Endeavor Updates: January 9, 2026

Dear Endeavor High School Students and Families,

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas break filled with joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with loved ones. As we step into the second half of the school year, I am filled with excitement for all the possibilities that lie ahead.

This semester promises to be vibrant and engaging, with new opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. We have many events planned, from academic challenges to student club activities, and I encourage everyone to get involved and make the most of your time at Endeavor High.

I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new students who are joining us this semester. We are thrilled to have you as part of the Endeavor family! I encourage you to reach out, make new friends, and embrace all that our school has to offer. Remember, you are not just joining a school; you are becoming part of a supportive community that values each member’s contributions.

Let’s make this semester one to remember! Together, we can achieve great things, support one another, and continue to strive for excellence.

Wishing you all a fantastic start to the new semester!

Mark Sims
Principal

Endeavor High School

The Gift of Giving Back to Nature!

Around this time of year, we think a lot about giving and receiving gifts, but nature gives us gifts every day of the year! From clean water and fresh air, to the beauty that surrounds us, there is a lot to be grateful for. This year while we give to those around us, we can also think about giving back to the earth that we rely on so much!

Giving back to nature doesn’t have to be big or expensive. You can do simple things like recycling Christmas boxes or paper, feeding birds that have less food during winter, or saving energy by turning off extra lights. The best gifts we can give the planet are small and meaningful!

Here is Channelview, we are surrounded by nature, whether we realize it or not, and we can give back in small ways to make Channelview more beautiful and clean. Every time we take care of our environment, we make our local community a little healthier.

DID YOU KNOW:

Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a Christmas tree’s lights for two hours!
Hanging a simple bird feeder can help dozens of winter birds find food during the cold months.
If every family reused wrapping paper or bags, we could save millions of trees each holiday season!

The official graduation merch website is now online. Click the link below for:

Cap, gown, and tassel purchase
Class rings
Graduation announcements

Grad clothing accessories

Orders are delivered to Endeavor a few weeks prior to graduation.

Endeavor's graduation is 7:00 PM on

Friday, May 15 at the Bill Neal Center in Channelview.

All EHS graduates and potential graduates of the Class of 2026 will be celebrating the conclusion of their senior year at Big Rivers Waterpark in New Caney on Monday, May 11, 2026. We will travel by bus from Endeavor to the park where you will get to spend the day on the slides, lazy river, wave pools, and many other of their attractions. The park is not open to the public during this time.

For $25, you will get entrance to the park and lunch as well as transportation to and from the venue. Tickets are available for purchase now through May 1, 2026.

The link below (Rev Trak Web Store) will take you to the site to purchase your ticket.

Only Endeavor students who have or will be graduating from EHS as part of the class of 2026 are invited to attend. You must travel to and from the event on the bus. We will leave at 8:30am and return before 3:30pm.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thurik for more information.

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!

What is the ACT/SAT test?

Both the SAT and the ACT are nationally administered, standardized tests that help schools evaluate your application and see how prepared you are for college courses. The SAT and ACT generally cover the same topics. Both ACT and SAT scores are used for college admissions decisions and awarding merit-based scholarships. Most colleges do not prefer one test over the other. Neither the SAT nor ACT is harder than the other. Different students tend to do better on one test than the other.

Ask Mrs. Jackson or Mrs. Salinas for more information.

ACT Vs. SAT Which is right for you?

https://youtu.be/ZMjXWoiXhzY

The following is needed for a student to drive to Endeavor:

A valid Texas driver's license
Proof of liability on your vehicle
A parking permit issued from Endeavor

Students who drive to school without a license run the risk of receiving a citation from our campus Constable and will not be allowed to drive off of the campus with their vehicle. See Mrs. Barrientos in the front office for a permit.

For the protection of our students, food deliveries and visitors who are not on a student's emergency contact list are not allowed during lunch. Along with students having an option for a free lunch, there are microwave ovens available in the cafeteria for students to use. Milk and fruit are available to students who bring their own lunch at no charge.

Consequences for Violations - Junior High/High School Students

1st Offense:

Device is confiscated; Stored in the administrator’s office.
Referral entered into Skyward; Verbal reprimand.
Parent/guardian notified and device must be picked up by a parent/guardian during school hours.

2nd Offense:

Device is confiscated; Stored in the administrator’s office.
Referral entered into Skyward; Student is assigned one day of detention.
Student signs a behavior contract acknowledging expectations.
Parent/guardian notified and device must be picked up by a parent/guardian during school hours.

3rd Offense:

Device is confiscated; Stored in the administrator’s office.
Referral entered into Skyward; Student is assigned one day of In-School Suspension (ISS).
Parent/guardian is notified and device must be picked up by a parent/guardian during school hours.

4th Offense:

Device is confiscated; Stored in the administrator’s office.
Referral entered into Skyward; Student is assigned one to three days of ISS, depending on circumstances.
Parent/guardian is notified and device must be picked up by a parent/guardian during school hours.
Parent conference required before device is returned.

5th Offense and Beyond:

Device is confiscated; Stored in the administrator’s office.
Referral entered into Skyward; Additional disciplinary action assigned (e.g., extended ISS, Out-of-School Suspension).
Parent/guardian is notified and device must be picked up by a parent/guardian during school hours.
Student will not be permitted to bring personal communication devices to school for 4 weeks.
Campus may implement a personalized personal communication devices management plan (e.g., daily check-in/check-out system).

January 16: All potential grads will complete the Apply Texas college application

January 23: Cooking club meeting during the advisory period

Endeavor Updates: January 9, 2026