COUGAR NEWS 2023-2024

Cougar Families,

Incredible FFA project show this weekend. I hope you were able to attend supporting our students and seeing our amazing Tomball Agricultural Center at Tomball Innovation Center. I was so proud to see our students’ efforts in showcasing their projects. A special thanks to our Ag teachers, families and community for the continued support of a great program that teaches our students so much.

The close of our course selection window for the 2025 school year is drawing near. Home Access Center is open for student course selection through February 5, 2024 until 3:00 p.m. Please make sure your student has completed their course selection by the deadline so that we can offer the appropriate classes based on our student’s requested needs. Counselors will be available Tuesday - Friday of next week during Cougar Block and all lunches to advise students.

This week we have plenty of basketball, golf and soccer going on as well as the first pitch for softball season as they get ready with some scrimmages. Come out for some Cougar wins as our teams showcase their talents. Speaking of talent, mark your calendar for Mr. Debonair on February 8, 2024 as our senior men demonstrate why they should be this year’s winner of our annual Mr. Debonair contest. Best wishes to all the participants.

Let’s have a great week at the PRIDE of Texas!

Success in all things,

Chris Scott Principal, Tomball High School

Class of '92

1/27 Softball Scrimmage vs Cy Creek

1/30 Boys Soccer vs Waller

1/30 Boys Varsity Golf @ Margaritaville

1/30 Boys Basketball @ Klein Forest

1/30 Girls Soccer @ Waller

1/30 Softball Scrimmage vs South Houston

1/30 Girls Basketball vs Klein Forest

1/31 Girls Varsity Golf - Margaritaville

2/2 Girls Soccer vs TMHS

2/2 Boys Basketball vs Klein Collins

2/2 Boys Soccer @ TMHS

2/2 Girls Basketball @ Klein Collins

2/3 Softball Scrimmage @ Oak Ridge

The 2024 TISD Rodeo Art Show was held at the Tomball ISD Event Center on Saturday, January 20th. Anna Reeves's piece 'Balance' won the Best of Show, and Katie McDonald's 'Sunny & Me' got the Gold Medal. Tomball HS student Aiden Valenciana-Thompson’s sculpture “Up High” was named Best of Show in the Special Education Category

Congratulations to the following Cougars for their awesome results at the Waller UIL Academic Meet.

John Lezama - 2nd place in Number Sense

Mario Canales III and Aayan Pattanayak get 2nd place in YIL Cross Examination Debate. They will advance to UIL State Competition in Austin in March. They are one of two teams from 15-6A representing at the state competition.

THS NJROTC Drill Team Competed at the Dekaney 5 star drill meet. The cadets performed well placing 3rd overall with a 3rd place finish in academics.

Cadet Botello took 3rd place individually in sit-ups. Way to go THS NJROTC

BIG Congratulations to the Team Tomball Varsity Hockey team on beating the Woodlands and earning their first appearance in the Texas State Hockey Championship!!

We are so proud of you! Good Luck in Dallas! Go Tomball!!”

THS Shout Out to an AWESOME TEACHER

Melissa Faulkner

Thank you for all your hard work with our Cougars!!

Please be mindful when driving in our back parking lot. We have a lot of traffic dropping off students; picking up students; parking to come to school; and exiting while leaving school.

We have many students and staff members who are walking to and from the building in the parking lot when many of you are driving in it. Please pay attention. Please stay off your phones while driving.

The speed limit in the parking lot is 5mph and we need everyone to slow down for safety.

Thank You!

Congratulations to Tomball High School DECA Chapter for being Charter of the Month for the achievement of Growing a Chapter and being recognized by DECA District 4.

The THS parent course selection HUB compiles important dates, procedures, presentations, and documents relating to student course selection all in one location.

Links will be updated as new versions are available.

THS Counselors google site

Basics

• Course selection window is from January 16-February 5, 2024.

• Course selection is online in HAC.

• Students must use their student HAC credentials to complete course selection. If you log in as a parent, you will not have access to select courses.

• Accessing HAC and LINK

• We are using a new four year planning program called Eduthings. This tool will allow students and parents to collaborate throughout high school on a virtual four year plan.

• Eduthings Directions

• Eduthings Video

Student Packet

• Student course selection packets will be distributed January 16 or 17 during Cougar Block to students in 9th-11th grade.

• THS Course Selection Checklist

• Step by Step Course Selection

• Course Selection Sheets

Counselors

• Counselors are available each day at all student lunches.

• Counselors will be available during cougar block during the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 2 in the LGI

• Cougar block teachers can send students WITH A PASS if they have course selection questions. This is not appropriate for extensive four year planning or simple requests like HAC access.

Parent Meetings

• January 10, 2024 Kickoff to Course Selection/ Elective Fair, counselors will have breakout sessions on graduation requirements, course selection, and the dual credit process.

• January 17, 2024 Virtual parent meetings at 9:00 and 1:00,

• January 23, 2023 In person parent meetings at THS 9:00 and 1:00

Other Course Selection Resources

(will be updated as new versions are available)

• 2024-2025 CTE Planning Guide

• 2024-2025 TISD Course Catalog

Contact Information

Please contact your current alpha counselor with questions.

