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The Energy newsletter is published every two weeks.

Important Upcoming Dates & Deadlines


October 18- VEX Tournament: USTEM Push IT!

October 20- Trinity University Visit (lunch)
October 21- NHS Blood Drive

October 22- Rice University Info Session (lunch)

October 24- Unity Day Event

October 25- Saturday Tutorials & Detention

October 25- VEX Tournament: Push Back Standoff

October 30- Cohort 5 Field Experience

November 1-Saturday Tutorials & Detention

November 7- Student Holiday

November 20- Underclass Exhibition (5:00-6:30 PM)

December 4- Senior Exhibition (5:00-6:30 PM)

Annual College Fair: Possibilities on the Horizon


Energy Institute’s annual College Fair brought colleges from near and far to campus, giving our students face-to-face time to talk programs, scholarships, and campus life. Students were excited to meet reps from their top choices, and to discover schools they hadn’t considered before. There were industry based programs present as well. Events like this are part of Energy’s commitment to helping every student plan confident next steps after graduation.

Congratulations to the new NHS Officers!

Robots in the Real World: FRC Leaders Tour Arc Specialties


The FRC leadership team, along with Manufacturing Technicians from the Senior Engineering class, toured Arc Specialties, a premier robotics manufacturing facility in Houston. Students learned how real-world robotics drives modern industry and left inspired to keep learning, building, and designing machines that solve big problems

Championship Snapshot: Energy NERDS 5892 at TRI


Recently Energy wrapped up the FRC Reefscape season in an incredible way! This past Friday and Saturday, our FRC teams brought both Typhoon (HEROS robot) and Monsoon (NERDS robot) to the Texas Robotics Invitational 2 (TRI2) at Strake Jesuit for a two-day off-season competition.

Energy NERDS 6243 was selected by Robonauts 118, and together with Pearadox 5414, they formed Alliance 1. Meanwhile, Energy HEROS 5892 was picked by Awtybots 5829, creating Alliance 2 alongside Robo-Colts 9478. Both alliances fought hard and made it all the way to the finals! And yes... it was big brother vs. young brother in the championship match! Energy NERDS, with Alliance 1, took home the Championship title, while Energy HEROS, with Alliance 2, finished strong in 2nd place. It was a fantastic experience for everyone!

A huge thank you to our teachers sponsor, mentors, and all the parents for their unwavering support throughout the season!

FLEX Days: Focused Time That Works


Energy’s FLEX Days give students about an hour of built-in time, typically the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, for what they need most: targeted tutorials, general study halls, club meetings, and student support.

Why it matters: FLEX is part of the regular school day, so students who can’t stay after school still have space to get involved. Teachers use the block for structured, consistent interventions and to focus on students who need extra help with specific classwork. It’s a simple idea that keeps instruction sharp, clubs active, and scholars supported.

Sunshine & Smiles on the Learning Stairs


After wrapping up hours of focused PSAT testing, students headed straight to the Learning Stairs—still one of the most popular spots on campus—for a well-earned breather. Basking in the sun, swapping stories, and recharging with friends made the perfect reward before jumping back into the day.

Senior Field Experience: Rice + TXRX


Our seniors hit the road on PSAT Day—139 students and 14 chaperones—for our annual field experience at Rice University and TXRX Labs. The purpose? Get seniors off campus, yes, but also to walk a college campus in action and jump hands-on into Houston’s makerspace scene. At TXRX, students rotated through stations like laser cutting, soldering (classroom and lab), airbrushing/screen printing, leatherwork, and jewelry fabrication, seeing how ideas become real-world builds. Schedules ran in A–D groups to keep the day smooth and skill-focused.

REMINDER: Seniors do not have to order a yearbook as the yearbook is a part of the Senior package.

Staff Celebrations

Teacher of the Year Winner and TESLA Award Recipient: Julian Platon





Today, we celebrate someone who doesn’t just teach — they drive learning forward with precision, passion, and purpose.

 

Like a world-class F1 driver, our Teacher of the Year navigates high-speed challenges with grace. Every lesson is a lap — carefully planned, expertly executed, and always pushing the limits of what’s possible in the classroom. They know the course — the curriculum — inside and out, but they also know when to take creative detours that spark curiosity and wonder.

 

Their subject knowledge? It’s the engine. Powerful, reliable, and finely tuned. Whether they’re teaching complex economic models, political processes, or constitutional rights and liberties, they do so with the confidence of someone who’s spent years mastering their craft.

 

But it’s not just about speed — it’s about strategy. This teacher reads the room like a driver reads the track. They anticipate student needs, adjust their approach mid-lesson, and always keep their eyes on the finish line: meaningful learning.

 

They bring learning to life — not with flashy gimmicks, but with genuine enthusiasm, real-world connections, and a belief that every student can succeed. Their classroom isn’t just a place to learn — it’s a place to grow, to dream, and to accelerate toward a brighter future.

 

So today, we wave the checkered flag for someone who’s not just in the race — they’re leading it.

 

Please join me in celebrating Energy’s Teacher of the Year, Julian Platon-- a true educational driver, whose creativity, knowledge, and heart make every day a victory lap.

Platon Passes the TESLA torch to Ariel York

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Spirit Wear Announcement: Order Your Energy Polo Shirts


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