Endeavor Updates: April 24, 2026

We are proud to celebrate two of our outstanding educators for their innovation and commitment to student learning! Mrs. Thurik and Mr. Rogers were both awarded $2,000 grants through the Channelview ISD Education Foundation to bring exciting new opportunities to our campus.

Mrs. Thurik’s Literary Craft Studio will empower students to become authors of their own learning. In a six-week unit leading up to the STAAR test, students will step away from technology to design and create their own books—complete with original pages, layouts, and evidence of mastery of essential TEKS. This hands-on approach encourages students to synthesize their learning in meaningful and creative ways.

Mr. Rogers’ 3D Printing and Design Lab, developed in collaboration with Mrs. Perez, will introduce students to a dynamic makerspace experience. With the addition of two 3D printers and supplies, students will have the opportunity to design and create characters and settings connected to the texts they are studying, blending creativity with real-world skills.

We are excited to see how these innovative projects will inspire our students and provide unique, engaging ways to showcase their learning in the year ahead!

Thank you to the CISD Education Foundation for their support of our stakeholders.

If you are graduating on May 15, 2026 from Endeavor High School and you would like a graduation announcement to print out yourself, Mrs. Thurik has created a PNG image for you to download. Simply download the image from the website or from this newsletter and you can print it yourself on blank invitation cardstock or send it to a local Walgreens or CVS photo shop.

If you have any questions or problems with the download, please email jennifer.thurik@cvisd.org and she will provide the image to you directly.

All orders are available for pick up in the Endeavor front office on April 28 during school hours.

Endeavor's graduation is at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 15 at the Bill Neal Center in Channelview.

Graduation practice is at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 14 at the Bill Neal Center.

You have until Midnight TONIGHT (04/24/26) to purchase your ticket for the Senior Splash on May 11. Please read the information about what to expect, what to bring, and what to leave at home.

Contact Mrs. Thurik if you have any questions.

You will use the RevTrak store to create the account according to the directions in the graphic. That same account will be used to also purchase your prom ticket as well. You will need to select "Channelview" for the prom ticket and "Endeavor" for the Senior Splash ticket.

Curtis Stanley Photography has been our graduation photographer for many years. On the "Graduation Information" page of our campus website, many parents received an error message regarding the photo package information. We reached out to Mr. Stanley and he corrected the error. Mrs. Thurik has since provided the correct link on the website and has also done so here.

If you would like to look at the packages Mr. Stanley has for our graduation ceremony, you can click the photo and go to the site. Please consider pre-ordering your package so that you save time on the day of graduation. If you choose to wait, he will be set up in the lobby of the Bill Neal Center prior to and during the ceremony for you to purchase photos of your graduate.

Get ready for a day of fun, games, and community spirit! Our annual Field Day is just around the corner, taking place on Friday, May 1, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This exciting event is open to graduates, current students, and their parents, and best of all, it’s completely free!

Join us for an action-packed day filled with:

• Games: Participate in competitions including soccer, kickball, volleyball, horseshoes, and tug of war. There’s something for everyone!

• Talent Show: Showcase your skills or cheer on your friends in our exciting talent show. Whether you sing, dance, or perform magic tricks, we want to see you shine!

• Live Music: Enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, featuring Houston area local band "Side Hustle."

• Food and Prizes: Indulge in delicious food options while you compete for exciting gift card prizes!

What to Bring

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy the festivities. It's the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones!

Volunteer Opportunities

We’d love your help to make this event a success! If you’re interested in volunteering for set up or assisting with food, please contact Mario Garza at mario.garza@cvisd.org.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day of community and celebration! We can’t wait to see you there!

Rain Garden for Endeavor

For the past week, students at Endeavor have been hard at work building a rain garden!

Recently, Endeavor High School was awarded a grant through the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation to support a rain garden project on campus. This week, the garden location was selected, the area was cleared, and soil has already been delivered. Next week, we plan to fill the garden with bioretention soil, which will support both water drainage and plant growth.

Rain gardens are important and beautiful spaces that help store and filter rainwater. They are designed as bowl-shaped areas and collect runoff from nearby sidewalks and grassy areas. The plants chosen for rain gardens have deep root systems that are great at absorbing water and filtering out pollutants before the water returns to local streams and bayous. This means the garden will not only be an enjoyable space for students and staff at Endeavor, but it will also have a positive impact on the surrounding community and environment.

Access Scholarships is a free scholarship and college resource platform for student. Their goal is to connect high school students with scholarship opportunities and other financial aid resources to to help them navigate the (often complicated) world of higher education.

In addition to the scholarship search and directory (with over 10,000 scholarships in their database-they add to everyday), they have several resources specifically geared towards high school students.

All of the links below are great resources and opportunities for you!

April 24: Last day to order cap and gowns AND Water Park Tickets

April 28: Cap and Gown Pick-up in the Front Office

May 1: Endeavor Field Day

May 8: Seniors last day of school

May 14: Graduation Rehearsal at BNC (1:00 - 2:00)

May 15: Graduation at BNC (7:00 PM)

May 22: Last Day of school (half-day)