Week 14: 11/11 - 11/15

We want to remind parents that when students use a VPN on their personal devices to access Pearland ISD resources like Canvas, Clever, and Microsoft 365, it can create authentication challenges for our servers. VPNs sometimes show students as logging in from locations far outside the district—even from other countries—when they should be logging in on campus. This is why accounts using VPNs may be flagged as high-risk, leading to a temporary lock and requiring a password reset for access.

For those using a district-issued 1:1 device, please remember that VPN use is prohibited per our Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Attempting to bypass district firewalls and filters may result in restricted access to the device to ensure network security and protect our online learning environment.

There are only a few weeks left to get your 2024-2025 yearbook at the current price.

Please see below for how to order and the year's pricing breakdown. Please note that we will receive the books in late July/early Aug. to allow us to place the entire year, including graduation and baseball/softball state runs, in the yearbook.

The 2024-2025 Yearbooks and Student Recognition/Dedication Ads are on sale now at https://www.jostens.com/.

Yearbook Prices for the Year

October 1 - December 31 - $95

Spring Semester and/or Sold Out - $100

Student Recognition/Dedication Ad Prices for the Year:

Full Page - $400

Half Page - $200

Quarter Page - $110

Eighth Page - $65

Skyward Orders: To order your Yearbook through Skyward, click here.

Ship to Home: Shipping your yearbook straight to your home is still available. Due to shipping costs, it will now be available for $15.

Protection Plan: Josten's offers a Protection Plan for your yearbook for $8.99. "If your yearbook is lost, stolen or damaged during your lifetime, you can get a replacement for a reduced reprint charge." If you would like to take part in this offer, please visit Jostens.com to purchase your yearbook.

Donate A Yearbook: Josten’s offers parents and/or organizations to donate a yearbook to someone. Please type DONATE in the first and last name spaces then choose “other” for grade.

Join us for Spirit Day on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Gringo's Tex-Mex, Pearland - The Original. Dine in, take out, or order online all day, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit PHS PTA!

How to Participate:

• Simply show the flyer or mention “PHS PTA” to your server when ordering.
• For online orders, enter the code 768-575-051 in the “Coupon Code” area at checkout.

Guidelines:

• Donations apply only to in-person and website orders (DoorDash orders not included).

Enjoy some delicious pizza and help support the PHS Class of 2026! On Thursday, November 14, 2024, MOD Pizza at 2682 Pearland Parkway, Suite 120, will donate 20% of sales to benefit the Class of 2026. This offer applies to dine-in, takeout, or delivery orders placed through the MOD app or website.

We’re excited to announce that this spring, we will be offering all juniors the chance to take the SAT right here at school – for free! I wanted to share this with you early so that you can make any necessary arrangements, and to help you avoid paying for an SAT that we’ll be providing at no cost.

The SAT is valuable for all students, not just those who know they’re college-bound. Scoring well on the SAT can demonstrate college readiness and may allow students to skip certain entry-level courses once they’re in college. Even for students who aren’t yet sure about their post-high school plans, taking the SAT can be a confidence boost, reminding them that they are capable of success in higher education.

Additionally, the SAT is an important part of our state accountability score, which reflects how well our campus prepares students for their futures. With our students' best efforts, we aim to showcase Pearland High School as the A+ campus we know it is! Every score helps to keep our local tax dollars here in Pearland rather than being sent to Austin, so your support in preparing our students is invaluable.

Please encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity. More details will follow, but in the meantime, feel free to reach out with any questions!

Get ready to celebrate Generation Texas Week! From November 18-22, join us in showing school spirit and thinking about your future. Each day will have a fun theme to participate in:

• Monday: College Spirit – Wear a college shirt or colors to show your future aspirations!
• Tuesday: Financial Plan Day – Wear green, sparkle, or anything that glitters!
• Wednesday: Switcheroo Day – Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students.
• Thursday: Your Future is Bright – Shine in bright or neon clothing.
• Friday: : Hats Off to College – Sport a hat and a school spirit shirt.

Follow the PHS Counselors on Facebook and Instagram (@pearlandhs_counselors) for updates and photos throughout the week. Don’t miss out on the fun!

If you missed the October edition of Counselor Connection, don’t forget to check it out! It’s packed with lots of awesome information, resources, and updates. Catch up on everything here: October Counselor Connection.