Covid Page Updates; Virtual Grade Level Dean Meetings Rescheduled for 9/30; Hot Lunches EHS's Coronavirus Quicklink is the info hub for EHS's 2020-2021 school year planning. We recently posted an update to the Frequently Asked Questions. This change details the process for adjusting our Daily Schedule and can be found in the FAQ under the Schedule section. Grade Level Dean Meetings -Tune in Wednesday night, 9/30, for parent meetings with your student's Grade Level Dean. Freshman and sophomore meetings are at 6:00 p.m. and junior and senior meetings are at 7:00 p.m. Links and details were emailed to all parents: Hot Lunches! - To accommodate the welcome return of hot lunches, Periods 5A and 5B are back! Please see the slight adjustment to the S2 schedule. As in the past, students will attend class during one lunch period and eat lunch during the other. To comply with social distancing requirements, lunch will be served from four separate serving lines. Students and faculty have received instruction as to lunch period and serving location.
Refer to our Coronavirus Quicklink details on attestations and Covid-era protocols. Get Ready for Giving Day--Tomorrow! Please join Annual Fund Chairs Joanie and David Andrews for tomorrow's #AlwaysEHS Giving Day! We hope you join the excitement and support EHS with a gift or pledge. We have challenge dollars to capture--help us meet our goal! If you have questions about giving levels or matching gifts, email Margaret Young in Advancement or call her at 713-512-3600. Light Up the Knight Seeks Brilliant Ideas and Donations for Silent and Live Auction We are also looking to showcase businesses with an Ad in our 2021 Auction catalog. The commitment to reserving space in our beautifully produced booklet will inspire and motivate those who work toward the success of Light Up the Knight. Businesses may reserve their space by going to our Auction advertising form. Parent Forum Explores the Spring of Unrest Join us on Wednesday, September 30, at noon, for our second Parent Forum held through Teams Live. The presentation will explore "How Did We Get Here? Reflecting on Black Social Unrest from the Spring of 2020" with Director of Community and Inclusion Wayne Jones. To attend this virtual meeting, you will need to click on the link below from a computer, iPad, or cell phone. We look forward to having you there virtually and discussing this important topic. Click Link to Access Presentation: http://bit.ly/EHSparentforum2 What's New? Schedule Change for 10/6, Junior Guidelines, PSAT Plans Senior School Day ACT - To accommodate this on-campus test for seniors, Tuesday, October 6, will be a virtual at-home day for students, and Wednesday, October 7, will be a normal Tuesday schedule. Seniors registered for the School Day ACT will be the only students on campus on Tuesday, October 6. Juniors and Junior Parents - As you can imagine, our office has been busily working with the senior class. However, we know that many of you have questions. Please read our Junior Guidelines. We hope this will give you a better understanding of what to expect this fall. Seniors and Juniors - One of the positives that has emerged from the pandemic is the wealth of knowledge our college partners are sharing via webinars. If you are curious about the dreaded college essay, here is a seminar that should be worth tuning in to: Tuesday, September 29, 7 p.m.: UChicago Personal Statement Session. Private Music Lessons Inspire New Passions Is your student looking for a fun activity that will enrich his or her life? EHS offers on-campus private student lessons in piano, voice, strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, and more. Master teachers from the Houston area are eager to take on new students. Students who are interested should contact Music Program Coordinator Grant Gould. Student Account Balances Due It's easy to check Student Account balances and charges via Parent Central/MyBackpack. The August Statements have been posted and are due by the end of September to avoid late fees. Contact Kimberley Pavalock with any questions. Thank you. Featured News All three EHS football teams earned impressive wins last week while the cross country teams continue their successful seasons. Read the Knight Times Online and get ready for the printed September issue in person. Jackson, the top-rated football player in Texas, will play in the prestigious All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Episcopal High School - 4650 Bissonnet Bellaire, Texas 77401 ©17-18 EHS Windows | Director of Communications - Claire Fletcher | email |