Updates & Events

WEEK 2: AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 28, 2026

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Important

Dates & Deadlines

Monthly Calendar

September 2: EIHS Open House | 5:30p - 7:00p

September 3 & 4: Underclass 9th-11th Yearbook Pictures

September 7: School-wide Holiday

September 9: Friends of Energy Board Mtg | 4:30p - 6:30p

September 17: General PTO Mtg | 7:00p - 8:00p

September 21: Staff PD Day | Student Holiday

September 25: Report Cards Go Out | Cycle 1

🏆Tesla Award

This week, Ms. Cesar-Collins sent Tesla on his way to recognize our next deserving recipient — Ms. Morthel, our new Health teacher!

Ms. Morthel is already making her mark with her hard work, dedication, and positive attitude. Even when the days get busy (and we all know they do!), she continues to show up ready to tackle whatever comes her way while keeping a smile on her face.

We love seeing a new member of our team jump right in and make such a great impression so quickly. Congratulations, Ms. Morthel, on a well-deserved Tesla Award!

Pick Up & Patience 🚌

A huge thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding as we work to efficiently move traffic and get students to their transportation as quickly - and safely - as possible. Our staff is working as hard as we can in the heat to get students safely to their destination - thank you for your understanding.

A few reminders that help keep our students safe:

Please pull all the way forward for parent pick up and do not leave large gaps - this can lead to a gridlock around the block and prevent the flow of traffic
Parents can only pick up by entering the Tierwester St. back gate (one way - no exit here) and coming around towards the covered awning
Students getting picked up by parents are encouraged to get picked up from the cross walk or closer to Southmore Blvd - we want to avoid students darting out and hazardous conditions

Practice Your Spanish...In Peru!

¡Vamos a Perú!

EIHS is going to Peru in July 2027!

Are you ready to beat the summer heat and head down to the southern hemisphere?
Are you ready to see Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world?
Are you ready for an all-around immersive experience?

This opportunity of a lifetime is open to ALL and ANY EIHS students and parents/caregivers who would like to participate.

Taking Spanish as a class is not a requirement nor a prerequisite.

For more information, click on the link below to sign up to RSVP for our next virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, September 16^th at 6:30 pm. For questions, see Ms. Cesar-Collins.

https://bit.ly/4hSWypH

¡Muchas gracias!

🎒 A Glimpse of Our Lessons

Save-the-Date

Upcoming Events - Fall 2026

September 2nd, 5:00p - 7:30p || Open House
November 19th, 5:00p - 6:30p || Underclass Fall Exhibition Night
December 2nd, 5:00p - 6:30p || Senior Fall Exhibition Night
December 11th, 7:30p - 10:30p || Winter Formal Dance

College Corner

EIHS College & Career Center 🎓

Your College & Career One-Stop Shop!

Whether college feels years away or right around the corner, the College Center website has resources for every grade level! Visit tinyurl.com/energyccc to find important college-related deadlines, upcoming events, helpful resources, and an updated list of scholarship opportunities. Bookmark it now — your future self will thank you!

🍔 Lunch & Learn

Come to the bp HUB during A lunch for information and the opportunity to speak to college representatives. Each session runs between 11:05a - 11:35a. See Ms. Cortinas for questions.

September 2nd - College Lunch Visit: Trinity University

September 17th - College Lunch Visit: Case Western University

October 12th - College Workshop: University of Houston Application

October 13th - College Lunch Visit: Washington University "WashU"

Campus Testing

Gifted & Talented (G/T) Testing

G/T Test Request form is available via ParentSquare

How to access: https://tinyurl.com/EnergyGT
Last day to request September 25th

Visit HISD's Gifted & Talented Here

For any questions: Contact Ms. Bravo - Amelia.Bravo@houstonisd.org

Senior-Specific Information

💸 Senior Class Dues

Class of 2027, it’s time to make it official! Senior Dues are now open, and the Early Bird rate is the lowest price you’ll see all year — so don’t wait! Even better, seniors who pay in full by September 30th will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of AirPods!

Want to save even more? Be sure to complete your socio-economic form to find out if you qualify for reduced senior fees. Pay early. Save money. Maybe win AirPods. That’s a senior-year win!

Click here to pay your dues!

Senior Class Shirt Designs 👕

Last call, Class of 2027 — we need your creativity! Have an idea for a senior shirt that everyone will actually want to wear? Submit your design idea at tinyurl.com/SeniorShirtIdeasCO27 for a chance to see it become the senior shirt! The top designs will go to a senior vote this fall, so send us your best ideas and help create something that represents the Class of ’27!

PTO Information

Join the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) - it is free at Energy Institute! You'll get our biweekly newsletter and access to our online family directly.

Everyone, even returning families, must use this link to enter or re-confirm your contact information and sign up for the school year. If you are interested in volunteering, please include your volunteer preferences when you update.

Latest PTO News

Week 2 News

What a great first two weeks! Our Energy PTO is ready for an exciting year of connecting families, supporting our school, and creating opportunities to get involved. Be sure to create or update your profile at EnergyInstitutePTO.org to stay in the loop on volunteer opportunities, parent events, and all things Energy!

Come say hello at the PTO table during Open House! And a big thank-you to all of our new families who joined us for the New Parent Coffee — we loved meeting you and hope to see you again at our first PTO General Meeting on September 17!
Save the Dates
September 2nd: EIHS Open House
September 17th: PTO General Meeting

Show Your Energy Spirit!

The Spirit Store is open online! Grab your required Energy polo and add a little school spirit with car magnets, crewneck sweatshirts, and more.

Shop the Energy Spirit Store →

Additional Information

Important Links

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Energy is a proud recipient of the 2016 National Merit Awards

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Energy is a public school in the Houston Independent School District

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Energy is an active participant with the district's Canvas initiative

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5 Consecutive A Ratings

Energy Institute HS has achieved five consecutive "A" ratings from the state, HISD designated it for Level 5 Autonomy. Formally approved in March 2026, the HB 1882 agreement shifts day-to-day management of Energy Institute HS to the nonprofit board, Friends of Energy Institute, starting in the 26–27 school year.

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