Congratulations Team 3674G!

Team 3674 G, Energy's all-girls VEX Robotics team, competed against 39 other teams from across the region at the Katy Powwow tournament and finished the day as Tournament Champions. The hard-fought victory propels the team into the TX State Championship later in February.  

The team also won the Innovate Award which recognizes an effective and well-documented design process for a novel aspect of the team’s robot design or gameplay strategy.

National History Day with Cohort 5

This past weekend, Cohort 5 students competed in the National History Day (NHD) competition at Young Women's High School. I have CCed them on this email so they can access the photos that were taken as well.

Zachary Jackson, Senia Zeigler, Soham Mediwala, Asher Gardner, Jorge Lopez, Kayden Schumacher, John Evans, and Alistair Hardy competed at the local Exhibit board competition. John Evans and Alistair Hardy placed second with "The Legacy of Spindletop" and will be moving on to the state competition at the University of Texas - Austin.

Teen Delegate

"On Tuesday, February 4th I served as a teen delegate to lobby the Texas House of Representatives in Austin to advocate for a $20 million increase in the budget for nonprofit security grants. I met with multiple representatives to discuss the importance of enhancing safety measures for organizations at risk. My goal was to bolster programs including the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), which provides funding for physical and cyber security enhancements to nonprofits vulnerable to terrorist attacks.  By the end of the day, I believe I successfully garnered additional support for this critical initiative, contributing to the state’s commitment to public safety." - Brandon Kamin

Cohort 5

In Cohort 5, students have written the first draft of their college essays. This week, students did a gallery walk of the essay to gather inspiration from their peers and see if they could identify who wrote which essay. They then participated in a peer edit and will revise their essays this week. 

AP Human Geography

In AP Human Geography, students are binding the children's books they wrote and sharing them with the students at Sheer Love Rwanda in Kigali, Rwanda to share their research on the diffusion of crops over the three agricultural revolutions. They are also hearing from the students at Sheer Love Rwanda through their recorded readings of their own children's books. 

AP Environmental Science

Over the past few weeks, students in AP Environmental Science researched, planned, and built models for sustainable cities! Each city employs specific sustainable practices students learned about as they built their cities. An awards ceremony handed out awards to the following students:

• Alek, Victor, Ian, Gavin: Cleanest Drinking Water
• Gerson, Bethany, Victor, David, Jordan: Most Biodiverse City, Healthiest Aquatic Ecosystem, Most Sustainably Harvested Resources
• Logan, Lucas, Samuel, Shane, Paolo: Lowest Carbon Emissions
• Zane, Leo, Grace, Joe, Daniel: Lowest Urban Runoff, Healthiest Agricultural Fields

A special shoutout to Zane, Leo, Grace, Joe, and Daniel, who were voted on by their classmates as having the overall Most Sustainable City, and earned the key to their city!

Views Across Campus

Students are working diligently on their amazing projects throughout campus!

International Festival

Join Us for Our International Festival!

Celebrate the vibrant cultures of our school community at the International Festival! This exciting event brings together students, families, and friends to share the rich traditions, flavors, and stories from around the globe.

Enjoy:

🌍 Cultural performances and music

🍴 Delicious international cuisine

🎨 Interactive art and craft stations

🎉 Fun activities for all ages

Come be part of this unforgettable experience as we honor the diversity that makes our community so special. Mark your calendar and join the festivities!

📅 Date: Friday February 21st, 2025

🕟 Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

📍 Location: Energy Institute High School

We can’t wait to see you there!

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LAST A LIFETIME

These years mean so much more than students may realize. Capture firsts, lasts, and everything in between in the Energy Institute High School yearbook. Reserve your copy today.

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Each yearbook purchase supports the Energy Institute High School students and staff in capturing the year's best memories and creating a timeless keepsake for students.

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**Please note that seniors do not need to order a yearbook. One has already been ordered and paid for by senior dues.

Congratulations to our Tesla Winner, Ms. Gardner!

Ms. Gardner, Health & Yearbook Teacher

Congratulations to Ms. Gardner for providing our students with fantastic health instruction to our freshman and for guiding students in creating a fabulous yearbook each year!

Incoming families are invited to join us this coming Thursday at 1:00 PM for a school tour! You are also invited to our Spring Underclass Exhibition and our Senior Engineering Exhibitions. Reach out to our Magnet Coordinator, Kisha Parker (kisha.parker@houstonisd.org), if you have any questions!

UIL Essay Contest

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition 2025

Topic: Essays should highlight an individual, organization, or movement that has made significant and positive contributions to Texas history or culture. Students are encouraged to explore subjects from their local communities.

Entry Deadline: March 1, 2025

Submission: https://www.uiltexas.org/machform/view.php?id=1075314

General Guidelines:

• Word count: 1,500–2,500 words
• MLA or APA format is recommended
• Source citations and bibliography required
• Original research is essential; the use of primary sources and interviews is strongly encouraged

Competition Structure & Awards:

• Open to students in grades 9–12 attending a UIL member high school
• Judges will evaluate entries and provide feedback to contestants
• Judges will nominate top essays for consideration as state finalists
• A selection committee will determine the state finalists from among the nominees
• State finalists will be invited to the State Academic Meet in May, where UIL will recognize state champions by conference divisions
• All state finalists will become eligible to apply for Texas Interscholastic League Foundation scholarships

For more details, please refer to the official UIL guidelines.  https://www.uiltexas.org/academics/essay-contest

Spring 2025 Graduation

Energy Institute High School Spring 2025 Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Barnett Fieldhouse (6800 Fariway, Houston, Texas 77087).

Senior Dues

All seniors are required to pay seniors dues and the payment window is now open. Families should go to this website, https://tinyurl.com/eihsseniors25, to learn more about the items that are covered in senior dues.



Here is the direct link to pay through SchoolPay.com, https://schoolpay.com/link/24-25seniordues, or students can bring a cash payment to the main office to submit their payment. 

Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas

$2,500 scholarships are available now for graduating seniors! Online application and an easy process. The deadline is April 30th, 2025.



Apply Here: https://masonichometx.org/children-family-services/college-scholarships/

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