Ms. Tapia is one of our new Assistant Principals and joins us from within DeBakey's math department. We are so excited she is joining the admin team. She will be the Assistant Principal for students with last name M-Z.

“I have successfully navigated my career path from teaching to administrative roles. My family brings me joy, and exploring new places through travel is also a passion of mine. I am thrilled for the opportunity to continue my career at Debakey High School.” - Ms. Tapia

Ms. Tapia's email: christina.tapia@houstonisd.org 

Ms. Alexander is one of our new Assistant Principals and joins us as a DeBakey alum. We are so pleased to have one of our own DeBakey students returning to join our admin team. She will be the Assistant Principal for students with last name A-L.

 "I am a DeBakey graduate class of 1990 and so excited to be back and able to work with the current students! I have been in HISD as an educator since  August 1996. I have a 20 year old son that is an Eagle Scout and currently a junior at Sam Houston State University and an eleven year old furbaby that is a Saluki mix. Both boys keep me young at heart and continue to fulfill my blessed life." - Ms. Alexander

Ms. Alexander's email: PALEXAN1@houstonisd.org 

Please give a big congratuations to our SEVEN DeBakey students who scored in the top 1% of the PSAT and were recently recognized as 2023-2024 National Merit SemiFinalists!

Charles Anstead

Zane Asadi

Siddharth Bommekai

Giovani Cheema

Sara Diwan

Nathan Giang

Marilyn Sun

The Buzz recently featured an article: DocPrep Experience: Exploring the Medical Field about our awesome DeBakey program - check it out!

The Buzz: DocPrep Experience: Exploring the Medical Field

Over 74 college reps under one roof, helping pave the way to academic adventures and turning dreams into degrees. Thanks to those of you who attended and volunteered to show the reps some DeBakey hospitality!

It might be 100+ degrees out, but we are ready for our FALL Festival and Haunted House!

Please support the DeBakey Fall Festival by purchasing from the below wish list ~ the list includes candy and prizes for our students, along with art supplies for pumpkin painting activities. Any and all support is welcome.

Fall Festival Amazon Wish List

Enroll in the Randalls and/or Kroger loyalty programs and select DeBakey as your organization to receive contributions based on your shopping. 

Log in to your loyalty account and select "community rewards" - search for the DeBakey PTO or enter our code VX994. 

An easy way to support our school while you buy your groceries! 

HOSA dues can be paid via schoolpay.com 

Join us to learn more about what the PTO is doing to help our school and get involved! All meetings will be 6:30 pm - 8 pm.

• Oct 10 virtual
• Nov 14 in person
• Dec 12 virtual, Home for the Holidays edition
• Jan 9 virtual
• Feb 13 in person
• March 19 virtual
• April 9 virtual
• May 14 in person, vote on new PTO board

More information will be shared as we get closer to each date.

Parents, the DeBakey PTO is offering Birthday & Celebratory Greetings.   These are messages that will be displayed on the monitors around the school. You can send your child a birthday message or tell your child congratulations for a major accomplishment.  The Birthday & Celebratory Greetings are only $20.

• The messages are posted the week of the event only, they are sent in the Friday before the event date.
• The messages MUST be received by the PTO two weeks prior to the event via the following link on the PTO website in the Fundraising section https://www.debakeypto.org/packet/38437847
• You may select a background for the message on the google form.
• Belated birthdays & ½ birthdays are acceptable.
• All messages must meet the approval of the administration.
• The message will be removed if the student asks the administration to remove the message.

Email fundraising@debakeypto.org with any questions.

Drop off at reception or ship donations of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or Keurig pods to the school for the PTO to distribute in our teacher lounges. 

Back to school season is always stressful - let's make sure our teachers feel our appreciation every single day!

There's a new way for the Class of 2025 Parents to communicate with each other and find out what is going on with all things DeBakey! Join the Class of 2025 Parent WhatsApp chat group using the below link.

WhatsApp Class of 2025 Chat

REMINDER:  Every DeBakey student must have at least 100 community service to graduate with a DeBakey diploma.

Remember, colleges look at the community service and how you give back to your community when choosing a candidate to accept into their school. The summer time is a great chance to get caught up and to give back to the community.

Guidelines for Community Service Hours >>

Volunteer Opportunities in Houston >>

InGenius Prep is hosting a free webinar titled "UC Bound: A Comprehensive Guide to Applying to UC Schools" that you won't want to miss!

Whether you are just starting to explore your college options or are already in the process of preparing your application, this webinar is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the application process to the prestigious University of California (UC) system. Our experts will delve into the unique features of each UC campus, share strategic insights, and much more!

During the webinar, Alex will cover the following topics:

• A Step-by-Step Guide for Each Section of the UC Application

• Latest UC Admissions Trends & Acceptance Rates

• Advice on How to Stand Out, from a Former UCLA Assistant Director

• Insider Admissions Office Strategies for Getting Accepted to UCs

Mark your calendars! The webinar will take place on Thursday, October 12th at 5pm Pacific, 7pm Central, and 8pm Eastern.

To register for this free webinar, simply click here and fill out the registration form. Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your spot as soon as possible.