TJHS (8th) Tony Scherrman

GLJHS A-L Sandra Mikush

GLJHS M-Z Ashlee Sumrall

CPJH A-K Brandi Halverson

CPJH L-Z Tammy Bendele

THS A-C r Amy Vann

THS Cu-Har Marissa Williams

THS Has-Mas Karen Hill

THS Mat-Rh Dion Henry

THS Ri-Te Angela Howell

THS Th-Z Tammy Morrow

Week of January 29th-February 2nd

College & Career Counselor Corner

• College Knowledge Night on February 1st - The event will be held at the Tomball Event Center from 6:00-8:00 pm. All grade levels welcome. Several great presentations on college majors, a college rep panel for majors/minors Q&A, as well as a mini-college and career fair during the event. Click HERE for all the details!
• TISD Service Cord Update - TISD has updated the hour requirement for students to earn the TISD Service Cord. Class of 2024 - 120 hours, (update) Class of 2025 and beyond - 160 hours. Students submit all hours through their Student Link (same login as HAC, can also be accessed through HAC by clicking on the Tomball “T”). SENIOR DEADLINE APPROACHING: MARCH 1, 2024.
• FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) - The 2024-2025 FAFSA us undergoing changes and IS NOW OPEN FOR YOU TO COMPLETE! 🙂. Student and parent(s) need to create their FSA ID prior to completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA. In the past only one parent needed an FSA ID, but with the new changes all parents will need one. It’s quick and easy! All you’ll need is your SSN, cell phone number and/or email address. Click HERE to create the FSA ID. Click HERE for the information from the December 6th event with steps on completing the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
• LOCAL TOMBALL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS - Many of them are LIVE! As we hear back from scholarship donors more will be added to the list through January. Click HERE for all the information.
• Student taking Dual Credit for the FIRST TIME in 2024-2025 - Get a head start by submitting you application to LSC. Follow these application instructions!! Having your application submitted and receiving your LSC ID number will be a great head start! All NEW FIRST TIME dual credit students will be required to attend a mandatory meeting (sign-up required). Students need their LSC ID number to sign-up for a meeting. To sign-up for a meeting, STUDENTS can join the Schoology course (parents will be able to view the content once the student joins). STUDENT JOIN CODE: NXSR-FQSM-WQMVF. It is recommended to not procrastinate in this process as there will be deadlines.
• CURRENTLY ENROLLED 2023-2024 Dual Credit Students - Mrs. Nichols will meet with you when we return in January with all the instructions you’ll need for the 2024-2025 school year!

We need all Senior Parents for the Class of 2024 to get involved.

Make sure you follow SPO 2024 on

Facebook: Tomball High School SPO 2024

Instagram: ths_spo_2024

NEW WEBSITE: www.thsspo2024.com

You can also email us at spoths2024@gmail.com

OUR NEXT MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, February 1st in the cafeteria of Tomball High

Some SPO Senior Events already scheduled:

MR. DEBONAIR COMPETITION: February 8

POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL: April 10

PROJECT PROM: April 21

BACCALAUREATE: May 19

SENIOR SUNSET: May 17

Come out and join us for an amazing “One Ken of a night”, to see who takes home the coveted title as Mr. Debonair 2024. After 34 years of one of Tomball’s best traditions who will end up being the ultimate Ken?!

Your support and attendance helps support Ths Spo graduating c/o 2024 seniors and Project Prom!

For tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ec549400-02fc-4b97-9b29-36322cd073a5

The contestants are set for Mr. Debonair and now parents and students WE NEED YOU! There are many sign up opportunities available. Some where you can help and still watch the show. By volunteering you will earn volunteer hours for raffle tickets for your senior. Please click on the link below!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0F45A9A82FABFECF8-46658782-mrdebonair

THS and TMHS 2024 Senior Parent Organizations are proud to announce our first ever joint fundraiser! With the generous donation from Fred Haas Toyota County and Fred Haas Nissan we have been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to raffle off a brand new 2024 Nissan Kicks or Toyota Corolla! ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of ticket sales will go directly to each SPO organizations that sell. We would like to thank them for this amazing opportunity!

The link below take you directly to the site to sell tickets virtually near and afar! We will also be handing out ticket books at our meetings starting September 7 to THS SPO Members. Members will earn points for selling tickets.

Our goal for THS SPO is to raise $50,000.00 that will go towards our Senior’s Project Prom and other SPO events. In order to make this a reality, we will need every THS SPO member to sell at least 12 tickets to reach this goal. We know that we have a great group of parents and community that can make this the biggest and best fundraiser ever!

Tickets will be

$24.00 for ONE

$100.00 for FIVE

Link https://my.cheddarup.com/c/support-the-ths-class-of-2024?cart=1b4d5e8f-7cab-41f4-b8f9-97be47382c21%21%2161311201

THS SPO’s most awaited Spring Fundraiser is upon us, Bingo Carnival at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center at 6464 Creekside Forest Dr, The Woodlands on February 24 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. This event is for anyone ages 21+.

Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, Silent Auctions, prizes and of course Bingo! 100% of the proceeds go towards our 2024 Senior Class Project Prom! Follow the link below to purchase tickets before tickets prices go up in February!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/6683479d-30f5-4837-93f0-2a5cc32de02c?fbclid=IwAR2Km4AV7CdPWt-wE7NTeokGtuSFb8mca7BjnIh90gJw27-b5dUigdT-kgU_aem_AfuC5HgFja9YP5kB7xz9eXHzZE2tuYSycAmPJEQsFC3S8Lj1gOBk2cfxP9fkxNvkRJg

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THS SPO Membership registration is $40.00 and includes one THS SPO 2024 T-Shirt. Only one membership per household is needed. Please be sure to read the full details when registering.

Let’s make this a great year for our Seniors!

SPO Membership 2024

Mark Vierkant @THS_Mr_Vierkant

Lisa Streat @THS_Ms_Streat

Daniel Craft @THSAP_Craft

Sara Cooley @THS_cooley

Jennifer Foley @THS_jennlee

Carl Moise @C_Moise22

Carrie Sack @CSackTHS

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