Only 3 Weeks Left: Help Our #KnightsStandOut

The Annual Fund campaign has three weeks left to raise money for our Knights. To date, we have raised $882,733 with 40% total parent participation. Our goal is $1,436, 000. There is less than one month to make your pledge and support our School!

Annual Fund Class Participation Update:

Last Week                    This Week

$769,358                        $882,733

2019: 50%                      2019: 50%

2020: 46%                      2020: 47%

2021: 31%                      2021: 36%

2022: 22%                      2022: 28%

           37%                                 40% 

You have until May 24, 2019, to fulfill your pledge. Please make your pledge or gift today online. 

Questions? Email Margaret Young, or call her at 713-512-3600. Go Knights!

Wednesday: October Parent Forum Focuses on High-Risk Behaviors and Brain Development

Don't miss this month's Parent Forum Luncheon, where the topic is "The Impact of High-Risk Behaviors on Brain Development." The luncheon takes place on Wednesday, October 3, in the Alumni Center from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Presenters include Choices Counselor Mary Secrest, Clinical Psychologist Beth Fowler, and Dean of Spiritual Life Rev. Beth Holden.

Not Cool: Absences for Austin City Limits
Principal Kim Randolph encourages parents and students to understand that absences for students to attend the Austin City Limits music festival in October are not excused. Please read his letter in Parent Central here.

• On Thursday, October 4, the representative from Neff Letter Jackets will be in Scurlock Gym during both lunches to conduct fittings and take orders for the Knights.
• Families who wish to donate Grandparents Day Chapel Flowers may do so here. The deadline for donations is November 1.
  
• Christmas is right around the corner, and the Freshman Class is taking orders for their poinsettia fundraiser. Don't pass on the best deal for beautiful poinsettias--place your order here.

Help the SOS Club Gather the Biggest "Race for the Cure" Team in H-Town

Join the SOS Race for the Cure team this Saturday, October 6, as we help raise funds and fight breast cancer! EHS has a strong tradition of sponsoring one of the biggest teams in the city. Please sign up here.

Derby Knight Auction Seeks Champion Donations for the Silent and Live Items
Planning for Auction 2019, Derby Knight, is out of the gate, and we need your help! Do you have a fabulous vacation home? Or do you own a business? We are looking for donations of any kind (i.e. vacation homes, getaways, spas, restaurants, items, etc.). If you would like to donate, please contact Debbie Kelley or Mandy Loper in the Auction Office.

Be sure to attend the October Auction luncheon, Friday, October 12, held at the home of Kelly Larkin and Fernando Parra, at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend the Auction lunches. Join the fun! Please click here to RSVP. 

College Fairs Kick Off This Month

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors - College Fairs kick off this week beginning this Tuesday, October 2, at George Bush High School in Fort Bend. Check out our "What's New" page to view the entire schedule.

Seniors SAT/ACT Dates - There is still time to register for the November SAT before October 5. If you are planning to take the October ACT, you can still register with a late fee before the October 14 deadline.
Senior Application Workshops - Workshops continue this Wednesday, September 26, immediately after school in Anderson Lecture Hall.

Seniors—Are you planning to apply for financial aid in college? You can begin by creating your FSA ID here and then start completing your FAFSA on October 1. Be sure to visit our "What's New" page on Counseling Connections for more detailed information.

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