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As we being a new month, here are a list of important dates for April

Monday, March 31st: Prom tickets for $75, last day to order a Yearbook

Tuesday, April 1st: Senior Panoramic at 9 AM

Wednesday, April 2nd: Prom tickets for $75

Thursday, April 3rd: Deadline to order senior pictures with CADY

Friday, April 4th: Top 20 Announcement, Senior GPA and Rank published at 4PM, Prom Dress Closet

Saturday, April 5th: Prom Dress Closet, Senior Serve

Monday, April 7th: Senior Picnic, Prom tickets for $85

Tuesday, April 8th: English I STAAR

Wednesday, April 9th: Prom tickets for $85, Last Day to purchase

Seniors

The Smithsonian's Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) offers a summer leadership opportunity focused on Latino culture, including a $2,350 stipend after program completion. See Ms. Crayton in C121 for more details and apply by April 11, 2025.

2025 Seniors, Parents and Guardians,

Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase through CADY! Celebrate this achievement with new offerings like tassel frames, yard signs, mugs, and more.

Deadline to order your items to receive them by Graduation is Thursday, April 3rd.

Click the link below to view & order now! cady.com/capgown25

9th and 10th Grade students may only exempt final exams in elective courses.

1th and 12th Grade students may exempt exams in any course except semester courses.

Dual Enrollment courses are not eligible for semester exam exemptions.

A big Hoka Hey shoutout to the students who participated in the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council Interview Day on March 25th in Freeport.

Jaxson Brown, Yonic Cabrera, Isaac Chavez-Angeles, Yerik Cortes, Tamerany Curry

Jose Delgado, Julio Diaz, Garrett Drascula, Emmanuel Flores, Esteban Garcia

Pedro Gonzales, Eric Gonzalez, Coreyan Gorrer, Christopher Hernandez, Joshua Irvin

Jawann Martin, Leonardo Mendez, Jase Miller, Ruben Padilla, Martin Prieto-Delgado

Kevin Ramirez, Dymon Robertson, Trent Sales, David Santana, Leonardo Villanueva, Cesar Zepeda

On Wednesday, March 26th, the Girls and Boys JV Track team competed at the JV District Track Meet. JV boys finished in 2nd place and the JV girls finished 4th place in district.

Ms. Almendariz would like to thank the amazing students and Coach Jones who volunteered and helped with Mav Day! You made this day extra special for the elementary students!

Also, a huge thank you to the Coaches who drove the buses to pick up the students, Mrs. Pate for her hard work, the entire admin team and the wonderful officers we had working the event.

Finally, thank you to Mrs. Maritza Rodriguez--you know what you did and to Mrs. Petit-Morales for handing the financial side! Thank you all for a great Mav Day 2025!!!

We’re excited to announce the Physics & Engineering Festival on Saturday, April 5, 2025! We are hoping to see you and your students at the Festival for some FREE in-person, hands-on science FUN at the Mitchell Physics complex at Texas A&M University! Please also share this information with your colleagues, families, and friends.

The 2025 Physics & Engineering Festival will feature

• The Science Circus: Rhys Thomas blends science, comedy, and circus arts with stunts from bowling ball juggling to six-foot tall unicycling,
• Michael E. Fossum ’80: NASA astronaut and Vice President of Texas A&M University,
• Katherine Freese: astrophysicist and member of National Academy of Sciences,
  
• Adam Smith: Chief Scientific Officer of the Nobel Foundation’s outreach team, and
  
• 200+ exciting hands-on demonstrations!

If you have any questions, the festival website, https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu

, has

• the schedule,
• information about parking for passenger vehicles and school buses,
• photos and videos from previous festivals, and
• a link for downloading the 2025 festival poster for your classrooms.

You can also find us on social media!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAMUPhysAstr
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TAMUPhysicsAstronomy
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamuphysastr/

• X: https://x.com/TAMUPhysAstr

We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Festival!

The Outreach Team

Department of Physics and Astronomy|Texas A&M University

https://physicsfestival.tamu.edu/

Save the date!

Physics and Engineering Festival

Saturday, April 5, 2025

I am excited to share a fantastic opportunity for UIL students in need of sports physicals for the 25-26 school year. From April 15 to May 15, Next Level Urgent Care is offering these essential physicals at a significantly discounted rate of just $10 (regularly $40).

Our clinics are open seven days a week from 9AM to 9PM, making it easy for student athletes to get the necessary physicals done at their convenience. Plus, by downloading our free app, you can locate the clinic closest to you as well as get in line online for a quicker visit and minimal wait time!

Please spread the word to your student athletes about his convenient and cost-effective solution for obtaining their UIL sports physicals.

Thank you for your support!

Save the Date for the AISD Job Fair!

