/Shorts

• Pleated and/or classic plain-front chino pants and chino shorts. Acceptable colors: khaki or navy.
• Shorts must be 9” inseam or longer.
• Belts must be worn at all times.

GIRLS’ DAILY UNIFORM

Shirts

• Collared, short- or long-sleeved 100% cotton-knit polo or dry-fit shirts with the EHS logo on the left side. 

Pants/Shorts

• Pleated and/or plain-front chino pants and chino shorts. Acceptable colors: khaki or navy.
• Shorts must be 5” inseam or longer.
• Belts must be worn at all times.

Skirts

• Solid pleated skirts are required.  Acceptable colors: khaki or navy. 
• Skirt length must be no shorter than mid-thigh. Girls are encouraged to wear privacy shorts under their skirts.

FORMAL UNIFORM

• A navy blazer may be purchased from Lands’ End or from any store of your choice. The EHS Campus Store sells used blazers at a nominal cost.
• Button-down, oxford-cloth short- or long-sleeved shirts with the EHS logo on the left side.  Acceptable colors: white and blue.
• Attire below the waist must be long pants or skirts (no shorts), and must comply with the regular uniform guidelines.
• Footwear must be leather, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes.
• Boys may, but are not expected to, wear ties.

Click here for Ordering Options & Information

Click here to read the Complete Dress Code Policy (pg. 68) 

Campus Store Hours:
School Days 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Summer Hours 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closed for Inventory mid-June through early July

Campus Store Phone:
713-512-3441

Click here to visit the EHS Campus Store

For all technology related questions (including questions about laptops) please contact the EHS Tech Team.

Faculty & Staff Directory:

Need to get in touch with a specific teacher or staff member?  Click here to search the faculty directory.

SCHOOL BUILDING HOURS: Usually open until 6:00 p.m. daily.

SCHOOL SWITCHBOARD HOURS: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

STUDENT DROP-OFF: Turn off of Fournace Avenue at the entrance nearest the 610 feeder road (Gate 5). Once inside the campus grounds, follow signs for pick-up. Please line up along the arched curb that runs parallel to the Jack T. Trotter Academic & Sciences Building.

ABSENCES AND TARDIES: Must be called in to the Attendance Desk (713-512-3407) by 8:00 a.m.

FOOD PLAN and STUDENT CAFETERIA: Lunch and snacks are served every day and are included in your food service fee. The plan provides snacks after Chapel and daily lunch offerings. A punch card that may be used for breakfast (served 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.) and for cookies (served during break) can be purchased in the Campus Store. Students can charge snacks and drinks in the Campus Store to their school accounts.

CALENDAR: The School Calendar is available here and on the Veracross Parent Portal.

BELL SCHEDULE: The 2025 - 2026 Bell Schedule can be found here: EHS Bell Schedule

WHERE IS DAILY DROP OFF?

The majority of students are dropped off and picked up at the Fournace entrance.

HOW LATE CAN STUDENTS STAY ON CAMPUS?

The library closes and locks its doors at 4:30 p.m. All other school buildings lock at 6:00 p.m. Practices and rehearsals may continue past 6:00 p.m.

CAN I HAVE A FRIEND BRING ME LUNCH OR VISIT DURING LUNCH?

No. Students are not allowed to bring outside food into the cafeteria. For the safety of our students, the campus is closed to visitors during the day.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY MY UNIFORM?

Uniforms can be purchased online from Lands' End at any time. Lands' End has an annual uniform sale every June with discounts up to 50% off. In addition to our online retailer Lands' End, EHS has partnered with Risse Brothers School Uniforms. EHS gear will be in stock at the new Risse storefront located at 10516 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77043 beginning June 9. 

In the meantime, you can check out the Risse Brothers website here. 

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE A QUESTION OR CONCERN?

The best place to start is always your child’s advisor or the grade level dean. 

TUTORIALS: Tutorials are offered every day at varying times within the school day.  The EHS Bell Schedule can be found here: 2025 - 2026 Bell Schedule

HONORS CHAPEL: Held each semester in the Benitez Chapel to recognize students' academic honors and other special achievements. 

TEXTBOOKS: Are purchased by the student for each enrolled class. Additional information can be found under Campus Bookstore and Textbook Orders.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: Are not provided for students because schedules and needs vary greatly. On the first day of school teachers will tell students what material is needed for the class. Most needed material can be purchased at the campus store.

Ready to dive into the arts? Get all your information by clicking the links below.

Performing Arts Placement, audition, and Pre-Season information, 2025

Rehearsals and workshops are free, and open to ensemble members and all EHS students where indicated

All Performing Arts Social

August 19, 2025 in the Underwood Student Center from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Audition & Placement Information for Fall Programs

Choir:

No Auditions required

Pre-Season

August 11 - August 13, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (open to all singers) in the Choir room

Contact Garmon Ashby with any questions

Dance:

Preseason for Advanced, Rep., Impact and Elevate, August 4 - August 9 and August 11 - August 13, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Dance Studios

Contact Karen Pfeifer with any questions

Music:

No Auditions required.

Preseason:

Pep Band: August 7 - August 8, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and August 11 - August 13, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel transept

Strings & Band: August 11 - August 13, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Full ensembles) in the Chapel transept

Contact Joe Beam with any questions.

Theatre:

Rehearsals for Fall Play begin August 4 in the Underwood Theatre

Theatre preseason: Wednesday, August 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m in the Underwood Theatre

Contact Dean of Arts Paul Revaz with any questions.

Debate and Speech

August 11 - August 15 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Trotter Classrooms

For questions about Visual Arts contact Japheth Storlie.
For questions about Performing Arts contact Garmon Ashby.
For all general arts questions contact the Dean of Arts Paul Revaz.

Information about Athletic Summer Programs can be found here: 2025 Summer Programs

Click here for a directory of coaches. You can search by coach's name or by sport.

Cheer Information

For more information, contact Leigh Anne Raymond

Daily Chapel:

For a general outline of what we do in daily Chapel, see our Chapel Basics sheet, and you may also take a look at our School Hymn. New students interested in getting involved with the Chapel program should contact the Rev. Art Callaham at the start of the school year. Options for involvement your first year include Lectors Guild, Ushers, Altar Guild, and A/V Tech Support. In addition, for each advisory group, we need two Family Chapel Leaders – almost a third of the freshman class. We need you!

Summer Service:

Although not required to do so, students are heartily encouraged to give time in service to those in need over the summer. Keep a record: when and where the service was done and the name and email address of a person at the organization who can verify the service hours. At New Student Orientation in August, students will learn how to login to the Helper Helper app, where they will record any summer service, track their service engagement throughout high school, and sign up to help with service projects organized by our Students of Service organization during the school year. For questions about our service program, please contact Ms. Katie Samson - Director of Service Learning, during the school year, and for ideas for doing service over the summer months, see our Summer Service Opportunities brochure.

Pastoral Care:

During the school year, if you’d like to be contacted by a chaplain or submit a prayer request, please contact the Rev. Art Callaham. Chaplains offer confidential pastoral care counseling with students, can meet students for prayer, and will visit students in the hospital when requested.

Baptism and Confirmation:

Early in the fall semester, there will be an opportunity for any interested students to sign up for Baptism or Confirmation preparation. Watch for information from The Rev Tori Gilliland.