Daily Announcements

  And now for your Black History Moment: Today we honor Barbara Jordan. Barbara Jordan was born in Houston , Texas's Fifth Ward . She was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon , and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention .  And this concludes your Black History Moment. You better wake up and pay attention!

And now for your Black History moment: Today, we honor the remarkable Debbie Allen. A native Houstonian, Allen has been a true trailblazer in the world of entertainment and a symbol of Black excellence. From her unforgettable role as Lydia Grant in “Fame” to her groundbreaking work as an actress, director, choreographer and philanthropist, Allen has left an indelible mark on the industry. We salute Debbie Allen for her countless contributions and her historic achievements, including becoming the first Black woman to receive the prestigious Governor's Award at the 73rd Emmys. We would like to thank Yunier Sanchez for this morning’s announcement. And this concludes your Black HIstory Moment. You better wake up and pay attention!

  Hey Spartans! The Anime Club has a new sponsor and a new meeting room #2407. Come join the fun, every Wednesday.

  A special recognition is going out to Senior Kara May. Congratulations to Kara for passing her State Board Cosmetology Exam and becoming a Licensed Cosmetologist. She will soon have a career in the Cosmetology field before graduation. Great job Kara.

  The US History STAAR EOC exam is April 16th. Are you prepared? Attend US History EOC tutorials to ensure you are ready for the big day. Our first US History EOC tutorial will be on Monday, February 24th, after school in Room 2311 and in Room 2312 for a review in Spanish. The topic of the review will be Foundations and Westward Expansion. For more information, ask your US History teacher or check out the posters around the building.

Mr. Cy Lakes 2025 Competition will be held Wednesday, February 26th in the Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Get your pre- sale ticket on School Cash for $5 or pay $7 at the door. Any questions ask Ms. Blackwell or Ms. Fitzpatrick.

  Dual Credit Summer School registration is now open. Please refer to the dual credit schoology group for information and QR code. Registration is only open to current dual credit students. Students who have never had a dual credit course may not register. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1.

  Attention Future Health Care Workers: Will you be a junior or senior next year, have you already taken Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology, are you interested in Health Science Theory - Clinical Rotations, if so, please attend the mandatory interest meeting 2/25 @ 2:40 pm in room 2911 Will you be a senior next year, have already taken Principles of Health Science, and are interested in Practicum of Health Science - (Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nurse Assistant), if so, please attend the mandatory interest meeting 2/27 @ 2:40 pm in room 2911

  And now for your Black History Moment: Today we recognize Simone Biles. Simone Biles Owens is an American artistic gymnast. Her 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals make her the most decorated gymnast in history. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time and one of the greatest Olympians of all time. With 11 Olympic medals, she is tied as the second-most decorated female Olympic gymnast, and has the most Olympic medals earned by a U.S. gymnast. And this concludes your Black History Moment. You better wake up and pay attention! 

  And now for your Black History Moment. Today we honor former State Representative Al Edwards. Edwards was a pioneering figure in Texas politics, serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 1979 to 2009. He is best known for his leadership in advancing civil rights, including his work to raise awareness and enact policies addressing racial equality and justice..He also lead the charge to make Juneteenth a state holiday earning him the name “The Father of Juneteenth”.  We would like to thank Trinity Evans for contributing to this morning’s announcement. And this concludes your Black History Moment. You better wake up and pay attention!

This past weekend your Lady Spartans participated in the Buffalo Relays Varsity track meet. Even with 25 mph winds, we were able to bring home some hardware and personal bests! The Swedish Relay, consisting of Cecilia Wheeler, Delaliza Eban, Morgan Moore and Nevaeh Steptoe, and the 4x800 meter relay, consisting of Trinity Lamar, Corazon Leal, Annabelle Zaraket and Aliyah Britt both took home 3rd place finishes. Morgan Moore placed 4th in the 300 meter hurdles while Corazon Leal also placed 4th in the open 400 meter run. In addition, Annabelle Zaraket went sub 6 in her mile running a 5:53.86 which is a HUGE personal best and makes her the first girl to break 6 minutes in 8 years at Lakes! Come check out your Lady Spartans this week as our JV team runs home on Thursday and Varsity runs at Tomball Memorial on Friday!