We'll be hosting our annual Alvin ISD Job Fair on from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at Shadow Creek High School.

Department heads and campus administrators will be available to speak with interested applicants who are looking to begin their legacy in AISD!

I’m reaching out to share an incredible opportunity for your high school students to participate in the Texas Youth Institute (TYI) at Texas A&M University on April 25, 2025.

This event is a life-changing experience for students passionate about global issues, STEM, agriculture, leadership, and policymaking. Through TYI, students will:

Engage with leading experts on critical global challenges
Conduct research on a pressing global food security issue
Propose solutions and present their ideas in a professional setting
Develop leadership skills and connect with like-minded peers
Qualify for international internships and fellowships

I would love for you to encourage your students to apply, especially those who enjoy research, problem-solving, and making a difference in the world.

How Students Can Participate:

Find a mentor (teacher, advisor, coach, or parent) to guide them.
Choose a global food security issue and write a paper following TYI guidelines.
Register and submit their paper by April 4, 2025: worldfoodprize.org/texas
Attend the Texas Youth Institute at Texas A&M on April 25, 2025.

This program is a fantastic way for students to gain real-world experience, network with professionals, and set themselves apart for college and beyond.

Juniors and Seniors can purchase prom tickets every Monday and Wednesday. Tickets can be purchased for $75 in the cafeteria during all three lunches. Tickets can only be purchased via MySchoolBucks. NO CASH will be accepted.

The last day to buy a Prom Ticket Wednesday, April 9th.

Students must meet the criteria below to purchase a prom ticket.

Prom is April 26th at Moddy Gardens in Galveston, TX.

All students received a copy of the Senior Graduation Catalogs at the presentation on Thursday, October 3, 2024. If you need another catalog, stop by the front office.

A cap and gown package can be ordered by clicking the link below.

If you are wanting to only order the cap and gown and not a package, click the link below and scroll all the way down to Grad Essentials.

My name is Alli Comings, and I am a Senior Community Engagement Specialist at SOLV Energy.

SOLV Energy is a solar contractor and services provider for the utility sector. We build large-scale solar facilities, like the Second Division Solar Farm in Brazoria County, that generate enough energy to power upward of 20,000 homes per year with clean electricity.

At SOLV Energy our mission is to make a positive difference in the communities we work and live in through projects that generate good energy for people and the planet. Beyond the projects we build, we often partner with schools and organizations near our jobsites to invest in STEAM education.

I wanted to pass along a scholarship opportunity to share with Manvel High School High School seniors. SOLV Energy is proud to announce the third annual launch of The PowerUp! Renewable Energy scholarship, awarding six students in the U.S. $1,500 each who demonstrate how they will use their future education to pursue a career related to clean energy.

More information, instructions and eligibility details are available at https://www.solvenergy.com/power-up-scholarship.

1) How to get a Permit

a) The Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets or Special Circumstances present.

b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form

2) What Information is Required

a) Driver’s License

b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven with the student listed as a driver on the policy.

c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

d) License plate or temporary plate number of the vehicle.

e) Signed and dated drug testing consent form.

f) Fee: $25.00

It is important for student to arrive to school on time. Students not in class by 7:20 AM will be sent to a tardy kiosk and marked late. Students are late if they are not in class before the bell rings each period.

Students are let into the building at 6:50 AM and students are dismissed to 1st period at 7:12 AM.

Students need to be in dress code everyday. Here are a few reminders:

1. Hair must be a natural color
2. Tights may ONLY be worn UNDERNEATH school appropriate shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses
3. Tights with a T-shirt is not acceptable.
4. Dresses, shorts, skirts and shorts should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
5. Tennis skirts are NOT in dress code
6. Holes/Frays in the shorts, skirts, pants and jeans can be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
7. Crop Tops and Tied up T-shirts are against the Dress Code. Students mid sections should be covered at all times
8. Hats, hoods or any other type of head covering should not be worn in the building
9. Sandals must have a back strap, slides are not in the student dress code

On January 14, 2025, the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.

Important Dates for Students:

• Transition students (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade) will return to school on Monday, August 11, with all other students starting on Tuesday, August 12.

Key Features of the Calendar:

• A Fall Break October 13 - 17, aligning with the Brazoria County Fair

• Spring Break occurring the 2nd week in March (March 9-13)

• The school year concluding before Memorial Day weekend

Graduation dates for each high school are as follows:

• Iowa Colony High School – May 19, 2026 at Freedom Field

• RISE Academy – May 20, 2026 at Alvin HS PAC

• Manvel High School – May 20, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Alvin High School – May 21, 2026 at Freedom Field

• Shadow Creek High School – May 22, 2026 at Freedom Field