Day Four, Graduation Ten is in the books, and I am still in absolute awe of the Rose Avalos P-TECH High School Class of 2026. To say these 107 seniors are a powerhouse is an understatement. They have completely redefined what is possible, proving that with focus, dedication, and heart, there are absolutely no limits to what our students can achieve. Look at the historic, mind-blowing legacy this class of 107 is leaving behind:
• 100% met their TSI requirements.
• 100% earned their College, Career, and Military Readiness status.
• 100% completed their college applications—and 100% were accepted!
• 100% completed their FAFSA, ensuring their paths forward are secure.
• They put in a staggering amount of college work, completing 6,189 dual credit hours, with 85 students earning their Associate Degrees alongside their high school diplomas.
• They are stepping out with 36 industry certifications ready to go.
• An incredible 23 graduates are heading to Ivy League universities, and 68 are attending selective and highly selective universities across the nation.
• We also celebrated 9 students who received full-ride scholarships to the University of Houston-Downtown through our "Grow Your Own" initiative—we can't wait to welcome you back as future teachers in our district!
• And because of their historic effort, this class was offered an unbelievable $85,275,827 in scholarships.
To our Avalos families, thank you for your deep trust and unwavering support of these brilliant scholars. To the phenomenal educators and staff, thank you for building an environment where our students don't just succeed—they soar.
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