Spring Semester Off to a Strong Start
Surely this has been a remarkable year for Houston weather events!
With the recent ice storm claiming two days of Interim Term, we considered the options for make-up days but have decided not to make changes to the academic calendar. Having reclaimed the eight missed instructional days from Hurricane Harvey by foregoing December review and exam days, the School's academic leadership recommended moving forward with the start of second semester on Monday, January 22, as planned, rather than extending Interim Term, a program of enrichment, into the spring semester. All fingers are crossed that the months ahead will be smooth sailing!
-- Nancy Eisenberg, Assistant Head of School/Principal

Students in Arts and Creative Writing Score!
Students in the Arts Pillars and in Creative Writing classes stepped up to Stand Out in the Harris County Scholastic Awards.  Check our Featured News on the home page to view the list of awardees.

Re-enrollment Contracts Due February 15
History doesn't remember those who fit in. Only those brave enough to stand out. At EHS, our teachers are dedicated to helping every student discover his or her inner genius--that special talent or extraordinary passion that sets you apart from all others.
EHS Admissions opens re-enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year this week. Contracts will be available on My Backpack via EHS Central on February 1, and are due on February 15.

"Light & Shadow" Seeks Student Submissions

"Light & Shadow" literary magazine has earned an Award for Excellence for the seventh year in a row!  Be sure that your student showcases his or her talents in the 2018 edition. Submissions of writing and art will be due March 1.  Read here for more detail. 

"California Dreaming" Online Auction Opens 2/1

Dreamy Items a Click Away:  This year's Online Auction opens on Thursday, February 1, at noon, and closes February 8 at noon (Preview January 31). More than 200 fabulous items will be offered online--items you do not want to miss! Bidding is open to the public, so be sure to share the website with your family and friends.

To learn more about the Online Auction, see the FAQ.

February Luncheon: Also, please save the date for this week's Auction Luncheon on Friday, February 2, at the home of Cathy and Tom Zabel. We hope to see you there!

Auction Tickets: If you didn't get a chance to purchase your Auction ticket as an Underwriter, it is not too late! We hope you can join in on the fun!  The deadline for acknowledgement in the Auction invitation has passed, but you will still be able to register to attend Auction night and your name will be listed in other Auction publications. Tickets at the La Jolla Couple level ($3,000 ticket level) or above will be invited to the Underwriter Cocktail Party at the home of Randi and Johnny Carrabba. Register online or call Debbie in the Auction Office at 713-512-3442.

Junior College Night is Re-scheduled for 2/12

Class of 2019 Students and Parents - We are pleased to announce that our College Night for the Class of 2019 has been rescheduled to Monday, February 12, and our speaker has gracously made himself available for the new date.  The event will be held in the Hildebrand Athletic Center Alumni Room (3rd floor).

Juniors - You have time to register for the upcoming March SAT by the February 9 deadline. Keep in mind that this date is the Saturday before Spring Break.
Junior Conferences - Conferences are in full swing and continue through April 1. Parents/Guardians, please complete the Parent Brag Sheet found in your parent Naviance/Family Connection account or at the College Counseling webpage here and submit to Ms. Tena Ward to schedule your conference.
Gap Year Fair - Interested in taking a gap year? Be sure to attend the upcoming Gap Year Fair hosted by Strake Jesuit this Thursday,  February 1, at 6:30 p.m.

February ACT - Taking the February ACT?  Plan to attend the FREE ACT Science Prep Session this Saturday, February 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in A221.  Register with Ms. Beverly Rutledge today.

ALL Parents - Save the date for another "Coffee and Conversation" with our staff on Tuesday, February 13, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the Hildebrand Athletic Center Alumni Room (3rd floor).

Additional information and details can be found on our Counseling Connections page.

Baylor Genetics Counselor Visits on February 9

Haley Streff, a Genetics Counselor in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, will present several programs on Friday, February 9, and parents and friends of EHS are invited to attend. Sessions are throughout the day in the Underwood Library at 8:00 a.m., 8:50 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 12:50 p.m., 1:40 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Ms. Streff will examine the presence of genetics in a changing world and share her experiences.